Abhinav Mukund urges Mumbai Indians to target an Indian wicketkeeper at the IPL 2027 mini-auction, saying it would improve team balance, batting flexibility and overseas-player combinations.
Four Indian golfers, including Anirban Lahiri, shot 1-over 71 to be placed Tied-38th after the first round of the Philippine Open. Other Indian players struggled, while New Zealand's Nick Voke took the lead in this season-ending Asian Tour event.
Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed that a Saudi Arabia-flagged oil tanker, carrying three Indian seafarers, was involved in a possible attack in the Strait of Hormuz. All Indian nationals and the entire crew are reported safe, and the situation is being continuously monitored.
A Liberia-flagged VLCC, MT FUJAIRAH ENERGY, carrying six Indian seafarers, was hit by a projectile in the Persian Gulf. One Indian national sustained minor injuries, while the remaining 18 crew members, including five other Indian seafarers, are safe. Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed the incident and ongoing monitoring.
'I also found out surprisingly that the trade has happened, and the official intimation has most likely come that the trade has taken place.'
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.
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said that all 19 Indian seafarers aboard Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker MT DOMINICA PROSPERITY were safe after the vessel was targeted in a projectile attack off Mina Saqr, UAE, on Wednesday.
The Indian men's national football team, known as the Blue Tigers, suffered a significant 0-5 loss to New Zealand in their first international friendly during the November FIFA window.
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.
Rohit Sharma is poised to return as Mumbai Indians' captain for IPL 2027 following Hardik Pandya's move to Punjab Kings, marking a significant leadership change after Hardik's unsuccessful tenure and subsequent departure.
'RRR and Heeramandi have come close to it, but have we had a true breakout like the Korean storytelling? Not yet. That is an opportunity.'
The Indian men's national football team, known as the Blue Tigers, has arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, for two international friendly matches. This marks their first visit to the country. Head coach Khalid Jamil expressed the team's readiness and appealed to the Indian community for support, highlighting the challenge of playing away from home against a strong opponent.
India's Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale finished as runners-up in the WTA 250 Chennai Open women's doubles final, losing to the Swiss combination of Simona Waltert and Naima Karamoko. Despite the loss, their achievement marks a significant milestone for Indian women's tennis, being the first all-Indian pair to reach a WTA Tour-level doubles final. The singles final was postponed to Monday due to rain and Diwali fireworks.
The embassy of India to Yemen has successfully evacuated 19 Indian seafarers who were stranded in Hodeidah and Sana'a (Yemen) for the past two weeks, the Indian embassy in Yemen said on Sunday.
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.
'Peter Hegemann was so kind that a paper published in 2010 in Nature Method which mentioned optogenetic as a tool of the year, he wrote, 'My graduate student Suneel Katariya was the one who identified gene in coding channelrhodoxin and that was the turning point of my research'.'
A 31-year-old man, Rajat Jaswel, has been charged with the murder of 26-year-old Indian-origin woman Navneet Kaur, who was found with gunshot wounds in a west London home last week. Jaswel appeared in court on Monday, and police are appealing for further information.
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.
A Nepali woman and her Indian accomplice have been arrested in Nepal's Morang district for allegedly killing her husband with an iron rod. The victim, Budha Ram Soren, was killed on Sunday by his wife, Kamala Baske, and Sunil Mishra, a resident of Bihar.
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.
A second Indian national, critically injured in the October 10 attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, has died, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia announced. The embassy is providing full assistance to the family. This brings the total death toll from the attack to 14, with Saudi Arabia blaming Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
An American shrimp producer's complaint against an Indian exporter over alleged forced labour could threaten 35% of India's marine exports to the US.
German football club FC Bayern Munich has partnered with Indian artist Abhay Sehgal to create a unique, non-commercial Diwali-themed jersey, blending traditional Indian craftsmanship with football to celebrate the festival of lights and the dreams of young footballers.
A study by scientists at Goa's National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) has revealed a significant increase in dissolved oxygen levels in the Indian sector of the Southern Ocean (ISSO) over the past three decades, contrary to global trends of declining ocean oxygen. This oxygenation, primarily due to enhanced ocean ventilation, intensified between 1993 and 2025, particularly in the Polar and Antarctic zones, and has crucial implications for global ocean health and climate regulation.
Oracle India head Shailender Kumar states that Indian businesses have transitioned from AI pilot projects to full-scale deployment, realizing significant benefits. While challenges like cost, skills, and infrastructure exist, companies are keen to adopt AI once tangible advantages are proven, with governance and regulation evolving alongside the technology's maturity.
Seven of the top 10 best-performing Indian smallcap stocks over the past year, linked to the US data centre boom and AI infrastructure, are now facing a valuation test as enthusiasm for AI investment shows signs of cooling on Wall Street. Analysts warn that the rally in these Indian counterparts may have left valuations increasingly stretched, with any pullback in US capital expenditure potentially weighing on their share prices.
Indian golfer Pranavi Urs carded an even-par 73 in her third round at the 2026 Aramco China Championship, placing her tied 57th at one-over. The Asian Games gold medallist's round included two birdies and two bogeys. Spain's Luna Sobron Galmes and England's Charlotte Heath are currently leading the tournament.
Indian swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu secured her second bronze medal at the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, winning the girls' 200m freestyle. This achievement makes the 16-year-old the first Indian athlete to win multiple individual medals at the event.
Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri is participating in the FIFA Player Impact Programme, an initiative designed to empower footballers to drive positive social change. Chhetri, the first male participant, aims to apply lessons learned to address causes like education, mental health, and equitable access to sport, with participants set to present their projects in December.
Indian shooters experienced a challenging day at the ISSF World Championships in Doha, failing to secure medals in the 10m air rifle mixed team and 25m rapid fire pistol events. A disqualification due to an apparel violation further marred their performance, and the team is yet to win an individual medal in an Olympic discipline or secure a quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Indian shuttler Tanvi Patri has made history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the badminton semifinals at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. The 15-year-old defeated Thailand's Kungkaew Kakanik and will now face Japan's Yuzuno Watanabe in the last four.
Indian men's and women's skeet shooters had a disappointing performance at the ISSF World Championships in Doha, failing to reach individual medal rounds and finishing outside medal positions in team events. Their hopes of securing a quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics also ended unsuccessfully.
Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed advanced traffic stream models using high-resolution drone data from a Delhi highway. These models are specifically designed to analyse and predict traffic movement under the heterogeneous conditions prevalent on Indian roads, addressing limitations of existing global models. The study aims to improve traffic management, road design, and intelligent transportation systems in India.
Indian students pursuing medical degrees in Georgia face uncertainty over their eligibility to practise in India following a recent clarification by the National Medical Commission on the country's junior doctor status.
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has weighed in on Mumbai Indians' potential squad changes for IPL 2027, suggesting a trade involving Hardik Pandya and the release of Trent Boult. Reports indicate MI is close to trading Pandya to Punjab Kings for Arshdeep Singh, a move aimed at bolstering their pace attack. Chopra also discussed the financial implications of retaining or releasing key players.
The article explores the growing fascination with American football among Indian Americans, from first to third generations. It highlights how immigrants, initially unfamiliar with the sport, are embracing its strategic depth and social aspects, drawing parallels to cricket's popularity in India. The piece features personal anecdotes, explains the sport's structure, and touches upon its cultural significance and economic scale.
A man from Raipur, Tikeshwar Sahu, who travelled to Russia for a job in September, has reportedly been detained there on "false" drug charges. His family alleges he is being pressured to join the Russian Army to fight in the war or face a long jail term. This incident follows a similar case last month involving another Chhattisgarh man. Sahu's family has sought intervention from the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister's Office and other authorities for his safe return.
Democrat Ranjeev Puri, an Indian-American, has been elected as the Speaker of the Michigan House, marking a historic first for the community. Puri, who previously served as the first Sikh American in the Michigan House, expressed his honour and commitment to working with other state leaders to fulfil election promises. His election is celebrated as a significant step for Indian-American representation in US politics.
The Indian Navy successfully rescued an Iranian fishing vessel, Azini, and its 20 crew members from pirates off the coast of Somalia in a 48-hour operation. The mission, involving marine commandos and an IAF C-17 aircraft, prevented the vessel from being used as a 'mother ship' for further attacks, reinforcing India's commitment to maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.
In a significant player trade ahead of IPL 2027, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been traded to Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore, while India's leading T20I wicket-taker Arshdeep Singh will join the Mumbai Indians for Rs 18 crore.
