The All India Tennis Association (AITA) is conducting a free, all-women coaching course in New Delhi from October 24 to 30. This initiative aims to create a structured pathway for women in tennis coaching, supported by MYAS, SAI, and DLTA, and has attracted 48 entries.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio kick-started a three-day visit to India on Tuesday to advance bilateral ties in energy, trade and investment, defence, critical technologies, and exchange views on the West Asia crisis.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner discussed India's young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar ahead of the five-match T20 International series.
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.
Following an all-vegetarian BRICS Summit dinner, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stirred discussion by stating that 80% of Indians are non-vegetarian and celebrating the diversity of Indian non-vegetarian cuisine.
Indian rally champions Dean Mascarenhas and co-driver Gagan Karumbaiah concluded their South American World Rally Championship campaign with a top-eight finish in Chile and a stage victory in Paraguay, showcasing their skill on challenging gravel tracks.
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.
India U-19 World Cup winning skipper and Mumbai vice-captain Ayush Mhatre has undergone successful surgery for a Grade 4 right hamstring tear and is expected to be out of competitive cricket for two to three months. This is his second hamstring injury this year, impacting Mumbai's Ranji Trophy campaign.
Former US President Donald Trump has once again claimed he prevented a war between India and Pakistan by threatening them with steep tariffs, expressing disappointment that his efforts have not earned him a Nobel Peace Prize. India, however, maintains that any de-escalation was a direct agreement between the two nations.
India's Sharath Makanahalli secured a bronze medal in the men's 1500m T12 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Wednesday, achieving a season's best time. This marks his second medal at the Games, following a silver in the previous edition.
Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) is set to achieve its target of 700 hotels by fiscal year 2027, significantly ahead of its original 2030 goal, driven by strong financial performance and strategic expansion plans, including the merger of Oriental Hotels Ltd.
Global smart logistics provider DP World has confirmed its title sponsorship of the DP World India Championship will continue until 2035. This extension, part of a larger partnership, highlights India's growing importance in elite golf and as a strategic market for DP World, aiming to foster the next generation of Indian golfers.
NorthEast United FC secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Kerala Blasters FC in an Indian Super League match. Alaaeddine Ajaraie scored a brace, with Antonio Moyano and debutant Aman CK also finding the net for the Highlanders. Kerala Blasters managed a single goal through Yansane.
Designer Manish Malhotra introduced his luxury pret festive collection at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week in Delhi.
Sri Lankan bowling legend Chaminda Vaas has been appointed as the fast bowling coach for Delhi Capitals for the upcoming IPL 2027 season, marking his return to the league after 16 years.
Indian para-athletes continued their impressive performance at the Asian Para Games, adding 10 more medals, including three gold, to their tally on the third day of competitions. Ayush Verma, Praveen Kumar, and Sachin Khilari secured gold medals in their respective events, contributing to India's growing success.
Daniel Sean James, 44, is charged with the murder of 24-year-old Indian national Kirandeep Kaur, who was fatally stabbed in her west London home in July. The trial is scheduled for April 2027. The incident sparked community concerns, with some groups suggesting it might be an anti-Sikh hate crime, especially following another recent conviction for a similar crime.
Over 2,000 pulmonologists and healthcare professionals from India and abroad will gather in Jaipur for NAPCON 2026 to discuss the increasing burden of pulmonary diseases and the critical impact of air pollution on lung health. The conference, organised by the National College of Chest Physicians, India, and the Indian Chest Society, will feature discussions on diagnosis, management, and prevention of conditions like COPD and asthma, alongside advances in interventional pulmonology.
Customs officials at Pune airport seized 1.265 kg of hydroponic weed, valued at Rs 44.27 lakh, from an Indian passenger arriving from Bangkok. The passenger was arrested under the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway to trace the drug supply chain.
A senior coach from India's shooting contingent for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games has voiced disappointment over the logistical arrangements, particularly the long travel times to the training venue.
Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, ended sharply lower, with the Sensex tumbling 876.37 points and the Nifty dropping below 22,900, primarily due to a decline in private bank stocks like HDFC Bank and Axis Bank, alongside weak global market trends.
The Pune Municipal Corporation is undertaking extensive road upgrades across 84 kilometres in preparation for the Pune Grand Tour (PGT) 2027, an international Category 2 cycling competition. These works include improving road surfaces, repairing footpaths, standardising signage, and expediting utility-related infrastructure to ensure the safety and smooth conduct of the six-stage event scheduled from January 26 to 31.
Six US Democratic lawmakers, including Pramila Jayapal and Ilhan Omar, have urged US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address alleged excessive force during student protests in India and concerns over voter purges during his upcoming visit. They also accused Indian diplomatic missions of surveillance of protesters in the US and called for investigations into human rights violations and potential arms sales implications.
Indian Hockey goalkeeper Savita Punia, known as the 'Wall of Indian hockey', expressed her desire for Priyanka Chopra Jonas to portray her in a biographical film. Punia, who recently led India to significant achievements, shared her inspiration from Priyanka's journey and her own life story, including early responsibilities and personal interests.
This recipe of Hilsa malai curry is prepared without any onion, ginger or garlic and just tempered with nigella seeds and green chillies in mustard oil.
IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh undertook a flying sortie with NCC cadet Jakkula Tejasvi Reddy on October 20 at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal. This special flight, part of Singh's final sorties before superannuation, aimed to familiarise the cadet with aviation and encourage defence careers, aligning with the 'Viksit Bharat -2047' vision.
Indian para-athlete Dharmaraj Solairaj successfully defended his gold medal in the men's T44/T62/T64 long jump combined event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. He set a new Asian record with a jump of 7.15m.
India's para-athletes concluded their Asian Para Games campaign with an unprecedented 114 medals, including 30 gold, marking their best performance to date. The final day was particularly successful, yielding nine gold medals across various disciplines. Notable achievements included world records set by Mona Agarwal in shooting, and Sandeep and Haney in athletics. Shuttlers Nitesh Kumar and Naveen Sivakumar secured individual golds, while archer Harvinder Singh also contributed to the gold tally. The swimming contingent also exceeded expectations with 11 medals.
Mohammed Shami remains determined to reclaim his India place after another snub, prioritising a full domestic season, consistent performances and skill development ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Indian boxers Aman Dev and Mausam Suhag secured comfortable victories in their respective weight categories at the World Boxing U-19 Championships in Budva, Montenegro, on Sunday, advancing to the next round. Other Indian boxers, Aditya and Tridev, are also scheduled to compete.
American singer Mary Millben has become a prominent figure in Indian political discourse due to her outspoken support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, using social media to defend him against critics and appeal to young Indians, despite her musical career being less known in the country.
India's Chef de Mission for the Asian Games, Sahdev Yadav, said that he only learned after arriving in the city that organisers had removed around 30 to 35 Indian athletes from the accommodation list.
India A were bundled for a lowly 113 as five of their batters perished for ducks before captain Rhys Marius's half-century helped New Zealand A take the lead on Day 1 of the 1st unofficial Test.
Indian wrestlers Jaskaran Singh and Chandermohan have advanced to the bronze medal bouts in their respective weight categories at the U23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas. Rohit and Shivan also remain in contention for medals through the repechage rounds, while Sumit Bharaskar's campaign concluded.
Ramayana: Part 1 has kicked off its advance bookings with an impressive start, already selling over 1 lakh tickets before its November 5 release.
From Baadshah to Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, these spy comedies prove that espionage can be a laughing matter, even when promising premises go sometimes spectacularly off course.
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar bravely recounts his terrifying mid-air ordeal aboard a flydubai flight last month, detailing how his quick thinking and survival instinct thwarted a co-pilot's planned suicide attack and saved over 170 lives.
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.
Top US lawmakers, leaders, and civil society members have strongly condemned an alleged plot to attack a Hindu temple in Illinois. Alexandros Paporakis, 19, was arrested for attempting a mass shooting at the Aurora temple, which failed when his rifle jammed. Indian-American Congressmen and other officials have called for efforts to combat rising anti-Indian and anti-Hindu prejudice in America, highlighting the need to protect minority houses of worship.
