India is the only significant power that all parties trust, or at least do not distrust, notes former defence secretary Ajay Kumar.
Head coach Mahela Jayawardene admitted that Mumbai Indians were simply "not good enough" this season after a heartbreaking two-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended their IPL playoff hopes.
Tata Motors' MD and CEO, Girish Wagh, has identified rising diesel prices as the most significant threat to India's commercial vehicle (CV) industry recovery, despite the sector recently surpassing its pre-FY19 wholesale peak. Diesel costs account for 25-50% of a truck operator's total cost of ownership, making any increase a critical concern for fleet economics.
Former India U-19 and Punjab medium pacer Amanpreet Singh Gill passed away at the age of 36 in Chandigarh, prompting tributes from the cricket community.
Jofra Archer and Will Jacks tore through Sri Lanka's batting line-up after Phil Salt's 40-ball 62 to power England to a thumping 51-run win in an eventful Super 8s match of the ICC T20 World Cup.
The Indian women's football team will face Bangladesh and the Maldives in Group B of the SAFF Women's Championship, to be held in Goa from May 25 to June 6.
India's young boxers showcased their talent at the Asian Boxing U15 and U17 Championships in Tashkent, securing several victories across different weight categories.
Injury-hit Australia are considering including veteran Steve Smith to strengthen their batting line-up for the crucial T20 World Cup Group B match against Sri Lanka. Australia needs to win to secure a spot in the Super Eights after a defeat to Zimbabwe.
UPI transactions reached 22.35 billion in April, marking a 25 per cent increase compared to April 2025. UPI now accounts for 85 per cent of all digital transactions in India and is live in eight countries.
Matheesha Pathirana has been ruled out of the remainder of the T20 World Cup due to a muscle strain, further impacting Sri Lanka's campaign after Wanindu Hasaranga's earlier injury.
Mumbai Indians spinner Raghu Sharma's 15-year journey of struggle, faith and persistence culminates in a memorable IPL breakthrough at age 33.
India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana slipped one place to fifth in the batters' list, while all-rounder Deepti Sharma climbed to fourth among bowlers in the latest ICC Women's T20I Rankings.
Mitchell Santner's all-round showing helped New Zealand recover from a poor start to crush Sri Lanka by 61 runs in the T20 World Cup Super 8s,
Sri Lanka defeated Australia in a T20 World Cup match, with Pathum Nissanka scoring a century. Sri Lanka has qualified for the Super Eights.
NZ thrash SL by 61 runs to take one step closer to semis; Ravindra shines with 4/27
Whether Vijay has the political spine to stitch together a stable government from this patchwork of conditions, demands, and midnight drama is the question Tamil Nadu is living through right now.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted some 20 per cent of the global flows but even if it opens, damages to production facilities in the region will take time to repair, points out Sunita Narain.
Sri Lanka's fielding coach R Sridhar believes the team has learned from their previous defeat against England and is ready for their T20 World Cup Super Eights match.
Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Thushara, who took his cricket board to court for denying him an IPL NOC, has apologised and is considering withdrawing his case.
'India's security challenges are no longer confined to the Line of Control or the Line of Actual Control.'
'They also span cyber networks, economic systems, information warfare, technology ecosystems, maritime routes, and internal social cohesion.'
Sunrisers Hyderabad sign Sri Lanka pacer Dilshan Madushanka as a replacement for injured Brydon Carse for the remainder of IPL 2026.
Sri Lanka kicked off their T20 World Cup campaign with a clinical 20-run win over Ireland, powered by a resilient half-century from Kusal Mendis and a blistering cameo from Kamindu Mendis, while their spinners dismantled the Irish batting line-up."
Sri Lanka posted a massive total against minnows Oman in their Group B T20 World Cup clash in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, on Thursday.
The DP World Players Championship, with a prize pool of Rs 1 crore, is set to begin at the Classic Golf & Country Club, featuring 130 professionals including Veer Ahlawat, Om Prakash Chouhan, and Manu Gandas.
India's Under-19 girls' team showcased exceptional performance at the ITTF-ATTU Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships regional qualifiers, securing a gold medal and qualifying for the continental championships. India also won the Under-15 Boys and Girls titles, while Bangladesh won the Under-19 Boys title.
Nursing students in Varanasi protested against the management of Upkar Nursing Home, alleging harassment and poor treatment after attending Prime Minister Modi's event. The protest was called off after administrative intervention.
England and Sri Lanka prepare for a crucial Super Eight match in the T20 World Cup, with spin bowling expected to play a key role. England aims to replicate their recent series win in Sri Lanka, while the hosts seek to capitalize on home advantage.
Bajaj Auto reported a significant increase in its consolidated Q4FY26 performance, with profit after tax more than doubling to approximately 3,662 crore, a 103 per cent year-on-year rise, primarily driven by record volumes, an improved product mix, and the strategic consolidation of Bajaj Auto International Holdings AG (BAIHAG).
Ehsan Malinga shines amid a record SRH chase against MI, claiming the Purple Cap with a disciplined spell and continuing his impressive rise in IPL 2026.
Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in T20 World Cup match to top Group B in Colombo
Indian girls and boys teams secured dominant victories against Sri Lanka and Maldives respectively at the ITTF-ATTU Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships.
Sri Lanka didn't have the best of preparations for the T20 showpiece as they were whitewashed 0-3 by England in a home T20 series. Ireland will be led by veteran Paul Stirling and feature key players like Harry Tector and Josh Little.
An Iranian tanker successfully bypassed the US Navy to deliver crude oil to the Asia-Pacific region, despite ongoing tensions and a US blockade.
The prize pool will be smaller than those at the men's and women's World Cups held in the Indian subcontinent in the last three years.
Lucknow Super Giants have signed South African all-rounder George Linde as a replacement for Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga, who has been ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League due to injury.
The International Cricket Council has confirmed pacer Pramod Madushan as the replacement for Sri Lanka quick Eshan Malinga, who was ruled out of the Twenty20 World Cup on home soil after dislocating his shoulder against England last week.
Kolkata Knight Riders are considering giving Matheesha Pathirana his debut in their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, according to bowling coach Tim Southee. Pathirana has been with the team for two weeks after recovering from a calf injury. The decision hinges on team balance and conditions, with KKR aiming to win the Powerplay against SRH's strong batting line-up.
Sri Lanka will need to address batting inconsistencies and adjust their bowling strategy in the absence of Wanindu Hasaranga as they prepare to face Oman in a crucial T20 World Cup Group B match.
An India-bound container vessel, the 'Epaminondes', was seized by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Strait of Hormuz, with an Indian merchant navy officer from Rajasthan among the crew, his family reported. The family has appealed to the Indian government for assistance in ensuring the safe return of the crew.
Sri Lanka beat Australia by eight wickets in a Group B match to qualify for the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup in Pallekele.
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