India is closely monitoring Sri Lanka's decision to offer foreign investors control of an airport near the China-controlled Hambantota port, as it could present a rare opening for Indian firms seeking strategic footholds in the Indian Ocean.
Dabur India's shares rose 3.7 per cent after reporting in-line Q4FY26 results, driven by a healthy 10 per cent growth in its India business, despite some analysts remaining cautious about future execution.
Indian women's team pacer Renuka Singh Thakur has been ruled out of the one-off Test against Australia due to workload management, with Kashvee Gautam named as her replacement.
Tovino Thomas storms into Athiradi like a one-man festival riot, turning this colourful campus entertainer into a loud, chaotic and mostly enjoyable ego clash.
Diamond Harbour FC secured the Indian Football League (IFL) title in their debut season, drawing 1-1 with Dempo SC and earning promotion to the Indian Super League (ISL).
Venkatesh Iyer smashed an unbeaten 73 off 40 balls in a pressure game against Punjab Kings, powering Royal Challengers Bengaluru into the IPL 2026 playoffs with a commanding victory.
Iga Swiatek showcased her dominance at the Italian Open, defeating Jessica Pegula in straight sets to advance to the semi-finals.
The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against 11 people in a financial fraud case linked to an HDFC Bank branch in Shopian district.
Following Prime Minister Modi's appeal, Delhi ministers are adopting measures like using public transport, electric vehicles, and virtual meetings to reduce fuel consumption and cut expenditure.
Punjab Police have arrested five individuals in connection with an attack on a property dealer in Ferozepur, revealing a conspiracy rooted in a business partnership dispute over land ownership and payment.
Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad admitted that his bowlers failed to live up to expectations in the team's seven-wicket defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL match. CSK, with 12 points from 12 matches, now find themselves in a must-win situation in their remaining league games.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray recorded his statement in a Thane court, dismissing allegations in connection with a 2008 rioting and assault case related to Railway recruitment agitation.
Escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia are beginning to disrupt India's automotive supply chain, leading to rising commodity prices, logistics bottlenecks, material shortages, and pressure on consumer demand, with two-wheeler makers already raising prices.
Nuh police arrested a drug peddler allegedly selling banned drugs from his shop, recovering cough syrup, narcotic capsules, and cash.
Karuppu begins with a striking idea of God battling a broken justice system, only to turn into a routine Suriya mass spectacle.
Odisha forest officials arrested three individuals in Ganjam district for allegedly killing a spotted deer. The accused, residents of Khapraganda, are suspected of killing the deer to sell its meat after it wandered into their village from a nearby forest.
India emerged reasonably well from 2025. But now, the oil shock and war-related supply disruptions have again driven funds out of India and significantly weakened the rupee, points out Ajay Chhibber.
Educationists and parents are raising concerns about the CBSE's implementation of the three-language policy for Class 9, questioning the timing and preparedness of schools.
Student organisations in Malappuram, Kerala, staged protest marches to a school in Perinthalmanna following the alleged suicide of a 14-year-old boy. The boy's father alleges that teachers at the school mentally harassed him over his academic performance, leading to the tragic incident. School authorities deny the allegations.
Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey says the team must treat every remaining game as a 'final' after their defeat to Lucknow Super Giants left their IPL campaign hanging by a thread.
The CBI has registered a corruption case against Rajni Kant Agrawal, the former chairman-cum-managing director of Water and Power Consultancy Services (WAPCOS), following a complaint from the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
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.
A three-year-old girl died, and her brother survived a strangulation attempt in Pune. Their father, Sagar Sadashiv Shinde, has been arrested in connection with the incident, which stemmed from a dispute with their mother.
Virat Kohli discusses his time as captain of the Indian Test cricket team and how a shared sense of responsibility among players contributed to their success.
A Nepali gang allegedly tied up and robbed a senior citizen couple in Hyderabad, stealing gold, silver, and a two-wheeler worth Rs 16.5 lakh. Police suspect the gang administered sedatives to the couple before fleeing. This incident follows a similar crime where a retired IPS officer's wife was murdered, allegedly by another Nepali gang.
Ahmedabad police have arrested a man for allegedly sending bomb threat emails to GUJSAIL at Ahmedabad Airport and schools in March. The accused, Bhavesh Patel, was traced through an account allegedly operated by him.
With just 10 days remaining in the Indian Premier League's league stage, a late surge from teams like Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders has intensified the competition, leaving eight teams vying for the coveted four playoff spots.
Animal rights activists in Lahore have condemned the Punjab government's culling of stray dogs, citing cruel methods and violation of animal welfare policies.
A Hindu party has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court regarding the Bhojshala complex dispute, seeking a hearing before any orders are passed on appeals against the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision.
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has launched a new Retirement Income Scheme (RIS) and drawdown options under the National Pension System (NPS), offering greater flexibility for managing pension savings post-retirement. Additionally, PFRDA has eased annuity surrender rules, allowing exits in cases of critical illness or for older contracts with explicit surrender clauses.
Biocon is actively seeking in-licensing opportunities to expand its biosimilars portfolio, focusing on products that complement existing therapy areas, as the company shifts to a 'consolidate' phase with a strong emphasis on improving capacity utilisation, expanding margins, and driving return on capital employed.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty progressed to the Thailand Open Super 500 final after a hard-fought victory, attributing their mental fortitude to years of overcoming injuries and setbacks.
Randeep Hooda returns as the titular supercop in Inspector Avinash Season 2, but the series struggles to maintain narrative coherence and pacing, sighs Sreeju Sudhakaran.
The Trinamool Congress has launched a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi government over rising fuel prices, economic concerns, and exam irregularities, accusing the Centre of betraying citizens.
India has launched an open Health AI benchmarking platform to evaluate artificial intelligence models on diverse Indian datasets before deployment at a population scale. The initiative aims to strengthen AI-driven claims management under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
Venkatesh Iyer's explosive innings of 73 not out off 40 balls propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a formidable 222 for four against Punjab Kings in their IPL match. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal also made significant contributions.
'He worked over time to become the natural claimant,' a senior UDF leader observed. 'Others had organisational stature, but Satheesan had momentum.' For the Congress, it may signal the beginning of a new leadership template -- one where performance, communication and grassroots credibility increasingly outweigh inherited power structures in deciding who leads the party into its next phase.
FIFA's Technical Study Group believes set-pieces are unlikely to dominate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Gilberto Silva predicting tighter, transition-based football due to limited preparation time for national teams.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty progressed to the Thailand Open Super 500 final after defeating Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin. The Indian duo attributed their success to mental fortitude gained from overcoming injuries and setbacks.
Ravichandran Ashwin lauded the Gujarat Titans for their composed approach in their IPL victory over the Punjab Kings, highlighting their tactical brilliance and Washington Sundar's crucial innings.
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