Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia has withdrawn from the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers due to personal reasons, with Salima Tete named as the captain of the 20-member Indian squad.
Ricky Ponting is of the opinion that the Indian team should be focusing on playing their best XI rather than trying to get the matchups right, when they face Zimbabwe in their next Super Eight clash on Thursday in Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.
The escalating conflict in West Asia widened on Monday as Israel launched airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon, following projectile fire from Lebanese territory into northern Israel. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) said in a series of posts on X that it carried out targeted strikes against senior members of Hezbollah in the Beirut area in response to the projectile fire launched toward Israel, particularly toward the north of the country.
Sri Lanka must improve their batting against slower bowlers when they face New Zealand in a crucial T20 World Cup Super Eight clash in Colombo, with both teams chasing their first win.
Will Jacks credits Harry Brook's leadership for England's success in the T20 World Cup, highlighting his impact on the team's approach and environment.
Tejal Hasanbis's impactful half-century and Prema Rawat's leg-spin helped India A defeat Bangladesh A by 46 runs in the ACC Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars final.
A 17-year-old girl gave birth in a school washroom during her Class 10 board exam in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, leading to the discovery of a sexual assault case. The girl alleges she was assaulted by a boy she met at a dance program.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Jammu and Kashmir has intensified its efforts to combat illegal mining, conducting raids in Reasi and Udhampur districts and seizing critical evidence.
ISRO stated that the disengagement of at least one contact -- in both the main and redundant paths -- of a connector led to the failure of NVS-02.
Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take measures to protect Indian citizens in the Middle East due to escalating geopolitical tensions, including initiating evacuation plans and enhancing diplomatic efforts.
Aiden Markram and Mitchell Santner's individual performances could potentially decide the outcome of the T20 World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.
The Congress party in Kerala has demanded an apology from Health Minister Veena George and the CPI(M) leadership for allegedly spreading false claims about an attack by KSU activists. The KPCC president alleges that the minister's claims led to violence against Congress offices and workers.
'The moment some news comes where somebody is accused of some crime, we are so quick to judge that person and call them a criminal, if that person is a very unlikable person. If we like that person, we immediately absolve her.'
Protesters clashed with police in Siliguri, West Bengal, during a demonstration organized by the Janjati Suraksha Manch over the assault of a pregnant tribal woman. The demonstrators were demanding justice for the woman and the arrest of all individuals involved in the incident.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, is set to enter politics, with a formal announcement expected from the JD(U). Party leaders express enthusiasm and anticipate a significant role for Nishant within the party.
'A prime hire can have a salary as high as Rs 11 lakh at the entry level and above.'
Shimron Hetmyer's explosive innings of 85 runs powered West Indies to a commanding 107-run victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8s match.
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has uncovered a fake input tax credit racket worth approximately 593 crore in Karnataka, leading to the arrest of the alleged mastermind.
India's gross GST collection increased by 8.1 per cent to over Rs 1.83 lakh crore in February, driven by higher import revenues and improved domestic sales. Despite some states reporting negative or below-average growth, experts see the overall trend as a sign of a maturing tax ecosystem and a confident domestic market.
The Maharashtra State Women's Commission is investigating a major illegal human egg extraction racket in Thane district, where vulnerable women were exploited for multiple donation cycles using forged documents. The investigation revealed unauthorized IVF clinic operations and unqualified individuals administering medical procedures.
An employee and his friend have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly stealing Rs 91.76 lakh from a private firm where the employee worked as a cashier. Police have recovered a significant portion of the stolen cash and are continuing to investigate the case.
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu was stranded at Dubai airport due to flight suspensions caused by escalating tensions in the Middle East, casting doubt on her participation in the All England Open.
Amidst rising tensions in the Middle East, an Iranian drone struck a British RAF base in Cyprus, prompting the UK to allow US defensive operations and consider evacuation plans for British citizens in the region.
Revolutionary Goans Party MLA Viresh Borkar and 28 others have been booked for allegedly stealing files and other items from the Goa Town and Country Planning Department office during a protest against Section 39A of the Town and Country Planning Act.
Karnataka skipper Devdutt Padikkal expresses confidence in his team's batting lineup ahead of the Ranji Trophy final against Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra emphasizes his team's determination and simple approach.
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) infused Rs 22,615 crore into Indian equities in February, marking the highest monthly inflow in 17 months, driven by factors such as the interim India-US trade deal, correction in domestic market valuations, and strong corporate earnings.
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu recounts a tense experience at Dubai Airport following an explosion, as she and her coach were stranded due to airspace closures.
Microsoft on Friday named Indian-origin Asha Sharma Executive Vice President and CEO of Microsoft Gaming, handing her control of the Xbox business.
A Jefferies report warns that the IT services sector is set for a structural shift due to AI, requiring talent and operating model overhauls and increasing cyclicality.
Jammu and Kashmir take on eight-time champions Karnataka in their maiden Ranji Trophy final. KL Rahul and Shreyas Gopal lead Karnataka's charge as Auqib Nabi spearheads J&K's bowling attack.
V K Sasikala, a close aide of the late J Jayalalithaa, has announced the launch of a new political party in Tamil Nadu, potentially leading to a four-way contest in the upcoming state Assembly elections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India, conveying his best wishes to the newly sworn-in leader.
BJP national president Nitin Nabin announced the party's plan to replicate Assam's 'detect, delete and deport' model to expel alleged Bangladeshi infiltrators in West Bengal if voted to power.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is seeking an expedited trial against Congress leader P Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis and INX Media money laundering cases, having submitted the required prosecution sanction to the court.
Abhishek Kumar shot a final round 64 to win the DP World PGTI NexGen event in Faridabad. It was his first professional win.
A 17-year-old student gave birth to a premature baby boy in a school washroom during a Class 10 board examination in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, leading to a police investigation under the POCSO Act.
Yuzvendra Chahal's impressive bowling performance and Yash Dhull's explosive batting were among the highlights of the opening day of the DY Patil T20 Cup.
Following US and Israeli strikes in Iran, reports have surfaced questioning the wellbeing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, prompting a swift denial from Iranian officials and condemnation of the military action.
The upcoming smartphone from Nothing gets a design refresh that is more subtle, more refined. Here's tje first look at the Nothing Phone (4a), including expected features and design changes.
The upcoming smartphone from Nothing gets a design refresh with a more subtle, and refined look. Here's a first look at the Nothing Phone (4a), including expected features, design changes, and launch buzz.
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