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.
Indo-Australian athlete Om Satija is attempting to become the youngest person to run the length of India, undertaking a 5000km 'One India Run' from Kanyakumari to Kashmir to raise funds for charity.
Endangered hoolock gibbon uses bridge over railway line in Jorhat sanctuary.
India has officially submitted its expression of interest to host the 2038 Asian Games, according to a top official of the national Olympic body, marking a significant step in the country's broader strategy to become a global hub for major multi-sporting events.
India concluded its campaign at the Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships with a total of 17 medals, including two gold, seven silver, and eight bronze, with the girls' contingent leading the medal tally.
Vanshika Chaudhary and Chirag Sharma secured gold in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Cairo, boosting India's gold medal count to five. India leads the medal table with a total of 14 medals.
Chennai-based SKASports Investments Private Ltd has signed an agreement with a Singapore club to develop a regional sports ecosystem that would tap the large pool of footballers and coaches from India.
FIFA has selected India as one of 12 countries for its Women's Development Programme, aimed at building sustainable models for women's football clubs and preparing them for the upcoming AFC club licensing system.
Kalyani Strategic Systems' subsidiary, Agneyastra Energetics Ltd, has commenced construction of a Rs 1,500-crore defence manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, aiming to enhance India's indigenous defence capabilities and generate employment.
Bringing international recognition to Assam, young scientist Dr Shekhar Suman Bora has been honoured with the prestigious 'University Innovator Award' at the 2026 Texas Innovation Conference & Awards held in the United States.
The shift towards power-hitting in cricket has led to a revolution in bat manufacturing, with makers using scientific precision and customisation to meet the demands of modern batters.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the NEET paper leak controversy, demanding the sacking of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and questioning the government's handling of the situation.
Indian shuttlers recovered from their initial defeat by securing a decisive victory against Ukraine in the Uber Cup Finals, keeping their quarterfinal hopes alive.
India's leading passenger vehicle manufacturers are significantly increasing investments and factory capacities, alongside planning major product launches for FY27, driven by strong confidence in sustained domestic demand growth despite global geopolitical tensions and supply chain risks.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has urged Indian shooters to support the country's goal of becoming a top-10 global sporting power within a decade. The NRAI marked its 75th anniversary with a plan to introduce shooting to 7.5 lakh youth through grassroots outreach.
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn Rs 27,048 crore from Indian equities so far in May, bringing the total outflows for 2026 to Rs 2.2 lakh crore, driven by global macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is focusing on building AI infrastructure, including India's first AI-focused data centre, as AI becomes a core operating foundation for enterprises globally.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered India's support to bring peace to West Asia during talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Both countries signed agreements to strengthen strategic collaborations in energy and defence.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested an Indian national from Uttarakhand in connection with an international Captagon drug trafficking racket. This follows the earlier arrest of a Syrian national and the seizure of 227 kg of Captagon, a highly stimulant drug, in India.
TCS, India's largest IT firm, is aiming to become the world's leading AI-led technology services company. CEO K Krithivasan highlights the company's strategy, including upskilling its workforce and executing nation-scale projects in India.
Tesla has launched its second model in India, the three-row six-seater SUV Model YL, priced at Rs 61.99 lakh, while also announcing plans to expand its service and body shop network across major Indian cities. The company is also considering bringing its humanoid robot Optimus and vertically integrated energy solutions business to India at an appropriate time.
India's Uber Cup campaign concluded with a 0-5 defeat to China, despite a promising start from PV Sindhu. The Indian team struggled to capitalise on opportunities against the formidable Chinese side.
'PM Modi is trying to reduce the volume of fuel consumed instead of raising prices sharply.'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun a six-day tour of the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy to strengthen bilateral relations amid geopolitical challenges. The trip will focus on energy security, trade, and technological cooperation.
The Indian women's football team will face Bangladesh and the Maldives in Group B of the SAFF Women's Championship, to be held in Goa from May 25 to June 6.
He was childlike with a camera in his hands -- not nave, but wonderstruck, as though the world were always on the verge of delivering something unrepeatable. Pulitzer Prize nominee Namas Bhojani recalls his long association with Raghu Rai, the legendary photographer who passed into the ages on Sunday.
There is whole range of sounds that many of us grew up hearing. They were the soundtrack of our early lives. Many are fading away, going mute and may be only still heard in little quiet corners of India. Dominic Xavier goes looking. Or rather listening...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted an early onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala, expected around May 26. This marks the beginning of the crucial rainy season for India.
A Marshall Islands-flagged LPG carrier, MT Sarv Shakti, carrying Indian cargo, has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday and is expected to reach Visakhapatnam on May 13, according to official sources.
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has been invited to attend the ICC Board meeting and IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad, with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif expected to decide on the visit amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu marked World Telecommunication and Information Society Day by emphasising the state's growing quantum technologies ecosystem and the importance of secure digital infrastructure.
All about India's favorite summer beverage/dessert indulgences.
P R Sreejesh's tenure as India's junior men's hockey coach ended after 17 months, sparking controversy over the reasons for his departure and the appointment of a foreign coach.
Donald Trump has amplified a critique of birthright citizenship by sharing a video of Michael Savage, who claimed the legal system allows immigrants to exploit American laws.
India observed the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, with leaders paying homage to the victims and asserting the country's commitment to fighting terrorism.
The Supreme Court of India is hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, and the scope of religious freedom practised by multiple faiths.
Virat Kohli discusses his time as captain of the Indian Test cricket team and how a shared sense of responsibility among players contributed to their success.
Democrat leaders have criticised US President Donald Trump for referring to India and other countries as 'hellholes', accusing him of amplifying 'racist trash' on social media.
Tata Steel reported a significant 124.9 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to 2,925.74 crore for the fourth quarter of FY26, driven by higher volumes and an improved product mix in India, alongside planned cost reductions across its global operations.
India secured a 4-1 victory against Canada in their opening Group A tie of the Thomas Cup Finals, with wins from Ayush Shetty and the doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty.
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