Spinner Simon Harmer struck twice in his first over, dismissing Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne, as South Africa gained a strong advantage over Australia on day two of the decisive third Test at Newlands.
The Delhi High Court has upheld the Centre's decision to increase passport fees for Indians residing abroad, dismissing a petition that challenged the 67 per cent hike. The court ruled that the increase, implemented after 14 years, was not unreasonable or exorbitant and falls within the government's policy domain, warranting no judicial intervention. The petition, filed by Pravasi Legal Cell, argued that the higher fees disproportionately affect low-income Indian workers abroad.
Kartik Aaryan is set to headline Vivek Agnihotri's military drama Operation Sindoor, a film based on India's deep strikes inside Pakistan.
Cyclone Arnab has triggered heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across southern Odisha, leading to the evacuation of over 30,000 people and a high alert in several districts. The cyclone, which weakened after making landfall in Andhra Pradesh, has disrupted train services and prompted extensive disaster preparedness measures.
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower, primarily due to declines in Reliance Industries and IT sector stocks, coupled with rising crude oil prices and investor caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision.
Real Madrid has issued an apology to the Chinese people after French forward Kylian Mbappe referred to late Chinese leader Mao Zedong as a 'Chinese dictator' in a podcast, leading to a fierce backlash and Chinese brands ceasing cooperation with the player.
Counting is underway for elections to five constituencies in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, with the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance currently leading in three seats and the Opposition NCP (SP) ahead in two. Polling for these seats, including Pune Graduates' and Amravati Teachers', took place on October 23, necessitated by the upcoming term expiry of sitting members. Final results are anticipated later today, as candidates like Sudhakar Kohale, Kiran Sarnaik, Kaustubh Gawade, Harshada Deshmukh-Jadhav, and Pratapsinh Patil show significant leads in their respective constituencies.
The death of 35-year-old Daljit Singh in Mansa has sparked controversy, with his family claiming he died of a drug overdose and demanding an end to drug supply, while police have registered a murder case against three individuals. The incident has led to protests and strong criticism from opposition leaders against the Punjab Police and the state government.
Lawyers at the Allahabad High Court allegedly vandalised Justice Ajay Bhanot's courtroom on Wednesday. This incident follows a complaint by the High Court Bar Association to Chief Justice Arun Bhansali regarding Justice Bhanot's alleged humiliation of an advocate and mockery of a senior advocate during court proceedings on October 27.
She was one of the many stars glittering at the ELLE India Beauty Awards, marking two decades of celebrating the products, people and innovations shaping the beauty industry.
A 35-year-old woman was allegedly axed to death by her husband in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district following a domestic dispute. The accused, Mangil Sinku, has been arrested, and police are investigating the incident.
Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has become the world No. 1 batter in T20 Internationals, according to the latest ICC rankings.
The Union Sports and Education Ministries, in collaboration with UNESCO, have launched the 'Sports Values in Every Classroom Toolkit' to promote clean sport values and integrity among students nationwide. The initiative, announced at NADA India's Clean Sport Conclave, aims to integrate values like respect and fairness into education through multilingual video modules. Ministers Mandaviya and Joshi emphasised the importance of this partnership in strengthening India's sporting ambitions and bridging the gap between education and sports.
Unidentified men fired bullets at the house of a Dubai-based businessman in northwest Delhi on Wednesday morning. Police are investigating the alleged involvement of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, as the businessman had received threats from the jailed gangster in 2021. No injuries were reported, but walls and a car were struck.
Abhishek Sharma praised Sanju Samson for giving up his batting position for teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the third T20 International against New Zealand. Sooryavanshi, promoted to open, scored 45 off 19 balls, partnering with Abhishek who hit 113. Samson's selfless act highlighted team spirit, while Sooryavanshi also shared a humorous take on Abhishek's explosive innings.
A 24-year-old alleged associate of the Mohit alias Baba gang, Harsh alias Nitish Thakur, has been arrested in New Delhi. He was apprehended on October 23 with a country-made pistol and was wanted in connection with an FIR from May 12 in Jahangirpuri. Thakur is believed to have supplied a pistol to gang leader Mohit Baba, who was arrested earlier.
A fugitive prisoner, Sachin Singh Thakur, who had escaped from custody on October 21, was arrested in Bareilly on Wednesday after a police encounter. Thakur, carrying a Rs 25,000 reward, sustained a bullet injury, and a head constable was also injured during the exchange of fire. Police recovered an illegal pistol from him.
'CID was running for more than 20 years so in a way, it was a love-filled liability for all of us.'
Indian squash player Anahat Singh has withdrawn from the Canadian Women's Open quarterfinal due to an unspecified injury. The 18-year-old, who has had a successful year on the PSA Tour, was set to face top seed Fayrouz Aboelkheir.
A 14-member Indian boxing contingent, including Commonwealth Games gold medallists Jaismine and Arundhati Choudhary, will participate in the 46th International Tammer Tournament in Tampere, Finland. The tournament, running from October 28 to November 2, aims to provide international exposure and build depth in Olympic weight categories for Indian pugilists.
Musheer Khan delivered a sensational all-round performance, scoring a century and taking a six-wicket haul, to help Mumbai bowl out Haryana for 270 and enforce a follow-on in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match.
Multiple borrowings and weak cash flows are causing repayment delays among gold loan borrowers.
The Delhi State Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) launched an online liquor booking app, approved by the previous government in 2024, to bring transparency and curb brand pushing in retail sales. The app, which became available to iOS users via a micro-site on September 6, allows customers to digitally book and pay for liquor, which must then be picked up from designated stores. It has seen significant transaction growth since its launch in November 2025, aiming to reduce crowds and ensure age verification.
Delhi Police have arrested four men for their alleged involvement in a cyber fraud case where a victim lost Rs 44,000. The accused facilitated the use of a bank account linked to the fraud through a chain of account sharing, and five mobile phones have been recovered as evidence.
Delhi Police have arrested a 21-year-old man, Sujal alias Dhela, in connection with a case registered under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against the alleged Bhola Bhai gang. This arrest follows the earlier apprehension of the gang's leader, Mukesh alias Bhola, and another associate, Vipin. The gang is accused of serious offences including murder, robbery, and extortion, with the leader allegedly continuing to direct operations from jail.
India's U15 football team, the Blue Colts, lost 1-2 to Honduras in a Round of 32 Tier C match of the FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival on Wednesday. Despite equalising in the second half, Honduras reclaimed the lead, pushing India into the lower bracket to compete for positions 81 to 96. India will next face Trinidad and Tobago.
Chennai Super Kings will not have a batting coach for IPL 2027, following an overhaul of their coaching staff after recent disappointing results.
Mukesh Ambani fought back tears as his three children, Akash, Isha, and Anant Ambani, took the stage at the stock market listing of Jio Platforms Ltd, marking an emotional moment that signals the next generation's readiness to lead one of India's largest corporate empires.
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.
The ELLE India Beauty Awards returned for their 20th edition on October 27 in Mumbai, marking two decades of celebrating the products, people and innovations shaping the beauty industry.
Jio Platforms, the digital services powerhouse backed by Reliance Industries, made a spectacular stock market debut on Thursday morning.
Two men have been arrested in northeast Delhi's Brahampuri area for allegedly firing a shot in the air and threatening a man. Police recovered a country-made pistol and a scooter used in the incident, and one of the accused has a prior record.
Romano Floriani Mussolini, great-grandson of former Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, scored his first Serie A goal for Lazio in a 6-2 victory over Sassuolo, marking a significant milestone in his football career.
Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri has been named as the BJP's candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypoll in Madhya Pradesh, which is scheduled for November 12. The bypoll was necessitated by the resignation of former Union minister L Murugan.
FMCG giant Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) reported a steady consolidated net profit of Rs 2,796 crore in the September quarter of FY27, despite a higher base from a one-off tax gain in the previous year. The company's revenue from product sales surged by 14.77 per cent to Rs 18,037 crore, driven by a strong underlying volume growth of 7 per cent.
This Karva Chauth, elevate your festive wardrobe beyond the traditional red with stunning, Bollywood-inspired outfit ideas, embracing a palette of vibrant colours and elegant silhouettes.
Preeti Lobana, Google India VP, stated on Wednesday that Google views AI as an "economic equaliser" and a democratic technology. Speaking at Google Cloud Day, she highlighted AI's potential to empower businesses, especially SMEs, in India's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. Google has committed USD 15 billion to scale India's digital and AI infrastructure, including an AI hub in Visakhapatnam, to support the IndiaAI Mission.
Delhi Police have arrested three men Shoaib, Mohd Ovesh, and Mohd Adil for allegedly facilitating a cyber fraud. The arrests followed a complaint from a victim who lost Rs 88,784 after being lured into a fake investment scheme. The accused provided bank accounts for receiving fraudulent payments, and investigations are ongoing to trace the full amount and identify other beneficiaries.
Engagement with neighbours has gathered pace, particularly as the conflict in West Asia has exposed their vulnerability to energy supply disruptions.
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.
