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The ICC has announced the match officials for the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-finals. Key appointments include Eloise Sheridan and Jacquline Williams as umpires for the England vs South Africa match, and Lauren Agenbag and Sue Redfern for Australia vs India

Hyderabad posted a total of 435 in the first innings, and Puducherry was 25/1 in reply at the close of Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match. Hyderabad's Rahul Radesh and Rohit Rayudu played key roles with the bat

India’s wrestlers Hansika Lamba and Sarika Malik claim silver medals at the U-23 World Wrestling Championships in Serbia. India finishes the women’s competition with seven medals, and Parvinder loses out on bronze in the freestyle event

The Reserve Bank of India has proposed allowing banks to finance Indian companies for domestic or overseas acquisitions. The draft sets eligibility criteria, financing limits, and safeguards, aiming to promote strategic investments while ensuring responsible lending practices

Reliance Industries and Meta have formed a Rs 855 crore joint venture, Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited, to market and distribute enterprise AI services in India. The partnership offers cloud and hybrid AI solutions for industries including IT, finance, sales, and marketing

The ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur will welcome East Timor as the 11th member and host US President Donald Trump’s first Asia trip in his second term. Leaders will discuss security, trade resilience, maritime disputes, and regional economic partnership

LIC clarified that its investments in Adani group companies were made independently, following board-approved policies and detailed due diligence. The insurer denied any involvement of the government, emphasizing diversified investments across top Indian firms and robust fund management practices

At the UN, India slammed Pakistan for lacking democratic values and violating human rights in occupied Kashmir. India’s envoy P. Harish said democracy and constitutional principles are alien to Pakistan, urging it to withdraw from illegally occupied territories and end repression.

Chennaiyin FC, led by head coach Clifford Miranda, begin their AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 campaign against Mohun Bagan on October 25, featuring an all-Indian squad blending youth and experience

Dr Reddy's Laboratories reported a 14.5 per cent rise in consolidated Q2 profit to Rs 1,437 crore, driven by strong branded sales. Revenue grew to Rs 8,805 crore, with robust performance in Europe, India, and emerging markets offsetting North America declines

Over 100 passengers have died in major sleeper bus fire accidents across India in the past decade. Collisions, electrical faults, and poor enforcement of safety norms continue to endanger lives, underscoring the urgent need for regulatory overhaul.

India entered the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup semifinals after defeating New Zealand by 53 runs via the DLS method in a rain-hit match in Navi Mumbai. Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal scored centuries while Jemimah Rodrigues added an unbeaten 76

India U20 women’s football head coach Joakim Alexandersson has named a 23-member squad for two friendlies against Kazakhstan U19 in Shymkent on October 25 and 28. The matches will prepare the Young Tigresses for the 2026 AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup.

India’s young shuttlers advanced impressively on Day 2 of the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Championships 2025, with standout performances in singles and doubles securing multiple Round of 16 berths. Top seeds and doubles pairs maintained strong winning momentum.

Apple shipped 4.9 million iPhones to India in Q3 CY25, a 47% YoY increase, driven by the iPhone 17 series and festive demand. India accounted for 9% of global shipments, while exports surged 75% to $10 billion.

India denounced Pakistan at the UN for defending terrorists as “freedom fighters,” calling it the “epicentre of terrorism.” New Delhi said Islamabad was twisting international law to legitimise cross-border attacks and obstructing a global anti-terrorism treaty for nearly two decades.

India began its campaign strongly at the Badminton Asia Under-17 & Under-15 Championships 2025, with several youngsters posting key wins, including two over Chinese rivals. SL Dhakshan Sugumaran and Wazir Singh clinched thrilling three-game victories in boys’ singles on the opening day.

US President Donald Trump warned India of “massive tariffs” if it continues buying Russian oil, claiming Prime Minister Modi assured him of a halt in purchases. India denies such a commitment, citing energy diversification and market conditions.

Gold and silver prices surged to new all-time highs in India on Friday, tracking a global rally and weaker dollar. Robust investor demand, US–China tensions, and rate-cut expectations boosted safe-haven appeal, with gold gaining over Rs 2,000 on MCX.

Gold prices have surged over 50 per cent in 2025, hitting USD 4,000, driven by Asian demand, central bank purchases, and safe-haven buying. Slower mine output and strong domestic imports in India and China are fueling the steepest rally since the 1970s