A fire at the velodrome in Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park was brought under control early on Wednesday, with no risk of it spreading to other parts of the complex and no injuries reported, fire officials said.
Akshay Bhatia, an Indian-origin golfer, enters The Masters with strong recent performances, making him a potential surprise contender despite the presence of golf's biggest names.
A farmer was found dead at a CPI office premises in Kerala, leading to a police investigation and local protests.
Young Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty progressed to the men's singles quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Championships, while PV Sindhu was eliminated from the women's event.
A 43-year-old woman was arrested at the Badshahnagar Metro Station in Lucknow after 53 live cartridges and 10 spent cartridge casings were found in her bag during a security check.
Police in Kerala have launched an investigation after an explosive was thrown at the residence of a BJP worker in Kathirur. Forensic experts are examining the explosive to determine its nature.
A minor boy died after being stabbed following an argument at a video game parlour in Ghaziabad. Police have detained two minors and are investigating the incident.
Gaganjeet Bhullar, a seasoned golfer with multiple Asian Tour and IGPL titles, expresses his confidence and aims for a win at the AM Green IGPL Invitational 2026 in Mauritius, acknowledging the strong competition and the significance of the event for young Indian golfers.
Dhruv Sheoran carded a four-under 67 to lead the Andhra Open golf tournament after the first round.
Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto progressed to the second round of the Badminton Asia Championships, while Rohan Kapoor and Gadde Ruthvika Shivani exited in the first round.
India's top surfing and stand-up paddling talents will compete in the inaugural Little Andaman Pro 2024, a national championship held in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The event serves as crucial preparation for the Asian Games, with athletes vying for honours across various surfing and SUP categories.
India's mixed doubles pairs faced early exits at the Badminton Asia Championships 2026, with both teams losing in the opening round.
India's Ayush Shetty defeated world No. 7 Lin Shi Feng at the Badminton Asia Championships, while PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy also advanced. Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth exited in the opening round.
Students at Manipur University protested a bomb blast that occurred on campus, demanding educational freedom and condemning the violence.
A 40-year-old woman from Delhi died under suspicious circumstances at a five-star hotel in Pantnagar. Police are investigating the incident and have taken her business associate into custody for questioning.
'When life throws a Hamza at you, make it Dhurandhar's Hamza, not Darlings' Hamza!'
India's Karandeep Kochhar finished fifth at the International Series Japan after a strong final round, while Australia's Travis Smyth won the tournament with a dramatic eagle on the last hole.
Lalit secured a silver medal in the 55kg Greco Roman category. Sunil Kumar added a bronze, while Nitesh advanced to the final of the 97kg competition at the Asian Wrestling Championships, marking a successful day for India.
Indian Greco Roman wrestlers secured a silver and two bronze medals at the 2026 Senior Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, bringing India's total to five medals. Nitesh won silver in the 97kg category, while Sachin Sahrawat and Prince claimed bronze in the 67kg and 82kg categories respectively.
A truck driver was seriously injured after being allegedly assaulted following a dispute at a hotel along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway in Palghar district.
The Karnataka State Cricket Association officially unveiled the Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble Ends at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, honouring the cricket legends in a touching ceremony.
Political activity in Bihar is all set to intensify once the inauspicious kharmas period ends on April 14. Will Nitish Kumar pull another rabbit out of his hat? M I Khan reports.
Sudarshan Yellamaraju finished T-14 at the Valero Texas Open, while JJ Spaun secured victory after a strong performance.
S Mahendra Dev, chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, expressed confidence that the rupee would stabilise around the 92-93 level against the US dollar, despite geopolitical tensions, and that foreign investment flows would return.
An explosive substance was thrown at the office of a TV channel in Kollam, Kerala, early Sunday morning. Police are investigating the incident, reviewing CCTV footage, and recording statements.
Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva will leave the club at the end of the season, assistant manager Pep Lijnders confirmed. The Portugal international's contract expires after a successful nine-year spell.
The Mumbai Cricket Association will also name Wankhede Stadium gates after legends Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar and Diana Edulji.
Karandeep Kochhar is one shot off the lead at the International Series Japan after firing a second consecutive bogey-free round. Jeev Milkha Singh also made the cut.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected that crude oil prices will average USD 85 per barrel and the rupee will weaken to 94 against the dollar by FY27, according to its bi-annual Monetary Policy report.
Shah Rukh Khan waves to fans at Eden Gardens as rain forces KKR vs PBKS IPL match to be called off, with both teams sharing points.
A teacher's bike was stolen from outside a private school in Gurugram, with the incident captured on CCTV.
Indian girls and boys teams secured dominant victories against Sri Lanka and Maldives respectively at the ITTF-ATTU Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty withdraw from the Badminton Asia Championships due to injury, leaving Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu to lead India's challenge.
An India-flagged vessel carrying 15,400 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz and arrived at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), demonstrating the resilience of maritime operations amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
Indian women boxers Meenakshi Hooda and Jaismine Lamboria secured semifinal berths at the Asian Boxing Championships, guaranteeing a podium finish for the entire women's contingent. In the men's section, Lokesh, Akash, and Harsh Choudhary also advanced to the semifinals.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled a major international gold smuggling syndicate operating through Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, arresting five individuals and seizing a significant quantity of gold.
Nine people, including women, have been arrested and jailed for allegedly vandalising a liquor shop in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, during a protest against its opening.
Comedian Samay Raina discusses the controversy surrounding his show 'India's Got Latent' and hints at a second season in a new stand-up special.
India's Ayush Shetty defeated world number 7 Lin Shi Feng of China in straight games at the Badminton Asia Championships, advancing to the second round.
A five-year-old boy was found dead with his throat slit at a school hostel in Bihar's Jehanabad district. Police are investigating the incident, while a political party has demanded a judicial probe.
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