Shailesh Kumar led an Indian sweep of the men's high jump T63 competition, while sprinter Anjanaben Bumbadiya struck gold in the women's 400m T47 event at the Asian Para Games on Thursday.
Indian para track and field athletes delivered a spectacular performance at the Asian Para Games, securing 22 medals, including five gold, on Wednesday. Sprinter Simran Sharma was a standout, clinching her second gold medal in the women's 100m T12 event, making her only the fourth Indian to win two golds in the same edition. Other gold medallists included Dilip Gavit, Praveen Kumar, Ayush Verma, and Sachin Khilari, contributing to India's total of 42 para-athletics medals.
Indian pacer Anshul Kamboj delivered a historic all-round performance in the rain-hit 2nd ODI against New Zealand, taking two wickets and three catches, a feat rarely achieved by visiting players in New Zealand or by Indian pacers in ODI history.
India's promoter-friendly corporate governance ethos has been shaken by this unprecedented challenge to the revered Tata Group, known for putting public good above personal gain, points out Rama Bijapurkar.
Marco Rubio will visit Mumbai and Jamnagar to discuss energy cooperation as S Jaishankar says India-US trade talks are nearing a landing point, with a few issues unresolved.
Kartik Aaryan and filmmaker Kabir Khan are joining forces with Ananya Birla's Birla Studios for the new film Ladaku, slated to release on June 18, marking Aaryan's debut as a producer.
Tata Power is positioning itself as a key partner in India's rapidly expanding data centre ecosystem, with a significant opportunity pipeline across renewable energy, transmission, and distribution. The company is broadening its offerings to include comprehensive solutions like powered land and grid connectivity, actively supporting hyperscalers and AI-ready digital infrastructure, particularly in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
India's bowling struggles in the ongoing West Indies T20I series have brought Jasprit Bumrah's absence into sharp focus. Despite conceding high totals, Sanju Samson expressed confidence in young pacers like Arshdeep Singh and Prince Yadav, highlighting the need for consistent backing.
Bharti Airtel has reported a significant 24 per cent increase in consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 10,710 crore for the September 2026 quarter, driven by higher per-user revenue following mobile tariff adjustments and strong customer additions.
India's Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale finished as runners-up in the WTA 250 Chennai Open women's doubles final, losing to the Swiss combination of Simona Waltert and Naima Karamoko. Despite the loss, their achievement marks a significant milestone for Indian women's tennis, being the first all-Indian pair to reach a WTA Tour-level doubles final. The singles final was postponed to Monday due to rain and Diwali fireworks.
India have added veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar as cover for Arshdeep Singh ahead of the fifth T20I against West Indies at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Former Delhi captain Nitish Rana has been dropped from the state's 16-member squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which begins on November 14. The Ayush Badoni-led team will see the inclusion of India pacer Mayank Yadav, alongside Harshit Rana and Ishant Sharma. Delhi is in Elite Group B and will play their matches in Indore, starting their campaign against Jammu and Kashmir.
India pacer Gurnoor Brar revealed that adjusting his length after conceding a six in his first over was crucial to his success against New Zealand in the first ODI.
Akash Ambani is leading Jio Platforms' initial public offering (IPO), set to be India's largest, with a strategy that includes appealing to regional investors and drawing parallels to his grandfather Dhirubhai Ambani's historic public listing of Reliance Industries.
Tirthank Pegu, India's first male swimmer to win a medal at the Youth Olympic Games, secured a bronze in the 200m butterfly event. Following his historic achievement in Dakar, Pegu expressed his ambition to transition his junior success into strong performances in the senior circuit. His coach, Sandeep Sejwal, highlighted the two years of preparation behind the medal and sees it as a crucial step towards the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Built during the reign of Pallava King Dantivarman, the well features four-way steps that form a swastika pattern for easy access to water.
Pacer Keemo Paul discusses how West Indies bowlers effectively used slow balls on a gripping pitch and the absence of dew to secure a 24-run victory over India in the fourth T20I on Wednesday. He also highlighted captain Shai Hope's crucial century and strong team planning as key factors in their success.
Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) made record net purchases of 8.55 trillion in the Indian equity market during Samvat 2082, significantly offsetting the highest-ever net selling by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) who withdrew 4.55 trillion amidst global turmoil and a shift towards AI-focused firms.
As Virat Kohli celebrates his 38th birthday, a look back at his illustrious career reveals an astonishing array of records across Tests, ODIs, and T20s, solidifying his status as one of cricket's all-time greats.
Delhi head coach Vijay Dahiya believes skipper Ayush Badoni has the ingredients for a big career but needs to raise his self-imposed standards. Badoni has responded to his India A omission with back-to-back double centuries in the Ranji Trophy. Dahiya advises Badoni to develop more patience at the crease and respect good bowling spells, rather than letting ego dictate his play.
India's men's and women's hockey teams will kick off their 2026-27 FIH Pro League home campaigns in February. The men's team will face Germany, Argentina, Britain, and Spain, while the women's team will compete against Britain and Spain during the home leg in New Delhi.
India fielding coach Subhadeep Ghosh praises Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their brilliant fielding against New Zealand, explaining how anticipation made the difference.
Smriti Mandhana will lead the Indian women's T20 team in a three-match series against Zimbabwe in Raipur, marking the start of a new era. The series is crucial for India to address their T20 weaknesses in batting, fielding, and bowling, especially after recent World Cup exits, while Zimbabwe looks to build on their recent success.
India's fast bowling coach Morne Morkel has acknowledged the difficulties faced by bowlers on flat pitches in the T20I series against West Indies, where high scores have been common. He advised his bowlers to learn from the experience, make smart decisions under pressure, and praised young pacer Prince Yadav for his skill and calm demeanour in tough situations.
Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month award following her impressive performances in both batting and bowling against Zimbabwe. She scored an unbeaten 106 and took five wickets in the ODI series, and contributed with 49 runs and two wickets in the T20Is. Other nominees include Marco Jansen, Arafat Minhas, Shai Hope, Annabel Sutherland, and Sobhana Mostary.
A mature democracy like India has to decide who rules the country -- whether the people of India with their votes or Mark Zuckerberg and other social media moguls through their algorithms, asserts Dr Ashwani Mahajan.
The Indian women's cricket team is set to complete a 3-0 T20I series sweep against Zimbabwe in the final match in Raipur, buoyed by strong performances from captain Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and debutant Niki Prasad.
India's auto sector has reported robust vehicle deliveries during Dhanteras, with major automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Hyundai India experiencing significant growth across two-wheeler, passenger vehicle, and commercial vehicle segments. This strong momentum is expected to continue through Diwali, driven by positive market sentiment and high demand, even in the pre-owned car market.
India's foreign exchange reserves experienced a notable decline of USD 8.578 billion, settling at USD 726.027 billion for the week ending October 9, marking a continued downward trend from their September peak.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India's Asian Games medal-winners, including the gold-winning cricket teams, on Thursday. He praised their achievements, highlighting India's growing strength in sports and its ambition to become a credible host for major international events, including a bid for the 2036 Olympics. Modi also emphasised the government's support for athletes and urged medallists to mentor the next generation.
The Indian women's hockey team will commence its campaign in the six-nation Asian Champions Trophy on November 19 in Bhopal, aiming for a third consecutive title. Following their recent Asian Games gold, India will face Malaysia in their opening match, with the tournament concluding on November 28.
China has voiced strong opposition to India's recent decision to standardise names for 28 strategic locations and geographical features in Ladakh.
Star Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Suruchi Inder Singh failed to secure individual Olympic quota places for the 2028 Los Angeles Games at the ISSF World Championships in Doha. Both finished outside medal positions in the women's 10m air pistol event. While they contributed to a team silver, individual quotas remain elusive for India at the championships.
Duncan Cruttenden of the United Kingdom and Annie Williams of the United States clinched the men's and women's titles respectively at the 35th Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race in Darjeeling. India's Ramanjit Oberoi and Mexico's Nahila Hernandez won the 100K Stage Race. The event, supported by the Ministry of Tourism, promoted adventure sports and sustainable tourism with participants from several countries.
Virat Kohli has surprisingly named his 43-run innings against England in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy final as his most cherished ODI knock, prioritising it over numerous iconic centuries and match-winning performances.
More patients can now afford semaglutide, but the early excitement around the drug is fading.
Indian tennis sensation Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi's impressive run at the Chennai Open concluded in the quarterfinals with a 3-6, 3-6 defeat to American Robin Montgomery. Despite the loss, the 17-year-old's performance, reaching the WTA Tour-level quarterfinals, has been hailed as a significant step forward for Indian women's tennis, showcasing her fearless approach and potential.
Outstanding gold loans by Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in India surged by 66.1 per cent year-on-year to 3.74 trillion in September 2026, making it one of the fastest-growing segments in their retail loan portfolios, according to RBI data. This growth, driven by elevated gold prices, has also raised concerns about underwriting practices, with experts noting a portion of disbursements going to borrowers with overdue loans.
Commodities experienced significant volatility in Samvat 2082, with crude oil emerging as a major gainer due to the US-Iran conflict, while gold and silver surrendered much of their earlier rallies, driven by geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions, and shifting interest rate expectations.
Social media platform X has informed the Delhi High Court that an imposter attempted to have the accounts of Internet Freedom Foundation and Software Freedom Law Centre, India, taken down by sending fake requests purportedly from the Delhi Police. X stated it did not act on these requests and has filed a complaint with the police to identify the imposter.
