India's men's hockey team, fresh from retaining its Asian Games title and securing a 2028 Olympics berth, is now preparing for the Asian Champions Trophy. The tournament, featuring six teams including India, will be held in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5. Head coach Craig Fulton emphasizes maintaining intensity for the home challenge, where India aims to extend its record as the most successful team.
Young Indian fast bowlers Gurjapneet Singh, Arshad Khan, and Yash Thakur are set to feature in the India A vs Australia A one-day series, aiming to showcase their talent and address the senior national team's current scarcity in the pace department. The series, initially anticipated for Hardik Pandya's return, now serves as a crucial platform for these emerging pacers to catch the attention of national selectors amidst injuries and inconsistent form among established bowlers.
Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper Suraj Karkera commented on Pakistan's withdrawal from the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) Punjab 2026. While acknowledging that fans will miss the intense rivalry, Karkera stated the Indian team remains focused on performing their best. Bangladesh has replaced Pakistan in the tournament, where India, fresh off their Asian Games gold, will enter as top-ranked contenders.
The Indian Army has launched 'Bharat Rice', a superior-quality rice for defence forces, aimed at improving ration quality and logistics. This initiative, spearheaded by the Directorate General of Supplies and Transport, involves direct supply to Army Supply Depots, including remote areas, and an MoU with FCI for infrastructure utilisation during contingencies. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted its significance for soldier welfare, operational readiness, and national security, emphasising logistics as combat power.
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All-rounder Suryansh Shedge has been named as a replacement for the injured Hardik Pandya in the India A squad for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A in Puducherry, with Pandya ruled out due to a fresh injury concern preventing him from bowling pain-free.
India A faces Australia A in the second unofficial One-Day International, aiming to bounce back after a significant loss in the opener. Key players like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devdutt Padikkal, and Sai Sudharsan are under pressure to perform, while Suryansh Shedge emerged as a promising all-rounder for India A.
New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell will move to a casual contract for the 2026-27 season to pursue an opportunity in Australia's Big Bash League, the country's cricket board (NZC) announced.
India is deeply concerned by the growing consolidation of Pakistan-backed jihadi and radical Islamist groups in Bangladesh, particularly in the strategically vital Chittagong Hill Tracts, which experts warn is transforming the country into a new safe haven for these networks and posing a direct threat to India's security.
India face West Indies in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad, needing one more win to seal the series as Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan lead the batting charge.
Students at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara are facing abuse and harassment after the university released a video featuring them, allegedly without their consent, to dismiss claims of a student's rape. The students involved claim the video was cropped and they were not consulted before its release, leading to further distress amidst campus protests and highway blockage.
Air Chief Marshal A P Singh stated on Thursday that the IAF's operational capabilities are advancing and the force is prepared for any challenges, highlighting its growth into a world-class, multi-domain force during the 94th Air Force Day celebrations in Hindan. He also mentioned his upcoming superannuation and the display of combat assets.
While Drishyam 3 is all about a complicated web of lies, in real life Ishita Dutta is making us fall for a very different kind of web: her web of styles.
Renowned British novelist and former politician Jeffrey Archer has passed away at the age of 86, his publisher HarperCollins confirmed, stating he died 'suddenly and peacefully at home' on Monday.
Janhvi Kapoor had quite the fashionable weekend in Paris, serving not one but two very different looks during her time in the French capital.
Anirudh Thapa scored a historic goal against Uruguay, becoming the first Indian to score against a top-20 FIFA nation since 1992.
Indian sailor Mahi Verma, 16, secured the sixth overall position in the girls dinghy event at the Asian Games in Aichi, despite finishing eighth in the final race.
For generations, women in Bishkhor, Uttar Pradesh, have lived with stigma and limited choices. Designer Anurag Gupta hopes to help change that narrative, one livelihood at a time.
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Borussia Dortmund squandered a two-goal lead in the final minutes against former player Niclas Fullkrug's Werder Bremen, drawing 2-2 and dropping points for the first time this Bundesliga season. Meanwhile, RC Lens secured a much-needed 2-1 home victory over Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1, despite a late red card.
Prithvi Shaw has been appointed captain of the Maharashtra Ranji Trophy squad for their opening match against Services, as regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad is unavailable due to India 'A' commitments.
Asian Games champions India will commence their Asian Champions Trophy Hockey campaign against Bangladesh on October 27 in Jalandhar. The tournament, featuring six top Asian teams, will run from October 27 to November 5 across Jalandhar and Mohali, Punjab. India, five-time ACT winners, aim to continue their strong record as hosts.
Among the late Jeffrey Archer's many, many fans in India is Sethu Iyer from Ahmedabad. 'How I wish,' says Sethu 'he had written a book based in India with cricket as the background!'
'Indian IT firms must hire and train more Americans while reducing dependence on sending employees from India to the US.'
My pert reply was greeted by hearty laughter that set the tone for our conversation, making it fun, candid and between equals -- the writer and the reader, recalls veteran journalist Sudarshana Dwivedi.
The Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season is set to begin on Sunday, featuring several prominent India cricketers like KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Their participation aims to provide valuable red-ball practice and fine-tune skills, while also offering a platform for players like Mohammed Shami to impress selectors. The tournament will also highlight emerging young talents from various states.
South Africa's pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada will miss the first Test against Australia due to a hamstring injury, with captain Temba Bavuma confirming the team will field two spinners, Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj, for the Durban match.
'Growing up in Bangladesh, I always felt that I was a piece of meat. As soon as I walked down the street, I could be the president of Bangladesh and I would still be a piece of meat because I am a woman.'
India's GST Council has approved changes allowing small online sellers to register in states without physical premises by using an e-commerce operator's warehouse as their principal place of business, aiming to boost national sales for small businesses.
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The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max combines a large AMOLED display, a high-capacity silicon-carbon battery and powerful charging features.
TasteAtlas has compiled its 50 top-rated deep-fried specialities from around the globe. Three Indian favourites earned places on the list.
Smriti Mandhana has been appointed captain of the Indian women's cricket team for both T20I and ODI formats, with Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma named vice-captains respectively. This follows Harmanpreet Kaur's decision to step down. The squads for the upcoming home series against Zimbabwe have also been announced, featuring new inclusions and notable exclusions due to injury.
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There was a time when a score close to 380 was a sure shot victory for that team, and the captain would be preparing his victory speech while fielding, points out K R Nayar.
The 15th annual Mijwan Fashion Show took place on September 26, 2026, at Taj Lands End in Mumbai, marking a milestone celebration of ethical luxury and heritage.
Chola Chiefs and Prithviraaj Yodhas secured their inaugural victories in Archery Premier League Season 2 on Friday, while Chero Archers maintained their perfect record with a second consecutive win. Key performances from international archers like Alejandra Usquiano and Atanu Das highlighted the day's intense competition.
New Zealand head coach Rob Walter has revealed plans to utilise explosive batter Finn Allen in a middle-order role during the upcoming ODI series against India.
Pune, India, has been selected to host the 2032 UCI Cycling Road World Championships, marking a historic first for the country in hosting such a prestigious international cycling event.
