India's men's 10m air pistol team, comprising Kamaljeet, Aakash Bhardwaj, and Kedarling Uchaganve, failed to secure a medal at the Asian Games. Kamaljeet narrowly missed the final, while Kedarling's poor performance led to Japan clinching the bronze medal. This marks another disappointing day for Indian shooting, which has yet to win a gold medal after five days of competition, raising concerns about their performance at the event.
The 2026 Hero Women's Indian Open will see the return of three past champions Shannon Tan, Liz Young, and Olivia Cowan at the DLF Golf & Country Club from October 22-25. The prestigious Ladies European Tour event, offering a USD 500,000 prize, will also feature other top international golfers and the Indian contingent vying for the title after a decade.
India and Pakistan's Under-19 cricket teams are set to face off in a crucial Asia Cup Group A encounter on Sunday. Both teams enter the match with convincing wins, aiming to secure a top spot in their group and advance to the semi-finals. The game will feature promising young talents, including Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid from India, and strong performers like Usman Khan from Pakistan.
The Indian Football League (IFL) 2026-27 season has secured broadcast and streaming partnerships with Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) and DD Sports, ensuring wide accessibility across television and digital platforms. All matches will be telecast on DD Sports and streamed on Z5, WAVES, and Unite8 Sports' YouTube channel.
Indian athletes are set for a busy day at the Asian Games on September 30, with competitions across various disciplines including archery, boxing, cycling, golf, judo, sailing, shooting, squash, tennis, and wrestling. Several medal opportunities and crucial semifinal matches await the contingent.
India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy reveals head coach Gautam Gambhir's directive for the team to approach every match with a winning intention, even after securing the T20I series against New Zealand, aiming for a 5-0 clean sweep.
'In Uttar Pradesh, the Congress is a minor player. The Samajwadi Party is the number two party.' 'Every time there are some good tidings for the Congress, it oversells itself. They need to be prudent about the number of seats they claim and be able to convert them to victory.'
Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has taken over as the new Chief of Air Staff, succeeding Air Chief Marshal A P Singh. An accomplished fighter pilot with extensive experience, Dixit brings a distinguished career spanning four decades to his new role, having held various command and staff appointments.
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.
Dhanteras is all about welcoming prosperity, and what better way to celebrate than by dressing like a million bucks?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for alleging the 'criminal destruction' of the Tata Group, urging him to refrain from 'politicising' commercial and legal matters and accusing him of trying to incite business leaders.
The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has announced the selection criteria for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, largely retaining the Olympic Selection Trials (OST) format used for the 2024 Paris Games. This system, which calculates a shooter's Final Average Score (FAS) and Quota Bonus Points (QBP), faced discontent and legal challenges in the previous cycle, with some quota winners losing their spots. The NRAI mandates participation in at least three of four OSTs and reiterates that Olympic quota places belong to the country, not the individual athlete.
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that a divorce decree granted by a foreign court based on the 'irretrievable breakdown of marriage' is not legally valid in India. This observation was made while dismissing a man's plea to quash bigamy charges, as his second marriage, contracted after a UK divorce, was deemed invalid due to the non-recognition of the foreign decree. The court emphasised that such foreign decrees contravene existing Indian matrimonial law.
Mercedes-Benz India has launched the Electric GLC 400 4MATIC, marking the first vehicle built on the MB.EA-M electric platform and locally assembled at its Chakan facility in Pune. The luxury EV, priced at 78.50 lakh, has already garnered significant interest with over 650 bookings and features advanced technology, impressive performance, and a long range.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the film "Doosra" prima facie violated cricketer Sourav Ganguly's personality rights. While refusing to halt its theatrical screening, the court ordered the filmmakers to add a disclaimer and furnish a bank guarantee of Rs 2 crore, noting the film commercially exploited Ganguly's identity.
A Delhi court has acquitted five men accused of vandalising and setting fire to a mosque during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, citing non-credible police witnesses and inadmissible CCTV footage as reasons for its decision.
Mayur Sanap picks 10 things that make Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part 1 an intriguing big-screen prospect.
The Women's Golf Association of India (WGAI) is advocating for increased government support and improved grassroots infrastructure to make golf more accessible to young players in India. WGAI president Kavita Singh and Hero MotoCorp executive vice-president Sanjay Bhan challenged the perception of golf as an elitist sport, highlighting the need for public facilities and resources to foster talent and change mindsets. They stressed that government intervention is crucial for developing the sport and creating career opportunities beyond playing.
Meghalaya is making significant progress in its preparations for the 39th National Games next year, according to Sunaina Kumari, chairperson of the Games Technical Conduct Committee (GTCC). Following a four-day inspection, the GTCC expressed satisfaction with infrastructure development and inter-departmental coordination for the event, which proposes to host 39 sporting disciplines across Shillong, Jowai, and Tura.
'You have made a film which is rage bait so that more people will watch it and get incited.'
Indian wrestler Manisha Bhanwala has advanced to the women's 59kg final at the World Wrestling Championships in Astana. She secured her spot with a dominant win by fall over Kazakhstan's Altyn Shagayeva, leading 10-0 before the pin. Manisha is now the third Indian to reach a gold medal bout at this edition, aiming to end India's wait for a world champion. She will compete against Pan American champion Abigail Elizabeth Nette in the final.
India's men's and women's squash teams have successfully advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Games in Nagoya, securing at least a bronze medal for the nation.
'Virat is a character these days. I just love to watch him play these days.'
The reigning champions Indian men's chess team suffered a significant 1.5-2.5 defeat against Uzbekistan in the sixth round of the 46th Chess Olympiad, losing their lead. While key players like Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi, and Gukesh drew their matches, Nihal Sarin's loss to Nodirbek Yakubboev proved decisive. This setback leaves the Indian men needing a strong comeback, while the Indian women's team showed promise against the USA.
The Indian government has announced a significant overhaul of the Agnipath scheme, offering all Agniveers an additional two-year extension period and a subsequent pathway to permanent recruitment in the armed forces, subject to eligibility and consent.
Indian pacer Anshul Kamboj discusses his journey of improvement after a challenging ODI debut. He bounced back with a strong performance against New Zealand, taking two wickets for 22 runs. Kamboj emphasizes focusing on process over results and ignoring social media criticism, highlighting his commitment to refining his bowling skills.
India held their nerve in a rain-hit second ODI to beat New Zealand by four runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method in Wellington on Saturday and take a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
Indian stock markets are set to be influenced by a confluence of factors this week, including escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly concerns over US-Iran conflict, volatile crude oil prices, and the ongoing quarterly earnings season. Additionally, the US midterm elections, foreign investor activity, and key macroeconomic data releases will also be closely monitored by investors.
A video showing a missed handshake between Indian cricketers Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur after India's ODI series win against Zimbabwe has gone viral, sparking speculation on social media despite no clear evidence of tension.
Indian track and field athletes at the Asian Games are facing a growing injury crisis, with Yashas Palaksha, Jyothi Yarraji, and Praveen Chithravel all pulling out or struggling due to fitness issues.
India all-rounder Prema Rawat has set a new world record for the fastest half-century in women's T20 cricket, achieving the milestone in just 14 balls during a Senior Women's T20 Trophy match in Pune.
A district court in Latur has sentenced a 35-year-old man, Vipul Sakharam Bankar, to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor girl, even though he married the victim during the trial. The court rejected his defense, noting marital disputes and the prosecution's strong case.
'Once this entire AI and tech driven euphoria in the Western markets sees a correction there will be a re-evaluation of the Indian equity market and inflows will resume.'
Teenager Kumkum Mohod clinched a historic gold medal in the women's individual recurve event at the Asian Games in Nagoya, defeating South Korea's Oh Yejin in a thrilling shoot-out.
Goa is actively expanding its tourism appeal beyond traditional beaches by strategically positioning itself as a premier international destination for sporting events. This initiative aims to attract athletes and sports enthusiasts globally, diversify tourism offerings, and ensure year-round visitor engagement, fostering economic opportunities for local communities.
Indian benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, witnessed a significant rally, with the Sensex jumping 2,009 points and the Nifty surging 576 points. This surge is attributed to a sharp decline in crude oil prices, hopes for a resolution to the West Asia conflict, and the Democratic Party gaining control of the US Congress in the midterm elections.
Indian golfer Pranavi Urs experienced a difficult third round at the Wistron Ladies Open in Chinese Taipei, carding a 1-over 73. This performance caused her to slip to tied 23rd position at 5-under 211. Home favourite Ching Huang took a one-shot lead after an impressive 7-under 65, while Urs struggled with windy conditions but managed to limit damage with late birdies.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has stated that his primary role is to make the 'right decisions' for the team, even if they are not the 'popular ones', emphasising the importance of player security and backing consistent performers.
'The fact that nearly Rs 1 trillion came through fresh capital issuance is particularly encouraging, as it represents resources being channelled directly into business expansion, capacity creation, and growth.'
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the film "Doosra" prima facie violated cricketer Sourav Ganguly's personality rights. While refusing to halt the film's theatrical screening, the court ordered filmmakers to add disclaimers and furnish a Rs 2 crore bank guarantee as security. The court noted that the film commercially exploited Ganguly's identity without authorisation, extending beyond mere depiction of historical events.
