Defending champions Indian women's team started its campaign at the Badminton Asia Team Championships on a resounding note, blanking Myanmar 5-0 in their opening Group Y tie in Qingdao, China on Wednesday.
India's main inflation measure, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), is set for another major update, even though it has been in its current form for only about 15 years.
Sanjay Bangar says Punjab Kings must play spinner Harpreet Brar in every IPL 2026 match and highlights the importance of the team's young opening pair.
Mumbai hotels and restaurants are facing potential closures due to a critical shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, with similar disruptions reported across India. The crisis stems from revised government priorities for domestically produced natural gas, impacting the hospitality sector and potentially affecting tourism.
India begin their Super 8 journey against South Africa at the Narendra Modi stadium in a thrilling clash where a single mistake could change the course of the semifinals.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will begin the new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) hoping to retain the title, and former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes batting stalwart Virat Kohli will play a major role in that effort.
The Supreme Court of India has upheld the conviction of a man for murdering his wife by setting her on fire in 2000, citing the victim's dying declaration and eyewitness testimony from their daughter as crucial evidence.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav said his team has ticked almost all the boxes in the group stage, expressing satisfaction with the collective batting effort as it heads into the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup.
The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah, who has been in jail for over eight years in a terror funding case, citing the unlikelihood of a timely trial conclusion and the curtailment of personal liberty.
Eminent historian and academic K.N. Panikkar, known for his Marxist interpretation of history and advocacy for secularism, has passed away at the age of 90. His contributions to historical research and defence of secular values are widely recognised.
'Islamabad feels it has no alternative, but to address the challenges from the Afghan-Taliban through an open war.'
The NCERT has issued a public apology and withdrawn a social science textbook for Class 8 after the Supreme Court objected to a chapter on judicial corruption. The court imposed a ban on further publication of the book.
Iran is fighting a different war: Older, slower, and in some ways more dangerous. Iran doesn't need to shoot down an F/A-18. It only needs to make the Strait of Hormuz feel dangerous long enough for insurance markets, shipping companies, and oil futures traders to do the rest. Prem Panicker continues his must-read daily blog on the war in the Middle East.
USA vice-captain Jasdeep Singh says the team is no longer an underdog and is ready to face India in the T20 World Cup.
Pune-based Atharva* tells us how he learned to accept and let go, choosing love over his desire to have children.
Varun Chakravarthy expresses confidence in India's spin attack ahead of Sunday's T20 World Cup game against Pakistan.
Former champion Lakshya Sen produced a composed and tactical performance to advance to the quarterfinals of the $950,000 India Open Super 750 badminton tournament but Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy bowed out after a spirited show, in New Delhi, on Thursday.
With key changes and a focus on a balanced squad, can the Rajasthan Royals make a significant impact in the Indian Premier League 2026 season under Riyan Parag's leadership?
Indian driver Arjun Maini will continue to race for HRT Ford Racing in the 2026 DTM season, the team announced.
Global optimism is waning, according to the 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer. Only 32 per cent of people across 28 nations feel the next generation will fare better.
The escalating conflict involving the U.S. and Israel with Iran has led to widespread disruption in the world of sports, with events postponed, travel plans thrown into chaos, and athletes seeking asylum.
Unbeaten South Africa take on a dangerous New Zealand side in the T20 World Cup semi-final at Eden Gardens, with the Proteas wary of complacency in the knockout stage.
With Gulf countries emerging as popular destinations for Indian weddings and pre-wedding shoots, the March-April season had seen a flurry of bookings.
Indian cricketer Jitesh Sharma discusses the emotional impact of his father's death and how it has changed his perspective on cricket and family responsibilities.
Shivam Dube, fresh from his T20 World Cup victory, travelled by train from Ahmedabad to Mumbai to be with his family, avoiding fully booked flights and potential fan frenzy.
The Namibia match could be a God-sent opportunity for an out-of-form Sanju Samson to get into run-scoring mode after a string of failures that saw him lose his place to Ishan Kishan, who is going through a purple patch.
India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate highlights the team's challenges against finger spin and the predictability of their left-handed top order as they prepare for the T20 World Cup Super 8s.
A preview of the key player battles that could determine the outcome of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand, highlighting individual matchups and their potential impact on the game.
India takes on the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Qualifier, relying on faster playing conditions and the return of Yuki Bhambri to overcome a depleted Dutch side.
India and Pakistan clash in a highly anticipated T20 World Cup match. India needs middle-order stability and a fit Abhishek Sharma, while Pakistan's spin attack poses a threat. The weather forecast predicts a high chance of rain.
With Sunday's big clash against arch-rivals India coming up, fans and critics alike are left wondering- can Babar deliver when it really matters?
When it comes to raising funds, women entrepreneurs receive a disproportionately small share.
A key industry leader acknowledged the India IT services sector faces a "painful" transition due to AI, but emphasized the industry's resilience and ability to adapt through reinvention and focusing on complex enterprise technology.
A key industry leader acknowledged the India IT services sector faces a "painful" transition due to AI, but emphasized the industry's resilience and ability to adapt through reinvention and focusing on complex enterprise technology.
A star-studded charity golf event, organised by Sunil Gavaskar's CHAMPS Foundation, will feature cricket legends and other sporting icons to support former Indian athletes facing hardship.
In several parts of the world, access to proper sanitation remains a serious challenge. Many communities still lack household toilets or safe waste disposal systems, often due to water shortages, economic hardship or limited infrastructure.
The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) has voiced concerns over the government's handling of the Justice (Retd) Biplab Kumar Sharma Commission report on irregularities in APSC examinations, alleging a weak stance in implementing its recommendations.
Indian midfielder Baljeet Kaur expresses confidence in the women's hockey team's chances at the FIH World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, highlighting the team's youth and speed as key assets.
'The next phase of India's IPO cycle will be defined by quality, pricing discipline and investor selectivity.'
Additional Sessions Judge Amit Bansal directed the stay after the Delhi Police challenged the bail order by Duty Magistrate Vanshika Mehta, and listed the matter on March 6 for further proceedings.
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