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BJP slammed SP chief Akhilesh Yadav for questioning Diwali spending on diyas, calling his remarks insensitive to Hindu traditions. The row intensifies as Ayodhya prepares for a record-breaking Deepotsav 2025, celebrating cultural pride with millions of diyas and grand festivities

A Chennai-based man was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly inappropriately touching a 38-year-old woman IT professional on a flight. The incident occurred while the woman sat beside her husband. The accused, reportedly drunk, claimed the act was accidental

Bihar’s upcoming Assembly elections highlight the dominance of political dynasties, with candidates from nearly all parties linked to established leaders. Critics blame weak education, low political awareness, and party favoritism for sidelining grassroots workers in favor of dynastic entrants

Virat Kohli said he feels “fitter than ever” as he returned to international cricket for the first time since India’s Champions Trophy win. The former captain said he hasn’t truly rested in 15–20 years of continuous cricket.

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Members of the Jain community bought 186 luxury cars — including BMWs, Audis and Mercedes-Benz — under a JITO-facilitated deal that saved them ₹21 crore in discounts. The initiative now extends to jewellery and electronics under JITO’s new Utsav programme.

Aishwarya Pissay made history by becoming the first Indian and Asian woman to complete the Rallye du Maroc, winning the Women's category and securing a silver medal in the 2025 World Rally-Raid 2W Championship. This marks her fourth World Title

The first ODI against Australia will feature Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s return to the Indian team, while Shubman Gill makes his debut as full-time skipper. This series is crucial for both veterans and the young leader’s development

Telugu Titans secured a spot in the top eight of PKL 12 with a dominant 40-31 win over Puneri Paltan. Vijay Malik led with a Super 10, and Shubham Shinde earned his second High Five, sealing the Titans' playoff berth

Ahmedabad Defenders stunned unbeaten Mumbai Meteors 3-1 in a thrilling RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League match. With a 21-20 win in the final set, Ahmedabad climbed to second in the points table, while the Meteors slipped to third

In a thrilling 3-2 victory, Hyderabad Black Hawks stunned Bengaluru Torpedoes in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League. Deepu Venugopal was named Player of the Match. With the win, Hyderabad moved to fifth place on the points table

Tanvi Sharma triumphed over Liu Si Ya 15-11, 15-9 to reach the final of the YONEX SUNRISE BWF World Junior Championships 2025. The 16-year-old now aims to win India’s first-ever women’s junior title, after becoming the first female medalist in 17 years

Zoravar Singh Sandhu clinched a brilliant bronze in the Trap Men’s final at the ISSF World Championship Shotgun 2025 in Athens. This performance also earned him a spot in the ISSF World Cup Final, scheduled to be held in Doha in December

Nomaan Pappu of Tamil Nadu stunned Kaavish Yadav to win the boys' singles title, while Maharashtra’s Kyra Raina clinched the girls' singles and doubles titles at the All India Sub-Junior Badminton Championship at Chetan Anand Badminton Academy

HDFC Bank reported a 10 per cent jump in its consolidated net profit to Rs 19,610.67 crore for Q2 FY26. Standalone profit rose 10.82 per cent, income increased to Rs 91,040 crore, and GNPA ratio improved to 1.24 per cent, reflecting strong financial health

ICICI Bank reported a 3.2 per cent rise in consolidated Q2 net profit to Rs 13,357 crore, driven by growth in core net interest income and advances. Standalone profit increased 5.2 per cent, while GNPA ratio improved to 1.58 per cent

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urged citizens to avoid the company of 'Sanatanis' and remain cautious of the RSS and Sangh Parivar, praising Ambedkar’s Constitution and vision for social transformation while highlighting the need for rational thinking and equal opportunities in education

A Kerala court sentenced 54-year-old Chenthamara to life imprisonment for murdering a woman in 2019, along with additional jail terms and fines. The ruling comes amid ongoing trials in a double-murder case involving the same family

A statewide bandh was observed in Telangana against the High Court's interim stay on 42 per cent BC reservation in local body polls. Political leaders from Congress, BRS, and BJP joined protests, while dharnas disrupted bus services across the State

Yes Bank posted an 18.3 per cent rise in Q2 net profit to Rs 654 crore, driven by growth in non-core income. Core NII, deposits, and operational efficiency improved. The bank aims 10 per cent credit growth and plans 80 new branches in FY2

Former Karnataka BJP MLA Subhash Guttedar denied voter fraud allegations, calling the SIT raid on his residence a distraction from key issues. The SIT recovered burnt electoral documents, voter ID cards, and continues to probe the Aland constituency matter

Released 30 years ago, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge remains an iconic love story of Raj and Simran. Set across Europe and Punjab, the film blends tradition, romance, and nostalgia, continuing to enchant audiences at Maratha Mandir and beyond

India’s seafood exports stand to gain from the India–UK CETA, which grants duty-free access to 99 per cent of tariff lines. MPEDA urges exporters to focus on value addition, upskilling, and quality to capture UK market growth and boost global competitiveness

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said every inch of Pakistan is now within BrahMos missile range, hailing the Lucknow facility’s first batch delivery. The project boosts India’s defence self-reliance, economy, and global credibility, producing 100 missiles annually.