We who were dreaming of being the third largest economy in dollar terms, have slid back to sixth, thanks to the falling rupee. We are moving about with begging bowls for investments and trade opportunities, which will be a while in materialising, if ever, notes Shreekant Sambrani.
Anshul Mishra has been officially ranked as India's top amateur golfer, according to the latest Gentlemen Merit List issued by the Indian Golf Union (IGU).
Indian skeet shooters Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Raiza Dhillon finished highest among the Indian shooters but failed to reach the finals in both the men's and women's events in the ISSF World Cup Shotgun.
Asia No. 1 trap shooter Zoravar Singh Sandhu has been left out of the Indian shotgun contingent for the Asian Games, despite his World Championships bronze medal and top international scores.
Punjab's AAP president, Aman Arora, has criticised Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu for alleged misconduct and objectionable behaviour towards police personnel in Dhuri, while Bittu accuses the AAP government of misusing the police to target BJP workers.
Indian-origin chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, has become England's top-rated female player, surpassing established champions and breaking into the world's top 100.
Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 78 runs in the second Test to complete a 2-0 series whitewash, their first clean sweep against Pakistan at home.
Vinesh Phogat has responded to the Wrestling Federation of India's show-cause notice, asserting her eligibility to return from retirement. The WFI, however, maintains that disciplinary proceedings must conclude before she can compete in the National Open Ranking tournament.
Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said members of the INDIA bloc were likely to meet in the first week of June to discuss a joint strategy, while asserting that the opposition camp was prepared for a prolonged political battle.
Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad remains tightlipped about MS Dhoni's future plans, while acknowledging the team's struggles and transition during the IPL season.
Sirmaur police have formed a special investigation team (SIT) to investigate the deaths of two girls whose bodies were found in the Yamuna river.
The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre and the censor board to review a PIL raising concerns about the Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge,' which allegedly reveals sensitive information about India's intelligence and defence operations.
Sakshi Malik backed Vinesh Phogat in her tussle with the Wrestling Federation of India, urging authorities to let the new mother resume her wrestling career.
The World No 3, who last won a clay court title at the French Open final in 2024, targets success on the red dirt with a new coach and renewed zeal.
Coco Gauff is showing strong form ahead of the French Open, presenting her with a significant opportunity to secure another Grand Slam title.
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew with Deac Bogdan-Daniel, while Alireza Firouzja withdrew from the Super Chess Classic due to injury.
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew with Maxime Vachier-Lagrave at the Super Chess Classic, while other matches intensified the title race. Fabiano Caruana and Vincent Keymer drew, and Javokhir Sindarov secured a victory. The final round promises high stakes with multiple players in contention for the title.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has addressed Vinesh Phogat's concerns regarding her delayed entry into an upcoming ranking tournament, stating that her registration was processed and there was no attempt to block her participation.
Sakshi Malik supports Vinesh Phogat's wrestling comeback, criticising the WFI's strict rules and urging for relaxed norms for new mothers in sports.
Kei Nishikori announces he will retire after the 2026 season, ending a historic career that saw him become Japan's first Grand Slam finalist.
Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic defeated Novak Djokovic in the second round of the Italian Open, marking Djokovic's first opening match loss at the tournament in 19 appearances.
The Jharkhand High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of alleged sexual exploitation of a woman inmate at Birsa Munda Central Jail by the prison superintendent, registering a public interest litigation and directing the state government to file a detailed report.
The Delhi High Court has criticised the Wrestling Federation of India for declaring Vinesh Phogat ineligible for domestic events and has asked the Centre to form an expert panel to evaluate her participation in the upcoming Asian Games selection trials.
Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Nalin Prabhat issued a stern warning to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti for 'pumping narcotics' into India, vowing to dismantle his network.
Abduction remains the most common motive, accounting for more than half of kidnapping cases, followed by abduction of women for marriage.
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa is set to compete against Romania's Deac Bogdan-Daniel in the sixth round of the Super Chess Classic, part of the Grand Chess Tour, aiming to end his series of draws.
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa will face Romania's Deac Bogdan-Daniel in the sixth round of the Super Chess Classic, part of the Grand Chess Tour, hoping to end his series of draws.
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew with Jorden Van Foreest, while Vincent Keymer took the lead in the Super Chess Classic.
Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh has guaranteed Vinesh Phogat's safety at the National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda, dismissing concerns about the venue's association with former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Four-time Olympian Deepika Kumari, along with Atanu Das and Abhishek Verma, failed to secure a spot in India's archery squad for the Asian Games in Japan after a selection trial. Teenagers Kirti Sharma and Kumkum Mohod emerged as notable gainers in the women's recurve section.
Indian golfer Rayhan Thomas finished T-13 at the Colonial Life Charity Classic with a final round of 5-under 65, marking his best finish of the season. Cole Sherwood clinched the title.
Vinesh Phogat's eligibility to compete in the National Open Ranking Tournament is uncertain due to questions about her compliance with WADA's six-month notice rule for returning athletes.
Indian racing driver Atiqa Mir exceeded expectations in her FIA European Championship debut, securing a sixth-place finish in Race 2. The 11-year-old, awarded a wildcard entry, navigated challenges against experienced drivers in the OKJ category.
Shapath Bharadwaj leads the Indian contingent with a strong performance in the men's trap event at the ISSF World Cup for Shotgun, while Manisha Keer is the top Indian in the women's trap event.
Gujarat Police have achieved the third position among major states in India for recovering stolen mobile phones, returning 53,564 devices to their rightful owners in the 2025-26 financial year. The Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) system, implemented by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), enables the blocking and recovery of lost or stolen mobile devices across telecom networks nationwide.
Praveen Kumar, a para-athlete who overcame physical limitations to excel in high jump, will be awarded the Padma Shri for his contributions to Indian para sport. He is a Paralympic champion and Arjuna Award recipient.
World champion D Gukesh is set to compete in the prestigious Norway Chess tournament, facing a strong field including Magnus Carlsen and R Praggnanandhaa. The event, held in Oslo, features top players in both Open and Women's sections, with India having four representatives.
Team India opener Abhishek Sharma continued to stay at the top of the ICC Men's T20I batting charts despite a horrendous run in the ongoing T20 World Cup.
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill joins Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and David Warner in an elite list of batters with multiple 500-run IPL seasons as a captain.
The family of Twisha Sharma, who died last week, is demanding an independent probe into phone calls made by one of the accused to influential figures and CCTV technicians after her death.
