Rakul Singh gives us a glimpse of her life beyond film shoots.
Japan's Masatora Kawano and Australia's Rebecca Henderson have established new world records in the men's and women's marathon race walks, respectively, at the All Japan Race Walking meet in Takahata.
A political controversy has erupted after Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's "baap" remarks, with the Congress claiming a BJP worker first insulted Kharge's father, prompting his retort. The BJP has strongly condemned Kharge's language, calling it indecent and reflecting the Congress's ideological bankruptcy, while the Congress alleges repeated insults against its chief.
Konsam Sanathoi Singh scored in the final minute of injury time to give Punjab FC a dramatic 3-2 victory over Churchill Brothers in an Indian Super League match. Raphael Messi Bouli and Alfred Planas Moya also scored for Punjab, while Sebastian Gutierrez netted twice for Churchill Brothers.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif used his UN General Assembly address to thank former US President Donald Trump for his "timely intervention" in the 2025 conflict with India, a claim India consistently denies. Sharif also raised the Kashmir issue and discussed the Indus Waters Treaty, while touting Pakistan's role in mediating US-Iran peace.
A Sikh truck driver was brutally stabbed multiple times in a Wyoming rest area, an incident occurring amidst a reported rise in anti-South Asian rhetoric in the US. The attacker has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder.
Elena Rybakina crushed Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 6-2 to retain the Ningbo Open crown, claim her first title as world number one and strengthen her year-end ranking bid.
Jio Platforms' initial public offering has shattered global records by receiving over one crore applications, underscoring immense investor confidence in the company's ambitious plans for technology, AI, and cloud services, with the IPO subscribed almost seven times overall.
India, five-time champions and recent Asian Games gold medallists, are strong favourites to win the six-nation Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament kicking off in Jalandhar. The tournament marks the return of international hockey to Punjab after 17 years, with many Indian players set to play in front of their home crowd. India will open their campaign against Bangladesh on Tuesday, with the semifinals and final scheduled for November 4 and 5 in Mohali. Four senior players are reportedly playing their final assignment for the national team.
Ahmedabad, India, has been selected to host the senior Weightlifting World Championships in 2029, marking the first time India will host this prestigious event. The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) announced the decision after its executive board meeting, also awarding the 2030 championships to Moscow and youth events to Kosovo and Venezuela.
The retail portion of Jio Platforms' initial public offering (IPO) was fully subscribed within two hours on the second day of bidding, with overall subscription reaching 3.47 times by 11:00 am on Thursday.
'You want the main man, and you cannot even bring him to Mumbai, where he has allegedly carried out a high-profile shootout.'
Yash Mulik of Maharashtra broke his own U18 national record in the 110m hurdles, clocking 13.29 seconds to win gold at the National Junior Athletics Championships on Sunday. The event also saw Fasalul Haque win gold in the men's U20 110m hurdles, with several other athletes achieving top honours across various categories.
Actor Dhanush has reorganised his fan club into a welfare movement, 'Dhanush Narpani Iyakkam', sparking widespread speculation in Tamil Nadu about his potential entry into politics, despite the actor not officially announcing any such ambitions.
India bowling coach Morne Morkel reveals a 'bulletproof' workload management plan for the New Zealand tour, including rotation and backup bowlers ahead of the Tests.
NorthEast United FC played out a goalless draw against Odisha FC in an Indian Super League match. Moroccan striker Alaaeddine Ajaraie missed a crucial late penalty for NorthEast United, hitting the woodwork in stoppage time, which denied his team a potential win and a chance to top the table.
The main culprit behind this cost escalation are rising prices of sugar and milk that go into making the sweets.
Luiz Incio Lula da Silva has clinched a historic fourth term as Brazil's president, navigating a contentious election against Flavio Bolsonaro who refuses to concede.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced a cabinet expansion and reshuffle for early next week, urging party members not to lobby for positions as the list is finalised. He also discussed various issues with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, including the LG's health, the National Dental Commission Act, and the plight of Kashmiri pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia due to flight cancellations and high airfares. Abdullah also declined to comment on LAC patrolling, stating it's outside J&K's purview post-Ladakh's separation.
Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma scored her second ODI hundred against Zimbabwe, ending a nine-year wait. She emphasised the importance of her match-winning 153-run partnership with Harmanpreet Kaur, who also scored a century, over her personal milestone. Deepti also spoke about her mindset during the game and her faith.
PV Sindhu finished as runner-up at the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament in Paris, losing to world No. 1 An Se Young of South Korea in a three-game final. Despite a strong start where Sindhu won the first game, An Se Young dominated the subsequent games to secure her fourth French Open title. This marks Sindhu's 11th loss to An Se Young in as many meetings.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge sparked a major controversy on Sunday with his remark "Modi ka baap bhi jayega" during an event in Patna, in response to an audience member's comment about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The statement drew sharp condemnation from senior leaders of the BJP and other NDA allies, including Home Minister Amit Shah and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, who criticised the use of "indecent and unparliamentary language" and demanded an apology from the Congress.
Former Mumbai Indians player Kieron Pollard has been appointed as the new head coach for the IPL 2027 season, replacing Mahela Jayawardene.
The fourth edition of the 'Run to Inspire' 10-km marathon in Ahmedabad attracted 1,600 participants, a significant increase from its inaugural year. The event, organised by Arvind SmartSpaces, brought together professional athletes, running enthusiasts, and visually impaired runners, promoting fitness and community participation. Amipara Raj recorded the fastest time.
Perhaps we spend too much time planning how to become financially free and too little asking what we want to be free for, notes Harsh Roongta.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has secured pole position for the US Grand Prix, putting him in a strong position to become Formula One's youngest world champion and Italy's first since 1953, if results align on Sunday.
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu secured her spot in the women's singles semifinals of the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament with a dominant straight-game victory. Meanwhile, fellow Indian Ashmita Chaliha's impressive campaign concluded in the quarterfinals after a hard-fought loss. Sindhu, the lone Indian remaining, expressed her determination to win the tournament, having learned from earlier challenges.
The 13th MTB Himalaya Shimla mountain bike race commenced on Friday, drawing over 80 participants from 20 cities for a three-day event. Riders will tackle 130 km and 3,800m of climbing, predominantly off-road, with gravel bikes allowed for the first time. Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary KK Pant underscored the government's support for cycling development.
Indian cricketers, including Suryakumar Yadav and Shardul Thakur, participated in the inaugural MLBx Mumbai 3-on-3 baseball event, teaming up with former MLB stars like Nick Swisher and Jake Arrieta to promote the sport in India.
Naomi Osaka admits she has contemplated retirement as motherhood shapes her priorities, but the four-time Grand Slam champion believes she is close to rediscovering her title-winning form.
Kerala Blasters FC and Mumbai City FC played out a goalless draw in a hard-fought Indian Super League match on Sunday. Despite numerous chances and strong attacking plays from both sides, neither team could find the back of the net, leading to a shared point.
Suspended Boxing Federation of India (BFI) secretary general Pramod Kumar has requested World Boxing, IOA, and the Sports Ministry to send observers for a Special General Meeting (SGM) on October 28. BFI president Ajay Singh has declared the SGM "illegal and unconstitutional," warning of disciplinary action against attendees. The meeting aims to pass a no-confidence motion against Singh, amidst a deepening power struggle where both officials have suspended each other.
The Pune Municipal Corporation is undertaking extensive road upgrades across 84 kilometres in preparation for the Pune Grand Tour (PGT) 2027, an international Category 2 cycling competition. These works include improving road surfaces, repairing footpaths, standardising signage, and expediting utility-related infrastructure to ensure the safety and smooth conduct of the six-stage event scheduled from January 26 to 31.
'If you ask Prime Minister Modi prove you are Indian, as per the Election Commission's criteria, he may not be able to prove that he is an Indian.'
A 22-year-old man from Sonipat was arrested in Indore, becoming the 11th person held in connection with the shooting incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. Mumbai police also recovered two firearms from Surat, allegedly used in the attack, while sources revealed assailants received real-time police probe updates via news channels.
Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez scored the winning goal against Deportivo La Coruna and then publicly apologised to fans for previous comments expressing his desire to play for Barcelona, acknowledging their anger and hoping to win them over with hard work.
Investors who bought attractively valued IPOs and held on have earned strong returns, particularly when the money raised went into companies rather than into the pockets of exiting shareholders.
India's Sharath Makanahalli secured a bronze medal in the men's 1500m T12 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Wednesday, achieving a season's best time. This marks his second medal at the Games, following a silver in the previous edition.
Mumbai Police have arrested a 22-year-old man in Indore and recovered two firearms from Surat in connection with the shooting incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car. The total number of arrests in the case has now reached 11, with police also revealing that assailants received real-time updates on the investigation via news channels.
The Indian rupee depreciated by 43 paise to close at 94.81 against the US dollar, influenced by a negative trend in domestic equity markets, surging crude oil prices, and significant foreign institutional investor outflows.
