India A were bundled for a lowly 113 as five of their batters perished for ducks before captain Rhys Marius's half-century helped New Zealand A take the lead on Day 1 of the 1st unofficial Test.
IndiGo and Air India Group will progressively shift flights from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) to the newly built Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) starting from December. This phased transition, expected to complete by the 2027 summer aviation season, aims to ease capacity constraints at CSMIA, facilitate its Terminal 1 redevelopment, and establish a dual-airport system for Mumbai, enhancing connectivity and future growth.
Indian Greco-Roman wrestler Lalit failed to secure a bronze medal at the World Championships in Astana, losing by technical superiority to Kazakhstan's Iskhar Kurbayev. Three other Indian wrestlers, including Asian Games silver medallist Nitesh Siwach, also exited early from the competition.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio refused to comment on recent protests against India's Election Commission, labelling it an "internal political matter." During his visit to India, Rubio also dismissed UN experts' criticism of the protests, stating that the US would not interfere in India's domestic affairs, despite UN concerns over police response to demonstrations.
Olympic bronze medallist Sanjay will captain a young Indian men's hockey team for a three-match tour of New Zealand from November 15 to 23. The tour celebrates 100 years of sporting relations between the two nations and provides international exposure to emerging Under-21 players and India A core members.
'The Indian market has struggled over the past two years.' 'It peaked in September 2024, and although it has moved up and down since then, investors have not really made money.'
Apple's highly anticipated and most expensive foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, has completely sold out its first week's stock in India through pre-bookings, ahead of its official sale date of October 23. This strong demand, particularly at Apple Stores in Mumbai and New Delhi, signals a significant entry into the premium foldable market.
Indian men's hockey chief coach Craig Fulton emphasizes continental dominance as a crucial step towards global success, despite the team's disappointing World Cup record. Under his leadership since May 2023, India has secured back-to-back Asian Games gold medals and three successive Asian Champions Trophy titles, laying a strong foundation. Fulton aims to leverage early qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics to systematically plan and expose younger players to international competition, with a long-term goal of podium finishes.
Anuj Shrivatri became India's 100th Grandmaster and Madhya Pradesh's first after winning the ASEAN Plus Championship, earning congratulations from Viswanathan Anand, who hailed the milestone as a 'cracker of a 100'.
Foreign brokerage HSBC has upgraded Indian equities to 'overweight' from 'neutral' following recent market corrections, citing strong credit growth, resilient earnings, and measures supporting growth. Concurrently, it downgraded Chinese stocks to 'neutral' due to weak consumer confidence and property market pressures.
The conversations on July 22 and 23, 1962, meetings in Geneva between V K Krishna Menon, India's defence minister at the time, and Chinese vice premier Chen Yi are important because, had they been followed up, the subsequent border war may perhaps have been avoided, notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.
Seven players from the Kabaddi Champions League, including Naveen Goyat and Surjeet Narwal, have been selected for the Indian men's squad participating in the Commonwealth Championship in Ahmedabad from October 23 to October 31, highlighting the league's role in national team development.
Asian Games medallists Aman Sehrawat and Antim Panghal have withdrawn from the World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. Sujeet Kalkal, an Asian Games gold medallist, will lead the Indian contingent. The article also details the full Indian squads across men's freestyle, women's freestyle, and Greco-Roman categories, alongside a controversy regarding a selection bout.
A crucial 69-run partnership between Tilak Varma (51* off 26) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (26 off 13) propelled India to a thrilling four-run victory over New Zealand in the second T20I, securing a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
Indian stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied significantly in early trade, driven by robust foreign fund inflows, better-than-expected Q2 results, and a sustained moderation in crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,097.33 points, while the 50-share NSE Nifty rallied 274.30 points. Track Sensex, Nifty on November 11.
Shrishti Arora secured a bronze medal for India in the women's 10m air pistol SH1 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. This marks India's fourth shooting medal at the Games, following earlier successes by Manish Narwal, Mona Agarwal, and Avani Lekhara.
Former India captain Suryakumar Yadav opens up about the challenges he faced after being dropped from the national team following the T20 World Cup triumph. He shares how the birth of his daughter helped him shift focus and rediscover his passion for cricket, leading to a renewed determination to play for Mumbai and eventually for India.
India strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing it of hypocrisy regarding religious freedom and funeral rights. India's First Secretary Bhavika Mangalanandan highlighted Pakistan's refusal to accept the bodies of its own soldiers killed in the 1999 Kargil war, contrasting it with Pakistan's current criticism of India. She also pointed to Pakistan's poor record on minority rights and criticised a UN report for selectively targeting India.
Former India opener Abhinav Mukund has labelled Punjab Kings' decision to trade pacer Arshdeep Singh for all-rounder Hardik Pandya as "questionable," suggesting the deal heavily favours Mumbai Indians and raises concerns about team dynamics and player roles within PBKS.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has characterised the strategic alignment between India and the United States as "extraordinary", emphasising that both nations have an opportunity to shape the course of the 21st century through partnership.
NetApp CEO George Kurian advocates for harmonised global AI regulations to simplify compliance and foster business growth. He highlights the complexities arising from diverse regulatory frameworks and the importance of a unified approach, similar to cyber resilience standards. Kurian also notes India's significant role as NetApp's fastest-growing market in Asia, driven by its Bengaluru global capability centre.
India's Sandeep won a gold medal in the men's 400m T64 final at the Asian Para Games, setting a new world record. Compatriot Ajay Kumar secured a bronze in the same event. Additionally, Nimisha Chakkungalparambil and Parmod Bijarnia each claimed silver medals in women's long jump T47 and men's 1500m T46, respectively, contributing to India's strong performance.
Indian AI company Sarvam has appointed Sashikumar Sreedharan, former Managing Director for India at Google Cloud, as its President and Chief Business Officer. He will lead business operations across enterprises and government, expanding Sarvam's reach with digital-native companies and partners, as the company grows its customer base and product development.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is reportedly planning to expand to 12 teams from 2028, with preliminary talks underway with private equity firms for new franchises in cities like Pune and Vadodara. This expansion comes amidst high interest and record media rights deals, with new teams potentially valued at over $1 billion.
Tilak Varma starred with a match-winning fifty to power India to a thrilling victory in the second T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday.
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India's smartphone market experienced a significant 20 per cent year-over-year decline in the third quarter of 2026, reaching its lowest level in a decade, primarily due to soaring memory chip prices that increased device costs. Samsung reclaimed the top position with a 17 per cent market share, while Chinese brands saw a decline in supplies.
Amitabh Kant, former NITI Aayog CEO, and PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl express strong confidence in India's potential to become a global golf powerhouse within the next decade. Kant specifically predicts a woman golfer will achieve a breakthrough moment for the country. They highlight India's demographic advantage, rising youth participation, and the need for university-level talent development and private investment in infrastructure to achieve this goal.
Former India captain Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed as the skipper for the Mumbai team in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy, which starts on November 14. The squad also features all-rounders Shivam Dube and Shardul Thakur. Yadav expressed his honour and confidence in leading the team to uphold Mumbai's cricketing legacy.
Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill extended Diwali greetings to his fans and followers on social media, wishing them peace, happiness, and good health, while currently leading India in a dominant 2-0 ODI series lead against New Zealand.
Indian para-athlete Dharmaraj Solairaj successfully defended his gold medal in the men's T44/T62/T64 long jump combined event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. He set a new Asian record with a jump of 7.15m.
The embassy of India to Yemen has successfully evacuated 19 Indian seafarers who were stranded in Hodeidah and Sana'a (Yemen) for the past two weeks, the Indian embassy in Yemen said on Sunday.
Seven of the top 10 best-performing Indian smallcap stocks over the past year, linked to the US data centre boom and AI infrastructure, are now facing a valuation test as enthusiasm for AI investment shows signs of cooling on Wall Street. Analysts warn that the rally in these Indian counterparts may have left valuations increasingly stretched, with any pullback in US capital expenditure potentially weighing on their share prices.
Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra has been added to the Indian squad for the second T20I against New Zealand as a cover for Ishan Kishan, who sustained a low-grade right adductor strain and is ruled out of the upcoming match. Kushagra, currently with the India A squad, will join the main team.
Cortex DC, a company of The Chatterjee Group (TCG), announced its entry into the data centre market with plans to develop 2 GW of AI-ready capacity across India over the next seven years. The initiative aims to meet the growing demand for high-performance computing, targeting hyperscalers, cloud service providers, and advanced AI workloads with a focus on speed, scale, and sustainable power.
Pakistan is set to host the 2028 Women's T20 World Cup, with plans to use a hybrid model where matches involving India will be played in the United Arab Emirates. The ICC announced the tournament dates, and the Pakistan Cricket Board aims to host all other games, including knockout stages not featuring India, potentially boosting women's cricket in the country.
Navigating this geopolitical minefield requires a cold-blooded blend of immediate tactical pleading, structural domestic diversification, and aggressive collective resistance, suggests Ambassador Rajasekhar.
Indian pacer Renuka Singh Thakur has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match women's ODI series against Zimbabwe due to fitness concerns, with uncapped Jintimani Kalita named as her replacement. Renuka is currently focusing on building bowling volume at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
At the border, places that you had just seen on a map, suddenly acquire a life. Looking at the vast expanse of quiet land, you realise an emotional connect, a sense of belonging binds you to a piece of land which is not merely territory, but a part of who you are.
The climate finance battle once again exposes the deep divide between rich and developing nations.
