Indian equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, ended marginally lower in a volatile trading session, surrendering early gains due to profit-taking in blue-chip stocks and persistent macroeconomic concerns, despite positive global cues.
Nipam made a memorable international debut by winning the bronze medal in the 100m at the U20 Asian Athletics Championships. Other Indian athletes also showed promise in various events.
Madhurima Sawant and Sonal Patil secured upset victories over seeded opponents in the first round of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Open Endurance ITF tennis tournament. Other Indian players also advanced to the next round.
A look at the key batters to watch at the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales, highlighting their recent form and potential impact on the tournament.
The National Senior Athletics Federation Competition witnessed a national record being broken twice in the men's 100m race, along with other impressive performances in long jump and 10,000m races.
Lucknow Super Giants are considering a leadership change after two disappointing IPL seasons. Director of Cricket Tom Moody admitted that captain Rishabh Pant has struggled with the pressures of captaincy, impacting his performance. The team finished seventh in 2025 and is set to end the 2026 season near the bottom of the table.
The BSE benchmark traded 44.43 points up at 76,521.93, and the Nifty quoted 17.20 points higher at 24,048.85. Track Stock markets on May 26.
Aditi Ashok carded a 2-under 70 in the opening round of the JM Eagle LA Championship, placing her in a tie for 59th position. Chizzy Iwai leads the tournament after a stunning 9-under 63.
Sudarshan Yellamaraju finished T-14 at the Valero Texas Open, while JJ Spaun secured victory after a strong performance.
The Indian women's compound team won gold at the Archery World Cup Stage 1, while the recurve archers struggled.
'Right now, people may see it (my youthful face) as an advantage, but behind it there have been many years of struggles and disadvantages -- like being bullied -- which shaped me more than anything else.'
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya criticised his team's bowling performance after their defeat to Rajasthan Royals in a rain-curtailed IPL match. He emphasised the need for bowlers to take responsibility and improve their execution.
Reigning world champion D Gukesh is not ruffled by the barrage of criticism that has come his way in the past 18 months as the young Indian Grandmaster believes all of it is justified given his underwhelming form.
Kuldeep Yadav marked his return in stunning three-wicket haul to complement K L Rahul's blazing half-century at the top as Delhi Capitals outclassed a lacklustre Kolkata Knight Riders by 40 runs.
A recap of the action of the eighth week of IPL 2026.
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.
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is close to breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in an IPL season.
Pakistan is reportedly pursuing Chinese J-35 stealth fighters while China already operates hundreds of J-20 stealth aircraft.
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated Javokhir Sindarov in the second round of the Super Chess Classics. Other results from the round include victories for Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Vincent Keymer, while Fabiano Caruana and Wesley So drew their respective matches.
An activist in Mathura, India, protested the pollution of the Yamuna River by dressing as a cockroach and staging a demonstration at the municipal corporation office.
India has strongly criticised Pakistan at a UN Security Council meeting, asserting its right to defend itself against cross-border terrorism and warning of consequences for Pakistan's support of such activities.
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.
India's Greco-Roman wrestlers had a successful start at the U23 Asian Championships, securing five medals, including two silver and three bronze, on the opening day of the competition.
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa faced a setback in the Super Chess Classic, losing to Fabiano Caruana. Other key results saw Javokhir Sindarov defeat Vincent Keymer, while Jorden Van Foreest benefitted from Alireza Firouzja's withdrawal.
Former world blitz and rapid champion Anna Muzychuk discusses the upcoming World Chess Championships, highlighting the importance of psychological momentum and pressure handling for Indian players D Gukesh and R Vaishali.
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has broken the record for most sixes by an Indian batter in a single IPL season, hitting 43 sixes in IPL 2026.
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.
'I cannot imagine that any NSA before Ajit Doval would have given us this kind of time and this kind of engagement. They would have offered slogans, or nothing at all. That, too, tells you something.'
An Instagram message changed everything for Anushka Sanghvi. Fresh out of the London College of Fashion, she is now set to launch her own label after designing Masoom Minawala's standout Cannes look.
India has strongly criticised Pakistan at a UN Security Council meeting, asserting its right to defend itself against cross-border terrorism and warning of consequences for Pakistan's support of such activities.
Jamshedpur FC delivered a dominant performance, defeating Chennaiyin FC 4-1 in their Indian Super League match, with Sanan Mohammed scoring a brace.
East Bengal secured the Indian Super League title after a dramatic season, defeating Inter Kashi in the final. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey has assured a full-fledged format next season despite ongoing uncertainties surrounding the league's structure.
'While she was particularly attached to Sanju, she'd spew expletives at him, and hit him with chappals when he misbehaved.' 'She'd even beat me when I was rude to my elder sister Namrata.' 'Today you can't whack your child, but we have grown up with two-three whacks a day.'
Parul Chaudhary, the national record holder, finished seventh in the 3000m steeplechase at the Shanghai Diamond League meeting, clocking her second career-best time.
India has announced its 23-member squad for the SAFF Women's Championship 2026, set to take place in Goa. The team will compete against Maldives and Bangladesh in Group B, with the top two teams advancing to the semi-finals.
Indian carmakers experienced a robust start to the new fiscal year, with an estimated 4.5 lakh passenger vehicles sold in April, marking a 27 per cent increase year-on-year, attributed to factors like GST 2.0, repo rate cuts, and income tax benefits.
Bengaluru FC concluded their Indian Super League 2025-26 campaign with a 2-1 victory over Chennaiyin FC. Ryan Williams and Serto Worneilen Kom scored for Bengaluru, while Daniel Chima Chukwu scored for Chennaiyin.
Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis suggests Mumbai Indians need to reduce their reliance on Jasprit Bumrah to achieve consistency in the IPL.
Chris Gayle praised Rajasthan Royals teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the 15-year-old produced another breathtaking display in the IPL Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
A high-level committee investigating the failures of ISRO's PSLV rockets, which have impacted strategic satellite missions, has yet to release its report and recommendations, raising concerns about the future of the ageing launch vehicle.
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