Indian Greco Roman wrestler Sunil Kumar made a strong start at the Asian Games, advancing to the men's 87kg semifinals with a dominant technical superiority victory.
Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran stated that the second half of the current fiscal year (FY27) is expected to be challenging due to increased downside risks to global growth and rising interest rates worldwide.
Vithya Ramraj, after breaking PT Usha's 400m hurdles record, anchored the Indian women's 4x400m relay team to a gold medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya. This marked her third medal of the Games, with strong performances from Kiran Pahal, M R Poovamma, and Prachi.
UAE-based Al Fursan consortium, led by Sheikh Ahmad bin Faisal Al Qasimi, has announced the acquisition of Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters FC from Magnum Group. The ownership transfer will occur in phases, concluding by the end of the 2026-27 season, with new management taking over for the upcoming season.
The Indian men's chess team secured a dominant 3.5-0.5 victory over Uzbekistan-2, placing them in sole second position at the 46th Chess Olympiad. The Indian women's team drew 2-2 with leaders China, maintaining their third-place standing. Both teams are well-positioned for medals as the tournament approaches its final stages.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 4.9 kg of cocaine, valued at Rs 24.5 crore, from an Indian passenger at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The drugs were concealed within chocolate tubes in the passenger's cabin baggage. The passenger, arriving from Qatar, has been arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985, and further investigation is underway.
Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh has secured a silver medal in the men's 10,000m event at the Asian Games, clocking 28:29.38 minutes. This achievement marks an upgrade from his previous bronze and adds to his growing list of international accolades, including medals at the Commonwealth Games and multiple national records.
Indian para-athletes achieved a remarkable feat at the ITTF World Para Future Lahti tournament in Finland, securing a total of 16 medals, including six gold, four silver, and six bronze, showcasing their dominance in both singles and doubles events.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant increase in fees for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Programme, effective November 30. This programme allows foreign investors, including many from India, to obtain permanent residency by investing in US commercial enterprises and creating jobs. The fee hikes, some more than doubling, are intended to fund USCIS operations, which are largely supported by fees rather than taxes.
Indian high jumper Sarvesh Kushare, fresh off a silver medal win at Aichi-Nagoya, credited support from SAI and the Athletics Federation of India for his success at the 2026 Asian Games.
A comprehensive schedule detailing the events and timings for Indian athletes participating in the Asian Games on Tuesday, September 29, across various sports including archery, athletics, boxing, shooting, tennis, and more, with numerous medal events highlighted.
President Droupadi Murmu extended her congratulations to Indian shooters for their impressive performance at the Asian Games, securing both gold and silver medals. She specifically lauded Kamaljeet and Suruchi Inder Singh for their gold in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil, and Niraj Kumar for their silver in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions event.
Mohammed Asif, alias Hashim Moosa, a top Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist and a retired havildar from the Pakistan Army's elite Special Services Group (SSG) who once served in former president Pervez Musharraf's security convoy, was killed in a gunfight in central Kashmir's Budgam district.
Indian debutant Paritosh was eliminated from the Puyo Puyo Champions esports event at the Asian Games after a 0-5 loss to South Korea's Kang Dongshin in the quarterfinals. India also faced a defeat in the Pokemon UNITE event.
India added significantly to its Asian Games medal tally with strong performances across athletics, squash, and boxing. Ancy Sojan and Sarvesh Kushare secured silver medals in long jump and high jump respectively, while Parul Chaudhary and Harita Bhadra earned bronzes. Despite high hopes, Indian squash players missed out on Olympic berths, settling for silvers. Boxing saw three athletes advance to semifinals, assuring more medals, though individual badminton campaigns concluded without a medal.
India's women's doubles team, Ankita Raina and Rutuja Bhosale, were eliminated from the Asian Games tennis tournament after a first-round defeat to Kazakhstan. Meanwhile, Sumit Nagal's men's singles match was suspended due to rain.
Indian golfer Pranavi Urs was the only Indian to qualify for the weekend rounds at the KPMG Women's Irish Open, carding a two-under-par 70 in her second round. She is currently tied for eighth place, ten strokes behind leader Casandra Alexander. Other Indian golfers, including Diksha Dagar, Tvesa Malik, and Avani Prashanth, missed the cut.
Indian sport shooter Rudrankksh Patil, a multiple medallist at the ongoing Asian Games, was given a grand civic reception in his hometown of Thane. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde praised his achievements, which include bronze and silver medals at the recent games, and highlighted his inspiring journey for young athletes. The article also notes his past and future successes, including a silver at the 2026 Asian Games.
Ahead of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 player auction in Kochi on October 28, a total of 63 players, including 23 overseas stars, have been retained across the five franchises.
Pincky Balhara secured a bronze medal in the women's 78kg Kurash event at the Asian Games, making her the first Indian to win two medals in the sport at the continental showpiece. Despite battling a knee injury sustained in the quarterfinals, Balhara fought valiantly before losing to South Korea's Sumin Mo in the semifinals. This achievement adds to her silver medal from the 2018 Jakarta Games.
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended their losses for a third consecutive day, driven by firm crude oil prices, elevated global bond yields, and significant foreign fund outflows, making investors cautious.
The death toll from flash floods in central Nepal has surged to 734, with nearly 2,500 people still missing. India has intensified its rescue and relief efforts, sending additional aid, technical teams, and forensic experts, while also working to locate and rescue over 275 missing Indian nationals.
Indian shooter Neeru Dhanda secured back-to-back gold medals at the Asian Games, triumphing in the women's trap and mixed team events despite battling fatigue, illness, and challenging weather conditions. Her remarkable resilience and focus, coupled with a women's team silver, made her a standout performer for India.
Indian riders Vipul Chheda and Jai Sud finished eighth and ninth respectively in the dressage individual final at the Asian Games. Competing on Dono Di Maggio and Goofy La Perle, they scored 72.680 and 71.490, placing them outside the medal positions. South Korea's Dongheon Nam secured the gold, while China's Jiayi Yu and Jiayi Rao took silver and bronze.
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.
Indian shooter Neeru Dhanda secured a historic gold medal in the women's trap event at the Asian Games, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve this feat. Her victory came despite a severe illness that hospitalised her just 10 days before the competition, and challenging weather conditions during the final. Coach Peter Wilson praised her dedication and focus, highlighting her ability to overcome adversity.
Indian table tennis players Manush Shah and Yashaswini Ghorpade were defeated in their singles pre-quarterfinals at the Asian Games, concluding India's table tennis campaign.
Bengaluru's Ujaan Shivarama, a 15-year-old mountaineer, has successfully summited the 6,250-metre Kang Yatse II peak in Ladakh, making him one of the youngest Indians to achieve this feat. He faced extreme weather conditions and was part of a team where only three out of 14 experienced climbers reached the summit.
India won six athletics medals at the Asian Games on Monday, including a javelin silver-bronze double, as Esha Singh and Murali Sreeshankar added more silver.
Shubman Gill's magnificent double century and Rohit Sharma's fluent hundred propelled India to their highest successful run chase in ODI history, chasing down 406 against West Indies by 8 wickets to seal the three-match series.
Shubman Gill scored the fastest double hundred in ODI history (223 not out) and Rohit Sharma added a century (101) as India chased down West Indies' formidable total of 405 for seven, securing an eight-wicket victory and sealing the series. This historic chase also marked India's highest-ever ODI run chase.
India's Russian crude oil imports reached a five-month low in September, dropping to 1.75 million barrels per day, as Indian refiners strategically diversify their energy supplies amidst evolving geopolitical landscapes and robust domestic demand, according to ship tracking data.
Indian boxer Ankush Panghal secured the country's first medal at the ongoing Asian Games by defeating Tajikistan's Nekruz Salimov 5-0 in the men's 80kg quarter-final, guaranteeing at least a bronze.
Indian equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, extended their losses for a second consecutive day, driven by elevated crude oil prices, persistent foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, and high US Treasury yields.
Indian shooter Esha Singh secured a silver medal in the women's 25m pistol final at the Asian Games after a dramatic series of shoot-offs. Her father, Sachin Singh, expressed immense pride, calling it a 'double gold' due to the challenging circumstances and multiple shoot-offs his 21-year-old daughter overcame. He also highlighted disturbances during the match and thanked supporting organisations.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has decided to send separate teams for the U23 and Senior World Wrestling Championships due to the short time gap between the two events, forcing wrestlers to choose which tournament to compete in. This decision aims to ensure optimal preparation and performance for both Indian teams.
An Indian national, Rajiv Acharya, has tragically died in Israel, prompting an ongoing investigation by Israeli authorities. The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv confirmed a suspect's arrest and is closely monitoring the case while offering assistance to the bereaved family.
Indian shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet secured a gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games in Japan, earning congratulations from Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini for their dominant performance.
India continued its strong performance at the Asian Games, securing more medals across various disciplines. Shooter Esha Singh won a hard-fought silver in the women's 25m pistol, while Gulveer Singh added another silver in the men's 1500m. Other notable achievements include Kurash player Picky Balhara's bronze, Vithya Ramraj breaking a national record for bronze in hurdles, and several boxers, the men's cricket team, and squash teams advancing. However, some defending champions faced early exits.
India's kurash contingent experienced a disappointing outing at the Asian Games, with all four participating athletes losing their respective bouts.
