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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's controversial remark, Modi ka baap bhi jayega, made during an event in Patna, has drawn strong condemnation from Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and other NDA leaders. The comment, made in response to an audience member's assertion about PM Modi, has been labelled unfortunate and derogatory, leading to calls for an apology from the Congress party.

A 29-year-old woman in Hyderabad was found dead at her flat on Sunday morning after she allegedly threatened to end her life during a video call with a colleague over marriage. The woman, who was in a four-year relationship with the colleague, reportedly made the threat when he was attending a function with his mother. Police found her hanging after forcibly opening the door.

The fourth edition of the 'Run to Inspire' 10-km marathon in Ahmedabad attracted 1,600 participants, a significant increase from its inaugural year. The event, organised by Arvind SmartSpaces, brought together professional athletes, running enthusiasts, and visually impaired runners, promoting fitness and community participation. Amipara Raj recorded the fastest time.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that using terrorism as an instrument of statecraft is unacceptable and cannot be justified. He highlighted that terrorism persists because some states do not exhibit zero tolerance and allow political calculations to override historical lessons. Speaking at an event, Jaishankar emphasised the indivisibility of peace and called for stronger global resolve to counter terrorism in all its forms.

The third edition of the Kashmir Marathon in Srinagar saw hundreds of participants, including inspiring figures like a double amputee and a 10-year-old. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha felicitated winners, highlighting the event's role in fostering talent and promoting tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, with officials noting increased participation and future growth potential.

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has deleted a documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialist Gautam Adani from his social media handles. This action followed a request from the Mumbai Police commissioner. The film, produced by Hotmail founder Sabir Bhatia, had reportedly garnered over 48 lakh views on X. Thackeray stated he has been raising concerns about the Adani-Modi relationship since January 2026.

The Assam Rifles has announced the sixth edition of its Half-Marathon event, scheduled for November 22 in Shillong. The event, which includes 5km, 10km, and 21km categories, expects over 4000 participants and offers a total prize money of Rs 25 lakh. It aims to promote unity, health, and community spirit in the Northeast.

Japan's Masatora Kawano and Australia's Rebecca Henderson have established new world records in the men's and women's marathon race walks, respectively, at the All Japan Race Walking meet in Takahata.

Indian cricketers, including Suryakumar Yadav and Shardul Thakur, participated in the inaugural MLBx Mumbai 3-on-3 baseball event, teaming up with former MLB stars like Nick Swisher and Jake Arrieta to promote the sport in India.

Europe is reeling under a fresh wave of protests as people march over the rising cost of living, pensions, housing, education, corruption and opposition to war. Groups across France, Albania, Italy, Spain and Portugal have held demonstrations in multiple cities, leading to clashes between protesters and the police.

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said there is a possibility that an attack on Iran could happen soon. The remarks were made after Trump cast his ballot in the midterm elections early on Saturday in Florida.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah flagged off the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon, which features over 1,800 athletes and a significant prize money of Rs 3.17 crore, including a special prize for local runners.

Former India captain MS Dhoni has hinted at a potential return for the 2027 Indian Premier League season, stating he will undergo fitness tests before December to assess his readiness after missing the 2026 season due to a calf injury.

Nitish Kumar Reddy opens up on managing workload and staying injury-free after helping India beat New Zealand in a thrilling second T20I.

Police in Ramgarh, Jharkhand, have arrested the wife of a 38-year-old man and three of her relatives in connection with his murder. The victim, Rohit Kumar, was found dead on October 21, and investigations revealed that frequent quarrels over his wife's alleged extramarital affair were the motive.

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals in two separate commercial fraud cases totalling Rs 62.68 lakh. Two accused allegedly defrauded garment suppliers of Rs 45 lakh, while a third cheated a medical supplies firm of Rs 17.68 lakh using fabricated bank transfer screenshots. Investigations are ongoing, with links to other cases being examined.

Sonia Gandhi has debuted on X (formerly Twitter) to promote her upcoming book, Belonging - a journey of love, which details her memories with Rajiv Gandhi and her life journey. The book, set to launch on November 10, features her recounting their first meeting in Cambridge and sharing personal anecdotes.

Mumbai crime branch has recovered two firearms and ten live cartridges in Surat, Gujarat, allegedly used in the attack on actor Tiger Shroff's car. The weapons are undergoing forensic examination. Gangster Anil Pandit, an alleged associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, has been named as a wanted accused after claiming responsibility for the October 18 incident where gunshots were fired at Shroff's car, injuring his driver and a bystander. Ten individuals have been apprehended in connection with

Police sources reveal that the three shooters involved in the attack on actor Tiger Shroff on October 18 received real-time updates on the police investigation via news channel coverage from their handlers, allowing them to alter their escape routes. They were apprehended from a train in Kota on October 19. The investigation also points to gangster Anil Pandit, an alleged associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claiming responsibility.

A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly defrauding a Delhi Police constable of approximately Rs 24 lakh through a social media investment scam. The accused, Vikrant Kumar alias Vicky Tomar, befriended the constable online, promising high returns, and also faces allegations of outraging her modesty during an in-person meeting.

Most of the companies AI models and AI agents targeted had no idea their networks had been breached.

A Revenue department official in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 to make an entry in a 7/12 land title extract. The official, Jitendra Khetade, was caught on Friday.

Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar Police have busted an illegal chemical manufacturing facility in Telangana that supplied precursor materials for Mephedrone, leading to the arrest of the manufacturer. This operation is part of a larger multi-state investigation that has already uncovered two MD manufacturing labs in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh and resulted in 25 arrests.

Police in Siddipet district have arrested four men and apprehended three minors in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl over several months. The arrests followed a complaint lodged by the girl's mother, leading to charges under the POCSO Act.

A dominant India Women's team is set to face Zimbabwe in the second ODI in Vadodara, aiming to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series after a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the first match.

The legal battle between former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and the makers of the film Doosra perfectly highlights the tension between broadcast licensing and a celebrity's personality rights.

Marchers would walk four or five abreast through one side of the main Mahatma Gandhi Road, holding red or white banners that stretched from one end to the other, shouting slogans, calling upon passers by, including employees watching from the offices that line the road, to join (Dekhta kya/Shaamil ho), recalls Jyoti Punwani.

Indian physicist Professor Ashoke Sen has been awarded the prestigious Oskar Klein Medal for 2026, making him the first Indian to receive this honour. Recognised for his groundbreaking work in string theory, including S-duality and black hole entropy, Sen delivered the memorial lecture at Stockholm University. He has previously received numerous accolades such as the Breakthrough Prize, Dirac Medal, and Padma Bhushan.

Indian physicist Ashoke Sen, an ICTS-Infosys Madhava Chair professor, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Oskar Klein Medal, making him the first Indian to receive this honour. Sen is recognised for his pioneering contributions to modern string theory, including work on S-duality and black-hole entropy. He delivered a memorial lecture on October 22 in Stockholm.

'The political leadership is very clear that we have to move towards the integration of the three services into theatre commands.'

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.

'How much can we protect ourselves?' asks Amitabh Bachchan.

Indian-origin English chess player Bodhana Sivanandan, aged 11, has achieved the title of International Master -- becoming the youngest female to do so.

Four individuals have been arrested by the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar Police in Maharashtra for allegedly constructing approximately 2,000 unauthorised structures on land earmarked for the Virar-Alibaug Multi-modal Corridor project. The accused reportedly forged documents to illegally claim compensation, exploiting advance intelligence about state land acquisition between 2022 and 2023. The ongoing investigation has uncovered a wider criminal conspiracy, leading to severe charges under the India

Power, patronage and money fuel politics in drought: And the ruling party controls all of those, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Brazil football icon Ronaldinho, 46, is set to make a surprising return to competitive football next month, playing for Italian third-tier club Ravenna against Forli on November 15.

US President Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for averting a military confrontation between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan, asserting that he brought the fighting to a halt by threatening both nations with a punitive 250 percent trade tariff.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized foreign currency worth approximately Rs 1.56 crore and arrested two passengers at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The currency, including US dollars and Malaysian ringgit, was found concealed in cabin baggage of passengers attempting to fly to Kuala Lumpur.

A POCSO court in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a man named Garibe to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 30,000 for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy in April 2024. The conviction followed a swift investigation and chargesheet filing.

In addition to stopping his regular football games, various open celebrity sightings and public schedules for Tiger and other high-risk stars have been heavily rolled back.

India A were bowled out for a mere 113 runs on Day 1 of the 1st unofficial Test against New Zealand A, with five batters registering ducks.

Seven people have been killed, while 34 were left injured in an attack in Jordan's Karak, where gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church. The assault happened on a Greek Orthodox Church in the village of Hamoud.

Rajasthan police have made a second arrest in Kochi in connection with a digital arrest fraud where a 90-year-old retired judge was defrauded of Rs 2.5 crore. The victim was allegedly kept under digital arrest for 15 days and coerced into transferring money by fraudsters posing as CBI officials and an RBI manager.

Police in Kollam, Kerala, busted an alleged counterfeit currency printing unit at a man's house, seizing equipment and fake notes worth approximately Rs 2.5 crore. The discovery was made during a probe into the man's disappearance and suspected hawala transactions.

Michael Carrick accepted responsibility for Manchester United's alarming slump, defended his leadership after seven winless games, and vowed to restore the club's identity despite mounting pressure on his position.

An IndiGo flight bound for Chennai from Delhi received a threat message on Friday afternoon, causing it to return to the bay at Delhi airport. After thorough security checks, the aircraft was cleared and later departed for its destination. The message, found in a lavatory, warned Do not fly 6E 6091.

A 30-year-old rickshaw puller, Ranjit Singh, was allegedly stabbed to death in Jahangirpuri, New Delhi, after returning from Dussehra celebrations on October 20. His father has accused the police of negligence in the investigation, claiming two men were involved and that police mishandled information regarding the accused's court appearance.

Megha Sheokand has secured India's second medal at the World Boxing U-19 Championships by reaching the semifinals in the women's 80kg category. This follows Prachi Tokas, who secured the first medal in the 57kg category. Other Indian boxers, Himanshi and Anshika, exited in the pre-quarterfinals.

The prime accused in the alleged rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl in Odisha's Balasore district has been arrested. A police officer was suspended for negligence, and another transferred, amidst public protests and demands for a Crime Branch probe by the Opposition Congress.

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany was rushed to hospital after collapsing during reserve-team training, with the club prioritising his health as he undergoes thorough medical examinations.