The 10th edition of the Indian Women's League (IWL) is set to begin on Friday at the Kalyani Stadium, featuring defending champions East Bengal FC against three-time winners Gokulam Kerala FC. Eight clubs will compete in 56 matches, with both teams expressing readiness for the opening clash. The season also marks a significant commercial milestone with Lxme as the first-ever title sponsor.
BrahMos Aerospace CEO and MD Jaiteerth R Joshi announced that BrahMos missiles have been supplied to the Philippines and an agreement signed with Vietnam, with other Southeast Asian nations also showing interest. He highlighted the role of non-destructive testing (NDT) in ensuring the reliability of the missiles, especially after an unanticipated event like "Operation Sindoor." Joshi also briefed reporters on the upcoming 36th Annual Conference on Non-Destructive Evaluation and Enabling Technologies (NDE 2026) in Hyderabad, which will feature Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and significant business potential.
India A were bundled for a lowly 113 as five of their batters perished for ducks before captain Rhys Marius's half-century helped New Zealand A take the lead on Day 1 of the 1st unofficial Test.
IndiGo and Air India Group will progressively shift flights from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) to the newly built Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) starting from December. This phased transition, expected to complete by the 2027 summer aviation season, aims to ease capacity constraints at CSMIA, facilitate its Terminal 1 redevelopment, and establish a dual-airport system for Mumbai, enhancing connectivity and future growth.
Indian Greco-Roman wrestler Lalit failed to secure a bronze medal at the World Championships in Astana, losing by technical superiority to Kazakhstan's Iskhar Kurbayev. Three other Indian wrestlers, including Asian Games silver medallist Nitesh Siwach, also exited early from the competition.
India pacer Arshdeep Singh announced his engagement to Samreen Kaur on November 11, 2026, and also completed a significant IPL trade, moving to Mumbai Indians from Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore ahead of IPL 2027.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio refused to comment on recent protests against India's Election Commission, labelling it an "internal political matter." During his visit to India, Rubio also dismissed UN experts' criticism of the protests, stating that the US would not interfere in India's domestic affairs, despite UN concerns over police response to demonstrations.
Saregama India's MD, Vikram Mehra, outlined the company's strategy regarding artificial intelligence, viewing it as a long-term opportunity for cost reduction and faster market entry. While supporting licensed innovation, Saregama is committed to combating the unlicensed use of its music catalogue, particularly against AI-generated covers. The company is investing in technology to track and manage such uses and is also exploring collaborations with AI creators. Saregama is also leveraging AI internally for content creation and operational efficiency, aligning with broader industry trends.
'The Indian market has struggled over the past two years.' 'It peaked in September 2024, and although it has moved up and down since then, investors have not really made money.'
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has received fitness clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence and is scheduled to depart for New Zealand on Thursday to join India's Test squad.
Apple's highly anticipated and most expensive foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, has completely sold out its first week's stock in India through pre-bookings, ahead of its official sale date of October 23. This strong demand, particularly at Apple Stores in Mumbai and New Delhi, signals a significant entry into the premium foldable market.
A new six-episode documentary series, "Candidates," will explore the two-and-a-half-year journeys of Indian chess players D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, R Vaishali, Arjun Erigaisi, and Vidit Gujrathi. Created by popular comedian Biswa Kalyan Rath and Prashant Raj, the series captures their personal and professional lives, from the 2022 Chess Olympiad to Gukesh's historic World Championship win in December 2024. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at their struggles and triumphs, premiering free on YouTube from November 22.
Seven players from the Kabaddi Champions League, including Naveen Goyat and Surjeet Narwal, have been selected for the Indian men's squad participating in the Commonwealth Championship in Ahmedabad from October 23 to October 31, highlighting the league's role in national team development.
The conversations on July 22 and 23, 1962, meetings in Geneva between V K Krishna Menon, India's defence minister at the time, and Chinese vice premier Chen Yi are important because, had they been followed up, the subsequent border war may perhaps have been avoided, notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.
India's domestic passenger vehicle dispatches surged by 12.4 per cent year-on-year in October, reaching a record 5.19 lakh units, while two-wheeler sales also saw a significant 16.1 per cent increase, driven by festive season preparations and improved demand.
The Prime Volleyball League (PVL) Season 5, scheduled from November 30 to December 23 in Ahmedabad, will feature 29 international players, including Tokyo Olympics bronze-medallist Hernan Federico Pereyra.
Olympic bronze medallist Sanjay will captain a young Indian men's hockey team for a three-match tour of New Zealand from November 15 to 23. The tour celebrates 100 years of sporting relations between the two nations and provides international exposure to emerging Under-21 players and India A core members.
Indian shooter Vivaan Kapoor won a silver medal in the men's trap event at the ISSF World Championships in Doha on Thursday.
Asian Games medallists Aman Sehrawat and Antim Panghal have withdrawn from the World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. Sujeet Kalkal, an Asian Games gold medallist, will lead the Indian contingent. The article also details the full Indian squads across men's freestyle, women's freestyle, and Greco-Roman categories, alongside a controversy regarding a selection bout.
Indian men's hockey chief coach Craig Fulton emphasizes continental dominance as a crucial step towards global success, despite the team's disappointing World Cup record. Under his leadership since May 2023, India has secured back-to-back Asian Games gold medals and three successive Asian Champions Trophy titles, laying a strong foundation. Fulton aims to leverage early qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics to systematically plan and expose younger players to international competition, with a long-term goal of podium finishes.
Anuj Shrivatri became India's 100th Grandmaster and Madhya Pradesh's first after winning the ASEAN Plus Championship, earning congratulations from Viswanathan Anand, who hailed the milestone as a 'cracker of a 100'.
A crucial 69-run partnership between Tilak Varma (51* off 26) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (26 off 13) propelled India to a thrilling four-run victory over New Zealand in the second T20I, securing a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
Shrishti Arora secured a bronze medal for India in the women's 10m air pistol SH1 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. This marks India's fourth shooting medal at the Games, following earlier successes by Manish Narwal, Mona Agarwal, and Avani Lekhara.
Foreign brokerage HSBC has upgraded Indian equities to 'overweight' from 'neutral' following recent market corrections, citing strong credit growth, resilient earnings, and measures supporting growth. Concurrently, it downgraded Chinese stocks to 'neutral' due to weak consumer confidence and property market pressures.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has characterised the strategic alignment between India and the United States as "extraordinary", emphasising that both nations have an opportunity to shape the course of the 21st century through partnership.
India strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing it of hypocrisy regarding religious freedom and funeral rights. India's First Secretary Bhavika Mangalanandan highlighted Pakistan's refusal to accept the bodies of its own soldiers killed in the 1999 Kargil war, contrasting it with Pakistan's current criticism of India. She also pointed to Pakistan's poor record on minority rights and criticised a UN report for selectively targeting India.
India's Sandeep won a gold medal in the men's 400m T64 final at the Asian Para Games, setting a new world record. Compatriot Ajay Kumar secured a bronze in the same event. Additionally, Nimisha Chakkungalparambil and Parmod Bijarnia each claimed silver medals in women's long jump T47 and men's 1500m T46, respectively, contributing to India's strong performance.
The Gauhati High Court has ruled that a PAN card and an Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) alone are insufficient to establish Indian citizenship or family relationships without supporting records. The court upheld a Foreigners Tribunal's decision declaring a woman from Darrang district a foreigner, dismissing her writ petition. The ruling emphasizes the need for comprehensive documentation beyond these common identity proofs in citizenship cases.
'The last time a book brought so many readers to the stores was in 2007, for Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows.'
Retired IAS officer Devesh Chaturvedi has been appointed chairman of the National Sports Board (NSB), a new body with significant powers to grant or suspend recognition of National Sports Federations (NSFs) and collaborate with international sports bodies. Former TOP CEO P K Garg is also a member. The NSB's formation, which has been criticised by the Indian Olympic Association, aims to ensure accountability in sports governance, including financial oversight and election procedures.
India's leading two-wheeler manufacturers, including TVS Motor, Bajaj Auto, and Hero MotoCorp, are preparing for a deceleration in growth during the second half of financial year 2026-27 (H2FY27). This anticipated slowdown is attributed to a high base effect from last year's GST rate cut, inconsistent rural demand, and a growing disparity between premium and entry-level segments.
Indian stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied significantly in early trade, driven by robust foreign fund inflows, better-than-expected Q2 results, and a sustained moderation in crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,097.33 points, while the 50-share NSE Nifty rallied 274.30 points. Track Sensex, Nifty on November 11.
India's Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have achieved only 28% of their targeted employment generation by FY26, despite mobilising 76% of the envisaged investment, according to a NITI Aayog assessment. The report highlights an uneven translation of manufacturing growth into job creation and calls for refining the schemes' design, shifting towards demand-side support and sector-specific interventions.
Tilak Varma starred with a match-winning fifty to power India to a thrilling victory in the second T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday.
Net inflows into equity mutual fund (MF) schemes in India declined by 14 per cent month-on-month in October, reaching approximately 32,994 crore. This moderation was primarily driven by a cooling off in investments in smallcap and midcap funds, following a period of high growth, as investors engaged in profit booking.
Former India captain Suryakumar Yadav opens up about the challenges he faced after being dropped from the national team following the T20 World Cup triumph. He shares how the birth of his daughter helped him shift focus and rediscover his passion for cricket, leading to a renewed determination to play for Mumbai and eventually for India.
Former India opener Abhinav Mukund has labelled Punjab Kings' decision to trade pacer Arshdeep Singh for all-rounder Hardik Pandya as "questionable," suggesting the deal heavily favours Mumbai Indians and raises concerns about team dynamics and player roles within PBKS.
Amitabh Kant, former NITI Aayog CEO, and PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl express strong confidence in India's potential to become a global golf powerhouse within the next decade. Kant specifically predicts a woman golfer will achieve a breakthrough moment for the country. They highlight India's demographic advantage, rising youth participation, and the need for university-level talent development and private investment in infrastructure to achieve this goal.
India's smartphone market experienced a significant 20 per cent year-over-year decline in the third quarter of 2026, reaching its lowest level in a decade, primarily due to soaring memory chip prices that increased device costs. Samsung reclaimed the top position with a 17 per cent market share, while Chinese brands saw a decline in supplies.
NetApp CEO George Kurian advocates for harmonised global AI regulations to simplify compliance and foster business growth. He highlights the complexities arising from diverse regulatory frameworks and the importance of a unified approach, similar to cyber resilience standards. Kurian also notes India's significant role as NetApp's fastest-growing market in Asia, driven by its Bengaluru global capability centre.
