Former Indian tennis greats Mahesh Bhupathi, Sania Mirza, and Rohan Bopanna, along with other prominent sportspersons, have applied for Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOM) positions within the All India Tennis Association (AITA). This move aligns with new national sports governance rules aimed at increasing sportsperson representation in federations. The AITA received 26 applications, and the selection process for SOM representatives is expected to conclude on November 5, with AITA elections scheduled for November 27.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla discusses the Gaganyaan mission and its potential to inspire other nations in space exploration, drawing on his experiences as an IAF test pilot and his time on the International Space Station.
Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty rallied up to 1 per cent in early trade, driven by strong performance in IT stocks, Reliance Industries, and favourable global market sentiment, rebounding from previous losses.
Priyansh Arya's 199 and captain Ayush Badoni's unbeaten 115 propelled Delhi to a commanding 381 for 4 against Gujarat on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match. The duo forged a crucial 234-run partnership. Elsewhere in Group C, Bengal faced a tough challenge against Services, while other matches also saw early action.
The Indian women's 50m rifle 3 positions team, comprising Tilottama Sen, Vidarsa Vinod, and Ashi Chouksey, secured a silver medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya.
The Reserve Bank of India's outstanding net short dollar position in the forward book surged to a record $200.06 billion at August-end, up from $136.77 billion at July-end, primarily driven by FCNR(B) flows.
New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner reflected on his side's 3-2 T20I series defeat to India, highlighting missed opportunities in the first two matches that could have altered the series outcome. Despite the loss, Santner noted several positives, including strong batting performances and bowlers adapting well. He also praised Glenn Phillips' consistent batting and expressed confidence in the team's bowling depth.
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.
India concluded their Hong Kong Sixes 2026 campaign with a thrilling five-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the Bowl Division playoff. Chasing 117, India secured the win on the final ball, powered by half-centuries from Shashank Singh and crucial contributions from Rahul Tripathi, Rahul Tewatia, and Nitish Rana. Afghanistan won the main title.
The Union Cabinet has approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme with an outlay of Rs 1,856.67 crore for 2026-2033-34. This initiative aims to strengthen India's position in the global sports goods sector through dedicated manufacturing zones, research, skill development, and market expansion, fostering self-reliance and creating employment opportunities.
Tilak Varma discusses India's changing batting order, his preparation for the finisher's role and the positives from the West Indies T20I series ahead of New Zealand.
India captain Shreyas Iyer expressed satisfaction with his team's performance in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, which India won 3-2. However, he emphasized the need for significant improvement in bowling and fielding, especially in unfamiliar overseas conditions. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner also reflected on the tight series, noting that small moments in the initial games could have altered the outcome.
India's U15 football team, the Blue Colts, lost 1-2 to Honduras in a Round of 32 Tier C match of the FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival on Wednesday. Despite equalising in the second half, Honduras reclaimed the lead, pushing India into the lower bracket to compete for positions 81 to 96. India will next face Trinidad and Tobago.
India's U15 football team, led by Victor Lalawmpuia's four goals, staged a remarkable comeback from a 0-3 deficit to draw 5-5 against Kazakhstan in the FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival Tier C semi-final. Despite the heroic effort, India ultimately lost 4-5 in a penalty shootout for positions 85 to 88.
India's indigenous NavIC regional navigation system has been significantly bolstered by ISRO's successful launch of the NVS-03 satellite.
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir lauded the team's collective performance after they secured a 3-2 victory in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand. Despite losing the final two matches, including a seven-wicket defeat in the decider at Seddon Park, Gambhir highlighted the team's unified approach. New Zealand's Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips were instrumental in their consolation win in the fifth T20I.
Manisha Bhanwala has made history by becoming India's first woman World Champion in wrestling, securing a gold medal in the women's 59kg final at the World Championships. She achieved a remarkable comeback, overcoming a six-point deficit against American Abigail Nette to win 8-6 on Friday. This triumph marks a significant milestone for Indian wrestling, following only legendary Sushil Kumar's feat in 2010.
India secured the top spot on the medals table at the 46th International Tammer Boxing Tournament in Tampere, Finland, with a total of 14 medals, including four gold, two silver, and eight bronze. This strong performance highlights India's growing depth in boxing ahead of upcoming Olympic qualifiers.
India aims to become a globally competitive and technologically self-reliant semiconductor powerhouse by 2047, leading in next-generation chip technologies. This vision, highlighted at the ESTIC 2026 conclave where DRDO played a key role, focuses on developing a sustainable semiconductor ecosystem, creating high-value jobs, and ensuring digital security and economic strength through indigenous chip capabilities.
Matthew Boyle and Dean Foxcroft stitched together an unbroken 205-run partnership, with both scoring centuries, to help New Zealand A recover from a disastrous start against India A on day two of the second unofficial Test.
India's top shooters are set to compete in the ISSF World Championship in Doha, aiming to overcome their recent Asian Games disappointment and secure crucial qualification spots for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The championship offers 36 quota places, making it a vital event for India's Olympic aspirations and a test for its high-performance coaching programme.
Devdutt Padikkal made a strong case for the No. 3 spot in India's Test team with a superb 199 as India A fought back from a disastrous start to post 488 for 8 in their second innings against New Zealand A in the first unofficial Test on Monday.
Devdutt Padikkal's exceptional form and the inclusion of pacer Mohammed Siraj are set to bolster India A as they face New Zealand A in the second unofficial four-day Test starting on Saturday. The series serves as crucial preparation for India's upcoming Test series against New Zealand, with several players vying to make an impression. India A will look for more consistency from their batting unit after a mixed performance in the first match, which ended in a draw despite their strong comeback.
New Zealand's ODI squad has been hit by a double injury blow, with key batters Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra ruled out of the upcoming five-match series against India due to hamstring and shoulder issues, respectively. Tim Seifert, Henry Nicholls, and Dean Foxcroft have been called up as replacements.
Five-time champions India maintained their perfect record in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, defeating South Korea 8-0 in their final round-robin match on Monday. This dominant victory secured India's top spot in the standings with 15 points, setting up a semifinal clash against South Korea on Wednesday in Mohali.
Head coach Amol Muzumdar believes the Indian women's cricket team is poised to dominate white-ball formats within two years, citing a strong talent pipeline from age-group cricket. He emphasizes a coaching philosophy focused on winning, discipline, and intense practice, drawing parallels to his Mumbai cricket upbringing. Muzumdar also highlights team unity and a positive dressing room atmosphere as crucial for success, similar to factors behind India's ODI World Cup win last November.
India remains one of the Hyundai Motor group's most important and strategic markets globally. The initiative positions India as a strategic core market for the group's growth, emerging market expansion, and next-generation automotive innovation.
Under new skipper Smriti Mandhana, a dominant Indian women's cricket team is set to face Zimbabwe in a three-match ODI series, aiming for another clean sweep after their T20I success.
India's eFootball team, featuring Danial Patel and Chinmay Sahoo, commenced their Asian Games campaign with a walkover against Mongolia and a goalless draw against Uzbekistan in Group F matches, marking a positive start to the competition.
The real victory in New Zealand is not about winning every match but returning from it knowing exactly what kind of team India should have for the future, points out K R Nayar.
Devdutt Padikkal's assured batting at number three and Manav Suthar's strong performance as a lead Test spinner are the biggest gains for India from their recent Test series in Sri Lanka, addressing key questions surrounding the team's future.
Indian para-athletes Pranav Soorma and Dharamvir secured gold and bronze medals respectively in the men's club throw F51 event at the Asian Para Games. Soorma successfully defended his title with a new Games record, while Dharamvir added to India's medal tally.
The INDIA bloc is making extensive preparations for its November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities. CPI(M) MP John Brittas claims 10 lakh people will attend, despite alleged attempts by authorities to prevent participants from reaching the capital. The rally will be preceded by a symbolic public impeachment of Kumar.
India's eastern coastal states are bracing for Cyclone Murasu, expected to make landfall between Nellore and Narsapur in south Andhra Pradesh, bringing heavy rains, flight cancellations, and prompting the evacuation of thousands. This comes shortly after Cyclone Arnab caused significant damage, particularly to crops in Odisha.
'In the past, when the Indian markets have been flat for two years, the next year's returns have ranged between 5 per cent and 55 per cent.'
Twenty-year-old Karnataka all-rounder Niki Prasad made her senior India debut in the first T20I against Zimbabwe in Raipur on Friday.
Tata Capital remains confident in its 23-25 per cent growth guidance, driven by strong momentum in Retail and SME segments, despite facing pressures from rising funding costs and potential impacts from new RBI regulations on revolving credit.
India's para-athletes concluded their Asian Para Games campaign with an unprecedented 114 medals, including 30 gold, marking their best performance to date. The final day was particularly successful, yielding nine gold medals across various disciplines. Notable achievements included world records set by Mona Agarwal in shooting, and Sandeep and Haney in athletics. Shuttlers Nitesh Kumar and Naveen Sivakumar secured individual golds, while archer Harvinder Singh also contributed to the gold tally. The swimming contingent also exceeded expectations with 11 medals.
'The Indian market has struggled over the past two years.' 'It peaked in September 2024, and although it has moved up and down since then, investors have not really made money.'
Akash Madhwal opens up on MS Dhoni's influence at CSK, Rohit Sharma's role at MI and the positive team culture behind both franchises' success.
