India's Uber Cup campaign ended with a 0-5 defeat to China, despite a strong start from PV Sindhu. The Indian team struggled to capitalise on opportunities against the formidable Chinese side.
Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has announced the end of his association with the Trinamool Congress, alleging widespread corruption within the party and claiming he was denied a ticket for refusing to pay a substantial sum.
India's Lakshya Sen will miss the Thomas Cup semifinal against France due to a swollen elbow sustained during the quarterfinal match. Ayush Shetty will replace him in the opening singles.
Lakshya Sen's swollen elbow forces him to miss India's Thomas Cup semifinal against France, with Kidambi Shrikant stepping in. India aims for a spot in the final after a strong quarterfinal win.
The UK High Court has rejected Nirav Modi's attempt to reopen his extradition case, citing the Indian government's comprehensive assurances against torture as sufficient to allow his transfer to India.
Fresh tension gripped Bhangar and adjoining areas of South 24 Parganas during the second and final phase of West Bengal Assembly elections, with the ISF alleging intimidation of polling agents and attempts to influence voters by TMC workers.
A look at some of the long-standing barriers or world records which were broken in athletics, cricket and badminton.
Bengaluru police have seized drugs worth over 36 crore and arrested 16 people, including four foreign nationals, in recent operations, according to Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara.
The Narcotics Control Bureau secured the return of drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola from Turkiye, announced Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Olympic hockey medallist Gurbax Singh Grewal has passed away at the age of 84 after suffering a heart attack. He was a member of the Indian team that won bronze at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
India defeated Macau 8-1 in the U-18 Ice Hockey Asia Cup, with captain Gurtej Singh Bhatti scoring four goals in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
A local court in Muzaffarnagar sentenced a man to life imprisonment for fatally shooting a person accused of raping his wife, officials reported.
Indian golfer Diksha Dagar experienced a challenging day at the Investec SA Women's Open, slipping down the leaderboard due to unfavourable weather conditions. Other Indian players, Pranavi Urs and Avani Prashanth, managed to improve their positions slightly, while several others missed the cut. Pia Babnik and Esme Hamilton are tied for the lead.
State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) are reportedly incurring losses of Rs 18 per litre on petrol and Rs 35 per litre on diesel, as they continue to absorb rising crude oil costs without increasing retail prices. This situation is leading to expectations of a fuel price hike after upcoming state elections.
PhonePe has announced it has surpassed 700 million registered users on its platform. This milestone underscores PhonePe's extensive reach in India and its diverse digital offerings in payments and financial services. The company's growth is attributed to increasing consumer trust, a strong distribution network, and a focus on user-friendly digital payment experiences.
Lakshya Sen and the doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty suffered narrow losses as India trailed 0-2 against China in their final Group A tie of the Thomas Cup Finals.
Eugenio Chacarra leads the Hero Indian Open, aiming for back-to-back wins, while Casey Jarvis trails closely, seeking his third DP World Tour title. Several Indian players face a tough weekend after a disrupted second day.
Diksha Dagar will lead a strong five-member Indian contingent at this week's Australian WPGA Championship. Hannah Green, fresh off a major win, is also competing.
Rutuja Bhosale voices her frustration over line calls during the Billie Jean King Cup, while Captain Vishal Uppal reflects on India's performance and looks ahead to the match against Mongolia.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for a USD 15 billion Google Artificial Intelligence data centre near Visakhapatnam, calling it a 'growth engine for India' and Asia's biggest such facility.
The Delhi High Court has validated the All India Tennis Association (AITA) elections held in September 2024, but stipulated that the elected body will operate as an interim arrangement under the supervision of a court-appointed Administrator.
A woman was fatally shot during a religious ceremony in a village in Shimla district, leading to one arrest. The incident occurred during a temple consecration, with the accused firing a bullet that struck and killed the victim.
The BJP's landslide victory in West Bengal has not merely redrawn the electoral map but overturned the operating logic of politics in the state, breaching the TMC's entrenched fortress despite a decade-and-a-half of dominance, minority consolidation, and a sustained "outsider" narrative.
Thane police arrested 23 people, including two foreign nationals, and seized narcotics worth nearly 1.4 crore during a week-long anti-drug campaign.
The London High Court has rejected Nirav Modi's petition to reopen his extradition case, citing the Indian government's assurances regarding his treatment in India as a key factor in their decision.
A tribal man in Odisha was forced to carry his sister's exhumed skeleton to a bank to prove her death and withdraw her money, sparking outrage and prompting government intervention.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has invited Dutch hockey legend Floris Jan Bovelander to help strengthen hockey in the state, particularly ahead of the Asian Champions Trophy. Mann emphasised the government's commitment to restoring the sport's glory and highlighted Punjab's rich hockey legacy.
India's top sprinters are set to compete in the International Invitation Relay Competition in Chandigarh, aiming to qualify for the World Athletics Relays in Botswana. Several national relay teams are hoping to secure their place at the World Relays in Gaborone.
Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi strengthened the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to combat financial crimes like money laundering and corruption, dismissing allegations of it being used to target political opponents.
Sourav Kothari survived a scare in his opening match of the IBSF World Billiards Championship, while Pankaj Advani and Dhruv Sitwala registered comfortable wins.
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, opened lower on Tuesday, driven by a surge in global crude oil prices and continued outflows by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), reflecting fragile market sentiment influenced by external factors.
Two individuals have been arrested in Jhansi for allegedly operating an online betting racket during IPL matches. Police seized mobile phones with digital transactions exceeding Rs 8 crore and have frozen bank accounts linked to the accused.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Rajya Sabha, detailing India's strategies to navigate the global energy crisis sparked by the West Asia conflict, including securing diverse energy sources and expanding strategic oil reserves.
Kerala Blasters FC defeated Odisha FC 2-1 in a thrilling Indian Super League match, with Matias Hernandez scoring the decisive goal in stoppage time.
The Trinamool Congress has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to experience West Bengal's 'Maa Canteen' during his visit for election campaigning, offering a meal for Rs 5. The TMC also criticised Modi's remarks on infiltration, linking it to the Home Minister's responsibilities.
'Historically, India has depended on the Middle Eastern Gulf for nearly 90 per cent of its LPG imports. Shifting to alternative suppliers is not something that can happen quickly.'
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya released the Srinagar Khel Sankalp document, outlining a national vision to strengthen sports culture through cooperative federalism, focusing on athlete-centric development and infrastructure expansion.
Nepal-born defender Abneet Bharti has joined the Indian senior men's team camp in Kochi ahead of the AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong, pending FIFA clearance.
India's Thomas Cup title defence ended in the semifinals with a 3-0 loss to France, resulting in a bronze medal. The absence of Lakshya Sen impacted India's performance as H.S. Prannoy, Ayush Shetty, and Kidambi Srikanth all suffered defeats.
Indian shuttlers recovered from their initial defeat by securing a decisive victory against Ukraine in the Uber Cup Finals, keeping their quarterfinal hopes alive.
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