Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh have been recognised as the Asian Squash Federation's outstanding players of the year, while the Indian boys team received the men's team award.
R. Vaishali, the newly-crowned Candidates champion, exemplifies quiet intensity and strong values, nurtured by a supportive family, as she prepares for the World Championship showdown against Ju Wenjun.
Priya Ghanghas's journey from a small boxing academy in Haryana to becoming the Asian Boxing Champion is a testament to dedication, talent, and a coach's unwavering belief.
India, bidding to become the first team to successfully defend the Twenty20 World Cup title, face an England side building momentum in their semifinal at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.
Ayush Shetty of India won a silver medal at the Badminton Asia Championships after losing to China's Shi Yu Qi in the final. Despite the loss, it was a successful tournament for the young player, who defeated several top-ranked opponents.
The Supreme Court has revoked the wrongful termination of a former Indian Air Force official, restoring his honour after more than three decades, in a case involving alleged criminal force against a junior colleague.
Vaishnavi Adkar, following her recent success, has been selected for the Indian team participating in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie.
TasteAtlas, the online global food guide, has just released its list of top stews. Many Indian dishes make it to this compilation.
Five police personnel in Punjab's Tarn Taran have been booked for allegedly facilitating the release of the impounded passport of an international drug lord wanted by the US' Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Young Indian badminton player Ayush Shetty discusses his experience at the Badminton Asia Championships, his loss in the final, and his plans for future improvement.
At the upper end of that range, the bourse would rank among the seven most valuable listed firms in the country.
Mumbai Indians aim to leverage their home advantage against Royal Challengers Bengaluru after a mixed start to their IPL campaign. Key batting performances and bowling partnerships will be crucial for both teams.
Dhakshineswar Suresh wins fifth rubber against Guy De Oden to lead India to 3-2 win over higher-ranked Netherlands in Davis Cup Qualifiers.
Indian squash star Saurav Ghosal has been appointed as the sports commissioner of World Premier Squash, a new global professional competition. He will oversee the league's sporting framework, including competition formats and player qualification.
Young badminton players Ayush Shetty and Tanvi Sharma will lead the Indian contingent at the Orleans Masters Super 300 tournament after HS Prannoy's withdrawal due to a shoulder injury.
Dhakshineswar Suresh is the nation's new Davis Cup hero, having led India to a historic 3-2 Davis Cup win over The Netherlands on Sunday.
Bhowneesh Mendiratta leads a 12-member Indian squad at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Tangier, Morocco, marking the start of the qualification cycle for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
South African golfer MJ Daffue wins the DP World PGTI Open, finishing ahead of Jhared Hack and Saptak Talwar.
Delhi Police have arrested a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) handler, Shabir Ahmed Lone, in Delhi, uncovering a terror module with links to Pakistan's ISI. Lone is accused of running a network involved in pasting anti-national posters and planning terror activities across India.
Aditi Ashok recovered from a disappointing third round to finish tied for 14th at the Fortinet Founders Cup, while Hyo Joo Kim claimed the title.
In a world fractured by uncertainty, India stands out for its policy consistency, paired with sustained ambition, points out Pritam Banerjee.
Indian compound archers achieved remarkable success at the Asia Cup-World Ranking Tournament Stage 1, securing gold in the mixed team event, silver in the women's team event, and a clean sweep in the men's individual category.
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.
Seventeen-year-old Anahat Singh, the youngest Asian to break into the world's top 20 squash rankings, discusses her ambitions to reach the top 10 and her approach to handling expectations and maintaining her game.
India opener Smriti Mandhana has risen to the top of the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings.
Indian archers secured two bronze medals and advanced to the finals of the men's recurve and women's compound team events at the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament Stage 1 in Bangkok. The team also confirmed three individual medals, but the recurve men's team faced disappointment.
Smriti Mandhana retains her top position in the latest women's ODI batting rankings, while New Zealand players make significant gains after strong performances against Zimbabwe.
Paes had joined the Trinamool Congress in 2021 and campaigned for the party during the Goa elections in 2022.
Indian trap shooters Bhowneesh Mendiratta and Kynan Chenai performed well on the first day of the ISSF Shotgun World Cup, putting themselves in contention for the finals. Other Indian shooters had mixed results.
Yuki Bhambri and Sumit Nagal receive financial assistance to prepare for the 2026 Asian Games and Davis Cup, while Dhakshineswar Suresh joins the Target Asian Games Group.
India's foreign trap coach Peter Wilson explains Zoravar Singh Sandhu's absence from the ISSF Shotgun World Cup, citing workload management. The team aims to avoid burnout ahead of the 2028 Olympics qualification.
Shanker Heisnam, a 19-year-old from Manipur, earned his first ATP ranking point by defeating Stijn Pel of the Netherlands at the Central Excise & CGST ITF M25 Kolkata. He will face top seed Luca Castelnuovo in the next round. Leo Borg, son of Bjorn Borg, also advanced.
India will face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad. India aims to retain the title, while New Zealand seeks their first global white-ball crown. The match is set to be a thrilling contest between two strong teams.
Kerala's 2026 assembly election will see a three-cornered contest where religion and communalism have emerged as central themes for the first time, challenging the state's long-celebrated secular fabric.
Indian tennis icon Leander Paes has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking a significant transition from his celebrated sports career to the political arena, ahead of assembly elections in West Bengal.
Two-time Olympic medallist Gurjant Singh has retired from international hockey after a successful career, citing a back injury and the desire to give younger players a chance.
India's women's team faces a tough challenge against Japan in their second AFC Women's Asian Cup match after a narrow defeat to Vietnam. The team aims to maintain intensity and adapt tactically against the formidable Japanese side.
India's women's football team suffered a heavy 0-11 defeat against Japan in their second group match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup. Despite the loss, India still has a chance to qualify for the quarter-finals if they beat Chinese Taipei in their final group match.
India's recent T20 World Cup victory signals a new era of dominance in the format, driven by strategic gameplay, exceptional talent, and the financial power of the BCCI, while other teams struggle to compete.
Indian trap shooters Kynan Chenai and Aashima Ahlawat narrowly missed qualifying for the finals at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Tangier, Morocco, while other Indian participants also failed to advance.
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