The Supreme Court has overturned the Indian Navy Selection Board's decision to deny Permanent Commission to a woman officer in the Judge Advocate General Branch. The court found that the board failed to properly consider her favourable Annual Confidential Reports and unduly focused on past non-recommendations. The Navy has been directed to reconsider her claim within six weeks.
Juventus dropped their first Europa League points in a 2-2 draw with Rennes, while Benfica thrashed Omonia, Leverkusen beat OFI, and Bournemouth maintained their perfect campaign.
Shikhar Shetty's 5/54 and Manvanth Kumar's three wickets bowled Tripura out for 194, before Karnataka lost Mayank Agarwal to finish Day One at 10/1, trailing by 184 runs.
A sell-out crowd of approximately 40,000 fans is anticipated for the fourth T20 International between India and New Zealand at Eden Park, marking the third-biggest attendance in the venue's history for an international cricket match.
Bengal is on the verge of a hat-trick of victories in the Ranji Trophy, having reduced hosts Kerala to 53 for 4 in pursuit of a 355-run target on day three. Veteran off-spinner Jalaj Saxena and left-arm spinner Pradipta Pramanik were key performers for Bengal. Meanwhile, other Ranji matches saw Gujarat take a lead against Maharashtra, and rain affecting games involving Delhi and Odisha.
India face a bowling test in the second T20I against New Zealand after conceding 226 in the opener, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi expected to feature.
Daniil Medvedev fought back to defeat Nikoloz Basilashvili in three sets, defend his Almaty Open title, claim his fourth trophy of 2026 and boost ATP Finals qualification hopes.
A dominant India Women's team is set to face Zimbabwe in the second ODI in Vadodara, aiming to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series after a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the first match.
The 2026-27 season of I-League 3, India's fourth-tier men's football league, is set to begin with 19 clubs competing. The group stage will be held across four venues: Imphal, Rudrapur, Shillong, and Mapusa, with matches streamed live. The top two teams from the play-offs will gain promotion to I-League 2 for the 2027-28 season.
Michael Carrick continued to lead Manchester United training despite mounting pressure following a winless run of eight matches, with the club focusing on preparations for their upcoming match against Chelsea.
Newly appointed India captain Smriti Mandhana has maintained her position as the world's top batter in the ICC women's ODI rankings. The latest charts also show other Indian players like Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma, and Shafali Verma featuring prominently across ODI and T20I batting, bowling, and all-rounder rankings, with India's teams holding third place in both T20I and ODI formats.
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.
Chinese brands have ended partnerships with Kylian Mbappe after a video containing an apparent reference to Mao Zedong sparked a backlash.
Bournemouth thrashed Manchester United 3-0 to intensify pressure on Michael Carrick, while Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 to claim their first home league win and climb to fourth.
The Supreme Court has strongly criticised the Allahabad High Court for releasing two men, convicted in a 2003 knife and gun attack case, on probation. The apex court stated that the High Court showed "misplaced sympathy" and allowed the accused to go "scot-free" without imprisonment, despite the brutality of the crime and grievous injuries to the victim. The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order and directed the accused to surrender within two weeks.
Oracle NetSuite identifies India as one of its highest-priority markets, noting that small businesses, particularly outside major metros, are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technologies to expand domestically and internationally. This adoption is driven by India's young, tech-native population, which is less burdened by legacy systems, allowing smaller firms to compete more effectively with larger enterprises.
His remarks come amid a debate over whether Tata Sons, the holding company of India's largest conglomerate Tata group, is required to go public.
Indian archers Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi secured a gold medal in the para recurve men's doubles event at the Asian Para Games, defeating China 5-1 in the final. Meanwhile, the Indian women's para recurve doubles team of Bhawna Choudhary and Pooja Jatyan earned a silver medal after losing to China.
Designer Manish Malhotra introduced his luxury pret festive collection at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week in Delhi.
Shailesh Kumar led an Indian sweep of the men's high jump T63 competition, while sprinter Anjanaben Bumbadiya struck gold in the women's 400m T47 event at the Asian Para Games on Thursday.
Australian batter Steve Smith has become the third Australian and 12th overall player to reach 11,000 runs in Test cricket during the ongoing second Test against South Africa. He achieved this milestone in 226 innings, placing him among an elite group of batters. The article also details the match situation where South Africa has enforced a follow-on against Australia.
As the cycle enters a crucial phase, the teams now look to strengthen their case for a top-two finish.
Info Edge (India) Ltd, the parent company of Naukri.com, is undergoing a significant leadership change as founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani prepares to return as managing director and group chief executive officer. This transition follows Hitesh Oberoi's decision to step down from his executive roles after nearly 27 years with the company, though he will remain on the board as a non-executive, non-independent director.
India's men's and women's kabaddi teams continued their strong performance at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The women's team defeated Uganda 41-18, led by Captain Nidhi Sharma, while the men's team secured a 37-23 victory over Malaysia, with Neeraj Narwal as the top scorer.
The second season of the Archery Premier League (APL) is set to commence on October 8 in Hyderabad, featuring a strong lineup of India's top archers, including Olympians Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das, alongside 12 international stars like world number one Marcus D'Almeida. The league will showcase 36 Indian archers competing in both recurve and compound categories, with a unique 15-second shot clock designed to enhance competition.
Indian squash sensation Anahat Singh, 18, achieved a career-defining victory by defeating eight-time World champion and top seed Nour El Sherbini in straight games at the Silicon Valley Open.
From the adorably vain Poo to the free-spirited Geet, Kareena Kapoor Khan has delivered some memorable performances.
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany was rushed to hospital after collapsing during reserve-team training, with the club prioritising his health as he undergoes thorough medical examinations.
Devdutt Padikkal stroked an unbeaten half-century to rescue India A on Day 2 of the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A at Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln, on Sunday.
Saransh Jain's career-best 7/40 bowled Bihar out for 99 before Saksham Purohit's unbeaten 113 powered Madhya Pradesh to a 162-run lead, while Priyanshu Moliya and Nachiket Bhute impressed elsewhere.
The Supreme Court has appointed former Delhi High Court judge Justice Najmi Waziri as a mediator to resolve the cheque-dishonour dispute involving actor Rajpal Yadav. The legal battle originated from a 2010 financial agreement for his directorial debut, 'Ata Pata Laapata', where Yadav allegedly issued dishonoured cheques. The actor has deposited Rs 2 crore with the SC registry, and the court has allowed his passport release for professional commitments.
Saptak Talwar has topped the PGTI Order of Merit, securing a DP World Tour card for next season. His consistent performances, including a victory and eight top-10 finishes, along with lessons from senior pros and Asian Games experience, contributed to this significant career step. Talwar aims to build on his learnings and believes a major international breakthrough is crucial for Indian golf.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina stunned top seed Alexander Zverev in three sets to reach his second Masters 1000 final, where he will face Medvedev or Jodar.
Researchers at IIT Guwahati have conducted a study on how plants' internal plumbing systems respond to drought conditions. Their findings, published in "Applied Physics Reviews journal," reveal that plants narrow their microtubes and pits during water shortages to conserve water and maintain internal balance, offering crucial insights for developing drought-tolerant crops.
Indian women's wrestling achieved a historic milestone at the World Championships as Kajal Dhochak (76kg) and Neelam Sirohi (50kg) both reached their respective gold medal bouts.
The Supreme Court has ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to pay Rs 6 lakh in reparation to a man who spent six years in custody as an undertrial due to a "slipshod investigation" in a murder case. The apex court slammed the UP Police and prosecuting agencies, emphasising their role in ensuring justice for all, including the accused, and highlighted the "travesty of justice" in this case.
An IIT Madras study reveals that financial cybercrime victims in India are often highly educated professionals, challenging the notion that only careless or financially unaware individuals are targeted. The research highlights that digital literacy doesn't guarantee protection, as fraudsters exploit stress and emotional vulnerabilities.
Built for demanding field operations, the Dell Pro Rugged 14 combines a semi-rugged design with Intel Core Ultra processing and AI capabilities.
Maharashtra's Chief Electoral Officer has formally requested the Election Commission to modify the ECINet software, seeking greater discretion for Electoral Registration Officers in addressing over 2 crore voter discrepancies.
Arafat Minhas delivered a match-winning all-round performance with a brisk 59 and six wickets as Pakistan defeated England by 87 runs in the Tri-Series clash.
