Indian squash player Anahat Singh has withdrawn from the Canadian Women's Open quarterfinal due to an unspecified injury. The 18-year-old, who has had a successful year on the PSA Tour, was set to face top seed Fayrouz Aboelkheir.
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded higher in early sessions, driven by sustained foreign fund inflows and moderate crude oil prices, even as global markets experienced a significant sell-off, particularly in the US and Asia. Track Sensex, Nifty on November 6, 2026.
Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu defeated Japan's Hina Akechi in a thrilling three-game match to reach her second Super 750 final of the year at the French Open. She will now face world No. 1 An Se Young in the summit clash.
The Sports Ministry has approved a 492-member contingent of athletes, including 265 men and 227 women, for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. The squad features prominent athletes like Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu, and Lovlina Borgohain across various disciplines, with athletics having the largest representation.
India's Shubhankar Sharma carded a four-under 67 in the third round of the Genesis Championship, moving to tied 15th overall. Japan's Yuto Katsuragawa leads the tournament after a course-record-equalling 63, holding a two-shot advantage heading into the final day.
India's badminton contingent, led by HS Prannoy, is set to compete at the USD 500,000 Super 500 Korea Open. Newly-crowned Hylo Open champion Lakshya Sen has withdrawn, placing more responsibility on Prannoy. Young talents like Tanvi Sharma, Malvika Bansod, and Anmol Kharb will also feature, alongside Indian doubles pairs.
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher, driven by a correction in crude oil prices and significant buying interest in blue-chip bank and financial stocks, despite some profit booking after a recent rally.
India, five-time champions and recent Asian Games gold medallists, are strong favourites to win the six-nation Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament kicking off in Jalandhar. The tournament marks the return of international hockey to Punjab after 17 years, with many Indian players set to play in front of their home crowd. India will open their campaign against Bangladesh on Tuesday, with the semifinals and final scheduled for November 4 and 5 in Mohali. Four senior players are reportedly playing their final assignment for the national team.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay congratulated para-athlete Sivarajan Solaimalai for winning a silver medal at the fifth Asian Para Games and announced a Rs 50 lakh cash incentive. The government praised Solaimalai's dedication, highlighting his achievement as an inspiration for other aspiring athletes.
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu secured her spot in the women's singles semifinals of the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament with a dominant straight-game victory. Meanwhile, fellow Indian Ashmita Chaliha's impressive campaign concluded in the quarterfinals after a hard-fought loss. Sindhu, the lone Indian remaining, expressed her determination to win the tournament, having learned from earlier challenges.
Indian stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied significantly in early trade, driven by robust foreign fund inflows, better-than-expected Q2 results, and a sustained moderation in crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,097.33 points, while the 50-share NSE Nifty rallied 274.30 points. Track Sensex, Nifty on November 11.
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has secured her spot in the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals in December, demonstrating her continued prowess at the highest level. The two-time Olympic medallist recently clinched the Hylo Open and Japan Open titles, alongside a runner-up finish at the French Open, significantly boosting her world ranking. Sindhu firmly believes that age is not a limiting factor, asserting that '31 is the new 21,' and attributes her sustained success to diligent body care, strategic scheduling, and an unwavering passion for badminton.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu secured her second title of the season by winning the Hylo Open Super 500 tournament in straight games against Denmark's Line Hojmark Kjrsfeldt. This victory earns her crucial ranking points for the World Tour Finals.
India's Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza has reached the women's singles semifinals in Teqball at the Asian Games, putting her one win away from securing the country's first-ever medal in the sport. She topped her group after defeating Japan's Yuina Sakamoto and Cambodia's Koemyean DY. The Indian mixed doubles pair of Quimcy and Mohammed Anas Imran Beg also remain in contention for a medal through the repechage round despite an earlier quarterfinal loss. Teqball is making its debut at the Asian Games.
Indian squash player Velavan Senthilkumar has reached the final of the USD 35,000 PSA Czech Open in Brno after defeating higher-ranked Frenchman Auguste Dussourd in straight games. Senthilkumar, ranked 42nd, will now compete against top seed Greg Lobban of Scotland for the title.
Carlos Alcaraz has progressed to the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters after his opponent, Matteo Berrettini, pulled out of their third-round match on Thursday due to an arm injury. Berrettini cited ongoing arm pain, while Alcaraz, the second seed, now awaits his next opponent as he chases his fifth title of the season.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met double Olympic medallist and World Champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra in Chandigarh, extending Diwali greetings and expressing confidence in his continued success. Chopra, currently recovering from an ankle ligament injury, provided an update on his improved condition and plans to resume training soon.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu secured her second title of the season by winning the Hylo Open Super 500 tournament in Saarbrucken, Germany. She defeated Denmark's Line Hojmark Kjrsfeldt in straight games, showcasing superior control and stroke-play. This victory earns Sindhu crucial ranking points for the World Tour Finals, keeping her on track for the season-ending event.
Indian stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a decline in early trade, primarily due to selling pressure in blue-chip IT firms and profit-taking following a recent sharp rally in equities. Track Sensex, Nifty on November 9.
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.
Fourteen-year-old Indian wild card Jensi Kanabar displayed a strong performance against fifth seed Weronika Falkowska of Poland in the Chennai Open qualifying round, eventually losing in three sets. Other Indian players also exited the qualifiers. The article also details the main draw ceremony, top seeds, and Indian wild card entries for the main event.
The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) has sent an athlete back from the Asian Para Games in Japan due to alleged misconduct. The athlete faces severe disciplinary action, including a potential lifetime ban, after the Games conclude. The PCI reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct and emphasised its commitment to discipline and integrity.
New Zealander Zack Swanwick has taken a two-stroke lead in the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship after a second consecutive four-under 67 in Saturday's third round. Swanwick is now seven under par, ahead of defending champion Fifa Laopakdee and fellow Kiwi Cooper Moore. Indian golfers Anshul Mishra, Arkesh Bhatia, and Ribhav Verma missed the cut. Swanwick, a University of Florida junior, expressed confidence heading into the final round, aiming to become the first New Zealander to win the event.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and young Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha secured their spots in the women's singles quarterfinals of the French Open badminton tournament on Thursday. While Chaliha upset world No. 2 Akane Yamaguchi, Sindhu defeated Riko Gunji. However, Ayush Shetty and Tanvi Sharma exited the tournament in their respective pre-quarterfinal matches.
Indian men's and women's skeet shooters had a disappointing performance at the ISSF World Championships in Doha, failing to reach individual medal rounds and finishing outside medal positions in team events. Their hopes of securing a quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics also ended unsuccessfully.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu secured her second title of the season by winning the Hylo Open Super 500 tournament in straight games against Denmark's Line Hojmark Kjrsfeldt. Sindhu displayed superior control and stroke-play, winning 21-12, 21-14 in the final, earning 9200 ranking points and staying on track for the season-ending World Tour Finals.
The Indian athletics team will undergo an acclimatisation camp at the University of Tsukuba near Tokyo before the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. This follows an MoU between SAI and the University. Athletes are also returning from Czech Republic for a training stint and an event in Bhubaneswar, though Neeraj Chopra will not participate. The Athletics Federation of India has already submitted a list of over 72 athletes for the Games to the Indian Olympic Association.
Indian men's hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton expressed satisfaction with his side's consistent performance across all four quarters in their 5-2 victory over China at the Asian Champions Trophy. This marks India's second consecutive win in the tournament, following a dominant 13-0 triumph against Bangladesh. Fulton highlighted the third quarter as particularly strong and praised the team's penalty corner defence, while also acknowledging China's efforts.
Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma finished tied 11th at the Genesis Championship in South Korea with a score of 9-under par, improving his Race to Dubai rankings and securing conditional status on the DP World Tour. Japan's Yuto Katsuragawa won the tournament.
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.
Defending champion Sheetal Devi and debutant Swati Chaudhary have secured at least two medals for India at the Asian Para Games by reaching the finals of their respective para archery events on Tuesday. Sheetal Devi will compete in the women's compound final, while Swati Chaudhary will vie for gold in the women's W1 final. India's mixed teams also advanced to the semifinals.
Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, rebounded significantly after a four-day losing streak, driven by value buying and strong performance in metal, telecommunication, and healthcare sectors.
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended their rally for the fifth consecutive day, driven by significant foreign institutional investor inflows and a dip in global crude oil prices, signalling a positive shift in market sentiment. Track Sensex, nifty on November 4, 2026.
Ace Indian javelin thrower Annu Rani has successfully undergone knee surgery in Doha, Qatar, after struggling with a persistent injury for almost a year. She has expressed strong determination to make a comeback and represent India again, despite missing the recent Asian Games.
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 top-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues has announced her full recovery from a hamstring injury sustained in August, making her available for upcoming assignments, including the multi-format tour of South Africa in December.
The Indian men's blind football team began its Asian Para Games campaign with a 0-2 loss against South Korea in Nagoya. South Korea's Jang Yeongjun scored both goals. India is set to play hosts Japan next on Saturday.
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.
Jasprit Bumrah is likely to feature in the third unofficial Test against New Zealand A, while Rishabh Pant is also in contention as both prepare for India's upcoming Test series.
Harmeet Desai and Yashaswini Ghorpade have secured India's first mixed doubles medal at the Asian Table Tennis Championships in 72 years by reaching the semifinals. They defeated South Korea's Park Ganghyeon and Lee Daeun in a thrilling quarterfinal match.
