The India U17 women's team secured a dominant 2-0 victory over Syria in their second Group E match of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers. Anushka Kumari scored both goals, bringing her qualifiers tally to seven. This win gives the Young Tigresses six points ahead of their final group encounter against hosts Malaysia on October 11, with only group winners qualifying.
Australia return to Newlands for the series-deciding Test against South Africa, confronting Sandpapergate memories from 2018, as Steve Smith seeks redemption and Nortje's injury reshapes hosts' bowling options.
Indian boxers Aman Dev and Mausam Suhag secured comfortable victories in their respective weight categories at the World Boxing U-19 Championships in Budva, Montenegro, on Sunday, advancing to the next round. Other Indian boxers, Aditya and Tridev, are also scheduled to compete.
Indian Wushu athlete Roshibina Devi secured a silver medal at the Asian Games in the women's 60kg sanda category, overcoming a pre-tournament selection controversy. This marks her third Asian Games medal, adding to her previous bronze and silver.
Khushi Kadian secured a hat-trick of titles at the National Tennis Championship, winning U-14 and U-16 singles after her U-16 doubles victory. Ribhav Saroha claimed two titles, including the boys' U-16, while Puneeth Manohar achieved a double in the boys' U-14 category.
The Indian men's recurve archery team secured a silver medal at the Asian Games after a 1-5 defeat to defending champions Korea in the final. Despite a strong start, the Indian trio of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Yashdeep Bhoge, and Neeraj Chauhan couldn't maintain their lead.
Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Niraj Kumar, and Rudrankksh Patil combined for a strong team silver in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions event at the Asian Games on Friday.
Ravi Baby Sahana and Prachi Pandey created history by becoming India's first para table tennis players to secure medals in the standing category at the Asian Para Games. India clinched a total of four bronze medals in the event, surpassing its previous medal tally. Paralympics medallists Bhavina Patel and Sonalben Patel also contributed to the country's success.
Indian AI startups are finding it challenging to secure their first few US customers due to the demand for proven track records, high local hiring costs, and visa hurdles, even as venture capital firms launch programmes to facilitate their entry into the American market.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Chennaiyin FC 1-0 in an Indian Super League match, with Manvir Singh scoring the decisive goal in the 85th minute. The closely contested game saw both goalkeepers make crucial saves before Bagan secured the late victory.
Indian cricketers Kiran Navgire and Sneh Rana express their excitement and hopes for the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) season. Navgire, bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 75 lakh, aims to help the team win their first title, while Rana, joining UP Warriorz for Rs 30 lakh, looks forward to contributing with her new franchise and playing under Meg Lanning.
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.
Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance is facing internal strife after the NCP accused Shiv Sena MLA Abdul Sattar of actively working against its candidate, Satish Chavan, in the recent Legislative Council elections for the Aurangabad graduates' constituency, leading to Chavan's defeat.
The latest streaming sensations this week, from the gripping psychological horror Obsession and the poignant Matthew Perry documentary to the action-packed Mirzapur: The Movie and a host of regional and international series across major OTT platforms.
India's Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza has reached the women's singles semifinals in Teqball at the Asian Games, securing a chance for the country's first-ever medal in the sport. She defeated top-seeded Yuina Sakamoto and Cambodia's Koemyean DY to top her group, and a win in the semifinals will guarantee a historic medal.
Fariba Hashimi, an Afghan cyclist, made history by becoming the first Afghan woman to medal in an Asian Games cycling event, clinching silver in the road race. Her journey involved defying societal norms in Afghanistan, training in disguise, and eventually fleeing the country after the Taliban's return. Now based in Italy, Hashimi's medal symbolises hope and a fight for women's rights, aiming to inspire other Afghan women to pursue their dreams freely.
TVS Racing announces the global expansion of its Apache Racing Experience GP Season 3, starting November 15.
Jay-Z will headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show in Los Angeles on February 14, marking a milestone for the rapper whose company Roc Nation has produced the spectacle since 2019.
The Indian rupee has achieved its longest winning streak in nearly eight years, appreciating for eight consecutive sessions to close at a six-week high. This rally is attributed to strategic central bank interventions, healthy foreign capital inflows linked to the Jio Platforms IPO, and profit-taking in the US dollar.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, addressing an INDIA bloc rally in New Delhi on Sunday, launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission and the BJP government, alleging "vote chori" in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. He asserted that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar would be removed and jailed for "treason," and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah would face legal action. Gandhi claimed 13.5 crore voters were removed from electoral rolls, making the 2024 elections "illegal." The BJP, in response, accused Gandhi of creating anarchy and having a "dual mentality" regarding democratic outcomes.
Josh Inglis' unbeaten 85 and Alex Carey's 51 not out powered Australia to 330/4, securing a first-innings lead over South Africa and strengthening their grip on the decisive Test.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated Paralympics medallist Sheetal Devi for winning a gold medal at the World Archery Para Series Stage III in Ahmedabad. The 19-year-old from Kishtwar also secured a bronze in the mixed team event, making the nation proud.
After a stunning 2-1 debut win against Mumbai City FC, Indian Super League newcomers Churchill Brothers are preparing to face defending champions East Bengal, with coach Dimitris Dimitriou emphasising continuous improvement and a competitive approach.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a cash incentive of Rs 30 lakh each for Jehan Dorab Madan and Baby Sahana Ravi, who won bronze medals in table tennis at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Chief Minister lauded their achievements, highlighting their role as an inspiration for young para-athletes.
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.
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.
Indian athlete Parul Chaudhary secured a bronze medal in the women's 3000m steeplechase at the Asian Games, clocking a personal best time.
Indian para swimmer Himanshu Nandal secured his third bronze medal at the Asian Para Games in the men's 100m freestyle S11 event on Friday, completing a hat-trick of podium finishes. Nandal, who is visually impaired, previously won bronze in the 400m freestyle and 100m breaststroke S11 events, and has also qualified for the Paris Paralympics.
Eight BJP and two Samajwadi Party candidates are set to be elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh after the nomination papers of two independent candidates were rejected. This ensures all 10 available seats will be filled without a contest, with the BJP fielding new faces ahead of the 2027 assembly polls.
Indian wrestlers Jaskaran Singh and Chandermohan have advanced to the bronze medal bouts in their respective weight categories at the U23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas. Rohit and Shivan also remain in contention for medals through the repechage rounds, while Sumit Bharaskar's campaign concluded.
India's Krishna Nagar and Sivarajan Solaimalai secured a silver medal in the Men's Doubles SH6 badminton event at the Asian Para Games. This achievement comes as India also assured three more medals in the men's singles SL4 category, with Suhas LY, Naveen Sivakumar, and Abhijeet Sakhuja advancing to the semifinals.
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.
Legendary Indian hockey player Harbinder Singh reminisces about India's historic first Asian Games gold medal in 1966, defeating arch-rivals Pakistan. He shares insights into the team's motivation, the challenging final match played with 10 men, and the evolution of hockey over the decades, including concerns about declining domestic spectator interest and India's prospects for future Asian Games.
The Indian junior women's hockey team secured their third consecutive AHF Junior Asia Cup title by defeating China 1-0.
In the Global Chess League, Ganges Grandmasters ended FYER American Gambits' winning streak with a 9-7 victory, moving to second place. Defending champions Alpine APL Pipers secured their second consecutive win, defeating Ganges Grandmasters 11-6. Key players like Polina Shuvalova, Ian Nepomniachtchi, Vidit Gujrathi, and Koneru Humpy delivered crucial performances, while Magnus Carlsen showcased his endgame prowess with a draw against Nepomniachtchi. PBG Alaskan Knights also registered a comfortable win against CheQ Mumba Masters.
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton in the U.S. Open final, securing his first title at Flushing Meadows and his second Grand Slam championship of the year, following his French Open victory.
Naman Dhir's unbeaten 42 off 15 balls secured a thrilling four-wicket win for India against New Zealand in the first T20I, showcasing his potential as a reliable finisher for the national side, drawing praise from cricket legends like Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravi Shastri.
Tilak Varma starred with a match-winning fifty to power India to a thrilling victory in the second T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday.
Indian boxers Aman Dev and Mausam Suhag have shown strong performances at the World Boxing U-19 Championships in Budva, Montenegro. Aman Dev qualified for the quarterfinals in the men's 50kg category, while Mausam Suhag advanced to the Round of 16 in the men's 65kg category. Another Indian boxer, Shivam, was eliminated.
India's medal tally at the Asian Para Games reached 88, with armless archer Sheetal Devi securing two gold medals. The para-athletics contingent was the largest contributor, while medals also came from swimming, badminton, and table tennis, showcasing a strong performance across multiple disciplines.
