G Sindhushree lacked the funds to buy proper equipment after her father's death in 2022, forcing her to compete with shorter poles until she borrowed a longer one just two weeks before the National Inter-State Championships in Bhubaneswar.
Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) President Devendra Jhajharia has urged Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to initiate a CBI probe into the murder of para-athlete Chirag Tyagi, whose death has deeply affected the para-sports community. Police have detained another para-athlete, Yash Khatik, in connection with the case, citing revenge as a possible motive, while the Sports Ministry maintains law and order is a state subject.
India are entering a rebuilding phase in Test cricket, with Shubman Gill facing early challenges as captain amid concerns over form, selection stability, and recent home results.
'You constantly have to prove yourself, improve yourself, and stay mentally strong.'
India's race walk coach Ronald Weigel has urged national selectors to consider the extremely humid conditions during the National Inter-State Championships when picking the team for the upcoming Asian Games. He highlighted how tough weather significantly slows down endurance athletes and suggested holding future selection events in more favourable conditions like Bengaluru.
In a fascinating battle of ideologies, the well-balanced and bold Royal Challengers Bengaluru will have to subdue a phlegmatic Gujarat Titans to lift their second consecutive IPL title.
From Ramayana Part 1 and Alpha to King and Toxic, here's why the next six months could be one of Indian cinema's most exciting line-ups in years.
Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar's impressive batting performances helped Gujarat Titans reach a total of 168 for five against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match.
The boxing selection camp for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games will resume with a revised, trial-based system after the Sports Authority of India (SAI) directed the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) to ensure a fair and transparent assessment process.
The Indian Pickleball Association and the Sports Authority of India will conduct trials in Ahmedabad to select the Indian team for the upcoming Pickleball World Cup in Vietnam.
India is set to host the Asian Senior Fencing Championships for the first time from June 19-24 in New Delhi, featuring athletes from 34 countries, including Olympic medallists. The event is a direct qualifier for the Asian Games and offers ranking points for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with Indian Olympian Bhavani Devi leading the home challenge.
Indian boxing is considering rewarding boxers who perform well at major international events like the Asian Games with direct entry to the Olympic qualifiers, according to women's head coach Santiago Nieva.
The Sports Ministry has issued a showcause notice to the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) over concerns about its selection policy and failure to make key appointments.
Olympic silver medallist wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya and Paralympic bronze medallist high jumper Sharad Kumar have obtained interim relief from the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) in their petitions for regularisation of their ad-hoc services with the Delhi government. Both athletes, who resigned from previous stable positions, have been serving in temporary roles within the Directorate of Education for several years without regularisation.
Once considered a nostalgic piece from our grandmother's jewellery boxes, kanautis (ear chains) are suddenly everywhere and celebs are leading the comeback.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's pursuit of back-to-back Indian Premier League titles will run into the season's most disciplined bowling attack when they face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 in Dharamsala on Tuesday, with a direct place in the final at stake.
Comptroller and Auditor General of India K Sanjay Murthy highlighted the need for stronger accountability systems to support India's urban transformation and sustainable mobility push at the BRICS Supreme Audit Institutions Leaders' Summit in Bengaluru.
Former India coach WV Raman says a fully fit Hardik Pandya could provide India the edge at the 2027 ODI World Cup, highlighting his all-round value while urging the team management to use the next 12-15 months to experiment with combinations and define player roles.
Abhay Singh and Veer Chotrani progressed to the second round of the British Open squash tournament, while Ramit Tandon and Anahat Singh exited the competition.
GT's approach was not to dominate but control without making noise. When things did not go RR's way, they played safe but GT played smart.
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan's record-breaking opening partnerships have been the driving force behind Gujarat Titans' dominant IPL 2026 campaign.
The reason for the deaths is yet to be ascertained and no suicide note has been recovered from the room, police officials said.
Rajasthan all-rounder Manav Suthar has made his Test debut for India against Afghanistan in Mullanpur, becoming the 319th player to represent the country in Test cricket.
Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 to secure a spot in the IPL final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Key performances from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and a strong partnership between Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill led GT to victory.
A family of four, including two minors, died in a house fire and subsequent cooking gas cylinder explosion in Kumhari town, Durg district, Chhattisgarh. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, and the state government has announced financial assistance to the family.
The Enforcement Directorate has attached properties worth over Rs 1,000 crore as part of its investigation into the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam, filing a fresh complaint against four additional accused.
Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori acknowledged Gujarat Titans' superior performance in their recent IPL match, highlighting their exceptional bowling attack as the key factor in their comprehensive victory.
Shubman Gill became the second-fastest Indian to complete 6,000 T20 runs while Sai Sudharsan continued his record-breaking IPL season as Gujarat Titans' prolific opening pair scripted more history against Chennai Super Kings.
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals for allegedly defrauding a resident of Rs 15.26 lakh by promising to increase his credit card limit. The fraudsters used mule bank accounts to channel the illicit funds, and police recovered several devices used in the crime.
India is conducting a special audit of 101 cities to assess ease of living from the citizen's perspective, Comptroller and Auditor General K Sanjay Murthy said.
Gujarat Titans, eyeing a top-two finish in the IPL, face Chennai Super Kings, who are struggling to stay in playoff contention. Shubman Gill's form and Rashid Khan's spin will be key for GT, while CSK need their top order to fire to overcome injuries and inconsistent bowling.
Three tribal teenagers were killed in Chhattisgarh's Korba district after a large tree branch fell on them during a thunderstorm.
The Indian U-18 men's hockey team secured a decisive 6-3 victory against Australia in the third match of their series, levelling the score at 1-1. India's strong first-half performance and solid defence secured the win, despite Australia's attempted comeback.
Gujarat Titans face Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League, with a focus on stopping Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and improving their batting and fielding.
Gujarat Titans' batting coach Matthew Hayden believes the team has a destructive bowling attack and top-order batsmen, contributing to their recent success in the Indian Premier League.
Indian javelin throw superstar Neeraj Chopra would hope that his lengthy injury-forced absence from competition does not affect his rhythm when he returns to action against an in-form line-up of heavyweight rivals in the familiar environs of the Doha Diamond League on Friday.
Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a commanding 29-run win over Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens, powered by a blazing batting display from Finn Allen and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, despite strong resistance from GT's top order.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has appealed to the Supreme Court against a Delhi High Court order that permits wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for the Asian Games 2026.
Gujarat Titans faced a batting collapse in the IPL 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, leading to several unwanted records, including top-order failures and a long wait for their first six.
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and teenager Tanvi Sharma led a strong performance by Indian women in the Australian Open Super 500 badminton tournament, both advancing to the round of 16. While Sindhu secured an easy win, Tanvi caused an upset. However, it was a disappointing day for Indian men's singles players, with all three bowing out in the opening round, though the mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Rawat and Maneesha K progressed.
