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Devdutt Padikkal's exceptional form and the inclusion of pacer Mohammed Siraj are set to bolster India A as they face New Zealand A in the second unofficial four-day Test starting on Saturday. The series serves as crucial preparation for India's upcoming Test series against New Zealand, with several players vying to make an impression. India A will look for more consistency from their batting unit after a mixed performance in the first match, which ended in a draw despite their strong comeback.

Indian top-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues has announced her full recovery from a hamstring injury sustained in August, making her available for upcoming assignments, including the multi-format tour of South Africa in December.

A helicopter carrying six individuals from Badrinath to Dehradun tragically crashed near Joshimath.

Anvay Dravid and Aaryavir Sehwag, sons of former India cricket legends Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag, have been selected for India's U19 squad for the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman, following their impressive performances in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy.

Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber-fraud network that operated from a moving SUV to avoid detection, arresting three individuals. The fraudsters allegedly cheated a victim of Rs 65,000 by posing as insurance refund processors and used mule bank accounts. The operation involved sophisticated methods to evade law enforcement.

Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh has become the first Indian bowler to take 150 wickets in T20 Internationals, achieving the milestone during the 4th T20I against New Zealand at Eden Park.

The Supreme Court ruled that physical intimacy in a consensual relationship cannot be retrospectively branded as rape merely because the relationship failed. The court highlighted the need to distinguish between legally void consent and retrospective regret, cautioning against converting failed relationships into criminal cases and diluting the gravity of rape charges.

Indian wrestlers faced a challenging day at the World Wrestling Championships in Astana, with most failing to advance past the pre-quarterfinal stage. Despite some promising starts, including a strong comeback by Nikhil, key athletes were eliminated, though Manisha Bhanwala is set to compete for gold later.

Centurion Glenn Phillips (107 off 49 balls) and Michael Bracewell (65 off 25 balls) forged a blistering 115-run partnership off just 41 balls, propelling New Zealand to a massive 259 for seven, their highest-ever T20 International total against India, in the fourth T20I in Auckland.

An intra-Union Territory terror financing module has been uncovered in Jammu jjjand Kashmir, leading to the arrest of 10 overground workers. The module was allegedly collecting funds from the public and channelizing them to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)/The Resistance Front (TRF) for terrorist activities and logistical support.

The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has appealed to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi to postpone the party's November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan. Traders fear the rally, expected to draw 10 lakh people, could cause significant business disruption and traffic congestion in central and old Delhi during the crucial Diwali festive season, potentially leading to losses of Rs 10,000-12,000 crore. The CTI has suggested either rescheduling the rally or moving it to Burari Ground.

India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy reveals head coach Gautam Gambhir's directive for the team to approach every match with a winning intention, even after securing the T20I series against New Zealand, aiming for a 5-0 clean sweep.

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is set to resume training and rehabilitation after his ankle injury, which forced him to miss the Asian Games, has significantly improved. He also commented on the new Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme and wished luck to Youth Olympic Games participants.

The INDIA bloc's planned 'public impeachment' of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has been postponed to October 31 due to Delhi's weather conditions.

India is sending a 35-member contingent, including 17 athletes, to the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, starting on Saturday. Former shot-putter Om Prakash Karhana will serve as the chef-de-mission. The team features promising young talents like table tennis player Syndrela Das and swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu, aiming to build on India's previous best performance of 13 medals in 2018.

India's batting line-up struggled, leading to a four-wicket defeat against Pakistan in a Group C match of the Hong Kong International Sixes. Despite Shashank Singh's quickfire 40, India posted 88 for five, which Pakistan chased down in just 3.5 overs, largely due to explosive hitting from Khawaja Nafay and Abbas Afridi.

A retired accounts officer in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly defrauded of Rs 78 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as CBI and IB officials. The fraudsters threatened him with 'digital arrest' and money laundering charges, coercing him into transferring funds from his bank accounts and selling property. An FIR has been registered, and police teams are investigating the case.

A court in Maharashtra's Thane district has sentenced a 32-year-old autorickshaw driver to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for attempting to murder his estranged wife and stabbing a man who intervened. The attack, which occurred in November 2021, left his wife with a 40% permanent disability in both hands.

Israel's parliamentary election results have led to uncertainty in government formation, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc failed to secure a majority. The situation is further complicated by allegations of electoral fraud and foreign interference, which have been refuted by election officials and the Shin Bet security agency.

The Delhi High Court has directed the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to decide on show-cause notices issued to wrestler Vinesh Phogat within two weeks, acknowledging concerns that pending disciplinary proceedings could hinder her preparations for upcoming competitions.

TVS Racing announces the global expansion of its Apache Racing Experience GP Season 3, starting November 15.

'Cybersecurity preparedness is very weak.'

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have arrested two Nigerian nationals and seized mephedrone and cocaine valued at Rs 2.2 crore. The Anti-Narcotics Cell of Navi Mumbai police conducted the operation, which is part of a larger drug case where nine individuals have been arrested so far.

A man in Idukki, Kerala, allegedly attacked his wife with an iron rod at a post office before shooting himself dead with a revolver. The wife sustained serious head injuries and is in critical condition, while the husband died at the scene. Police are investigating the incident, which preliminary information suggests stemmed from family disputes.

Virat Kohli's arrival in Auckland for the ODI series against New Zealand caused a fan frenzy.

The Supreme Court has ordered expelled JD(U) MLA Anant Singh to surrender by December 1 in the Dular Chand Yadav murder case. Singh, who was previously granted bail by the Patna High Court, faces a plea for bail cancellation. The court also directed Bihar Police to complete the investigation within four months.

Internal tensions are escalating within Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance as Shiv Sena and BJP leaders exchange barbs following significant setbacks in the recent Legislative Council polls.

An Islamic cleric issued a fatwa against actress Sara Ali Khan, demanding she repent for offering prayers at the Kedarnath temple.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched a pilot project in Mahim, installing an AI-powered camera at a garbage-vulnerable spot. This system detects illegal dumping and issues audio warnings, aiming to deter citizens from littering. The BMC plans to evaluate its effectiveness before wider implementation across Mumbai's 286 identified garbage-vulnerable spots.

A 50-year-old man was shot dead in Ranchi, Jharkhand, allegedly over a land dispute. Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the incident, which occurred on Thursday night, and are searching for other suspects.

Nathan Lyon's late dismissal of South Africa captain Temba Bavuma significantly strengthened Australia's position on Day 3 of the third ICC World Test Championship Test. South Africa ended the day at 140/4, holding a 40-run lead, with Australia's Josh Inglis confident in his team's control. Despite a strong bowling performance from South Africa earlier in the day, Australia's late breakthroughs have shifted momentum.

'An individual who is protesting and expressing dissent is a walking Jantar Mantar.' 'Every mind which is expressing dissent and questioning is a Jantar Mantar.'

A Delhi court has adjourned the formal framing of money laundering charges against former railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, and son Tejashwi Yadav in connection with the alleged IRCTC hotel scam. The proceedings are now scheduled for November 19, with the court dismissing claims of political vendetta and finding strong suspicion against the accused.

Four members of an interstate gang involved in ATM tampering and online fraud have been arrested in Ramgarh, Jharkhand. Police seized 18 ATM cards and cash, busting a racket that duped customers by tampering with machines and posing as bank officials.

England coach Brendon McCullum has lauded Harry Brook's leadership and tactical awareness, despite the team's failure to reach the final of the one-day international tri-series in Pakistan, stating the young captain grew significantly from the challenging assignment.

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have announced a significant overhaul of their coaching staff ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League season, naming former India batter Robin Uthappa as their new batting coach. The franchise also appointed Mitchell McClenaghan as bowling coach and T Dilip as fielding coach, with Dhawal Kulkarni taking on the role of development bowling coach.

India pacer Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand due to a hamstring injury, while fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has been added to the India A squad for the second four-day game.

With 139 runs conceded in three T20Is, Bhuvneshwar Kumar faces questions over his place in India's XI.

A Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in Bhutan's Lemthang has caused water to flow towards India's Sankosh River, leading to a high alert in North Bengal. Authorities have advised evacuations, activated disaster management teams, and relocated thousands of residents as they monitor the situation closely for potential flooding.

'I have seen in Agra parents selling their buffalo, which is their sole source of livelihood, to buy expensive medicines to treat their child.' 'I was very moved by such cases and therefore approached the court to regulate the price of medicines in our country.'

The Election Commission has revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Telangana, Nagaland, and Delhi, extending deadlines for claims, objections, and final publication dates following requests from chief electoral officers.

The portal has received over 36,000 registrations since October 3, with education and corruption emerging as the leading grievances across states and Union Territories.

For AP, retirement will bring a change of uniform. For the rest of us, it will be another reminder of how far we have travelled since those days at the Academy. The Air Force will miss him. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes Amar Preet Singh, his NDA coursemate, as he retires as chief of the air staff.

A 29-year-old man in Beed was arrested on Thursday for allegedly running an Ayurveda clinic using a forged medical degree. The arrest followed a joint raid by health department, FDA, and police officials, during which the man, Rushikesh Dattatray Kanade, failed to produce valid medical credentials. He has been booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Maharashtra Medical Practitioners Act.

The BJP's Sikkim unit has supported the appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as governor, despite opposition allegations linking him to the VIP in the Ankita Bhandari murder case. The party called for an independent and impartial probe by the CBI, which recently met Bhandari's parents, and stressed that justice must be free from political influence.

The Supreme Court has declared that children have a fundamental right to access and use the internet, directing the Centre to establish a national database for detecting and removing child sexually explicit visual content. The ruling, stemming from a plea by NGO Just Rights for Children Alliance, emphasises the internet's value for learning and expression while acknowledging the need for safeguards like parental consent and a child mode for accounts, rather than blanket restrictions.

A 27-year-old woman in Saharanpur was allegedly strangled to death by her brother after he found a youth in her room, fearing it would bring dishonour to the family. The accused, Ashish Kumar, was arrested on October 16, the same day a murder case was registered.

India has strongly rejected a report by a UN human rights expert, Gina Romero, which claimed that young people in India face retaliation or stigmatisation for discussing mental health or gender justice. India's First Secretary Anuj Swarup labelled the report as hearsay based on anonymous and unverified claims, asserting that it does a disservice to the expert's mandate. Swarup highlighted India's constitutional freedoms, independent judiciary, and government's proactive engagement with youth, ci

Built during the reign of Pallava King Dantivarman, the well features four-way steps that form a swastika pattern for easy access to water.

A country that makes the isotope sets the timetable for everyone who needs it.