Ravichandran Ashwin lauded the Gujarat Titans for their composed approach in their IPL victory over the Punjab Kings, highlighting their tactical brilliance and Washington Sundar's crucial innings.
Former India U-19 and Punjab medium pacer Amanpreet Singh Gill passed away at the age of 36 in Chandigarh, prompting tributes from the cricket community.
Guntas Kaur Sandhu will lead the Indian team at the Queen Sirikit Cup, a prestigious Asia-Pacific amateur team championship in Indonesia.
Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid, winning 2-1 on aggregate, to reach the Champions League final for the second time in their history. Bukayo Saka's goal proved decisive in a tense semi-final clash.
Punjab FC secured a 1-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC in their Indian Super League encounter, thanks to a late own goal. The win moves Punjab FC into sixth place, while Chennaiyin FC remain at the bottom of the table.
Paytm, operated by One97 Communications, is not actively seeking a non-banking financial company (NBFC) licence, preferring partnership models for lending operations, according to its Group CFO.
'...especially pressure on the rupee, the current account deficit, and foreign exchange outflows.' 'The key question over the next several months is whether the government can prevent external turbulence from feeding into domestic economic pessimism.'
He was forced to skip five matches owing to his injury, but his return also ended MI's three-match losing streak. That reveals the importance of Rohit's presence in the team.
Prince Yadav returned outstanding figures of 3/33 as RCB fell nine runs short of the target in the rain-curtailed match.
India's badminton team advances to the Thomas Cup semifinals after a decisive 3-0 victory over Chinese Taipei, fuelled by standout performances from Ayush Shetty and Lakshya Sen.
Fintech giant One97 Communications, which operates Paytm, has decided against applying for a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) licence, favouring its existing partnership model.
Punjab Kings all-rounder Suryansh Shedge attributes his improved performance in the Indian Premier League to a crucial mindset shift, crediting head coach Ricky Ponting and skipper Shreyas Iyer for their guidance.
'The TVK might form a minority government.'
Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh emerged victorious in the men's and women's singles categories at the JSW Indian Open 2026 squash tournament in Mumbai.
India will face Chinese Taipei in the quarterfinals of the Thomas Cup Finals, aiming to continue their quest for a second title. India progressed to the quarterfinals after finishing second in Group A. Chinese Taipei, led by world No. 6 Chou Tien Chen, topped Group C.
Gujarat Titans all-rounder Jason Holder delivered a match-winning spell to guide his side to a tense four-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in an Indian Premier League clash in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
TVK chief Vijay convened a meeting with newly elected legislators to discuss the election of the legislature party leader and strategies for government formation after securing 108 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election.
Newly appointed Kerala CM V D Satheesan seeks guidance from senior Congress leaders A K Antony and V M Sudheeran, receiving advice on navigating the challenges of leadership and addressing the state's financial and developmental issues.
South Australia took Victoria's last seven wickets for 37 runs on Monday to secure a 56-run victory and clinch back-to-back Sheffield Shield titles for the first time.
Virat Kohli discusses his future in international cricket, including the 2027 ODI World Cup, emphasising the importance of feeling valued and adding value to the team environment.
Riyan Parag, despite facing criticism, scored a brilliant 90 for Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match against Delhi Capitals.
H S Prannoy believes Lakshya Sen's injury significantly impacted India's chances at the Thomas Cup, while Chirag Shetty expressed disappointment at the muted reception following their bronze medal win.
CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby criticised the Congress-led UDF over internal divisions and the leadership race in Kerala, mocking the frequent consultations between Kerala and Delhi.
Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in their recent IPL match, with their bowling unit receiving high praise for restricting the opposition to a manageable total. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane credited the bowlers, particularly the spinners, for their consistent performance and ability to take crucial wickets.
Hundreds of TVK supporters gathered in Chennai, hoping to see their leader Vijay become chief minister, only to find the venue closed and the event cancelled, leading to disappointment and confusion.
India spin great R Ashwin has expressed his desire to see teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi represent the national team in all three formats of cricket, praising his fearless approach and entertainment value.
Kolkata Knight Riders are considering giving Matheesha Pathirana his debut in their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, according to bowling coach Tim Southee. Pathirana has been with the team for two weeks after recovering from a calf injury. The decision hinges on team balance and conditions, with KKR aiming to win the Powerplay against SRH's strong batting line-up.
India will aim to continue their quest for a second title when they face Chinese Taipei in the quarterfinals of the Thomas Cup Finals.
Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, both struggling in the IPL 2026 season, face a crucial match in Chennai to keep their playoff hopes alive.
The Congress party has announced VD Satheesan as the next chief minister of Kerala, ending days of speculation. The decision was revealed at a press conference in New Delhi.
Akshay Bhatia, Sahith Theegala, Aaron Rai and Sudarshan Yellamaraju will represent Indian talent at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. These rising stars are poised to make a significant impact, while top contenders like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy also vie for the Wanamaker Trophy.
Kolkata Knight Riders ended Sunrisers Hyderabad's five-match winning streak with a dominant seven-wicket win in Hyderabad, powered by a clinical bowling display and a composed chase led by Angkrish Raghuvanshi.
Congress MP K Sudhakaran reaffirms his stance on who should be the Kerala CM if the UDF wins the upcoming Assembly polls, following a meeting with Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi.
Sanju Samson rediscovered his batting range with a fabulous hundred and bowlers' fangs regrew as Chennai Super Kings outclassed Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to register their first win of IPL 2026.
NSS general secretary G Sukumaran Nair stated that the UDF's victory in the Kerala assembly polls was due to public dissatisfaction with the government, not individual efforts. He also mentioned ongoing differences with Congress leader V D Satheesan but denied issuing directions on whom to support in the elections.
K L Rahul expresses satisfaction at breaking the perception of being a Test specialist.
'If the Opposition associates itself too much with the minorities, then it becomes easy for the BJP to get Hindu consolidation votes.'
Justin Langer backs Rishabh Pant, saying his Rs 27 crore price tag isn't behind his poor form as Lucknow Super Giants slump to sixth straight defeat in the Indian Premier League.
Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has praised young Chennai Super Kings batter Kartik Sharma for his strong performance against spin bowling. The 20-year-old played a key role in CSK's eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League 2026 match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has publicly criticised Hockey India for allegedly favouring foreign coaches over Indian talent, despite his successful tenure with the junior men's team. Hockey India has rejected the claims.
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