Aakarshi Kashyap of India successfully navigated the qualifying rounds of the Orleans Masters Super 300 badminton tournament, securing her place in the women's singles main draw. Meanwhile, other Indian players faced setbacks in their respective categories.
Sanju Samson's majestic knock of 97 from 50 balls single-handedly powered India to a five-wicket win over West Indies to seal their spot in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.
here are the standout stats and records from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
A jubilant Mahieka planted a kiss on Hardik Pandya before the couple broke in a dance to celebrate India's historic back-to-back T20 World Cup titles.
In a strategic move for the upcoming West Bengal elections, the BJP has announced its first candidate list, highlighted by Suvendu Adhikari challenging Mamata Banerjee in both Nandigram and Bhabanipur.
Daryl Mitchell says New Zealand will embrace their tag as Indian fans' 'second favourite team' as they face must-win Super Eight clashes against Sri Lanka and England in the T20 World Cup.
India's Tharun Mannepalli fought valiantly but lost to Indonesia's Anthony Sinisuka Ginting in the quarterfinal of the Swiss Open Super 300 badminton tournament, ending India's campaign at the event.
President Droupadi Murmu will fly in the indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) 'Prachand' at the Jaisalmer Air Force Station. She will also attend the IAF's mega firepower demonstration 'Vayu Shakti' at the Pokhran Field Firing Range.
Two of the three strikes are related to the gig economy, a centrepiece of the new labour Codes.
India should only focus on winning their match T20 World Cup match against Zimbabwe in Chennai on Thursday without worrying about the net run rate, says former all-rounder Irfan Pathan.
India's economy experienced a growth of 7.8 per cent during the October-December quarter of 2025-26, according to the new series of national accounts with 2022-23 as the base year.
The brave displays of cricket's second-tier nations were the brightest feature of the Twenty20 World Cup, which got off to a rocky start and culminated in a predictable home win for white-ball behemoths India on Sunday.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces increased domestic LPG production to offset import disruptions caused by Middle East tensions, alongside assurances of fertiliser availability and the clearing of UPA-era oil bonds.
Batting great Sunil Gavaskar hailed Sanju Samson after his match-winning knock powered India to a five-wicket victory in the must-win match against West Indies in the T20 World Cup.
Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold medallist, concluded his eight-year tenure as vice chair of the International Olympic Committee's Athletes' Commission.
India's top-ranked squash player Anahat Singh is focusing on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as the sport is all set to make its Olympic debut.
Indian cricketer Pratika Rawal, fresh off her Test debut, is advocating for more women's Test matches, highlighting the format's importance for player development and character building.
Team India is set for the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, where they will face South Africa, Zimbabwe, and West Indies. Here's the schedule.
India's Diksha Dagar and Avani Prashanth are participating in the Women's Australian Open, with Hannah Green leading the tournament.
India has advised its citizens residing in Iran to leave the country due to the evolving security situation, including protests and fears of potential US military action.
Sanju Samson expresses his excitement about joining Chennai Super Kings and learning from MS Dhoni, while also reflecting on India's T20 World Cup victory and his personal journey.
Irfan Pathan backs Shreyas Iyer to replicate last season's form for Punjab Kings in IPL 2026, saying the batter is already a proven cricketer who doesn't need the league to prove his place in India's T20I team.
India's hopes for a comeback in the FIH Men's Pro League were thwarted by a 2-0 defeat to Spain, marking a continuation of their struggling form. Goals from Ignacio Abajo and Ignacio Cobos secured the victory for Spain, who displayed both clinical finishing and strong defense.
'India is struggling against spin. So how do you solve that? Try to rearrange the batting order in a way that naturally good players of spin are batting up the order, and people like Tilak Varma, who is struggling a little bit, can come down the order.'
India's loss to South Africa on Sunday, makes their next two encounters decisive to their fate in the Super 8s.
The National Defence Academy (NDA) will host the Sabhikhi Cup 2026, a prestigious sports event featuring cadets from India's top military training institutions, promoting athletic excellence, teamwork, and inter-service cooperation.
'India is at a critical juncture in this century. I want to be a part of the diplomatic team that works to make India great.'
United States President Donald Trump has said that India's Reliance Industries will make an investment in a new oil refinery being opened in Texas, thanking the company and 'our partners in India' for the deal.
It was a performance wrapped in authority and flair, one that re-instated the belief that they can remain T20 World Cup champions.
Robin Uthappa says teenage IPL sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may be riding his luck and faces tougher tests ahead, while Irfan Pathan backs the youngster to continue his stunning run.
India and France have renewed their 10-year defence cooperation agreement and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint manufacturing of Hammer missiles in India, marking a significant step in strengthening their strategic partnership.
Suryakumar Yadav says his famous catch to dismiss David Miller in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final changed his life as India created history by defending the title in 2026.
Harshit Rana has reportedly been ruled out of IPL 2026 after undergoing knee surgery following an injury during an India warm-up match.
Sanju Samson finally breaks his silence on leaving Rajasthan Royals as he prepares for a new chapter with Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026 and the chance to learn from MS Dhoni.
Shubman Gill has joined the Gujarat Titans camp to prepare for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season
Anil Kumble praised West Indies' dominant 107-run win over Zimbabwe in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and said India must win big against Zimbabwe and West Indies to stay alive in the semi-final race.
Indian badminton players Hariharan Amsakarunan and M R Arjun advanced in men's doubles, while Aakarshi Kashyap qualified for the women's singles main draw at the Orleans Masters Super 300 tournament.
Yuki Bhambri and his partner Andre Goransson have advanced to the semifinals of the Indian Wells Masters 1000 tournament after defeating Alexander Erler and Andrea Vavassori.
V V S Laxman reflects on his historic partnership with Rahul Dravid during the 2001 Kolkata Test, which helped India recover from a follow-on to win the Test match against a dominant Australian team.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman emphasized the importance of democratizing Artificial Intelligence as the only fair and safe way forward, highlighting India's significant progress in AI adoption.
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