India's chances of progressing in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie are jeopardised after a 0-3 loss to Indonesia, with Vaishnavi Adkar's valiant effort ending in defeat and Sahaja Yamalapalli outplayed by Janice Tjen.
Zeel Desai secured a dominant victory in her Billie Jean King Cup debut, giving India a 1-0 lead against Mongolia in the Asia/Oceania Group I tie.
China has established a new county in Xinjiang province near Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and the Afghanistan border, a move seen as strengthening security along the Wakhan Corridor and addressing concerns about Uyghur separatist militants.
US President Donald Trump warned that the United States is prepared to launch a military strike on Iran if peace negotiations in Islamabad fail, while Vice President JD Vance departed for talks in Pakistan.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that recent regulatory measures to address foreign exchange market volatility, such as capping banks' net open positions, are temporary and aligned with current market conditions, not signalling any structural shift in policy.
10 stocks from the Nifty 200 index that offer good growth potential and scope to deliver decent returns from current levels, based on brokerage estimates.
A syncope is the clinical name given to a brief blackout (visual greyout) or an episode of fainting or momentary collapse.
The Redmi 15A carries an entry-level price tag of 12,999 in India for the 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage configuration.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has expressed its condolences following the death of former India forward Gilbertson Sangma, who passed away at the age of 70.
As the negotiations continued, the Iranian government said on social media that "talks between Iran and the US in Islamabad entered the expert-level stage as economic, military, legal, and nuclear committees joined in".
Talks between Iran and the US in Pakistan concluded without a deal due to disagreements over key issues, including Iran's nuclear programme and sanctions, despite efforts to find common ground.
Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said the key policy rates will remain at low levels for a long period and may go down even further.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval hosted Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman for a dinner meeting, signalling efforts to repair bilateral ties after a period of heightened diplomatic tension.
Silver prices surged by Rs 11,800 to Rs 2.57 lakh per kg and gold advanced by Rs 3,000 to Rs 1.58 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital, driven by fresh buying from jewellers and stockists ahead of Akshaya Tritiya.
Himachal Pradesh's Sawan Barwal broke the 48-year-old national marathon record at the NN Marathon Rotterdam, clocking 2:11:58 and surpassing Shivnath Singh's 1978 record.
Iranian authorities have announced the arrest of 35 individuals on charges ranging from espionage to illegal trafficking, including alleged Mossad-linked suspects and affiliates of separatist organisations.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has extended 25,000 offers to freshers for the current fiscal year (FY27), with future hiring decisions contingent on the demand scenario, according to CEO K Krithivasan.
Diksha Dagar leads a five-member Indian team at the Joburg Ladies Open, a Ladies European Tour and Sunshine Ladies Tour co-sanctioned event. Other Indian players include Avani Prashanth, Pranavi Urs, Hitaashee Bakshi, and Tvesa Malik.
East Bengal FC secured a 3-1 victory over Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League, with goals from Edmund Lalrindika, Bipin Singh, and Nandha Kumar. The win propels East Bengal to third in the league standings.
Australia defeated India by 19 runs in the second T20I to level the three-match series, powered by a record opening stand between Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney.
Inter Milan rallied from two goals down to defeat Como 4-3, extending their lead in Serie A. Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries each scored twice in the victory.
Ahead of NEET UG 2026 -- which opens the door to 1.2 lakh MBBS seats in the country annually -- education expert Nagarajan JSK explains why lakhs of students attempt the exam every year.
Student activist Umar Khalid has petitioned the Supreme Court for a review of the verdict denying him bail in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, arguing that there were errors in the initial decision.
Art education, physical education and wellbeing, vocational education and interdisciplinary studies will be compulsory.
A youth in Kota has been booked for allegedly throwing firecrackers at crocodiles in the Chandralohi river to create a social media reel. The incident has raised concerns about wildlife protection and the dangers of social media stunts.
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has indicated that further Iran-US negotiations are anticipated soon, following talks in Pakistan. Despite initial optimism, the previous round of negotiations did not result in a lasting peace agreement.
Young Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty progressed to the men's singles quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Championships, while PV Sindhu was eliminated in the women's event.
Young Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty progressed to the men's singles quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Championships, while PV Sindhu was eliminated from the women's event.
A Maharashtra Legislative Council official has demanded strict action against TCS employees in Nashik following allegations of sexual harassment and forced religious conversion. An SIT has been formed and arrests have been made.
Zeel Desai and Sahaja Yamalapalli secured dominant victories for India against Mongolia in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I, with both players winning in straight sets.
In a remarkable coincidence, both Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Priyansh Arya scored exactly 197 runs each in the Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 last season for Bihar and Delhi respectively.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to revise its directives for bank boards, aiming to alleviate operational burdens and enable them to concentrate on crucial policy and strategic decision-making, thereby enhancing corporate governance in the Indian banking sector.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Punjab FC 3-2 in a thrilling Indian Super League match, with a late free-kick from Jason Cummings securing the win.
Jharkhand successfully defended their Hockey India Sub Junior Women National title, defeating Madhya Pradesh 2-1 in the final. Odisha secured the bronze medal.
Ayush Shetty defeated world No. 7 Li Shi Feng at the Badminton Asia Championships, while PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy also advanced. Other Indian players faced setbacks in the opening round.
Sahith Theegala, Akshay Bhatia, and Sudarshan Yellamaraju, all of Indian origin, are set to compete at the RBC Heritage, a USD 20 million Signature event at Harbour Town Golf Links. The event boasts a strong field including Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Young.
Sawan Barwal broke the national marathon record at the NN Marathon Rotterdam, clocking 2 hours 11 minutes and 58 seconds, surpassing the previous record set in 1978.
'It is going to be a negative vote against the government rather than a positive vote for the UDF.'
Maharashtra legislative council deputy chairperson Neelam Gorhe has demanded stringent action against employees of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik following allegations of sexual harassment and forced religious conversion by female employees.
The Mumbai Cricket Association will also name Wankhede Stadium gates after legends Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar and Diana Edulji.
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