Novak Djokovic has confirmed long-time friend and compatriot Viktor Troicki as his head coach ahead of next week's French Open.
The new Index of Industrial Production (IIP) series, which shifts the base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23 and is scheduled for release on June 1, will, for the first time, track rare earths and minor minerals, piped natural gas (PNG), and water supply, sewerage and waste management.
D Gukesh emerged victorious after a bruising, nerve-jangling marathon battle against Vincent Keymer, and R Praggnanandhaa outplayed Alireza Firouzja but world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen suffered a rare opening-round defeat at Norway Chess, which began amid towering bookshelves at the historic Deichman Bjorvika public library in Oslo.
A heated on-field moment between Travis Head and Virat Kohli during the IPL 2026 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru has spilled off the field with Head's wife Jessica speaking out about a fresh wave of online abuse targeting her family.
The US military carried out 'self-defence strikes' targeting Iranian missile launch sites and boats near the Strait of Hormuz, even as President Trump announced progress in ceasefire negotiations, stating Iran's enriched uranium will be 'turned over' or destroyed.
CSK, on 12 points from 13 games, need to beat Titans in their last league game and hope for other results to go their way to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs.
Sources said the party top brass including Gandhi and Kharge held several hours of discussions with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, apart from meeting them separately, and is likely to take a call on a possible change of guard in the state after the Rajya Sabha polls, which are due next month.
Dharmendra, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Arvind Vaidya were honoured with the Padma awards on Monday.
George Russell secured pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix, narrowly beating teammate Kimi Antonelli in a thrilling qualifying session. Lando Norris will start third, while Max Verstappen expressed frustration with his car's performance.
The National Anti Doping Act will be amended to criminalise trafficking and distribution of prohibited substances with a jail term of upto five years, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday.
'I didn't tell anyone in the film industry. I used to think people might assume that if he has cancer, he might die, and they would probably not offer me any work. So I didn't tell anyone.'
The Delhi High Court has criticised the Wrestling Federation of India for declaring Vinesh Phogat ineligible for domestic events and has asked the Centre to form an expert panel to evaluate her participation in the upcoming Asian Games selection trials.
Former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn and ex-captain AB de Villiers have thrown their support behind Jasprit Bumrah after the India pacer endured a disappointing IPL 2026 season with Mumbai Indians.
'If there is one motto in my family, it is to make people laugh. My father only wants to make people laugh.'
The CBI has registered an FIR in the death of Twisha Sharma, booking her husband and mother-in-law.
A habitual offender has been arrested for carrying out a Rs 1 crore burglary at a house in south Delhi's Greater Kailash area. Stolen jewellery, luxury watches and cash were recovered from the accused.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 3,00,000 sticks of foreign-origin cigarettes worth approximately Rs 45 lakh in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. The cigarettes were being smuggled from Myanmar into India and transported from Assam, concealed within a truck carrying bamboo cuts.
Ketan Kushwaha has been appointed as the captain of the Indian U18 team for the upcoming Asia Cup in Kakamigahara, Japan. The squad was selected after a national coaching camp in Bhopal, which included exposure matches against Australia U-18.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries reported strong consolidated numbers for Q4 FY26, with net profit rising 26 per cent year-on-year to 2,714 crore, despite continued weakness in its US generics business. Growth in innovative medicines and increased R&D investments are helping to offset these pressures.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) alleges a crackdown, reporting hacking incidents and account takedowns across its social media platforms following a campaign against the Union Education Minister.
While being more expensive than its four-door sibling, the M440i convertible is more exotic with its looks, and being a convertible certainly adds to the driving experience, says Somnath Chatterjee.
Swiss Stan Wawrinka made his final French Open appearance in a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 loss to Dutchman Jesper de Jong on Monday before departing Roland Garros to a standing ovation and loud applause that reflected the enduring affection for the 2015 champion.
Head Coach Hemang Badani admitted Delhi Capitals paid the price for inconsistency, dropped catches and missed opportunities after finishing sixth in IPL 2026 and missing the playoffs once again.
Mumbai police rescued a 25-year-old medical student from Nanded who had been missing for 47 days and was found begging on the streets due to mental health issues.
European champions Spain will travel to next month's World Cup with plenty of Barcelona swagger but no-one from Real Madrid after manager Luis de la Fuente named a 26-man squad on Monday built around eight players from the Catalan club.
Veterinarians and animal rescuers in Delhi report a surge in cases of heat-related illnesses among birds and stray animals as the city grapples with a severe heatwave. Dehydration, heatstroke, and gastrointestinal infections are rampant, prompting calls for residents to provide water and shade for animals.
President Donald Trump is a big fan of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday, seeking to dismiss allegations of rising anti-India rhetoric in the US.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya joined a cycling event in Ahmedabad to mark the 75th edition of 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' and Commonwealth Games Day, encouraging citizens to embrace cycling for fitness and short commutes. The event saw participation from athletes, celebrities, and citizens across India.
Rajasthan Royals aim to secure their play-offs spot in the Indian Premier League as they face Mumbai Indians. A win is crucial for Rajasthan, while Mumbai seeks a consolation victory.
Chand Mera Dil and Pati Patni Aur Woh Do have shown mixed results at the box office, while Drishyam 3 has fared well.
API Holdings, the parent company of online pharmacy PharmEasy, has significantly reduced its debt from 1,800 crore to 1,050 crore and refinanced it at lower interest rates under CEO Rahul Guha, shifting its focus from 'growth at any cost' to profitability and aiming for a debt-free balance sheet before a potential stock market listing.
Prashanth Neel's Dragon promises a sprawling mass action spectacle with its gritty world-building, intriguing historical backstory, and Jr NTR's ferocious transformation as 'Luger'.
The University of Gloucestershire is looking for international student-athletes for funded study and training opportunities in the UK.
What these four teams truly mastered was the art of not inventing new ways to lose.
A day after Guardiola's final game in charge after a trophy-laden decade, thousands lined the streets in searing 31 degrees Celsius heat and clouds of sky-blue confetti, climbing street lights and crowding every vantage point for a glimpse of the Spaniard who had defined an era.
A married woman in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district climbed a mobile tower, creating a dramatic scene for nearly three hours, allegedly to be with her lover. Police and fire officials successfully brought her down after counselling.
Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten century helped Punjab Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants and keep their hopes of reaching the IPL playoffs alive, according to assistant coach Brad Haddin.
Rupamoni Gorh has become the first woman from Assam to scale Mount Everest as part of an all-women expedition team of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).
Try as it might, Who's Your Gynac? is just not funny, complains Deepa Gahlot.
Cockroach Janata Party, which according to Dipke had 201,000 followers on X, came about following a controversy over Chief Justice of India Surya Kant using "parasites" and "cockroaches" while pulling up a lawyer for his plea seeking senior designation.
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