Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a commanding century, his second consecutive first-class hundred, to guide India A to 227 for two against New Zealand A on day one of the third unofficial Test. His aggressive knock, alongside Sai Sudharsan's steady innings, put India A in a strong position before rain stopped play. The match also features senior players like Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja preparing for the upcoming Test series.
India A showcased a dominant performance on the second day of the third unofficial Test against New Zealand A. Half-centuries from Dhruv Jurel, Tilak Varma, and Washington Sundar propelled India A to a strong total of 464 for five declared. Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna then made early inroads, claiming two wickets to leave New Zealand A struggling at 36 for 2 at stumps, with India A holding a substantial lead.
Bengal is on the verge of a hat-trick of victories in the Ranji Trophy, having reduced hosts Kerala to 53 for 4 in pursuit of a 355-run target on day three. Veteran off-spinner Jalaj Saxena and left-arm spinner Pradipta Pramanik were key performers for Bengal. Meanwhile, other Ranji matches saw Gujarat take a lead against Maharashtra, and rain affecting games involving Delhi and Odisha.
India's unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 years and above saw a marginal improvement, dipping to 5.1 per cent in the July-September 2026 quarter from 5.4 per cent in the previous quarter, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). The decline was primarily driven by a fall in rural unemployment, while urban joblessness remained largely stable.
Ayush Doseja and Sumit Mathur's resilient 144-run partnership for the sixth wicket helped Delhi secure a crucial 33-run first innings lead against Services in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match. Doseja scored 78 and Mathur remained unbeaten on 80, steering Delhi to 299 for 6 after Services were bowled out for 266. Other Ranji Trophy matches saw Jharkhand's Aditya Singh and Anukul Roy build a strong partnership, and Urvil Patel score a double century for Gujarat.
On the third day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C matches, Delhi trailed Bengal by 88 runs, with Bengal having posted 429. Kerala faced a significant deficit against Jharkhand, while Gujarat took a first-innings lead against Odisha, who now hold a slender four-run lead in their second innings. Maharashtra led Services by 172 runs despite a shaky start to their second innings.
Centurion Glenn Phillips (107 off 49 balls) and Michael Bracewell (65 off 25 balls) forged a blistering 115-run partnership off just 41 balls, propelling New Zealand to a massive 259 for seven, their highest-ever T20 International total against India, in the fourth T20I in Auckland.
Bengal secured a dominant 287-run victory over Kerala in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match, largely due to spinner Pradipta Pramanik's maiden 10-wicket match haul and Shahbaz Ahmed's all-round brilliance. This win solidified Bengal's top position in the group. Other matches saw Maharashtra secure three points against Gujarat and two matches, Delhi vs Jharkhand and Odisha vs Services, end in draws due to rain caused by Cyclone Arnab.
India's leading private-sector banks, including HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank, reported robust deposit growth in the July-September quarter (Q2FY27), significantly aided by the Reserve Bank of India's concessional FCNR(B) swap window.
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant downturn in early trade, with the Sensex tanking 730 points, driven by surging crude oil prices, escalating geopolitical uncertainties, and a weak trend observed across Asian markets.
Heavy rainfall, floods, landslides, and an avalanche have claimed at least 27 lives across Nepal in recent days, with four people missing and eight injured. The monsoon-induced incidents have destroyed hundreds of homes and damaged infrastructure, highlighting the country's vulnerability to such natural disasters, following last month's devastating flash floods.
Mona Agarwal staged a remarkable comeback to win the gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle (SH1) event at the Asian Para Games, narrowly defeating compatriot Avani Lekhara who secured silver. This one-two finish marked India's opening medal account and secured a second quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
Uttar Pradesh defeated Bihar by an innings and 267 runs in their Group A Ranji Trophy match in Rajgir. Impressive bowling from Kartik Yadav and Karan Sharma led UP to a comprehensive victory on the third day, dismissing Bihar for 141 and 132 in their two innings.
Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla stated on Tuesday that investments in artificial intelligence should be driven by potential returns, not by a "fear of missing out." Speaking at the 2026 Bloomberg New Economy Forum, Birla indicated that his group would adopt AI more gradually than previously planned, moving away from an "AI arms race" mentality. He also discussed the varied applications of AI across different business sectors, the challenges of capital allocation, and the impact of geopolitical events on global companies.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the UN General Assembly, accusing Russia of using citizens from over 40 countries, including India, to fight in its war against Ukraine. He urged these nations to prevent their citizens from being drawn into the conflict, highlighting that Ukraine has taken prisoners of war from these countries and that many have perished. Zelenskyy also called for limiting trade with Russia to cut off its war funding and criticised the weakening of sanctions.
Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn, with the Sensex plunging 1,124 points to a six-month low and the Nifty closing below 22,800, driven by surging crude oil prices, escalating geopolitical uncertainties, and weak global market trends.
An Indian woman has alleged that Russian police detained her husband in Moscow and pressured him to join the Russian army. The Indian Embassy has sought consular access, while India continues efforts to secure the return of its nationals recruited into Russian forces.
The Sports Ministry has approved a 492-member contingent of athletes, including 265 men and 227 women, for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. The squad features prominent athletes like Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu, and Lovlina Borgohain across various disciplines, with athletics having the largest representation.
The prominence of migration highlights a longstanding problem for India's electoral system.
The Sports Ministry has approved a 492-member Indian contingent, comprising 265 male and 227 female athletes, for the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Athletics forms the largest group with 73 participants, including star athletes like Neeraj Chopra and Jyothi Yarraji. Other prominent sports like shooting, weightlifting, badminton, boxing, and wrestling also feature strong teams, with some adjustments made due to doping violations.
Former fighter pilot Andy Green has set a new world land speed record for a hydrogen-powered car at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, achieving a combined speed of 406.320 mph (653.909 kph) in the JCB Hydromax.
Newly listed companies Vedanta Aluminium Metal, SBI Funds Management and Manipal Health Enterprises have entered the Rs 1 trillion mcap list since March 2026.
Delhi's draft electoral rolls show a high percentage of voter exclusions, particularly in minority-dominated and SC-reserved constituencies. Overall, 33% of voters were deleted, with some areas like Okhla seeing up to 45% exclusions. The CEO office attributes most deletions to absent or shifted voters, who can re-register by September 30.
Tilak Varma is emerging as India's potential middle-order backup, offering left-handed batting variety and developing off-spin as selectors seek younger, flexible options ahead of the ODI World Cup.
India's Harjinder Kaur won a silver medal in the women's 69kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games, setting new Games records in both snatch and clean and jerk. Her performance contributed to India's growing medal tally in weightlifting, despite Canada's Charlotte Simoneau taking gold with an even more dominant display.
The comparisons show where last year's cutoffs are still a usable guide and where you need to reset your expectations before Round 2.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to move from 'endless war to the end of war' in Ukraine, emphasising that a peaceful resolution is humanity's shared priority.
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced declines in early trade due to a significant surge in crude oil prices, exacerbated by escalating tensions in the West Asia. Track how Sensex, Nifty fared on July 23.
Honda is re-entering the Indian market with the ZR-V, a premium hybrid SUV designed to be a halo product and showcase its global line-up, despite its high import price and some missing features.
India's Harjinder Kaur secured a silver medal in the women's 69kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games, achieving a personal best of 227kg.
A recent study published in npj Aging reveals that epigenetic clocks, which estimate biological age by measuring DNA methylation, capture various aspects of aging biology, including immune system changes, metabolism, and cell communication. Researchers also developed new gene-expression-based clocks that show stronger predictive power for age-related diseases and mortality.
Long jumper Shahnavaz Khan and high jumper Basant Kumar Meghwal, both recent World Athletics U20 Championships medalists, are now setting their sights on podium finishes at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, aiming to improve their personal bests.
An accused in the devastating 2011 Mumbai serial bomb blasts has been granted bail by a special MCOCA court, primarily due to his prolonged incarceration of nearly 15 years and the principle of parity with co-accused.
Hyundai Motor India Ltd reported a 35 per cent decline in consolidated profit after tax to Rs 888.62 crore in the first quarter ended June 30, impacted by lower revenue and higher expenses, with MD & CEO Tarun Garg noting it was a "challenging quarter".
India's urban unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 and above marginally increased to 6.7 per cent in April-June, while rural unemployment rose to 4.8 per cent, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). This rise in unemployment coincides with a notable decline in the overall labour force participation rate (LFPR) to a five-quarter low of 54.6 per cent.
India's Harjinder Kaur won a silver medal in the women's 69kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games, setting new Games records in both snatch and clean and jerk. Her exceptional performance contributed to India's strong showing in weightlifting, which now boasts seven medals. However, fellow Indian debutant Nirupama Devi had a forgettable outing, failing to register a total in the 63kg category.
India's overall unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 and above decreased to 5.1 per cent in July 2026, down from 5.5 per cent in June 2026, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) by the National Statistics Office (NSO).
India's fresh investment plans in Q1FY27 surged 71 per cent to 14.77 trillion, primarily driven by four large nuclear power projects worth 6.5 trillion, according to investment monitoring firm Projects Today. Excluding these nuclear projects, fresh investment plans actually declined 4.27 per cent quarter-on-quarter.
Indian high jumper Sarvesh Kushare, fresh from setting a new national record of 2.31m, is set to make his debut at the prestigious Diamond League in Monaco. He will compete against top international athletes, including Olympic gold medallist Mutaz Essa Barshim, and is currently ranked joint second globally based on his season's best.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at just 15 years and 91 days, has become the youngest player to represent India in international cricket, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's 37-year-old record. He also set a new benchmark as the youngest T20I debutant from a Full Member nation, making his debut against Ireland in Belfast.
