The 30-share benchmark Sensex closed at 12,858.48 down 25.35 points and the Nifty closed at 3708 down 7 points.
New Zealand's top tennis player was banned over a substance found in his hair-loss product.
The No 3 official at the CIA, under investigation over ties to a defense contractor linked to a Capitol Hill bribery inquiry.
Most of the top tennis players have withdrawn from the Shanghai Masters, one of the most prestigious men's events.
