Former England captain Nasser Hussain slammed the International Cricket Council for its decision to exclude Bangladesh from the T20 World Cup for their refusal to play in India.
The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly congratulated the Indian men's cricket team for their T20 World Cup victory, acknowledging the team's discipline, teamwork, and confidence.
Ishan Kishan hopes his impressive run in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will inspire young cricketers after finishing as India's second-highest run-scorer in the title-winning campaign.
Three individuals associated with the Hindu Raksha Dal have been arrested in Saharanpur for allegedly writing communal slogans on a wall in the Biharigarh area, inciting potential rioting.
Indian artificial intelligence (AI) startup Sarvam launched two indigenous large language models (LLMs) specifically trained on Indian languages on Wednesday.
Defending champions RCB head into IPL 2026 with a balanced squad, strong batting core and pace attack, aiming for back-to-back titles after their historic 2025 triumph.
Experts and global leaders have called on the United Nations to declare a dedicated 'World Day for the Elimination of Child Marriage', highlighting that a child marriage still occurs every three seconds globally.
The Canadian government is seeking to revoke the citizenship of Tahawwur Rana Hussain, a Pakistan-born businessman accused of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, due to misrepresentation on his citizenship application.
AIIMS-Delhi has begun implementing the Supreme Court's decision to allow passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, who has been in a coma since 2013. A specialised medical team has been formed to oversee the process, which is expected to take two to three weeks.
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Sunil Gavaskar has criticised the practice of encouraging spectators to chant Jasprit Bumrah's name while he is bowling, particularly during crucial matches like the ICC T20 World Cup semifinal.
Irfan Pathan says the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede Stadium will be the biggest match of the tournament's opening phase.
The auction of The Hundred on Thursday was meant to be a celebratory milestone for the England and Wales Cricket Board. Instead, it has triggered a controversy in India.
Police in Navi Mumbai have dismantled a fraudulent call centre accused of swindling individuals out of over Rs 1 crore by falsely promising high returns on share market investments. Two individuals have been arrested, and investigations are ongoing.
Ugandan Harbert Kibet and Ethiopian Muktar Edris will headline the 18th edition of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru, a World Athletics Gold Label Race with a total prize purse of USD 210,000.
'People are talking about Vijay Crishna's roles in cinema, the few roles that he did, but his real body of work was on stage.'
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.
Former Pakistani cricket stalwarts, players, and critics have acknowledged and praised India's victory in the T20 World Cup, attributing their success to a strong cricket structure, winning culture, and adaptability to modern T20 cricket.
'It felt like the game was over before it even started.'
24 Indian-flagged vessels with 677 Indian seafarers were currently located west of the Strait of Hormuz, and four vessels with 101 Indian seafarers were stationed east of the strategic waterway.
Dhakshineswar Suresh wins fifth rubber against Guy De Oden to lead India to 3-2 win over higher-ranked Netherlands in Davis Cup Qualifiers.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will begin the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League aiming to retain the title, but former India captain Anil Kumble believes the task will be easier said than done.
The Supreme Court of India has permitted the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for a 32-year-old man who has been in a coma for over 13 years following a traumatic brain injury.
Sanju Samson expressed heartfelt gratitude after playing a key role in India's successful campaign at the T20 World Cup, saying the moment felt like the realisation of a long-cherished dream.
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is on track for a significant victory in Nepal's general elections, potentially reshaping the country's political landscape.
Winter Olympian Arif Mohammad Khan is advocating for improved skiing infrastructure in Gulmarg to enable Indian athletes to train effectively and compete for medals at the Asian level.
India's merchandise exports to the US contracted 21.77 per cent to $6.6 billion in January due to high tariffs imposed by America, according to the Commerce Ministry data. Exports contracted in September, October and December last year also. However, it rose 22.61 per cent in November.
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In both 2007 (the inaugural T20 World Cup) and 1983 (Zimbabwe beat Australia by 13 runs on June 9, 1983), India went on to lift the trophy after Zimbabwe defeated Australia in these major tournaments.
Pakistan has written to India seeking information about the Svalkot hydroelectric project on the River Chenab, according to the Foreign Office spokesperson.
Hotel room rates in Ahmedabad have increased significantly ahead of the India-New Zealand T20 World Cup final, with some tariffs rising by 300-400%. The surge is driven by high demand from cricket fans travelling to the city for the match.
Ishan Kishan's impressive performance in the T20 World Cup has propelled him to a career-high second position in the ICC T20I batting rankings, while Rashid Khan overtakes Varun Chakravarthy to become the top-ranked bowler.
The turning point came with the appointment of Sergio Gor as the US ambassador to India.
David Miller smashed a brilliant half-century while Marco Jansen picked up four wickets as South Africa thrashed India by 76 runs in the ICC T20 World Cup Super 8s match.
Many fans hadn't even bothered to change their Team India jerseys with which they watched the match. A few wanted to carry on the stadium atmosphere into the train singing songs like Chak De India and Vande Mataram. They played them so loudly and ensured no one got a wink of sleep. Of course, the main topic of discussion was Sanju Samson.
Young Indian athlete Lokesh Sathyanathan won the gold medal in the men's long jump at the NCAA Indoor Championships, setting a new indoor national record.
'No one can or will bar India from pursuing its energy goals as it wishes.' 'The US FTA wording may sound more restrictive, but the underlying reality will not undermine India's sovereign energy decisions.'
'I don't see a point in Dhoni batting at Number 8 or 9, because he has the potential to turn games around single-handedly, something no other batter in the CSK team can do.'
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India captain Suryakumar Yadav lauded Jasprit Bumrah as a 'national treasure' following their victory against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
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