US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Reliance Industries' Jamnagar refinery, a day after calling India a crude oil refining 'superpower', and met with top Indian business leaders Gautam Adani and N Chandrasekaran to advance bilateral ties in energy, trade, investment, and defence.
Ghanakanta Gogoi, the prime accused in the Guwahati hotel firing incident that claimed five lives, was killed in a police encounter in Assam's Sivasagar district early Wednesday. Police stated he was shot while allegedly attempting to escape from custody by snatching an officer's weapon.
Chennaiyin FC and Kerala Blasters FC played out a goalless draw in their Indian Super League match at the Marina Arena. Adrian Luna missed a penalty for Chennaiyin, hitting the woodwork, while Kerala Blasters' Irfan Yadwad also struck the crossbar. Kerala Blasters goalkeeper Amrinder Singh made several crucial saves to secure a point for his team, with both sides ending the match with ten men after late red cards.
Domestic telecom gear maker HFCL reported its highest-ever quarterly consolidated net profit of Rs 394.22 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026, a multi-fold increase from Rs 72 crore a year ago, primarily due to strong demand for optical fibre cables from AI data centres.
Real Madrid secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over AEK Athens with a stoppage-time goal from Federico Valverde, maintaining their perfect Champions League start. Meanwhile, Liverpool suffered a 3-2 defeat at Fenerbahce, surrendering their lead twice and ending their winning run in the competition.
United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has rejected a CNN report claiming that the Pentagon's missile defence stockpiles have fallen to 'dangerously low levels' amid the conflict with Iran.
Bayern Munich and Paris St Germain secured significant victories in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Manchester United staged a dramatic comeback against AS Roma. Barcelona and Inter Milan also recorded convincing wins, with matches across Europe observing a moment of silence for Jesus de Miguel.
16-year-old Dhinidhi Desinghu secured India's first-ever swimming medal at the Youth Olympics in Dakar, winning bronze in the women's 100m freestyle. Despite her personal disappointment at not achieving her time goal or winning gold, she acknowledges the immense pride in her historic achievement for Indian swimming, a sport with low visibility, especially for women. She also discusses the greater pressure she felt at the Youth Olympics compared to her Paris Olympics experience.
Britain's AI Minister, Kanishka Narayan, issued a strong warning on Monday about the growing risks posed by artificial intelligence to cyber defences. He highlighted the potential for serious consequences from autonomous AI systems and announced new government measures, including a 'National Cyber Action Plan', to bolster the UK's resilience against cyber-attacks.
US President Donald Trump stated that the US and India are 'pretty close' to finalising a trade deal, which he expects to be significantly different from previous agreements. This announcement comes amidst ongoing discussions between officials from both nations, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to India and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's meetings with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, following an initial framework agreement in February.
Ahead of fresh protests scheduled for Saturday, France will deploy around 70,000 police personnel nationwide as authorities prepare to prevent a recurrence of widespread looting, arson and vandalism that erupted alongside demonstrations last week.
'Trump has weakened, not necessarily restrained.'
Forty-two naval vessels are already on order, while the navy has the government's initial go-ahead to procure another 78 ships and submarines and 120 fast interceptor craft, worth approximately Rs 2.41 trillion.
Real Madrid secured a significant 2-1 victory over league leaders Barcelona at Camp Nou, marking Barcelona's first LaLiga defeat this season. Kylian Mbappe scored both goals for Real Madrid, breaking the deadlock in the 41st minute and sealing the win with three minutes remaining. Raphinha scored Barcelona's equaliser. This result leaves Barcelona still at the top of LaLiga, with Real Madrid in third place.
India's women's and men's kabaddi teams both secured dominant victories over Nigeria at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad on Monday, advancing to the semifinals. The women's team won 38-10, while the men's team triumphed 50-23, marking their fourth consecutive wins in the tournament. Other matches saw Singapore, Malaysia, and Uganda also register wins.
The Mizoram government has initiated the second phase of its anti-drug campaign, 'Operation Jericho-2', to curb narcotics movement ahead of the festive season. Led by DGP Sharad Agarwal, the operation involves multiple police battalions and focuses on border districts, intelligence-led enforcement, and community participation to dismantle trafficking networks. This follows a successful first phase that saw significant drug seizures and arrests.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Punjab FC in the Indian Super League, temporarily moving to the top of the standings. After conceding an early goal to Alfred Planas Moya, Mohun Bagan equalised through Lee Erwin and took the lead with Dejan Drazic's goal before half-time. The hosts defended well in the second half to secure three points, handing Punjab their first defeat of the season.
Manchester United slumped to a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea for their ninth straight game without a win, leaving Michael Carrick under mounting pressure and the club near relegation danger.
Gokulam Kerala FC secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over debutants Samaleswari SC in their Indian Football League opener, with Crislan Da Silva scoring twice, including the winner in the seventh minute of stoppage time. Samaleswari fought back from a two-goal deficit to level the score before Crislan's late header sealed the win for the two-time champions.
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BrahMos Aerospace expects to develop the first prototype of its next-generation BrahMos-NG missile by 2027 or 2028, while a missile with a range of 1,500 km remains part of its future roadmap and is currently at the conceptual stage, the company's CEO and managing director Dr Jaiteerth Joshi said.
A special court in Latur, Maharashtra, has sentenced Chumbalya alias Ritesh Rajnand Kasbe to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl last year. The verdict was delivered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act, with the court also imposing a Rs 5,000 fine.
Ashok Thombre, international business advisor at The Quantico, shortlists some of the most popular government competitive exams in India that attract thousands of aspirants every year.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on a three-day visit to India to discuss bilateral ties in energy, trade, investment, defence, and critical technologies, as well as the West Asia crisis. His visit aims to strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership amidst existing friction, with a focus on finalising a proposed bilateral trade deal.
Kerala Blasters FC and Mumbai City FC played out a goalless draw in a hard-fought Indian Super League match on Sunday. Despite numerous chances and strong attacking plays from both sides, neither team could find the back of the net, leading to a shared point.
Indian hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh has emphasised the team's focus on improving its defensive performance ahead of the Asian Champions Trophy. India, chasing a record sixth title, will face Bangladesh in their opener on Tuesday. Harmanpreet stated that despite being favourites, the team will not underestimate any opponent and views the tournament as a crucial platform for both experienced players and youngsters, as well as preparation for the 2028 Olympics.
A new study by scientists at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) in Thiruvananthapuram has revealed an unexpected mechanism by which pneumolysin, a toxin from the pneumonia-causing bacterium 'Streptococcus pneumoniae', spreads to adjacent cells. The research indicates that a cellular defence mechanism, intended to repair damage, inadvertently helps repackage the toxin into membrane-bound vesicles, extending its harmful effects.
A man named Sarvesh Batham, accused of setting an elderly woman on fire in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested after a police encounter in the early hours of Wednesday. Batham sustained a bullet injury during the exchange of fire. The victim, Sontara (60), suffered 30 per cent burn injuries and is undergoing treatment.
Engagement with neighbours has gathered pace, particularly as the conflict in West Asia has exposed their vulnerability to energy supply disruptions.
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan appeared on the Koffee With Karan couch after 16 years. One of the highlights of the show was Kareena and Saif revisiting the terrifying night of the attack at their home in January 2025.
India's men's and women's chess teams are set to defend their respective Chess Olympiad titles, with strong lineups featuring world champion D Gukesh and in-form R Praggnanandhaa for the men, and Koneru Humpy leading the top-seeded women's squad.
Four individuals, including two women, have been remanded to police custody until October 26 in connection with the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car. The accused, arrested in Delhi, are alleged to have supplied weapons to the shooters, with the women reportedly smuggling firearms to Mumbai. This brings the total arrests in the case to 10.
The Delhi schoolgirl has won three consecutive tournaments, earned a Women's International Master title and bounced back from an early-year rating slump.
On the third day of the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad, Canada secured a dominant 74-28 victory over Australia, becoming the first men's team to score over 70 points. Other men's matches saw Sri Lanka narrowly defeat Uganda and England comfortably beat Nigeria. In the women's division, Nigeria achieved their historic first win against Singapore, while Sri Lanka women decisively beat England women.
Drogo Aerospace's JK 250e fixed-wing VTOL UAV has received type certification from the DGCA on Thursday. This UAV, designed for the Indian armed forces' ISR needs, combines fixed-wing efficiency with VTOL capability and has an endurance of two to three hours. The certification is crucial for indigenous UAV technology development and operator training.
A Delhi court has denied bail to Karan, an alleged member of an organised cybercrime gang, in a case involving over Rs 20 lakh. The court cited the serious nature of the allegations, the accused's role, and the unrecovered funds as reasons for dismissal, noting that his previous bail plea was also rejected in May this year.
Pakistan hockey legend Samiullah Khan has advised his team to focus on a strong defence and avoid conceding penalty corners in their crucial FIH World Cup match against India. He also highlighted the need for a long-term vision in Pakistan hockey, similar to India's transformation, and lamented the fading intensity of the historic rivalry.
Partial results from Israel's general election indicate that Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc remains short of a parliamentary majority with 54 seats, while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot has 48 seats, leading to a potential coalition deadlock.
Pakistan hockey legend Samiullah Khan has advised his team to focus on a strong defence and avoid conceding penalty corners in their crucial FIH World Cup pool match against India. He also highlighted the need for a long-term vision in Pakistan hockey, similar to India's transformation, and lamented the fading intensity of the historic rivalry, urging both teams to bring back skill and artistry to attract fans.
The Jharkhand High Court acquitted a man serving a life sentence for murder, ruling that his fundamental right to a fair trial was violated because he was questioned and his statements recorded in English, a language he did not understand. The court deemed the trial court's proceedings a 'farce' and set aside the conviction.
