India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the second T20I at Hagley Oval, marking their 200th victory in men's T20 Internationals. Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy's unbeaten 69-run partnership secured the win, giving India a 2-0 series lead.
Five-time champions India, fresh off a dominant win against Bangladesh, are set to face a youthful and unfamiliar Chinese side in their second Asian Champions Trophy round-robin match on Thursday. Coach Craig Fulton acknowledges the challenge of playing an unknown opponent, while veteran striker Mandeep Singh's hat-trick against Bangladesh signals his return to form.
'If the temperature remains very high, which is likely to be the case because of El Nino, it may lead to a shortfall in wheat production.' 'If that happens, we will be in a very, very difficult situation as far as food security is concerned.'
Imagine heading out to get biryani in New York and ending up on one of the world's most prestigious fashion runways. For Bhavitha Mandava, that unlikely detour became the beginning of a career that has taken her from a subway platform to Chanel, British Vogue, and now the coveted Pirelli Calendar.
Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan congratulated Alphia James and Pallavi Kaluvehalli for securing India's first-ever bronze medal in wheelchair badminton at the 2026 Asian Para Games. The CM praised their resilience and determination, while James shared her personal journey and hopes for government support.
Australian umpire Ben Treloar will officiate in two Ranji Trophy matches in India, while India's Parashar Joshi will travel to Australia to stand in two Sheffield Shield matches and one One Day Cup fixture as part of an exchange programme between Cricket Australia and the BCCI.
Under new skipper Smriti Mandhana, a dominant Indian women's cricket team is set to face Zimbabwe in a three-match ODI series, aiming for another clean sweep after their T20I success.
Sanju Samson continued his superb form with the bat, smashing a blistering 67 off 33 balls to power India to their highest chase in T20 cricket, overcoming a mid-innings stumble for a four-wicket win in the series-opener against New Zealand.
Auqib Nabi made a notable debut for Surrey, taking Kuldeep Yadav's wicket.
'The political leadership is very clear that we have to move towards the integration of the three services into theatre commands.'
India's medal tally at the Asian Para Games reached 88, with armless archer Sheetal Devi securing two gold medals. The para-athletics contingent was the largest contributor, while medals also came from swimming, badminton, and table tennis, showcasing a strong performance across multiple disciplines.
Harmanpreet Kaur smashed a scintillating 126, while all-rounder Deepti Sharma struck an unbeaten 106 as India thrashed Zimbabwe by 121 runs in the second women's ODI in Vadodara.
From a Duleep Trophy hundred to a Player of the Match performance against Australia A, Kumar Kushagra's recent form has earned him his first India call-up.
A sell-out crowd of approximately 40,000 fans is anticipated for the fourth T20 International between India and New Zealand at Eden Park, marking the third-biggest attendance in the venue's history for an international cricket match.
A strong India A squad, featuring senior team members like KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, will play New Zealand A in a four-day match starting Saturday, serving as crucial preparation for the senior team's upcoming two-Test series.
US President Donald Trump stated that the US and India are 'pretty close' to finalising a trade deal, which he expects to be significantly different from previous agreements. This announcement comes amidst ongoing discussions between officials from both nations, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to India and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's meetings with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, following an initial framework agreement in February.
Nishad Kumar secured India's first para-athletics gold at the Asian Para Games, winning the men's long jump T47 event.
Jasprit Bumrah is likely to feature in the third unofficial Test against New Zealand A, while Rishabh Pant is also in contention as both prepare for India's upcoming Test series.
India's leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has announced his retirement from first-class cricket, concluding his career after playing his final match for Northamptonshire at Lord's. Despite a successful white-ball career for India, Chahal never achieved his dream of a Test cap, reflecting on his journey with gratitude and acknowledging the lessons learned from the red-ball format.
Indian golfer Pranavi Urs made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games gold medal in golf.
'India is a large source of Spotify's future audience growth because it is the largest market in the world.'
Air India has commenced construction of a new multi-facility Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) hangar at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. This nine-acre facility aims to centralise engineering and maintenance activities, enhancing fleet upkeep, improving reliability, and reducing aircraft ground time for the Tata Group-owned airline.
India face a bowling test in the second T20I against New Zealand after conceding 226 in the opener, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi expected to feature.
India's Asian Para Games campaign saw a remarkable performance, particularly in athletics, securing five gold medals on Tuesday. Nishad Kumar and Deepthi Jeevanji were standout performers, both setting new Games records and clinching multiple golds. The nation's overall medal tally reached 35 by the end of day two, with significant contributions from shooting, powerlifting, swimming, table tennis, archery, and badminton, promising further success.
India concluded its badminton campaign at the Asian Para Games with an impressive haul of three gold, five silver, and eight bronze medals, totalling 16. Nitesh Kumar, Naveen Sivakumar, and the pair of Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manasi Joshi secured the gold medals, showcasing India's growing prowess in para-badminton.
Despite recent foreign portfolio outflows, India's long-term investment prospects remain strong, but the return of capital hinges on global financial conditions, relative valuations, and the country's ability to attract sustained foreign investment, according to foreign bankers at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit.
Aditya has become the first Indian male boxer to secure a medal at the World Boxing U-19 Championships by reaching the semifinals in the men's 55kg category. He defeated Italy's Tommaso Orlando and will now face Nihat Gasimov of Azerbaijan. Two Indian women boxers, Megha Sheokand and Prachi Tokas, have also reached the semifinals.
The Indian men's kabaddi team secured a spot in the semifinals of the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship with a commanding 48-20 victory over Tanzania on Tuesday. India displayed an all-round performance, leading from the start and inflicting multiple all-outs. Other matches saw Kenyan women, Malaysian women, Bangladesh, and Canada also register significant wins in their respective categories.
Virtual Eye will now provide the full suite of DRS technology to assist umpires and enhance the viewing experience during India's tour of New Zealand involving five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.
India is set to host New Zealand's U-20 rugby teams for a historic series starting October 23 in Rajgir. This event celebrates a century of sporting ties and marks the first time New Zealand's U-20 rugby teams have visited India for such a series. The series will include joint training sessions and cultural exchanges.
India's Women's T20 team secured a four-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first match of the bilateral series on Friday, overcoming an early batting collapse thanks to a crucial partnership between debutant Niki Prasad and veteran Deepti Sharma. Zimbabwe, led by Kelis Ndhlovu and Sharne Mayers, posted 114 for five.
The Indian cricket team is set to face New Zealand in the third T20 International on Tuesday, aiming for a series-clinching victory. The match, held in Wellington, will test India's bowling attack, particularly Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and the team's ability to handle challenging conditions and a resilient New Zealand side.
RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta stated that India's economic growth momentum remains strong despite various global and domestic shocks, attributing this resilience to a diversified growth base and improved policy responses. She highlighted the economy's 7.8 per cent growth in Q1 and continued momentum into Q2, suggesting potential upgrades to growth forecasts.
Nagaland United Sports Club is set to make its historic debut in the Indian Football League on October 30, ending a 78-year wait for the state to have a club at this level. The club, founded in 2024, secured its place through a goodwill agreement with Aizawl FC and aims to honour the legacy of Talimeren Ao, India's first national team captain. This entry marks a significant milestone for football in Nagaland, fostering local talent and reflecting the sport's deep grassroots presence.
Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and members of the INDIA bloc, have strongly condemned the arrest and jailing of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-conveners Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka for protesting at Jantar Mantar, asserting that waving the national flag and peaceful protest are not crimes.
Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra has been added to the Indian squad for the second T20I against New Zealand as a cover for Ishan Kishan, who sustained a low-grade right adductor strain and is ruled out of the upcoming match. Kushagra, currently with the India A squad, will join the main team.
Naman Dhir's unbeaten 42 off 15 balls secured a thrilling four-wicket win for India against New Zealand in the first T20I, showcasing his potential as a reliable finisher for the national side, drawing praise from cricket legends like Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravi Shastri.
India's venture capital equity funding for startups has remained largely flat over the past three years, with a slight increase in total funding but a sharp decline in the number of rounds, indicating a concentration of capital in fewer, larger deals, particularly in deeptech and AI sectors.
Cortex DC, a company of The Chatterjee Group (TCG), announced its entry into the data centre market with plans to develop 2 GW of AI-ready capacity across India over the next seven years. The initiative aims to meet the growing demand for high-performance computing, targeting hyperscalers, cloud service providers, and advanced AI workloads with a focus on speed, scale, and sustainable power.
IIT-Kharagpur announced the establishment of India's first dedicated academic school for Physical Artificial Intelligence (AI), named the Benjamin Gupta School of Physical AI. Funded by a Rs 35 crore investment, including contributions from alumnus Vinod Gupta and an anonymous donor, the school will focus on developing intelligent systems that interact with the physical world, moving beyond conventional data-driven AI. Academic programmes are expected to commence soon, aiming to foster reliable and responsible AI technologies for various applications.
