Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw a significant rebound in early trade, with the Sensex surging over 700 points, driven by a decline in crude oil prices, easing concerns over Federal Reserve tightening, and the appointment of Anup Bagchi as the new MD and CEO of HDFC Bank.
American coach Dave Cousins, who led India's compound archers to a historic Olympic quota at the Asian Games, faced a significant delay in receiving his salary for over three months. The Archery Association of India and Sports Authority of India have acknowledged the issue, attributing it to a technical problem, and assured that the payment will be cleared within days, resolving the coach's threat to quit.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will attend the India-Brazil international football friendly in Kolkata on October 3. The city is preparing for the historic match, with Brazil's five-time world champions having arrived and security measures stepped up.
Indian athletes are undergoing a unique acclimatisation process at NSNIS Patiala and Bengaluru, spending nights in makeshift shipping container rooms. This initiative by the Sports Authority of India aims to prepare them for the unusual container-style accommodation awaiting them at the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan, ensuring logistical issues do not distract from their performance.
The Indian women's compound archery team, comprising Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Chikitha Taniparthi, and Prithika Pradeep, won the gold medal at the Asian Games by defeating China 238-234 in the final. The team also equalled a world record score, marking a sensational performance and successfully retaining their title.
India's squash campaign at the Asian Games concluded with two bronze medals in the team events. Both the men's and women's teams fell short in their respective semifinals against Malaysia and Hong Kong, respectively. Despite strong individual performances, including Tanvi Khanna's comeback, India couldn't advance to the finals, adding to their overall medal tally of two silvers and three bronzes in squash.
India's shooters Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai clinched the gold medal in the trap mixed team event at the Asian Games on Wednesday.
The US government has suspended eight major IT firms, including Microsoft, Tata, Infosys, and Wipro, from the Permanent Labour Certification Programme, which allows companies to apply for green cards for foreign workers. This action, announced by Vice President J D Vance, Labour Secretary Keith Sonderling, and Attorney General Todd Blanche, is part of an effort to prevent American workers from being shut out of the job market. The Department of Labour cited abuse of the system, particularly by Microsoft, and also initiated an investigation into the J-1 visa programme used by several universities.
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has stated that the rupee may be 'undervalued' by many estimates and assured that the RBI will work to ensure its stability and help it find its 'correct value' amidst recent depreciation.
Indian canoe slalom paddlers Hitesh Kewat, Pradhyumna Singh Rathod, Pallavi Jagtap, and Rina Sen have successfully advanced to the semifinals in their respective events at the Asian Games. Shikha Chouhan also qualified for the semifinals in the women's kayak single. The semifinals and medal rounds for most are scheduled for Wednesday, with Chouhan competing on Thursday.
Indian teen archer Kumkum Mohod, 17, made history at the Asian Games by becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual recurve gold, alongside a team gold and mixed silver.
Gautam Gambhir has told Vaibhav Sooryavanshi that despite his impressive form, he will need to wait for his opportunity in the T20 team due to the established players and the importance of team continuity.
Indian shooters Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai won the Asian Games trap mixed team gold, setting a new continental record. This victory marks a significant achievement for India's shooting campaign, with Dhanda also securing an individual gold earlier. The pair's success contributes to India's growing medal tally in shooting at the Games.
Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed higher on Monday, driven by softer-than-expected US jobs data which reduced expectations of aggressive monetary tightening by the US Federal Reserve, boosting risk appetite across emerging markets.
Young Indian golfer Kashika Misra has taken the lead in the AM Green IGPL after firing a 6-under round, bringing her closer to becoming only the second Indian woman to win a mixed professional golf event. She holds a one-shot lead over Arjun Prasad, with other notable players like Kapil Kumar and Kanav Chauhan also in contention. Misra expressed satisfaction with her performance and aims to maintain her form.
Indian compound archer Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru clinched the men's individual bronze medal at the Asian Games, defeating Vietnam's Cong Duc Dang. This follows his gold medal win with the men's team. Thirumuru expressed pride in securing India's first individual compound medal at the event and reflected on his performance and future aspirations.
India face West Indies in the T20 opener as Gautam Gambhir weighs a key selection call between Sanju Samson and teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
West Indies bowling coach Ravi Rampaul urged his batters to "rotate the strike" and rely on their better players of spin to "counter" India's three-pronged spin-bowling attack.
The DMK has launched a strong attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, questioning his silence on alleged voter deletions in Tamil Nadu and accusing him of inconsistency regarding electoral roll revisions. This comes amidst a broader campaign by the INDIA bloc against the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
Uruguay defeated India 6-1 in an international friendly, marking another heavy loss for the Indian team against a two-time world champion. Despite an early equalizer from Anirudh Thapa, Uruguay dominated the second half with goals from Maximiliano Araujo, Rodrigo Zalazar, Juan Manuel Sanabria, and Rodrigo Aguirre, following an initial penalty by Darwin Nunez. This defeat concludes a challenging international window for India, which also included a 0-4 loss to Brazil.
Indian boxers Parveen Hooda and Ankush Panghal have secured their spots in the gold medal bouts of their respective weight categories at the Asian Games, with Parveen overcoming a past suspension to achieve this feat and Ankush defeating a world champion. This achievement marks a significant improvement for India's boxing contingent.
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, recorded their fourth consecutive day of losses, driven by relentless foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, rising bond yields, and a significant surge in crude oil prices, impacting overall investor sentiment.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has issued directives to various departments to ensure top-tier arrangements for the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, set to take place in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5. Mann emphasised the need for world-class facilities, robust security, and comprehensive crowd management, while also calling for a statewide trophy tour and student participation to foster public enthusiasm and showcase Punjab's rich sporting heritage. He personally inspected venues and stressed the importance of cleanliness, beautification, and hospitality for international delegations.
Indian judoka Inungambi Takhellambam lost her bronze medal bout in the women's 70kg category at the Asian Games to Mongolia's Anujin Uran-Ulzii. This defeat meant India missed out on a medal in the event. Another Indian judoka, Yamini Mourya, also saw her campaign end in the repechage round of the women's 57kg category.
This International Coffee Day, let's raise a mug to some delicious and rather unusual coffee drinks from India and around the world.
Historian Ramachandra Guha, at the launch of his book "Arguments with Gandhi", discussed Mahatma Gandhi's use of "Ram Rajya", acknowledging it could be "off-putting to Muslims" despite Gandhi's interfaith practice. Guha highlighted Gandhi's pluralistic approach, his efforts to protect minorities after Partition, and his contributions to the anti-untouchability campaign, often overlooked in contemporary discourse. The book also examines Gandhi's disagreements with figures like Ambedkar, Savarkar, Nehru, and Bhagat Singh.
Pranavi Sharath Urs delivered an exceptional 7-under 63 at the Asian Games golf competition, placing her in sole second position individually and elevating the Indian women's team to bronze medal contention. Her performance, marked by clean ball-striking and aggressive play, has created significant momentum for India's medal aspirations in both individual and team events.
Over 130 Indian nationals, including Kailash Manasarovar Yatra pilgrims and tourists, are missing or stranded in Nepal following devastating flash floods that have cut off central districts and disrupted communication links. Indian states and the embassy in Kathmandu have launched helplines to assist those affected.
India summoned Pakistan's Charge d'affaires to protest continued cross-border infiltration and alleged facilitation of drug smuggling, rejecting Pakistan's earlier protest regarding BSF action against suspected intruders. India stated BSF engaged infiltrators who posed a security threat after ignoring warnings.
Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) and Parveen Hooda (65kg) have clinched gold medals in women's boxing at the Asian Games, ending India's 12-year wait for titles in the category.
Indian ace boxer Lovlina Borgohain, after facing disappointment at the 2024 Olympics, rediscovered her passion for boxing, leading to a gold medal victory at the recent Asian Games in Japan. She aims for direct Olympic qualification through the World Championships and hopes to upgrade her Olympic bronze to gold.
Brazil's star centre-back Marquinhos discusses the significance of their FIFA international friendly against India in Kolkata. He views the match as a "golden opportunity" for the Selecao to gain experience and kickstart a new cycle after their disappointing 2026 World Cup campaign. Marquinhos acknowledges India's strong fan base for Brazil and emphasises the team's commitment to every game, regardless of its "friendly" status, as they focus on rebuilding confidence and winning.
Five golfers, including Gaganjeet Bhullar, Aryan Roopa Anand, C Muniyappa, Rohit Baisoya, and Joshua Grenville-Wood, are tied for the lead at 5-under 65 after the opening round of the AM Green IGPL Krishna Invitational Hyderabad. Punjab Raptors and Vimtra Chennai Lions GC share the team honours, with 16 players within two shots of the lead, promising a competitive tournament.
India U-19 cricket team defeated Australia by 10 wickets on day three of the second Youth Test in Ahmedabad, securing a 2-0 series victory. Left-arm spinner Tanmay Baloda was the star performer, taking an impressive 14 wickets in the match, including 8/41 in the second innings. Australia were bowled out for 151, setting India a target of just 11 runs, which they chased down quickly.
Fresh from Asian Games gold, Lovlina Borgohain joined Delhi Police women personnel on patrol and called for women to move around freely and confidently.
Young paddlers showcased remarkable resilience at the second National Ranking Table Tennis Championships in Panchkula, with several U-11 players securing main-draw berths through hard-fought comeback victories in the qualifiers.
Mount Everest summiteer Dr Chinmayee J Thrishulamurthy will make her debut as a pacer at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, guiding runners in the 10K race. She is part of a 25-member pacer squad, which includes an all-women team for the 10K and professionals for the half marathon.
The Indian men's volleyball team secured its third consecutive victory at the Asian Games, defeating Qatar 3-2 in a hard-fought match to qualify for the quarterfinals. The team showed remarkable resilience, coming back from two sets down in a marathon encounter.
West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein acknowledges India as a "very dangerous" side ahead of the upcoming five-match T20I series. He discusses the challenges of bowling in the powerplay against India's strong batting lineup and emphasizes the importance of planning, execution, and sticking to effective strategies, aided by data. Hosein asserts that the West Indies team is ready for the challenge and will not back down.
Nitesh Siwach stormed into the Asian Games 97kg Greco-Roman final with a 9-0 win, moving one victory away from India's first gold in the style since 1962.
