The Supreme Court has ordered the reinstatement of R Saravanan, a deputy registrar of Periyar University, who was dismissed for alleged disproportionate assets. The court observed that dismissal is akin to a "death penalty" for a government servant and criticised the university's inquiry for lacking evidence, upholding the single-judge bench's decision.
Multiple borrowings and weak cash flows are causing repayment delays among gold loan borrowers.
Pratika Rawal scored an unbeaten 100 and Shree Charani took career-best figures of 4/23 as India thrashed Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the opening women's ODI. India comfortably chased down Zimbabwe's total of 197 with contributions from Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana, despite some fielding lapses.
Apple's highly anticipated and most expensive foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, has completely sold out its first week's stock in India through pre-bookings, ahead of its official sale date of October 23. This strong demand, particularly at Apple Stores in Mumbai and New Delhi, signals a significant entry into the premium foldable market.
Neelam Sirohi and Kajal Dhochak secured historic silver medals for India at the World Wrestling Championships in Astana on Wednesday, marking the first time two Indian women reached the finals in the same edition. Neelam faced a formidable opponent in five-time world champion Yui Susaki, while Kajal narrowly lost a hard-fought bout against three-time European champion Anastasiya Alpyeyeva. Despite the disappointment of missing gold, these achievements represent a significant milestone for Indian women's wrestling. Other Indian wrestlers, including Rajnita, Nishu, Srishti, Neha Sangwan, and Tanu Sharma, faced defeats in earlier rounds.
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to devise a mechanism to reach out to approximately 47 lakh Delhi voters whose names were struck out from the draft electoral rolls during the ongoing Special Summary Revision (SIR). The court emphasised that the right to vote is vital and cannot be forfeited due to absence, questioning the EC's requirement for previously enrolled voters to file Form 6 for re-inclusion and suggesting alternative methods like publishing lists and accepting late enumeration forms.
Twenty-year-old Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli is poised to become Formula One's youngest world champion, needing just two points in Mexico City to clinch the title, a feat he views as "just the beginning" of a career he hopes will include racing with his father.
New Zealand batter Finn Allen discussed the team's recent T20 International loss to India, highlighting the valuable lessons learned from India's dominant batting performance. He acknowledged the difficulty in stopping players like Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once they got going. Allen emphasised that despite the series defeat, every game is important for building towards the T20 World Cup in a couple of years.
The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) has announced a new player support programme to financially assist its top 30 golfers in pursuing international tour cards. The initiative provides up to Rs 3 lakh for qualifying school expenses and Rs 10 lakh upon qualification, aiming to ease the financial burden and create stronger pathways to global circuits like the DP World Tour and Asian Tour. PGTI is also working on hosting more international events and expanding domestic golf.
Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri has carded a five-under 66 to share the third-round lead at the Link Hong Kong Open. He is now in contention for his first worldwide title since 2015, joining three other golfers at 14-under ahead of Sunday's final round.
The Indian mixed doubles badminton pair of Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesan secured a medal at the Asian Para Games by topping their SL3-SU5 Group B with an unbeaten record, advancing to the semifinals. Nitesh Kumar also won his men's singles SL3 match, and Ruthick Ragupathi won his men's singles SU5 match.
Thulasimathi Murugesan and Nitesh Kumar secured a spot in the mixed doubles SL3-SU5 final at the Asian Para Games after defeating China's Li Mingpan and Xiao Zuxian.
Shreyas Iyer has climbed to a career-high fourth position in the ICC T20 International rankings for batters, following his strong performance in the ongoing series against West Indies
The Election Commission on Monday defended its decision to conduct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the Supreme Court, saying the exercise was undertaken in accordance with the law and the three orders on its roll-out were approved unanimously by the Commission's three members.
Indian spinner Shree Charani has maintained her top position in the ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings with a career-best 804 rating points, while compatriot Deepti Sharma has risen four places to second, following their stellar performances in the Women's T20 Asia Cup.
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India's men's and women's kabaddi teams delivered impressive performances at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad on Saturday. The men's team defeated Uganda 44-30, while the women's team secured a dominating 32-16 victory over Singapore. Both teams showcased strong raiding and defensive skills, setting the stage for upcoming matches.
Under new skipper Smriti Mandhana, a dominant Indian women's cricket team is set to face Zimbabwe in a three-match ODI series, aiming for another clean sweep after their T20I success.
Indian para-archers Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar secured a gold medal in the compound mixed team event at the Asian Para Games.
France football captain Kylian Mbappe has issued an apology after Chinese brands severed ties with him over a comment referring to late Chinese leader Mao Zedong, highlighting the swift repercussions international celebrities face in the crucial Chinese market.
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Ayush Badoni struck his second successive century, sharing an unbeaten 124-run stand with Sumit Mathur to lift Delhi from 181/5 to 309/5 against Jharkhand on Day One.
Indian cricketers, including Suryakumar Yadav and Shardul Thakur, participated in the inaugural MLBx Mumbai 3-on-3 baseball event, teaming up with former MLB stars like Nick Swisher and Jake Arrieta to promote the sport in India.
Australia were bowled out for 99 in their first innings, trailing South Africa by 326 runs.
Aston Villa secured a significant 2-1 home victory over Manchester City, bringing an end to City's perfect Premier League run. Nicolas Jackson scored both goals for Villa, capitalising on defensive errors, while Erling Haaland netted for City. The win marks Villa's first league victory at Villa Park this season and their third successive league win over City.
India's top-ranked Under-16 tennis player, Tavish Pahwa, will captain the national team at the Junior Davis Cup Finals in Cairo, scheduled for November 2-8. The team also includes Ribhav Saroha and Hruthik Katakam, with Rana Banerjee as coach.
India's private equity (PE) industry is transitioning from a 'spray and pray' approach to a more selective investment model, focusing on established businesses, greater strategic influence, and operational transformation to generate definitive returns, according to industry leaders Renuka Ramnath and Amit Chandra.
A crucial 69-run partnership between Tilak Varma (51* off 26) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (26 off 13) propelled India to a thrilling four-run victory over New Zealand in the second T20I, securing a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
Nihal Cheema, Aadya Kaushal, and Aahana Shrivastava delivered stellar performances at the third leg of the US Kids Golf New Delhi Tour in Gurugram. Nihal won the Boys 9 category with a bogey-free 66, Aadya claimed the Girls 11-12 title with a 69, and Aahana secured the Girls 9-10 section with a 71, showcasing promising talent in junior golf.
Rinku Singh's unbeaten 118 helped Uttar Pradesh recover from a collapse to post 202 against Goa in their Ranji Trophy match. Goa ended day one at 43 for no loss, trailing by 159 runs. Other Group A matches saw Baroda struggling against Bihar, MP losing wickets against Puducherry, and J&K posting 260 against Vidarbha.
Barcelona continued their formidable LaLiga campaign with a commanding triumph over Real Betis with Lamine Yamal delivering another standout performance.
Kapil Dev, president of DP World PGTI, advocates for golf to shed its 'elite' image, highlighting its potential for career opportunities and relationship building. Speaking at the announcement of the 27th BT Golf season, he emphasised how corporate support and media partnerships, like that between Business Today and DP World PGTI, are crucial for increasing the sport's visibility and integrating it with corporate India. Other speakers, including PGTI chief Amandeep Johl and golfer Saptak Talwar, echoed the importance of such collaborations for the growth of golf as a sport and a business networking tool.
Paralympics silver medallist Bhavina Patel secured another victory at the Asian Para Games, defeating Jordan's Faten Eleimat in women's para table tennis. While Patel topped her group, other Indian paddlers like Sonalben Patel, Shubham Wadhwa, Ekta Bhyan, Jehan Madan, and Dattaprasad Chougule faced mixed results in their respective categories.
India's medal tally at the Asian Para Games reached 88, with armless archer Sheetal Devi securing two gold medals. The para-athletics contingent was the largest contributor, while medals also came from swimming, badminton, and table tennis, showcasing a strong performance across multiple disciplines.
India's Haney won a bronze medal in the men's discus throw F37 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, achieving a personal best of 57.04 metres in his final attempt. Uzbekistan's Marufkhujaev Kudratillokhon took gold, and Pakistan's Haider Ali secured silver.
India's track and field contingent delivered a stellar performance at the Asian Para Games, securing 22 medals, including five gold, and propelling the nation to fifth in the overall standings. Sprinter Simran, high-jumper Praveen Kumar, and shot-putter Sachin Khilari notably set new Games records, contributing significantly to India's medal tally across various para-sports.
The Indian junior women's hockey team played a goalless draw against China in their final elite pool match of the Junior Asia Cup. This result secured India the top spot in their pool due to a superior goal difference, setting up a quarter-final clash against Pakistan.
India's T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer expressed his excitement about participating in the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, highlighting the opportunity to interact with top athletes and understand their mindset, while also focusing on the team's immediate T20I challenges.
East Bengal FC delivered a powerful performance, defeating Inter Kashi 5-1 in an Indian Super League match. Ake Loba scored a brace, supported by goals from Dani Ramirez, PV Vishnu, and Lukasz Zwolinski, securing a comprehensive victory for the Torchbearers.
The JD(U) has expelled Mokama MLA Anant Singh and his wife, former legislator Neelam Devi, for six years due to alleged anti-party activities. Singh was accused of campaigning for a rival candidate in recent legislative council elections and using insulting language against party leadership. The party also recommended the termination of Singh's MLA membership.
