New Zealand's pace bowlers Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry have been ruled out of the remaining two T20 Internationals against India due to calf and quad injuries, respectively, dealing a significant blow to the Black Caps' squad.
Experts cautioned that this headcount increase does not necessarily indicate a return of steady demand, which has evaded them over the last few years.
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.
Indian women's hockey player and Olympian Lalremsiami Hmar has been conferred the prestigious Arjuna Award, becoming the first sportsperson from Mizoram to receive this honour. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Lalremsiami's career highlights include her national debut in 2011, participation in the Tokyo Olympics 2020, and winning the FIH Women's Rising Star of the Year award in 2020.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has expressed strong disappointment over the ongoing disputes surrounding the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) elections. The IOC warned that the "extremely regrettable situation" is damaging the reputation of India's Olympic movement. This comes after IOA President P T Usha alleged manipulation in the election process. The IOC has urged for a free, fair, and externally uninfluenced election, especially as India bids to host the 2036 Olympics.
Microsoft has announced a voluntary exit programme for eligible employees in India, the US, the UK, and Canada, providing financial support and career planning resources to those who choose to leave the company. The offer, available to employees at level 70 and below in participating teams, aims to offer flexibility and allow businesses to adjust their workforce.
L. Ambekar Meetei and Gunjan have made history by securing India's first-ever boxing gold medals at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. Ambekar won in the men's 50kg category, followed by Gunjan's dominant victory in the women's 48kg final, marking India's best performance in the sport at the Games.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has denied its over-50s team permission to participate in the International Masters Cricket World Cup in India next January, citing government refusal. This follows a similar decision by the Pakistan Hockey Federation, highlighting ongoing strained relations between the two nations.
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Amit Mishra claims Virat Kohli assured him of an India comeback after injury but never responded, despite the leg-spinner regaining full fitness.
India's mixed trap teams had a poor showing at the ISSF World Championships in Doha, with both pairs finishing outside the top 20. Vivaan Kapoor and Manisha Keer placed 21st, while Zoravar Singh Sandhu and Neeru Dhanda finished 32nd, marking a disappointing end to India's campaign at the Olympic quota event.
A dominant India Women's team is set to face Zimbabwe in the second ODI in Vadodara, aiming to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series after a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the first match.
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.
India bowling coach Morne Morkel reveals a 'bulletproof' workload management plan for the New Zealand tour, including rotation and backup bowlers ahead of the Tests.
India boast of a superior head-to-head record against New Zealand, having won six out of the nine T20I series played against the Kiwis.
Lok Sabha MP Ramashankar Rajbhar 'Vidyarthi' announced that the INDIA bloc's seat-sharing formula has been finalised for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, with the Samajwadi Party's manifesto set for release on November 26. He emphasised a unified strategy for victory, while Congress leaders have claimed 175-200 seats, with final decisions to be made by top leadership. The article also touches upon the political landscape in UP, considering past election results and the 2027 contest.
Kabaddi star Pooja expressed pride after receiving the Arjuna Award 2025, dedicating the honour to her grandfather and the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India for their support. She also urged young athletes to keep working hard.
OpenAI has launched local processing of AI requests in India for its API, enabling businesses and developers to run workloads on its GPT-6 Luna model within the country. This initiative addresses data localisation needs by ensuring both processing and data storage occur in India, removing a significant barrier for Indian organisations, especially in sectors like financial services.
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.
The 82nd National Squash Championship will take place in Mumbai from November 16 to 22, featuring over 350 players from 24 states. Organised by HCL Sports and SRFI, the tournament offers a prize purse of Rs 9.6 lakh across men's, women's, and Pro Coach categories, with top seeds like Abhay Singh and Rathika Seelan leading the competition.
India's foreign exchange reserves saw a decline of USD 5.011 billion, reaching USD 721.016 billion for the week ending October 16, as reported by the Reserve Bank of India. This marks a continued downward trend from their all-time high in September.
India A will face Pakistan A on November 22 in the Asia Cup Rising Stars 50-over tournament, scheduled to take place in Doha from November 19.
Former India captains Oinam Bembem Devi and Joe Paul Ancheri are among nine ex-players who have filed nominations for the election of four Sportspersons of Merit (SOM) ahead of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) polls. These four elected SOMs will vote in the AIFF polls on December 20.
Actor Imran Khan, a US citizen, has challenged a Mumbai Police notice directing him to leave India by October 28 for allegedly attending a political protest. The Bombay High Court is set to hear his petition on Tuesday. Khan claims he had no association with the protest organisers and that the notice is "illegal, arbitrary, perverse and drastic." He also received a show-cause notice regarding his OCI status.
India's decorated rally driver Gaurav Gill believes the country possesses the talent to reach Formula One, but requires a breakthrough at the highest level. He notes the significant progress in Indian motorsport, with drivers like Kush Maini and Atiqa Mir making international strides. Gill emphasizes the need for a structured system and financial support to help young drivers transition from domestic to global stages, highlighting the growing interest in motorsport among Indian youth.
Nitish Kumar Reddy's crucial late burst with the bat and an important wicket with the ball helped India secure a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand, moving them 2-0 ahead in the five-match T20I series and strengthening his credentials as a pace-bowling all-rounder.
India U-17 head coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo praised captain Dallalmoun Gangte's leadership after their 4-2 win over Singapore in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. Wadoo also stressed the critical need for a structured pathway to transition young footballers to the senior national team, emphasising continuity and better opportunities for talent development.
Devdutt Padikkal stroked an unbeaten half-century to rescue India A on Day 2 of the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A at Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln, on Sunday.
The Indian Road Transport Ministry has amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to permit flex-fuel vehicles capable of running on up to E100 (nearly pure ethanol), a move aimed at reducing dependence on imported crude oil and promoting alternative fuels.
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Shreyas Iyer admits India feared losing their chase against New Zealand before Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy showed character to seal a thrilling T20I win.
The objective should be clear: Energy security without abandoning environmental responsibility; water security without ignoring local concerns; and strategic resilience without sacrificing public confidence, notes Varun Arya.
Indian women's hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne is focused on developing squad depth and player versatility ahead of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy in Bhopal. Following their Asian Games gold and 2028 Olympic qualification, the team aims to build on its success by training players for multiple positions and concentrating on self-improvement for upcoming challenges like the FIH Pro League.
Ishan Kishan, recovering from a low-grade right adductor strain, has returned to net practice ahead of India's fourth T20I against New Zealand. With the series already secured, India is expected to rotate its squad, potentially bringing in Kuldeep Yadav or Varun Chakravarthy.
Karbonn has introduced the Rebel Pro in India, adding a budget-friendly smartphone to its portfolio.
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower, snapping a three-day rally, as retail inflation surged to 6.09 per cent in October, breaching the RBI's upper tolerance limit and prompting economists to anticipate a policy rate hike next month.
'If we feel so much pressure ourselves, imagine how our parents must feel. When I got the opportunity to captain India for the first time in 2017, I requested my parents not to miss the match and asked them to come and watch.'
Former India chief selector Chetan Sharma discusses the recent high-profile IPL trade involving Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh, emphasising that team requirements should dictate such decisions. He also praises India's emerging pace-bowling talent, highlighting the strong bench strength demonstrated in the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand. Sharma believes the current period of experimentation is vital for identifying a core group of players for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
An Indonesian woman was arrested at the Sonauli check-post in Maharajganj for allegedly concealing her nationality and obtaining Indian identity documents under a fake name. She was living as 'Lee Kim Lian' with fraudulent voter ID, Aadhaar, and PAN cards, and was detained while attempting to cross into Nepal.
Unheralded New Zealand pacer Brett Randell has been called up for the final two ODIs against India and expressed his excitement to test his skills against batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Randell, who recently played against India A, sees this as a dream opportunity and is keen to learn from the Indian bowling attack.
