India has launched three indigenous AI foundation models, EKA-1, Dhir 2B, and Dhir 5B, under the IndiaAI Mission. Developed by Soket Labs Technology and Research and ZenteiQ AiTech Innovations, these models aim to enhance India's technological and strategic autonomy in artificial intelligence, offering solutions for various sectors including banking, cybersecurity, defence, and government services, with a focus on Indian languages and offline capabilities.
Dempo Sports Club secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over FC Bengaluru United in their Indian Football League opener.
Five-time champions India, unbeaten in the Asian Champions Trophy, are set to face South Korea in the semifinal. Despite a dominant performance against South Korea in the round-robin stage, concerns linger over striker Abhishek's injury. India's strong squad depth, led by captain Harmanpreet Singh and a solid midfield, aims to secure a spot in the final.
Vaishnavi Adkar, India's top-ranked woman tennis player, has made significant progress, climbing nearly 400 places in world rankings over the past year. Her coaching team, including M Balachandran and Maria Gaidano, is focusing on enhancing her physical strength, endurance, and tactical game to help her consistently compete at higher levels. Adkar aims for a top-250 ranking soon and a long-term goal of reaching the top 100.
Punjab-based Nalwa Aero has successfully conducted flight tests of its scaled electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, which features a box-wing design. The trials demonstrated low-altitude hovering and forward flight, validating a century-old aerodynamic concept and marking a significant step for global aviation. The company plans to develop a five-seat aircraft for various applications and received DGCA approval in June 2025, with type certification accepted in January this year.
Five-time champions India began their Asian Champions Trophy hockey campaign with a dominant 13-0 victory over Bangladesh. Mandeep Singh scored a hat-trick, while Harmanpreet Singh, Dilpreet Singh, and Hardik Singh each netted a brace, showcasing India's strong title defence.
US President Donald Trump has publicly defended Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, calling him a 'very high-quality person' amidst allegations of an affair with a suspected Chinese spy and an ongoing FBI probe. Trump stated that Huang denied any knowledge of the woman's alleged ties to Chinese intelligence, and the President believes him.
A special court in Thane, Maharashtra, has sentenced a 35-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly raping a minor girl after promising to marry her. The court, while noting the absence of violence as a mitigating factor, upheld the minimum 20-year term mandated by the POCSO Act, as the victim was under 18 during the abuse, rendering her consent legally invalid.
Tarun Vijay salutes Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh who retires from military service today.
Following significant midterm election losses, US Vice President J D Vance is reportedly forming a new political alliance targeting disaffected Trump supporters for the 2028 presidential election, while President Donald Trump is considering whether to retain Pete Hegseth as Secretary of War amid scrutiny over the Iran conflict.
Arsenal moved six points clear atop the Premier League with a narrow 1-0 win over Hull, while Leeds beat Tottenham 1-0 and Fulham drew 1-1 with Newcastle.
A Delhi court has directed the city police to provide seven working days' prior notice to Congress MP and dismissed JNU professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam before taking any coercive action, including arrest, in a sexual harassment case. The court noted that while police are not currently contemplating arrest, they must serve a physical notice if circumstances change. This comes after JNU dismissed Akoijam based on an internal committee's findings, a decision later stayed by the Delhi High Court.
Arsenal secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, with Kai Havertz scoring the decisive goal. This win propelled Arsenal three points clear at the top of the Premier League, marking their first league triumph at Anfield in 14 years and leaving Liverpool in fifth place.
India has invited all 10 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member nations, including Pakistan, to the inaugural Civilisational Dialogue Forum in New Delhi from November 20 to 22. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had announced this initiative earlier, aiming to strengthen cultural ties and mutual understanding among SCO countries. The forum will also address the collective fight against terrorism, a key concern for India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced plans to modernise India's civil defence volunteer force, stating that the existing system, designed for conventional wars, is inadequate against contemporary threats targeting critical infrastructure like refineries, banks, and data centres.
IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh undertook a flying sortie with NCC cadet Jakkula Tejasvi Reddy on October 20 at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal. This special flight, part of Singh's final sorties before superannuation, aimed to familiarise the cadet with aviation and encourage defence careers, aligning with the 'Viksit Bharat -2047' vision.
Trump seems to have made up his mind that a pliant Pakistan will be more useful than India. We cannot expect a change in Trump's policy towards India in his post midterm poll tenure as America's president, observes Ambassador T N Sreenivasan.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming the country's next government, marking a significant political setback for incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot secured recommendations from 67 lawmakers, while Netanyahu received 46, highlighting a shift in parliamentary support.
A Delhi court has summoned the Tihar Jail superintendent to explain measures taken for the safety of Aaftab Amin Poonawala, accused in the Shraddha Walkar murder case. Poonawala claims he is still receiving threats from fellow inmates despite previous court orders for his protection.
The Indian golf trio of Anshul Mishra, Arkesh Bhatia, and Ribhav Verma failed to make the 36-hole cut at the Asia-Pacific Amateur golf tournament in New Zealand. Defending champion Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand maintained his lead despite windy conditions, positioning himself well for the weekend.
India does not need to win the model race to win the AI era. It needs to be the country that cannot be switched off, can be trusted by its citizens, and is useful to the rest of the world, asserts Rajeev Srinivasan.
India's men's and women's kabaddi teams continued their strong performance at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The women's team defeated Uganda 41-18, led by Captain Nidhi Sharma, while the men's team secured a 37-23 victory over Malaysia, with Neeraj Narwal as the top scorer.
A doctor, previously accusing Malayalam actors Athulya Chandran and Bibin Perumpally of assault and robbery, is now suspected of sexually assaulting multiple women. This comes after a rape case was registered against him, and digital evidence from his phones revealed intimate moments with several women. The actors, arrested for allegedly assaulting the doctor to retrieve incriminating videos, had their bail petitions dismissed as the investigation continues.
The Ministries of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Corporate Affairs spent only 8 per cent of their FY27 Budget Estimates in the first half of the financial year, making them among the top underspenders, according to data from the Controller General of Accounts.
Nvidia's board has initiated an independent investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a Chinese intelligence operation involving a businesswoman with whom he allegedly had a romantic relationship. This comes as former US President Donald Trump defended Huang as an "honourable guy" and China dismissed the allegations as a smear campaign.
A court in Mumbai on Monday extended till October 28 the police custody of four persons held for allegedly aiding the shooters in the Tiger Shroff firing case after investigators said they needed to collect voice samples.
India has issued an advisory to its nationals in Saudi Arabia, urging them to abide by local rules and regulations, particularly regarding filming or publishing information about missile and drone interceptions. This comes amidst escalating regional tensions and recent drone and missile attacks. The advisory also includes updates on flight suspensions by Air India and Air India Express to Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah, with some suspensions extending until 2026. Indian missions are providing assistance to affected nationals and liaising with Saudi authorities.
Built as an expendable, short-duration turbojet engine for single-mission applications, it can power tactical cruise missiles, anti-ship missiles, and long-range loitering munitions.
Indian men's hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton expressed satisfaction with his side's consistent performance across all four quarters in their 5-2 victory over China at the Asian Champions Trophy. This marks India's second consecutive win in the tournament, following a dominant 13-0 triumph against Bangladesh. Fulton highlighted the third quarter as particularly strong and praised the team's penalty corner defence, while also acknowledging China's efforts.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk acknowledges that the club's newly revamped backline, featuring Ronald Araujo and Jeremy Jacquet, will require time to develop strong partnerships and click into gear, despite their promising start in a friendly.
Trials of the Rafale Marine fighter aircraft are being carried out in Goa by the Indian Navy. The trials are for the modifications to the aircraft required for carrying out operations from the Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, Defence officials said on Wednesday.
Notorious Chambal dacoit Kalli Gurjar, carrying an Rs 80,000 bounty and wanted in around 20 criminal cases, was arrested in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, on Thursday after an encounter where he sustained a leg injury. His associate Ajay Gurjar was also apprehended.
A Mumbai court has extended the police custody of four individuals arrested for allegedly aiding shooters in the Tiger Shroff firing case until October 28. Investigators require more time to collect voice samples and verify recovered evidence, including weapons and digital communications. The accused are implicated in procuring and smuggling firearms, with two women booking a hotel using fake IDs.
A Delhi court has granted bail to Mohammad Rustam, accused in a rioting incident where five people were allegedly attacked with a knife and a broken beer bottle. The court noted the trial's likely long duration and that no prosecution witnesses had been examined yet, leading to the decision.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Saturday (local time) said that the Ukrainian military violated Starlink's terms of service and was using it for offensive drone strikes to "kill people".
The Bombay High Court has upheld the conviction of Jitendra Rana for murder in the 2011 Keenan Santos and Reuben Fernandez case, reducing his life sentence to 20 years. Two other accused, Sunil Both and Deepak Piwal, were acquitted of murder but their conviction for causing simple hurt was upheld. The case involved the fatal stabbing of Santos and Fernandez after they confronted eve-teasers harassing their female friends.
Glimpses of the Indian Air Force's spectacular aerial display over the Ganga in Varanasi.
Arsenal commenced their Premier League title defence with a commanding 3-0 victory over newly-promoted Coventry City. Goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard secured the win, showcasing Arsenal's intent for the season.
Barcelona secured an emphatic 6-1 home win over Alaves in LaLiga, with goals from Raphinha, Fermin Lopez, Lamine Yamal, and Anthony Gordon, as they responded strongly to recent losses against Real Madrid and Paris St Germain. The victory puts Barca at the top of LaLiga with 30 points.
Gokulam Kerala FC defeated 10-man Rajasthan United FC 1-0 in an Indian Football League match, with Crislan da Silva scoring the decisive goal in the 68th minute. The win propelled Gokulam Kerala to the top of the table with six points from two matches, while Rajasthan United remained at the bottom. Rajasthan United's task was made harder when Novin received a straight red card in the 78th minute.
