It is very unfortunate that China has decided to proceed with the controversial mega hydropower plants(despite the apparent opposition of many scientists in China). Why is Delhi silent about the development? asks Claude Arpi.
Indian weightlifter Bindyarani Devi secured a bronze medal in the women's 58kg category at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, lifting a total of 199kg. This marks India's fifth weightlifting medal and sixth overall at the Games.
The second edition of the Coal India Open golf tournament is set to begin in Kolkata, featuring a strong field of leading Indian and international professionals competing for a prize purse of Rs 1 crore. Defending champion Angad Cheema and other notable golfers will participate at the Tollygunge Club.
Many investors are working hard as their own fund managers, unaware whether their efforts have actually rewarded them for the job.
A delayed ITR could prompt greater scrutiny, document requests or processing delays.
Women's sports garnered 28.6 billion minutes of views in the U.S. in the first half of 2026, an 18% increase year-over-year, with advertising spend up 120% since 2022, according to a Nielsen report.
If you do not insulate your retirement corpus from the true cost of modern critical care, you don't have a retirement plan -- you have a fragile strategy waiting for an expensive medical emergency to break it
Kuldeep Yadav will look towards the Sri Lanka series as his big opportunity to finally seal his place as India's No 1 spinner in Tests.
Indian fencers continued their strong performance at the U-23 Commonwealth Fencing Championship in Lagos, Nigeria, securing seven additional medals on the second day. This haul included one gold, two silver, and four bronze, bringing India's total medal count to 24. Notable winners include Tanishka Khatri (gold in Women's Epee), Aakhari (silver in Women's Sabre), and Tejas Patil (bronze in Men's Foil).
India's fresh investment plans in Q1FY27 surged 71 per cent to 14.77 trillion, primarily driven by four large nuclear power projects worth 6.5 trillion, according to investment monitoring firm Projects Today. Excluding these nuclear projects, fresh investment plans actually declined 4.27 per cent quarter-on-quarter.
In addition to caste details, the Census will, for the first time, collect personal information such as the total number of bank accounts held by individuals, along with their mobile number, Aadhaar number, voter ID number, passport number and driving licence status, according to the 40 questions notified by the Registrar General of India on Friday.
Mitchell Starc surpassed Rangana Herath to become the most successful left-handed bowler in Test history with 434 wickets.
India finished Day 2 on 460/9 after rain restricted play to just two sessions in the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Sunday.
Former Asian Games gold medallist Ronjan Sodhi believes India's ambitious target of 30-40 medals at the 2036 Olympics is a 'distant prospect', citing significant delays in talent identification, scouting, and critical infrastructure improvements.
Pakistan successfully chased down a target of 75 runs on Day 4 to level their two-Test series against West Indies 1-1, with captain Babar Azam sealing the victory with two sixes despite an injury scare.
'If elections are held with honesty you will see their defeat.'
India's merchandise exports increased by 19.63 per cent to USD 44.24 billion in July, primarily driven by petroleum products, while a significant rise in imports pushed the trade deficit to a six-month high of USD 31.98 billion.
India concluded Day 7 of the Commonwealth Games in eighth position, securing a total of 15 medals, including three gold, nine silver, and three bronze. Australia maintained its lead in the overall standings with 103 medals.
Indian weightlifter Raja Muthupandi secured a silver medal in the men's 65kg category at the Commonwealth Games, marking a successful debut and contributing to India's medal tally in weightlifting.
A meeting of Tamil Nadu MPs, led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, unanimously decided to oppose the Union government's proposed delimitation exercise, demanding its complete withdrawal and an extension of the delimitation freeze for another 25 years.
India concluded Day 6 of the Commonwealth Games in ninth position, securing a total of 12 medals, including two gold, seven silver, and three bronze.
India's Harjinder Kaur won a silver medal in the women's 69kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games, setting new Games records in both snatch and clean and jerk. Her performance contributed to India's growing medal tally in weightlifting, despite Canada's Charlotte Simoneau taking gold with an even more dominant display.
India's Harjinder Kaur won a silver medal in the women's 69kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games, setting new Games records in both snatch and clean and jerk. Her exceptional performance contributed to India's strong showing in weightlifting, which now boasts seven medals. However, fellow Indian debutant Nirupama Devi had a forgettable outing, failing to register a total in the 63kg category.
India's overall unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 and above decreased to 5.1 per cent in July 2026, down from 5.5 per cent in June 2026, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) by the National Statistics Office (NSO).
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The top 500 listed companies had 860 women directors or board members overall.
Indian weightlifter Nirupama Devi had a challenging debut at the Commonwealth Games, failing to register a total in the women's 63kg category after only one successful lift out of six attempts. Despite her personal struggles, the Indian weightlifting contingent has secured six medals at the Games.
India's 10 most valuable families had a combined valuation of Rs 70.5 trillion.
Former Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) chairperson L Khiangte has been arrested by the state CID in connection with alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations. His arrest follows the resignation of all three JPSC members amidst widespread protests over the exam irregularities. Khiangte, an ex-IAS officer, had resigned from his post in July.
The Food Safety and Drug Administration department in Bengaluru conducted inspections at six high-end eateries, leading to the closure of a rooftop lounge's kitchen due to unhygienic conditions. Officials seized 132 kg of unfit food items, including rotten meat, expired dairy products, and used cooking oil, highlighting a crackdown on non-compliance with food safety regulations.
Indian golfers Guntas Kaur Sandhu and Ceerat Kang have made a strong start at the Malaysia Ladies Amateur Open. Sandhu is tied for second place, while Kang is in solo sixth after the opening round. India's team is currently third in the championship.
US President Donald Trump has announced the cancellation of a planned attack on Iran, contingent on Tehran agreeing to rapidly open the Strait of Hormuz and end its nuclear programme. This decision follows appeals from Middle Eastern countries and includes Israel's commitment, though Iran had previously warned against any "adventurous action" from the US.
India's Harjinder Kaur secured a silver medal in the women's 69kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games, achieving a personal best of 227kg.
'Some people may not like what I am saying, but shortcomings have to be pointed out. These deficiencies should be rectified within the next three months.' 'This is Gorakhpur, where our CM himself resides. If such shortcomings exist here, then what will happen?'
Indian weightlifter Nirupama Devi faced a disappointing exit from the Commonwealth Games women's 63kg event after failing all three clean and jerk attempts, resulting in a Did Not Finish. Despite a strong snatch performance, her inability to complete the clean and jerk round ended her medal hopes.
From Joggers Park to De De Pyaar De, these films dared to make the age gap between their unlikely lovers part of the story rather than something to quietly ignore.
Manappuram Finance has announced the appointment of Ashish Singh as its new managing director and chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2027, marking a significant shift from its family-led governance structure.
Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu clinched India's first gold medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in the women's 48kg category. She achieved a record total lift of 190kg, including new Commonwealth and Games records in snatch (85kg) and clean and jerk (105kg). This marks her third consecutive gold at the CWG, following her wins in 2018 and 2022, and she also secured a silver in 2014.
The number of individuals reporting a gross total income of 100 crore or more in their income tax returns has quadrupled to 576 in Assessment Year 2025-26, up from 142 in AY 2021-22, according to data shared in Parliament.
Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) reported a mixed Q1 FY27, with record quarterly sales driving strong revenue growth, but operating performance was below expectations due to higher commodity and other costs impacting margins. Brokerages anticipate sustained sales growth for the company in the current fiscal year, supported by new launches, robust demand, and significant capacity expansion.
