Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed an unbeaten 155, returning to form with a blistering century, as the second unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A ended in a draw on Day 4 in Christchurch. Yash Rathod also scored a hundred, helping India A recover from early wickets.
'Observe the person and don't invest emotionally just yet,' recommends rediffGURU Shalini Singh.
India's promoter-friendly corporate governance ethos has been shaken by this unprecedented challenge to the revered Tata Group, known for putting public good above personal gain, points out Rama Bijapurkar.
A significant rift has emerged between foreign rifle coach Thomas Farnik and national coach Deepali Deshpande following India's poor performance in air rifle events at the ISSF World Championship in Doha. Farnik reportedly feels sidelined by the domestic coaching staff, leading to friction and a heated exchange where both coaches blamed each other for the team's disappointing results.
Linda Noskova has secured her place in the WTA Finals semi-finals with a dominant victory over Coco Gauff, while Jessica Pegula eliminated Marta Kostyuk from the tournament.
Four Indian boxers, including Commonwealth Games gold medallist Arundhati Choudhary, advanced to the semifinals of the 46th International Tammer tournament in Tampere, Finland, on the opening day. Aarti Dhariyal, Ankushita Boro, and Hussam Uddin Mohammed also secured wins, while World Champion Jaismine and Hitesh are scheduled to compete later on Friday.
Arshdeep Singh delivered a stellar performance in the first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland, taking four wickets for 70 runs. This achievement places him alongside Javagal Srinath and Mohammed Shami as only the third Indian pacer to secure a four-wicket haul in New Zealand. He expressed satisfaction with the pitch conditions and his short-ball tactic, despite missing out on a five-wicket haul.
Five-time champions India maintained their perfect record in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, defeating South Korea 8-0 in their final round-robin match on Monday. This dominant victory secured India's top spot in the standings with 15 points, setting up a semifinal clash against South Korea on Wednesday in Mohali.
East Bengal suffered a 0-2 defeat against Oman's Al Seeb Club in their fourth AFC Champions League 2 group match in Kolkata. Two late goals in the 85th minute and stoppage time sealed their fate, pushing them to the bottom of Group D and significantly impacting their knockout stage aspirations.
Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, scored a magnificent 160 runs to lead India to a 70-run victory over the UAE in the U-19 Asia Cup. This win secured India's spot in the semifinals, where they will face Afghanistan on Thursday.
Indian Grandmasters R Vaishali and Arjun Erigaisi delivered strong performances at the Total Chess World Championship Tour Pilot in Budapest.
Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) have achieved nearly 60 per cent of their FY27 annual capital expenditure (capex) target of approximately 8.43 trillion during April-October, broadly aligning with the previous financial year's performance. This significant spending, up 13 per cent year-on-year, is a crucial component of India's investment-led growth strategy.
NorthEast United FC defeated Churchill Brothers 2-0 in the Indian Super League, extending their unbeaten streak to five matches. Goals from Ethyan Gonzalez and Antonio Moyano secured the victory, provisionally placing NorthEast at the top of the table.
Malaysia, the Asian Games silver medallist, defeated South Korea 5-2 to secure the bronze medal at the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament. Abu Kamal Arzai scored two crucial goals, helping Malaysia overcome an early deficit and dominate the match.
The article explores the growing fascination with American football among Indian Americans, from first to third generations. It highlights how immigrants, initially unfamiliar with the sport, are embracing its strategic depth and social aspects, drawing parallels to cricket's popularity in India. The piece features personal anecdotes, explains the sport's structure, and touches upon its cultural significance and economic scale.
Megha Sheokand has secured India's second medal at the World Boxing U-19 Championships by reaching the semifinals in the women's 80kg category. This follows Prachi Tokas, who secured the first medal in the 57kg category. Other Indian boxers, Himanshi and Anshika, exited in the pre-quarterfinals.
Fermin Lopez scored twice as Barcelona came from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1, maintaining their three-point lead at the top of LaLiga. The victory puts Barcelona clear of Real Madrid and five points ahead of Atletico after 12 games.
Left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma achieved her maiden five-wicket haul against Zimbabwe on Wednesday, attributing her success to a year-long break during which she focused on mental and physical strength, bowling control, and understanding batters. Her disciplined approach and consistent practice led to a significant improvement in her game, earning praise from captain Smriti Mandhana.
Chennaiyin FC recorded their first win of the 2026 Indian Super League season by beating defending champions East Bengal FC 5-3. The match, held in Chennai, saw Brison Fernandes and Irfan Yadwad score braces, while Ramon Tanque added a penalty. East Bengal's goals came from Ake Loba, Dani Ramirez, and David Lalhlansanga in a high-scoring encounter.
Kerala's Mijo Chacko Kurian secured a gold medal in the men's 400m event and a silver in the 200m at the 15th leg of the Indian Athletics Series in Meerut. The event also saw other athletes like Adesh Garsa, Sandeep Singh, Avantika Narale, Harita Bhadra, and Priya Mohan clinch top honours across various track and field disciplines, showcasing a strong performance from national athletes.
Karnataka's KV Aneesh scored an unbeaten 142, leading his team to a commanding 496 for five against Assam in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match. Karnataka now holds a 361-run first-innings lead, with other players like Mayank Agarwal, Aneeshwar Gautam, and Manvanth Kumar also contributing half-centuries. Meanwhile, other Ranji matches saw Tripura take a significant lead against Saurashtra, Punjab post a huge total against Andhra, and Chhattisgarh hold a slender lead over Hyderabad.
Indian men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated Malaysia's Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub and Tan Wee Kiong in a three-game thriller to reach their third China Masters final. The world No. 5 pair showcased tactical brilliance and resilience, overcoming a second-game lapse to secure their spot in the summit clash, where they aim for their second title of the season.
Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month award following her impressive performances in both batting and bowling against Zimbabwe. She scored an unbeaten 106 and took five wickets in the ODI series, and contributed with 49 runs and two wickets in the T20Is. Other nominees include Marco Jansen, Arafat Minhas, Shai Hope, Annabel Sutherland, and Sobhana Mostary.
New Delhi experienced its worst air quality in 287 days on Tuesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 350 and several monitoring stations reporting 'severe' pollution levels. PM2.5 was identified as the dominant pollutant, posing significant health risks. The city has been placed under Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan, with stubble burning and transport emissions being major contributors to the deteriorating air quality.
Bjorn Fortuin's four-wicket haul sparked Namibia's collapse before Jordan Hermann and Connor Esterhuizen powered South Africa's chase, sealing a commanding nine-wicket win and 3-0 ODI series sweep.
Legendary Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya has praised young Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him a "good investment" for the future and advocating for him to play his natural game. Jayasuriya also lauded Abhishek Sharma as an "all-round" player and expressed confidence in the Sri Lankan team's form ahead of their December tour of India. He also commented on the increasing dominance of batters in white-ball cricket, stating it's good for the game.
Following the US midterm elections where Democrats gained control of both the House and Senate, former President Donald Trump has asserted his intention to use his 'Veto' power against what he calls 'insane' legislative proposals from Congress, signalling a period of divided government.
Rohan Patil and Mayank Agarwal scored contrasting half-centuries, building a crucial 129-run partnership, after Karnataka's bowlers dismantled Assam's batting line-up, giving their team a commanding lead on day one of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match.
'Only I know the amount of labour I've put into the performance. But now it's over. I need to move on.'
Defending champions India started their SAFF Championships journey with a 3-2 victory over arch-rivals Pakistan. Suhail Ahmad Bhat scored a brace and Manglenthang Kipgen added another, giving India a 3-0 lead at half-time. Pakistan mounted a late comeback with two goals in stoppage time, but India held on for the win despite fielding a second-string side due to ISL player availability issues.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu clinched her second title of the season, bagging the Hylo Open Super 500 tournament. She defeated world No. 25 Line Hojmark Kjrsfeldt of Denmark in straight games, showcasing great control and quality in her stroke-play. This victory provides a significant boost to her confidence and her chances for the season-ending World Tour Finals.
Outstanding gold loans by Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in India surged by 66.1 per cent year-on-year to 3.74 trillion in September 2026, making it one of the fastest-growing segments in their retail loan portfolios, according to RBI data. This growth, driven by elevated gold prices, has also raised concerns about underwriting practices, with experts noting a portion of disbursements going to borrowers with overdue loans.
India's U-19 cricket team secured a dominant 10-wicket victory over Nepal in their U-19 Asia Cup opener. Half-centuries from Aaryavir Sehwag and Lakshya Raichandani, coupled with strong bowling performances from Ishan Sood and Arjun Rajput, led India to an easy win, chasing down Nepal's total of 128 with 185 balls to spare.
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu commenced her campaign at the BWF World Championships with a dominant victory over Ireland's Sophia Noble. Sindhu, a five-time World Championships medallist, is aiming for a historic sixth medal at the event. Other Indian pairs, including Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand and Hariharan Amsakarunan-MR Arjun, also advanced.
A higher salary after switching jobs may not translate into higher take-home pay, as differences in tax deductions, salary structure and tax regime could leave employees with an unexpected tax bill.
Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured, one critically, after two heavily armed terrorists opened fire at a CRPF post in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. Security agencies suspect the involvement of Mohammed Lateef Bhat, a local commander of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit.
Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey's impressive four-wicket haul helped Vidarbha secure an innings and 27-run victory over Goa in their Ranji Trophy Group A match, consolidating their top position.
Malaysia secured their third consecutive victory in the Asian Champions Trophy by defeating Bangladesh 6-1, with Abu Kamal Azrai scoring a brace. In another match, South Korea registered their first win of the tournament, narrowly beating China 2-1 after coming from behind. Bangladesh and China remain winless.
Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) made record net purchases of 8.55 trillion in the Indian equity market during Samvat 2082, significantly offsetting the highest-ever net selling by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) who withdrew 4.55 trillion amidst global turmoil and a shift towards AI-focused firms.
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) is undertaking a significant redevelopment of its ageing Terminal 1, commissioned in 1964, due to structural and safety concerns. This project aims to increase passenger-handling capacity and upgrade infrastructure. To facilitate construction, 11 international airlines will temporarily shift some services to the new Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) from March 2027, while 39 major international carriers will continue operating from CSMIA's Terminal 2, ensuring minimal disruption to most international passenger traffic. The redeveloped Terminal 1 is targeted to be operational by March 2029.
