Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu will lead the Indian challenge at the USD 500,000 Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament in Germany, fresh from her French Open runner-up finish. Other prominent Indian shuttlers like Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, and HS Prannoy will also be in action, aiming for strong performances.
Analysts predict that the US midterm election results, which saw Democrats gain control of Congress, will primarily influence Indian markets through changes in global financial conditions, trade policy expectations, and geopolitical developments, with a keen focus on the US administration's actions in West Asia and their potential impact on crude oil prices.
Indian shuttler Tanvi Patri, 15, is set to compete at the Dakar Youth Olympics, balancing rising expectations after her Asian Under-17 title and maiden senior international win. She aims to stay focused on her game, drawing on her diverse international experience and recent successes, including becoming the first Indian to win both Asian U-15 and U-17 titles.
India's central cyber security agency, I4C, has issued a critical warning to banks, NBFCs, and fintech firms regarding a surge in financially motivated cyberattacks leveraging artificial intelligence agents. These AI-driven attacks enable hackers to compromise systems and execute fraudulent transactions at machine speed, making investigations complex due to record deletion. The advisory, issued in collaboration with CERT-In, urges financial institutions to implement robust security measures, align with CERT-In's blueprint, and report incidents promptly to mitigate the escalating threat.
Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have announced a significant overhaul of their coaching staff ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League season, naming former India batter Robin Uthappa as their new batting coach. The franchise also appointed Mitchell McClenaghan as bowling coach and T Dilip as fielding coach, with Dhawal Kulkarni taking on the role of development bowling coach.
A controversy has erupted over the selection of the Indian polo team for the upcoming World Cup Zonal Playoffs, with a dropped player alleging irregularities and questioning the inclusion of an athlete who previously tested positive for cocaine. The coach defended the player's selection, stating his ban had ended, while an IPA executive committee member confirmed a panel had decided against allowing the player to represent India internationally for two years, making his inclusion puzzling.
Indian badminton stars P V Sindhu, Anmol Kharb, and Lakshya Sen have all reached the semifinals of the Hylo Open Super 500 tournament in Germany. Sindhu and Kharb will face each other in an all-Indian women's singles semifinal, guaranteeing an Indian finalist, while Sen will compete in the men's singles last four.
An Indian national was killed and another passenger injured when two helicopters collided while landing in Nepal's Solukhumbu district on Tuesday. The incident involved helicopters from Fishtail Air and Air Dynasty near Mt Everest Base Camp, with both Nepalese pilots also sustaining injuries.
India's top-ranked player Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli are set to compete in the WTA 250 Chennai Open, facing tough international opponents in the first round. Seventeen-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi also has a challenging draw. This marks the final edition of the Chennai Open as the WTA 250 slot moves to Manila next year. Meanwhile, all four Indian players in the qualifying rounds were eliminated.
Legendary Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya has praised young Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him a "good investment" for the future and advocating for him to play his natural game. Jayasuriya also lauded Abhishek Sharma as an "all-round" player and expressed confidence in the Sri Lankan team's form ahead of their December tour of India. He also commented on the increasing dominance of batters in white-ball cricket, stating it's good for the game.
'If you ask Prime Minister Modi prove you are Indian, as per the Election Commission's criteria, he may not be able to prove that he is an Indian.'
Indian wrestlers faced a challenging day at the World Wrestling Championships in Astana, with most failing to advance past the pre-quarterfinal stage. Despite some promising starts, including a strong comeback by Nikhil, key athletes were eliminated, though Manisha Bhanwala is set to compete for gold later.
Indian tourists can now use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to book tickets online for Dubai's Burj Khalifa and major attractions in Singapore, including Universal Studios. This initiative, facilitated by NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) through strategic partnerships, aims to simplify international travel payments for Indians and strengthen digital and economic links with these countries.
The Indian government has amended direct overseas listing norms, allowing companies to list convertible debentures and preference shares, in addition to equity shares, on international exchanges in the GIFT IFSC. Unlisted public companies and those with negative net worth can also list, subject to conditions.
Indian golfer Pranavi Urs, fresh from strong performances including a top-four finish at the Hero Women's Indian Open and an Asian Games gold, is set to compete in the USD 1.2 million Wistron Ladies Open in Chinese Taipei. She will face an experienced international field, including defending champion Yani Tseng and recent Indian Open winner Pornanong Phatlum.
13-year-old amateur golfer Ojaswini Saraswat has made history by becoming the youngest Indian ever to make the cut at a Ladies European Tour event, achieving this feat at the Hero Women's Indian Open with a remarkable three-under 69 in the second round.
Banks in a growing economy need patient, long-term foreign capital with good governance to meet credit demand. The direction is right, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
16-year-old Dhinidhi Desinghu secured India's first-ever swimming medal at the Youth Olympics in Dakar, winning bronze in the women's 100m freestyle. Despite her personal disappointment at not achieving her time goal or winning gold, she acknowledges the immense pride in her historic achievement for Indian swimming, a sport with low visibility, especially for women. She also discusses the greater pressure she felt at the Youth Olympics compared to her Paris Olympics experience.
Aditya has become the second Indian boxer to reach the final of the World Boxing U-19 Championships in the men's 55kg category. Megha Sheokand also secured a final spot in the women's 80kg category. India is guaranteed two bronze medals from Harshika and Prachi Tokas.
The Indian golf trio of Anshul Mishra, Arkesh Bhatia, and Ribhav Verma failed to make the 36-hole cut at the Asia-Pacific Amateur golf tournament in New Zealand. Defending champion Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand maintained his lead despite windy conditions, positioning himself well for the weekend.
The WTA 250 Chennai Open will conclude this year as India lost its slot to the Philippines. Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj revealed that the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association is now aiming to host three to four WTA 125 events in January-February 2028 to provide more opportunities for Indian players. The move was influenced by Chennai's monsoon season and the rise of a Filipino tennis star.
A retired Indian Army captain, Babu P, has been arrested in Vellore for allegedly leaking confidential military secrets to an unidentified woman via WhatsApp. The woman reportedly posed as a DRDO project worker and engaged in personal conversations to extract sensitive information.
Funding for Indian tech companies fell to a 12-month low of USD 592 million in October, a 24.3 per cent month-on-month decline, primarily driven by a 72 per cent plunge in late-stage funding, despite an increase in the number of funding rounds.
India's Karan Singh and Digvijay Pratap Singh have set up an all-Indian singles final at the ITF Men's M25 Mumbai Open. Singh reached his second consecutive final by defeating Chirag Duhan, while Pratap Singh overcame Garrett Johns. In the doubles, S. D. Prajwal Dev and Nitin Kumar Sinha won the title in a thrilling tie-break.
'We heard a lot of concern, especially from women in India, that they were worried people would take screenshots of their profiles and share them on social media or with friends. So, we have blocked the ability to take screenshots.'
A Bangladesh opposition leader, Nahid Islam of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has issued warnings against facilitating an Indian transit corridor through Bangladesh and called for a fair renewal of the Ganges water-sharing treaty, which expires in December. His remarks were made at a rally in Dhaka, where he also criticised the current government. The allegations about the corridor follow Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's recent visit to Japan, which focused on economic cooperation and regional connectivity, though Bangladesh officials deny discussing third-country issues. India has also expressed interest in strengthening regional linkages with Japan involving its northeastern states.
The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has launched 'AI Coach', a new digital tool in beta, aimed at providing tennis players with access to player-specific information, rankings, and head-to-head match-up insights. The tool is designed to help players better understand opponents and prepare for competitions, with future upgrades planned to integrate more tournament data for comprehensive insights.
India is sending a 17-member contingent, led by table tennis player Syndrela Das and swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu, to the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. The team will compete in 11 sports, with athletes like Sarthak Arya viewing the event as a crucial stepping stone for future Olympic aspirations. IOA president P T Usha highlighted the Games' importance for developing future Indian champions.
Indian women's wrestling achieved a historic milestone at the World Championships as Kajal Dhochak (76kg) and Neelam Sirohi (50kg) both reached their respective gold medal bouts.
Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh has become the first Indian bowler to take 150 wickets in T20 Internationals, achieving the milestone during the 4th T20I against New Zealand at Eden Park.
New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs reflected on his invaluable experience with Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, highlighting how it helped him learn in different conditions and expressed his keenness to return to the tournament, believing such leagues add 'different strings to their game'.
Gokulam Kerala FC secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over debutants Samaleswari SC in their Indian Football League opener, with Crislan Da Silva scoring twice, including the winner in the seventh minute of stoppage time. Samaleswari fought back from a two-goal deficit to level the score before Crislan's late header sealed the win for the two-time champions.
Para-swimmer Mohammad Shams Aalam Shaikh was detained by Japanese police and deported to India following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a female hotel employee during the Asian Para Games 2026 in Nagoya.
The Indian trio of Ribhav Verma, Anshul Mishra, and Arkesh Bhatia faced a challenging opening day at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in New Zealand due to strong winds and a difficult course layout. While they struggled, defending champion Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand delivered an exceptional eight-under 63 to take a commanding lead. The Indians now need a significant improvement on Friday to make the halfway cut.
Neelam Sirohi and Kajal Dhochak secured historic silver medals for India at the World Wrestling Championships in Astana on Wednesday, marking the first time two Indian women reached the finals in the same edition. Neelam faced a formidable opponent in five-time world champion Yui Susaki, while Kajal narrowly lost a hard-fought bout against three-time European champion Anastasiya Alpyeyeva. Despite the disappointment of missing gold, these achievements represent a significant milestone for Indian women's wrestling. Other Indian wrestlers, including Rajnita, Nishu, Srishti, Neha Sangwan, and Tanu Sharma, faced defeats in earlier rounds.
Mumbai Indians successfully secured 95-97% of their targeted players in the Women's Premier League auction despite having the lowest purse, a feat attributed to their strong scouting network. Bowling coach Jhulan Goswami highlighted the team's strategic planning and satisfaction with their squad, despite missing out on a key target like Kiran Navgire.
Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Diya Ramesh have been granted wildcards for the WTA 250 Chennai Open tennis tournament qualifying rounds. The qualifiers, featuring strong international players like Linda Fruhvirtova and Storm Hunter, begin on Saturday, with the main draw starting Monday.
India's women's and men's kabaddi teams both secured dominant victories over Nigeria at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad on Monday, advancing to the semifinals. The women's team won 38-10, while the men's team triumphed 50-23, marking their fourth consecutive wins in the tournament. Other matches saw Singapore, Malaysia, and Uganda also register wins.
Indian golfer Vani Kapoor has taken a one-shot lead on the penultimate day of the Hero Women's Indian Open, positioning herself to become the first home winner in a decade. She carded a three-under 69, staying ahead of defending champion Shannon Tan and Thailand's Pornanong Phatlum, while other Indian golfers like Pranavi Urs and Tvesa Malik also performed well.
The third and final edition of the Chennai Open WTA 250 tournament begins, offering Indian wild card entrants Vaishnavi Adkar, Sahaja Yamalapalli, and Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi a crucial last opportunity to earn ranking points on home soil. The tournament marks India's exit from the WTA main Tour calendar, making it a significant event for the local players to test their skills against an international field, despite a depleted draw due to withdrawals.
