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K Nidhi has been appointed captain of the Hyderabad women’s Under-19 team for the upcoming BCCI Under-19 T20 Cricket Championship in Mumbai starting October 26. PVN Hansika Rao will serve as vice-captain, with 15 players named in the squad

The Enforcement Directorate is tracking seven Pakistani nationals who allegedly procured fake Indian passports via a Bengal racket. The key accused, Indu Bhusan Halder, worked with intermediary Azad Mullick to forge over 250 passports for foreign clients

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The Congress released another list of six candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections, taking its total to 60. The announcement came amid continuing uncertainty over seat-sharing with ally RJD, as tensions rise within the INDIA bloc ahead of nominations

Tej Pratap Yadav, Lalu Prasad’s elder son and Janshakti Janta Dal chief, has been booked for violating the Model Code of Conduct after a viral video showed him using a police-logo SUV with a beacon during his nomination rally in Bihar’s Vaishali district

A parcel containing firecrackers exploded at a courier point in Parvathipuram town, killing one person and injuring five others. The blast occurred inside the APSRTC complex, prompting an inquiry into how the prohibited parcel was accepted

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Diwali greetings to the nation, wishing for harmony, happiness, and prosperity. Sharing his message on X, the Prime Minister expressed hope that the festival of lights would spread positivity and joy across the country

Kochi Blue Spikers clinched a hard-fought 15-13, 9-15, 15-8, 15-13 victory over Calicut Heroes in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, with Mouhsin Pa named Player of the Match

Placing the burden of not becoming a rape victim on women themselves smacks of a patriarchal mindset

The CPI (Maoist) condemned the recent surrender of Mallojula Venugopal Rao and Takkalapalli Vasudeva Rao, labeling them ‘traitors’. A statement issued by the Maoist Central Committee spokesperson urged the public to punish them and urged others who surrendered to reconsider

Career choices are increasingly reshaped by flexibility, with a growing focus on enjoying work rather than merely simply enduring it

Dr Abdul Qadeer, founder of the Shaheen Group, has been conferred the Sir Syed Excellence Award 2025 by AMU for his transformative work in Muslim education. His journey from Bidar to national recognition reflects a lifelong commitment to ending school dropouts and uplifting marginalised communities.

Australia chased down a DLS target of 131 to beat India by seven wickets in the rain-affected first ODI. Despite fifties from Rahul, Patel, and impressive performances from Kohli and Rohit, India struggled to post a challenging total

India’s chase fell short by four runs against England in the Women’s World Cup. Despite half-centuries from Mandhana, Kaur, and Deepti Sharma, India failed to finish strong, leaving them in a do-or-die situation for the next two games

Telugu Titans defeated Gujarat Giants 30-25 in a gripping, low-scoring match in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 12. Vijay Malik (8 points) and Bharat Hooda (7 points) led the Titans, with key defensive plays securing the victory

Telugu Titans secured a 40-31 win over Puneri Paltan, confirming their playoff spot in PKL Season 12 for the first time since PKL 4. Coach Krishan Kumar Hooda and captain Vijay Malik praised the team’s collective effort and dedication

Indian rowers earned three golds, five silvers, and two bronzes at the Asian Championship in Hai Phong, Vietnam. Highlights include Balraj Panwar’s gold in men’s single scull and a silver in women’s lightweight pair, ending a 15-year drought

Tanvi Sharma’s remarkable run at the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 ended with a silver medal after a 7-15, 12-15 loss to Thailand’s Anyapat Phichitpreechasak in the final. Tanvi’s performance earned her praise as the fifth Indian to win silver

Hyderabad Black Hawks secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Bengaluru Torpedoes in the Prime Volleyball League. Deepu Venugopal was named Player of the Match as the Hawks climbed to fifth in the points table. Goa Guardians also won a thrilling comeback against Delhi Toofans

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu emphasized developing the state as a global AI destination ahead of the CII summit in Visakhapatnam. Discussions will focus on AI, semiconductors, MedTech, smart manufacturing, supply chains, and skill development initiatives

WhatsApp is testing monthly message limits for non-contacts who don’t reply. Aimed at reducing spam, this change targets businesses and unknown senders while keeping chats with friends and family unaffected, promising a cleaner, more personal messaging experience

Descendants of Awadh’s Nawabs receive minuscule Wasiqah pensions, a legacy of loans to the East India Company. Embarrassed by the amount, they plan to petition the Allahabad High Court to increase the historical payouts and claim rightful interest

The Supreme Court has termed the pendency of over 8.82 lakh execution petitions in civil courts as “highly disappointing” and “alarming,” urging high courts to ensure disposal within six months and warning officials of accountability for delays

The Banke Bihari temple’s Toshkhana in Mathura, locked since 1971, was opened under Supreme Court-appointed committee supervision. Brass utensils and wooden items were found, sparking concerns from the Goswami community over transparency and committee authority