Delhi Police detained Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, MP Priyanka Gandhi and nearly 250 other leaders during the ongoing protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday. Opposition leaders sat on a 9-hour dharna at Akashvani Bhawan after cops stopped their march to the Election Commission. They were protesting against the removal of CEC over vote tampering allegations. Officers physically picked and dragged away top leaders, loading around 50 MPs and over 200 protesters

A new era begins for Indian women’s cricket as Smriti Mandhana takes charge as the team’s new captain. The star batter now takes on the leadership responsibility, with expectations high around her. Mandhana will look to lead the team with confidence, build on its recent progress and take Indian cricket forward.

As per reports, Ramayana is set to release in the USA on Thursday, November 5, with premieres scheduled from 3 PM EST on Wednesday, November 4. A wide IMAX and PLF rollout is planned for premieres, but shows could become very limited afterward due to Hollywood releases.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has been invited as the Chief Guest for the upcoming Vijayawada Utsav by the Andhra Pradesh government. The invitation adds a special attraction to the celebrations, with Vijay set to make his presence felt in Andhra Pradesh if he accepts the invitation and attends the event.

Indian women’s cricket has entered a new era as Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down as captain at 37. She will continue playing, but believes it is time for a new leader. Under her captaincy, India became more fearless, defeated top teams regularly and lifted major trophies, including the ODI World Cup.

Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officers caught two female government officials red-handed taking bribes in separate raids across Hyderabad on Monday. Ranga Reddy DMHO Swarna Kumari was arrested for accepting 1 lakh through her staff regarding a clinic license. Meanwhile, GHMC town planning supervisor Sunitha got nabbed while taking 4 lakh for building permissions. Both officers were taken into custody.

A complaint has been filed with Hyderabad Cyber Police against an X account for allegedly posting obscene and offensive content targeting a film actress. Lawyer and Congress leader Kailash Sajjan accused the account operators of attempting to malign Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, spread hatred against the government, and damage the actress’s dignity. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation.

Kiran Abbavaram has reportedly completed 90% of the shoot for his upcoming film KA13 within just 51 days. The swift progress has sparked positive impressions about his clarity and planning as a first-time director. The team is currently targeting a Christmas release, making KA13 an interesting addition to the festive box office race.

Despite reports suggesting a possible ₹50 ticket price hike in Andhra Pradesh, Ranabaali is unlikely to have any special ticket pricing across its release territories. Our sources strongly dismiss the speculation, indicating that the makers are planning to release the film at regular ticket prices.

A 28 year old software engineer named Vinay Kumar from Andhra Pradesh drowned in a pond near Attibele on the outskirts of Bengaluru. He went for swimming with friends on Saturday. Unfortunately, he was washed away due to the flow. Police and rescue teams launched the search and recovered his body on Sunday. Jigani police are investigating the case.

A pharma company owned by India's Kusum group was damaged in a Russian drone attack in Sumy, Ukraine. Sadly, one person died and a few others were injured. The main plant building is mostly destroyed, causing a loss of around 400 crore rupees. Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed his condolences following the attack.

The makers of Sharwanand’s upcoming film Bhogi have postponed the teaser launch as a mark of respect following the demise of legendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. The team announced that the new teaser launch date will be revealed soon, acknowledging the legendary director’s immense contribution to Indian cinema.

The Indian contingent ended their Asian Games 2026 campaign in Japan on a high note, bringing home a total of 85 medals. A massive late push in the final days helped the athletes secure 21 golds across different events. The men's hockey team successfully defended their title to seal a memorable victory against Malaysia to secure final gold of the games.

Mankind Pharma has honoured Captain Smit Machchhar with ₹1 crore for his extraordinary courage during the Flydubai cockpit incident. Despite reportedly being stabbed by his co-pilot, Machchhar acted to prevent the aircraft from being crashed. Mankind Pharma Vice Chairman Rajeev Juneja praised his courage, leadership and humanity, saying his actions made Indians proud.

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has launched a digital platform called ‘Satyagraha’ in Delhi to bring people’s grievances and struggles against alleged injustice onto a common platform. The initiative will focus on issues involving land rights, women, Dalits, OBCs, education and examinations. Gandhi said the platform aims to support peaceful resistance and raise public concerns based on their seriousness and priority.

A 15-year-old Class 9 student, Naga Ajay, died by suicide in Proddatur, Kadapa district, after his parents advised him not to participate in a running race due to a previous leg injury. Ajay had taken part in a kho-kho event on September 30 but was stopped from the race on October 1. His parents reportedly promised to buy him new shoes next year.

The Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking Captain Smit Machchhar during a Tel Aviv-bound flight has reportedly been identified as Omani national Hamam al-Hammami. CNN, citing sources, reported that he had earlier been removed from flying duties at Oman Air over concerns about his alleged extremist views. He later joined Flydubai and had worked there for around eight months.

Five Indian crew members were rescued from a Kuwait-flagged oil tanker MT Kazimah III after it got hit by a projectile while sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian embassy in Oman helped coordinate the rescue and safely brought everyone to shore with help of Omani officials. Fortunately, all five Indian sailors are safe. The vessel was heading to Port of Lome in Togo.

A 75-year-old man died of a heart attack during the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park on Friday. The protest demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. A police official confirmed the death.

It was an incredible day for India at the Asian Games, bagging six gold medals. The women's hockey team made history by winning gold for the first time since 1982. Other medals came in boxing with three golds, alongside big victories in wrestling and archery. An unforgettable performance by the athletes. India has now jumped to 5th place on the table with this gold rush.