India

Delhi Police STF seized 10 tonnes of red sandalwood smuggled from Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, and arrested two suspects. Authorities said further investigation is ongoing, with a detailed press briefing scheduled later at Delhi Police headquarters.

Australia announced its ODI and first two T20 squads against India, welcoming back Mitchell Starc, Matthew Renshaw, and other key players. The selections balance workload management with preparation for the upcoming World Cup and Test series.

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao condemned the attempted attack on Chief Justice of India BR Gavai inside the Supreme Court, calling it a shameful act that undermines judicial dignity and poses a serious threat to democracy.

US President Donald Trump has claimed credit for stopping the India-Pakistan conflict, saying his intervention “was very effective” and based on trade leverage. India, however, maintains the ceasefire followed direct military talks without any third-party mediation.

Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for October 7, 2025. May the day bring you happiness

Delhi Police have arrested 10 transgender Bangladeshi nationals living illegally in the city. The accused, detained in separate raids in Shalimar Bagh and Mahendra Park, had altered their appearance to conceal their identity and were found violating immigration laws.

India accused Pakistan of attempting to divert global attention by raising Kashmir at the UN, reminding the world of its army’s “genocidal mass rape” of women during Bangladesh’s 1971 war. India reaffirmed its leadership in promoting women’s participation in UN peacekeeping.

A 23-year-old Texas man was arrested for fatally shooting 28-year-old Indian student Chandrashekar Pole at a Fort Worth gas station. Pole, who recently graduated from the University of North Texas, was working part-time when he was killed.

Mumbai Meteors defeated Calicut Heroes 15-9, 15-8, 15-12 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. Amit Gulia was named Player of the Match, helping Mumbai extend their perfect run in the competition

Dabang Delhi K.C. defeated Jaipur Pink Panthers 29-26 in a thrilling match at the SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai. Despite strong performances from the Pink Panthers’ defenders, Dabang Delhi held on to complete a double over the two-time champions

Indian diaspora numbers must be coupled with narrative, unity, and institutions to convert potential into power

Ankushita Boro and Arundhati Choudhary emerged victorious in their respective categories at the inaugural BFI Cup 2025 in Chennai. Other winners included Parveen Hooda, Nivedita Karki, and Bhavna Sharma as the women’s competition concluded with exciting finals

Pramod Bhagat won three gold medals in men’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles at the 1st Abia Para Badminton International 2025, held from September 30 to October 5. This achievement boosts India’s reputation in the global para badminton circuit

Sedentary lifestyle, coupled with the consumption of a high amount of carbohydrates, is playing havoc with public health in India

Johanna Benson, a Namibian para-athletics legend, shined at the World Para Athletics Championships (WPAC 2025) in New Delhi, recording Season Best performances. Reflecting on her career, Benson expressed excitement for the future, including the 2026 Commonwealth Games

India’s women’s U-17 football team, led by head coach Joakim Alexandersson, prepares for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, facing Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan. The squad aims to secure a spot in China

BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised the Election Commission for allowing the Bihar government to disburse Rs 10,000 crore to women beneficiaries ahead of elections. He alleged that the move, ignored by the ECI, raises doubts over free and fair polls

Hosts India began their Suhandinata Cup mixed team campaign with a comfortable win over Nepal while Sri Lanka pulled off a late comeback against UAE. Other top nations also started strongly on day one of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025

Pakistan batter Sidra Amin has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct after forcefully hitting her bat on the pitch during the Women’s Cricket World Cup match against India in Colombo. One demerit point was added

The Election Commission on Monday announced that the Bihar assembly elections will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, with the counting of votes scheduled for November 14. The entire election process will conclude by November 16

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 on October 8 in New Delhi. The four-day event will showcase India’s growing global leadership in digital innovation, featuring 6G, AI, satellite communications, and over 400 exhibitors.

Gold prices surged by Rs 9,700 to Rs 1,30,300 per 10 grams in Delhi on Monday amid a depreciating rupee and safe-haven buying. Silver also rose sharply, reflecting strong demand in both domestic and international market

NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam expressed optimism over an early India-US trade agreement. Amid 50 per cent US tariffs on Indian goods, both countries are committed to negotiations, aiming to boost competitiveness and double bilateral trade to USD500 billion by 2030

Seven individuals who were present with singer Zubeen Garg during his final moments in Singapore have yet to respond to CID summons, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Only Rupkamal Kalita has cooperated, with investigations continuing under MLAT provisions