Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as the captain of the Indian women's cricket team across all formats, a decision acknowledged by the BCCI which lauded her leadership, particularly the 2025 Women's World Cup victory and Asian Games gold medals. Kaur expressed her commitment to continue playing for India, contributing as a senior player.
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, extended their winning streak for the seventh consecutive day, defying a global market rout. The Sensex climbed 1,718 points to 81,028.02, and the Nifty reclaimed the 25,000 level, closing at 25,030.35, driven by sustained foreign fund inflows and easing crude oil prices.
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reiterated India's commitment to becoming the world's artificial intelligence (AI) application capital. This focus comes amidst a global downturn in AI stocks, with Vaishnaw acknowledging the industry's rapidly changing environment. India aims to deploy AI across various sectors for large-scale transformation.
India's inexperienced pace attack impressed in the first ODI against New Zealand. As the teams meet in Wellington, India must decide whether to stick with its winning combination or bring Mohammed Siraj back into the XI.
NavIC is India's independent, standalone navigation satellite system aimed at providing position, navigation and timing (PNT) services across India and around 1,500 km beyond the country's landmass.
Mumbai is set to host two significant professional golf tournaments, including the inaugural Shri Shashi Ruia Memorial Golf Championship from January 12 to 15, 2027, at Willingdon Sports Club. This new event, with a Rs 2 crore prize purse, is part of a five-year partnership between the DP World PGTI and Essar Foundation, honouring late Essar co-founder Shashi Ruia. It will be preceded by the Rs 1 crore CIDCO Open in December 2026, collectively offering a Rs 3 crore prize purse and boosting opportunities for Indian golf professionals.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has declared Chandrashekhar Aazad as the chief ministerial candidate for the newly formed Samajik Parivartan Morcha in the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.
A Thane court has acquitted two men, Shankar Rajaram Pawne and Aniket Vijay Karande, in a 2015 attempt to murder and rioting case. The court cited key witnesses turning hostile and failing to support core allegations, as well as inconsistencies in their statements, as reasons for the acquittal. The incident involved an assault on three men returning from extinguishing a fire.
The Indian Super League (ISL) has partnered with YouTube to stream all 163 matches live and free for the 2026-27 season, aiming to expand its digital reach and remove subscription barriers.
Reigning World Chess Champion D Gukesh seeks divine blessings at the Tirumala temple as he prepares to defend his title against Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov.
'The last time a book brought so many readers to the stores was in 2007, for Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows.'
A 25-year-old woman was sexually harassed aboard the Malabar Express on Tuesday. When she threatened to report the perpetrator to the police, he beat her, causing her to fall unconscious. Public intervention led to the arrest of the 39-year-old accused, who faces charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The victim drew parallels to the 2011 Soumya case, fearing for her life.
Sonia Gandhi has broken her silence on the censorship controversy surrounding her memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love.
India's second-string football team is set to kick off its SAFF Championship campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on Thursday in Dhaka. The main Indian squad is unavailable due to international friendlies and ISL club reluctance to release players outside the FIFA window. U-23 coach Naushad Moosa leads the team, which will gradually reach full strength after November 9.
Five Indian nationals aboard a Kuwait-flagged tanker were safely shifted ashore after the vessel was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, the Embassy of India in Oman said.
Three-time champion Pankaj Advani and reigning women's champion Anupama Ramachandran will lead a 22-member Indian contingent at the IBSF World Snooker Championships in Indore from November 12 to 21. This event marks the third major championship hosted by the Billiards and Snooker Federation of India as part of its centenary celebrations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet and interact with India's medal-winners from the recent Asian Para Games on Thursday at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex. India achieved its best-ever performance at the Games, securing 114 medals.
Indian general insurers are facing significant underwriting pressure due to increased claims from natural catastrophes, particularly floods, leading to higher combined ratios and widening underwriting losses for major players like New India Assurance, ICICI Lombard, and Bajaj General Insurance.
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Suresh Raina and Irfan Pathan share Diwali greetings with fans on social media.
Gokulam Kerala FC defeated 10-man Rajasthan United FC 1-0 in an Indian Football League match, with Crislan da Silva scoring the decisive goal in the 68th minute. The win propelled Gokulam Kerala to the top of the table with six points from two matches, while Rajasthan United remained at the bottom. Rajasthan United's task was made harder when Novin received a straight red card in the 78th minute.
Rising bond yields in the US and other advanced economies are making it increasingly difficult for Indian equities to attract foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), leading to pressure on valuations and potentially lower returns for domestic investors.
World number one Elena Rybakina and American Coco Gauff have been drawn in Group One for the WTA Finals, while second-ranked Aryna Sabalenka will face third-ranked Mirra Andreeva in Group Two at the season-ending championship.
Educationists and policy experts at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) in Kolkata emphasised the critical need for developing a robust database, leveraging modern technology and artificial intelligence, to enhance effective policymaking. The two-day conclave, featuring prominent speakers like Prof S Mahendra Dev, highlighted the ongoing transformation in official statistics and the importance of public trust and research.
A Russian drone strike on a Turkish-owned civilian cargo vessel in the Black Sea resulted in the death of the ship's captain and injuries to one crew member. The vessel, carrying corn, had Azerbaijani and Indian citizens on board. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack, highlighting the ongoing disruption to global food security and India's diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.
Flight disruptions between India and Saudi Arabia are continuing, with Akasa Air extending its service suspensions to Jeddah until November 18 and Riyadh until November 30. This follows similar suspensions by Air India and Air India Express until November 14, all due to the prevailing security situation and attacks on infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. The Indian Embassy has advised nationals to remain vigilant and is assisting affected travellers.
Sonia Gandhi's new memoir, 'Belonging: A Journey of Love', is now available on the quick-commerce platform Blinkit for Rs 849, showcasing the platform's expansion beyond groceries into books. This move highlights the speed advantage of quick-commerce over traditional online retailers like Amazon, with Blinkit offering rapid delivery in select areas. The memoir, published by HarperCollins India, details Gandhi's life from Italy to her political career in India.
Indian shuttlers Anmol Kharb and Tanvi Sharma have made a strong start at the Korea Open Super 500 badminton tournament, both advancing to the women's singles second round on Wednesday. While Kharb defeated Rachel Chan, Sharma overcame Manami Suizu. However, HS Prannoy and the mixed doubles pair of Dhruv and Maneesha faced early exits.
India has announced a 95-member athletics contingent for the inaugural BIMSTEC U23 Athletics Meet in Bhubaneswar from November 25 to 27. The team will be led by promising sprinter Neil Samraj, a double gold medallist and national record holder. Sprinter Abinaya Rajarajan is a key name in the women's section. Over 400 athletes from seven nations are expected to participate.
Sachin Tendulkar opens up about his captaincy days, reveals why Ganguly and Dhoni top his list of favourite leaders and shares his admiration for Temba Bavuma.
Former India wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat, who retired from international cricket in June, is planning a return to top-flight cricket by playing for the UAE national team after his cooling-off period ends in February 2027. He is currently playing in the Abu Dhabi T10 and training in Dubai, expressing his enjoyment of this "second innings" in cricket.
Defending champions India need only a draw against Maldives in their final group match of the SAFF Championships on Wednesday to secure a spot in the semifinals. Despite using a second-string squad, India aims for a comprehensive victory and improvement in team coordination, following their opening win against Pakistan.
Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as the captain of the Indian women's cricket team across all formats, stating she is now 'ready to play for the love of the game again.' Tributes have poured in from former and current players, including Yuvraj Singh and Shafali Verma, acknowledging her significant contributions to Indian cricket.
Esha Singh led India to a gold medal in the women's 25m pistol team event at the ISSF World Championships in Doha.
India achieved significant success at the ISSF World Championships in Doha, securing a silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle team event and a gold medal in the men's 50m pistol team competition. Ravinder Singh also won an individual silver in the men's 50m pistol. Elavenil Valarivan reached the individual final but finished sixth. India currently stands second in the medal tally.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Odisha FC 3-2 in a high-scoring Indian Super League match in Kolkata on Thursday. Dejan Drazic scored twice and Lee Erwin netted the winner in the 88th minute, propelling MBSG to the top of the league table.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India's medal winners from the recently concluded Asian Para Games, praising their achievements and struggles as an inspiration for the country. India achieved its best-ever performance at the Games, securing 114 medals. Modi highlighted the government's commitment to supporting sports talent and improving the sporting ecosystem, urging athletes to aim for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
Olympic medallists Gagan Narang, Vijender Singh, and Yogeshwar Dutt, along with Kamlesh Mehta, were elected unopposed as male Sportspersons of Merit (SOMs) for the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) ahead of its December 5 polls. This occurred after eight former athletes withdrew their candidatures. Elections for female SOMs will still proceed as six candidates remain in the fray.
A thick layer of smog enveloped parts of North India, including Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Western Uttar Pradesh, a day after Diwali celebrations. Air Quality Index (AQI) levels soared to 'very poor' and 'severe' categories, with Delhi recording its most polluted Diwali in five years. Residents reported severe health issues, prompting calls for urgent government intervention.
Mehli Mistry has challenged Noel Tata's eligibility to continue as a trustee of the Bai Hirabai Jamsetji Tata Navsari Charitable Institution, alleging he holds Irish citizenship, a UAE Golden Visa, and is a tax resident of the United Arab Emirates, seeking an affidavit from Tata on his citizenship and tax residency status.
Four Indian players in the ICC ODI top 10 highlight India's remarkable depth, giving the team a strong pool of match-winners ahead of major ODI assignments.
