Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final, securing their first major trophy since 1996, with goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers.
HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen secured impressive victories to advance to the second round of the Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament, while other Indian players faced setbacks.
A review of the IPL 2026 season, highlighting the successes of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, while noting the disappointing performances of Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, setting the stage for significant changes.
Ashmita Chaliha progressed to the women's singles quarterfinals at the Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament, becoming the only Indian player left in the competition after other Indian players were defeated.
A NITI Aayog report indicates that India's digital public infrastructure (DPI) initiatives could contribute 4 per cent of the GDP by 2030, a significant increase from the current 1 per cent.
Chasing a daunting 215 against Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 at Mullanpur, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan turned a high-pressure contest into an exhibition of timing, elegance and composure.
Delhi's Navneet Singh played a pivotal role in India's success at the Asian Lawn Bowls Championships, where the team secured gold medals in both the men's pairs and men's fours events.
Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has rated Gujarat Titans openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan as the finest batting pair in the history of IPL and lauded the duo's "remarkable" consistency.
How Andy Flower, Mo Bobat, Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli transformed Royal Challengers Bengaluru from IPL underachievers into back-to-back champions and potential dynasty builders.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive innings and Donovan Ferreira's late fireworks powered the Rajasthan Royals to a formidable total against Gujarat Titans in the IPL Qualifier 2.
Williams driver Alex Albon has expressed his support for India's efforts to bring Formula One back to the country, stating it would be 'fantastic' and he would be 'excited' to be part of it.
Sakshi Chaudhary overcame a series of setbacks, including a loss at the World Championships and missing out on Asian Championships selection, to secure her place at the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games after a strategic shift to the 51kg category.
India's U-20 football team delivered a dominant performance, defeating Pakistan 3-0 to secure a spot in the SAFF U-20 Championship semifinals, with Omang Dodum scoring twice.
Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik has urged young people to connect with others from across India, preserve traditional values, and work to eliminate regional barriers through interaction and mutual respect.
Indian shooters are set to compete in the Rifle/Pistol World Cup in Granada, Spain, facing a strong international field in both 10m air rifle and air pistol events. The competition serves as a crucial assessment opportunity ahead of the Asian Games and the World Championships, where Olympic quotas will be awarded.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant has withdrawn its players from the Indian national team camp for the Unity Cup in London, citing concerns over injuries and lack of compensation from the AIFF outside the FIFA international window.
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed excitement ahead of the new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying the tournament always brings energy, passion and unpredictable results.
India's home-grown EV startups say the government's auto PLI scheme is helping big players while shutting out innovators building electric two- and three-wheelers from scratch.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru opening batter Phil Salt is expected to return to India later this week after recovering from a finger injury that sidelined him for a month during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.
The 2026 Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships, featuring participants from approximately 30 nations, commenced in Gandhinagar, highlighting India's growing role in international sports.
Former world blitz and rapid champion Anna Muzychuk discusses the upcoming World Chess Championships, highlighting the importance of psychological momentum and pressure handling for Indian players D Gukesh and R Vaishali.
Gaurav Gill marked his return to rally action with a dominant performance at the 49th South India Rally, showcasing his skill and precision.
World Bank President Ajay Banga has advocated for the deployment of 'Small AI' locally deployed artificial intelligence running on inexpensive hardware to address daily problems faced by farmers and rural communities in emerging markets.
Phunchuk Stobdan's forte was candour and strong views on India's defence. Naturally, India's adversaries were in awe of him, fearing his views and unyielding stand on boundary issues, remembers Tarun Vijay.
A consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group emerged the lead bidder to acquire IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru for a whopping Aditya Birla Group-Led Consortium Acquire IPL Champions RCB for Rs Rs 16,660 crore.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has urged Indian shooters to support the country's goal of becoming a top-10 global sporting power within a decade. The NRAI marked its 75th anniversary with a plan to introduce shooting to 7.5 lakh youth through grassroots outreach.
Defending champions Formidables overcame early challenges to secure their place in the quarter-finals of the 9th All India Bridge Championship, defeating Miracles in the pre-quarter finals.
Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk has voiced his support for the online 'cockroach' movement, urging the government to engage with the concerns raised by youngsters instead of suppressing their digital expression. He described himself as an 'honorary cockroach' and praised the movement's creative and non-violent approach to dissent.
Tushar Deshpande and Siddhesh Lad will lead defending champions MSC Maratha Royals into the new T20 Mumbai League season, with mentor Abhishek Nayar helping shape a balanced squad built on experience and young talent.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering changing the national Under-23 men's 50-over tournament to a T20 format from the upcoming domestic season.
Norway Chess has consistently innovated to enhance the experience for players and fans, introducing features like the 'confession box' and the Armageddon tie-break to make elite chess more engaging and decisive.
Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg said fears that private investment in the Big Bash League (BBL) could lead to the tournament ceding control to Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners are overblown.
Rajat Patidar's unbeaten 33-ball 93 powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a crushing 92-run win over Gujarat Titans and a second successive IPL final, while skipper Shubman Gill admitted GT faltered under pressure.
East Bengal ended a 22-year wait to win the national league crown, defeating Inter Kashi in a thrilling final. Under coach Oscar Bruzon, the team overcame early setbacks and showed resilience to secure the title, marking a defining moment for the club and Indian football.
Vaidehee Chaudhari's impressive run at the ITF W35 tournament in Tumakuru ends in the semifinals after a loss to Justina Mikulskyte. Zeel Desai retires due to injury in her semifinal match. The doubles final was also affected by injury.
Marathi actress Prajaktta Mali made a significant appearance at Cannes 2026 as part of a delegation to champion Marathi cinema on the global stage.
Badminton player Jwala Gutta is raising awareness about the importance of breast milk donation, revealing she donated nearly 60 litres to hospitals in Hyderabad and Chennai.
Ayush Shetty's comeback win keeps India in the contest after Lakshya Sen and the doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost their matches against China in the Thomas Cup Finals.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu marked World Telecommunication and Information Society Day by emphasising the state's growing quantum technologies ecosystem and the importance of secure digital infrastructure.
Roopa Unnikrishnan's The Jasmine Murders is a novel that understands that the most unsettling mysteries are not solved in police files, but in the silences people learn to live with, notes Ragashree D Nair.
