After winning a record five titles during an impressive eight-year period spell from 2013 to 2020. MI's winning run has hit a major roadblock -- going without a title in the last five years.
Gautam Gambhir explains why India backed Abhishek Sharma despite three ducks early in the T20 World Cup, as the opener bounced back with a blazing fifty in the final against New Zealand.
A look at the burgeoning partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the IPL, highlighting their contrasting styles and potential for future success.
Indian shuttler Tanvi Sharma lost to Nozomi Okuhara in the women's singles semifinals of the Orleans Masters Super 300 tournament.
Harry Maguire's red card proves costly as Manchester United are held 2-2 by Bournemouth, who equalise late from the penalty spot.
Jack Draper crashes out of Miami Open after loss to Reilly Opelka, while Ethan Quinn stuns Casper Ruud in a breakthrough win.
Sanju Samson expressed heartfelt gratitude after playing a key role in India's successful campaign at the T20 World Cup, saying the moment felt like the realisation of a long-cherished dream.
Three men were killed in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, after their motorcycle was struck by an unidentified vehicle. The victims were on their way to a wedding when the accident occurred near Basura village.
Yuki Bhambri and Andre Goransson's impressive run at the Indian Wells Masters came to an end after a semi-final loss to Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot.
A teacher in Bhandara district, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly molesting girl students and showing them obscene videos. The incidents occurred over several months, leading to his suspension and police custody.
A teacher in a Zilla Parishad school in Maharashtra has been arrested for allegedly molesting girl students over several months. The incidents came to light after a student confided in a school cook.
Rajasthan Police have initiated proceedings to attach properties worth approximately Rs 35 crore linked to an online betting racket in Karauli district, as part of 'Operation Shikanja'.
A 24-year-old man in Delhi was arrested with his friend for allegedly staging a burglary at his own home to repay debts incurred from stock market trading.
India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav said a short break after the South Africa series last year and a conscious change in his batting approach helped him rediscover his touch.
here are the standout stats and records from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
India stormed to a commanding 204-run victory over Zimbabwe in their opening Super Six match of the Under-19 World Cup.
A man has been arrested in Noida for allegedly defrauding people of approximately Rs 12 lakh by offering fake tour and travel packages through social media platforms.
Manav Thakkar and Yashaswini Ghorpade secured their first senior national table tennis titles at the championships held in Indore, while Ankur Bhattacharjee and Suhana Saini won the mixed doubles final, and Divyanshi Bhowmick received the D Vishwa Trophy.
IPL ranks third in WCA global league ratings, excelling in pay but lagging in player rights, dispute resolution and welfare standards.
A momo stall in Delhi's Sultanpuri area was vandalised, and gunshots were allegedly fired in the air, reportedly due to a feud between two groups. Police are investigating the incident and have registered a case.
'Refiners may soon be forced to adjust operations, curtailing runs as product exports stall and directing output solely to domestic markets.'
Shreyas Iyer, captain of Punjab Kings, expresses his determination to win the IPL trophy, highlighting the importance of team bonding and camaraderie ahead of the 2026 season. Arshdeep Singh also speaks on the importance of home support.
Popularly known as 'Little India', Dimona has a large Indian-Jewish population, and the community members, mostly from the state of Maharashtra, maintain strong links with India and have consistently put efforts to solidify them.
Anahat Singh continued her dominant run with a straight game win while Egypt's Ibrahim Elkabbani defeated men's top seed Yahya Elnawasany to pull off one of the biggest upsets at the Indian Open squash tournament.
Jazz City could have been enjoyable had it not been so densely over-plotted and unevenly executed, notes Deepa Gahlot.
Australia's leading pace bowlers, including Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, are set to miss the start of IPL 2026.
Cheteshwar Pujara says Shubman Gill can use his T20 World Cup snub as motivation and regain India's T20 spot with a strong IPL 2026.
Abhishek Sharma visited the Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra after India's ICC Men's T20 World Cup victory, days after his match-winning fifty in the final against New Zealand on Sunday, March 8.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis felicitated the Mumbai duo of Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube, who were part of India's T20 World Cup-winning team, in Mumbai on Wednesday.
A recent report reveals that a significant percentage of CCTV cameras installed in Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) schools are non-functional, raising concerns about safety and surveillance.
Delhi Police have arrested two men who had been absconding since a robbery near the Shadipur flyover in November 2025. The accused allegedly stole Rs 5 lakh in cash and a laptop from a car. Both men have confessed to the crime.
Sanju Samson believes India is poised to dominate global cricket for years to come following their T20 World Cup victory. He also reflected on his pivotal role in the team's success.
The FBI has increased the reward money to USD one million for information leading to the capture of fugitives on its Ten Most Wanted list, which includes an Indian national wanted in a murder case and a cyber criminal involved in an ATM jackpotting scheme.
'Sanju Samson is the right guy to take over, and credit to Dhoni because he's hung around, waiting for the right person to come.'
Prateek Bordoloi's withdrawal after his father's BJP switch underscores Congress' mounting challenges ahead of the Assam elections.
Batting great Rahul Dravid, 1983 World Cup winner Roger Binny and women's cricket legend Mithali Raj will be bestowed with the Colonel C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday.
Punjab FC, despite playing with ten men for a significant portion of the match, managed to secure a 1-1 draw against FC Goa in the Indian Super League.
Ajinkya Rahane remains captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders despite a disappointing 2025 season. He emphasises a positive mindset and embracing challenges as the team heads into IPL 2026 with a revamped squad.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan suggests that South Africa's victory over the West Indies in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup inadvertently paved the way for India's successful campaign.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a U-19 World Cup champion, is now focused on securing an IPL title with the Rajasthan Royals, highlighting his journey from a young prodigy to a key player in the upcoming season.
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