Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has condemned the killing of a BJP leader's personal assistant in West Bengal, accusing the Trinamool Congress of resorting to violence after their electoral defeat.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is introducing new access control rules for players during the Indian Premier League (IPL) to strengthen discipline and ensure stricter compliance with tournament protocols.
Lakshya Sen's remarkable comeback, Satwik-Chirag's gritty doubles win, and Ayush Shetty's decisive victory propelled India into the Thomas Cup Finals semifinals with a 3-0 triumph over Chinese Taipei.
Recent assembly elections across several states in India saw exceptionally high voter participation, with women voters outnumbering men in turnout percentages, according to Election Commission data.
Punjab Kings will be under pressure to halt a worrying slide when they face a confident Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League here on Wednesday.
Initial vote counting in the Kerala Assembly elections indicates a significant lead for the Congress-led UDF, suggesting a potential shift in power.
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Ravichandran Ashwin lauded the Gujarat Titans for their composed approach in their IPL victory over the Punjab Kings, highlighting their tactical brilliance and Washington Sundar's crucial innings.
India's U-17 women's team secured a historic 4-0 victory against Lebanon, propelling them into the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Pritika Barman scored twice, fulfilling her promise to open the scoring, while Alva Devi Senjam added another goal in the crucial win.
The Met Gala 2026 had quite an interesting desi lineup, representing Indian fashion at one of the biggest global events.
Prince Yadav returned outstanding figures of 3/33 as RCB fell nine runs short of the target in the rain-curtailed match.
Delhi recorded the highest number of cognisable offences among 19 metropolitan cities in India, according to the NCRB's 'Crime in India 2024' report, despite a decrease in cases compared to the previous two years.
Delhi reported a staggering 1,80,973 theft cases in 2024, resulting in almost 3,480 cases per week, and roughly 497 cases per day, which is 73.3 per cent of the national total - a major lead over other metropolitan centres.
Chennai Super Kings will aim to boost their playoff chances as they take on Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial Indian Premier League match. CSK's campaign has been inconsistent, while LSG are struggling at the bottom of the table.
Indian trap shooters failed to reach the finals in both the men's and women's events at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Tangier, Morocco. Kynan Chenai was the highest-placed Indian in the men's event, finishing 13th, while Aashima Ahlawat finished 14th in the women's event.
Athletics bodies of India and Russia are exploring a long-term cooperation in organising training camps, grassroots development works and mutual participation of their players in their respective competitions.
India U17 team will look to bounce back from their defeat against Australia as they face Uzbekistan in their final Group D match of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 campaign.
The Indian Wushu team achieved a historic performance at the 10th World Junior Wushu Championship, securing nine medals, including three gold, two silver, and four bronze.
Krutrim, India's first AI unicorn, has successfully repositioned itself as a focused domestic AI Cloud Services provider, reporting its first annual net profit in FY26.
As India marks the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, its decisive military action against the terror hotbeds in Pakistan, the ministry of external affairs sharply rebuked Islamabad's policy of terrorism.
A local court in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the murder of his mentally challenged wife. The man repeatedly electrocuted her while she was tied to a cot in their home.
A 14-year-old boy with end-stage heart failure received a life-saving heart transplant after the family of an Indian Army officer's wife, who was declared brain dead, consented to organ donation at Command Hospital, Chandimandir.
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested two youths for allegedly conspiring to carry out terror attacks at key installations in the state, acting on directions from Pakistan-linked operatives.
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has expressed his support for Suryakumar Yadav, acknowledging his current struggles but remaining confident in his ability to regain form. Jayawardene also highlighted Jasprit Bumrah's need for support from other bowlers.
Anahat Singh and Tanvi Khanna secured spots in the women's singles semifinals of the JSW Indian Open, while Joshna Chinappa was defeated. Singh will face Khanna in the semifinals, while Hana Moataz will play Nadien El Hammamy.
The Education Ministry will focus on training teachers in the use of Artificial Intelligence tools over the next three to four months to support classroom teaching, lesson planning and student assessment, a senior official said.
ServiceNow, a leading AI platform for business transformation, is highly optimistic about its growth prospects in the Indian market, according to President and Chief Product Officer Amit Zavery.
Indian IT services companies are set to significantly increase their acquisition spending to $6.5-7 billion this year, up from $5 billion last year, as they seek to boost revenue and capabilities in areas like Cloud, data, enterprise platforms, and AI amidst a challenging economic environment.
A look at the careers of Indian sportspersons who have transitioned into politics, highlighting their successes, failures, and party affiliations.
Former India U-19 and Punjab medium pacer Amanpreet Singh Gill passed away at the age of 36 in Chandigarh, prompting tributes from the cricket community.
Sporting Club Delhi and Punjab FC played out a goalless draw in their Indian Super League match, with both sides failing to convert their chances.
Impact substitute Sameer Rizvi continued his red-hot form with another fine half-century as an all-round Delhi Capitals outclassed Mumbai Indians by six wickets in their first home game of the 2026 IPL season
A recap of the action of the fifth week of IPL 2026.
Police in Dehradun arrested two women from Uzbekistan and one from Kyrgyzstan for allegedly residing in the area with counterfeit Indian identification documents.
A missed DRS call proved costly for Mumbai Indians as Travis Head capitalised to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad to a comfortable victory in their IPL 2026 clash.
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.
Punjab Cabinet Minister Aman Arora has accused the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of defaming him by linking his name to a raid operation conducted on realty groups in Punjab and Chandigarh. Arora denies any wrongdoing and claims the ED's actions are politically motivated.
Indian stock markets are poised for volatility this week, driven primarily by the outcomes of five state assembly elections, ongoing high crude oil prices amid West Asia tensions, and the release of Q4 corporate earnings, according to market analysts.
A former Metropolitan Police officer of Indian origin has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a 'crash for cash' scam in the UK, involving fraudulent personal injury claims after staged vehicle collisions.
Dridam starts well as this intriguing small-town investigative thriller worthy of the Jeethu Joseph school of suspense, only to trip over clumsy red herrings and over-explanations, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
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