In a challenging start to the first Test against New Zealand, the Indian cricket team faced a dismal defeat, getting bundled out for a mere 46 runs—marking their third lowest score in Test history. After the first Test was washed out due to rain, the second day saw India’s batting lineup crumble under overcast conditions, much to the dismay of captain Rohit Sharma. Reflecting on the disastrous decision to bat first, Rohit admitted in the post-Day 2 press conference that

In a dazzling ceremony held at Famous Studios in Mumbai on October 16, 2024, Nikita Porwal from Madhya Pradesh was crowned Femina Miss India 2024. The 18-year-old, hailing from Ujjain, has already established herself in the realms of theater, storytelling, and advocacy. Her victory marks a significant milestone as she prepares to represent India at the prestigious Miss World competition. The event saw last year’s Miss India, Nandini Gupta, crowning Nikita, with actress Neha Dh

Jamshyd Godrej, Chairman of the CII-Sorabji Green Business Centre, has expressed confidence that India can emulate the remarkable economic growth that China experienced in recent decades. Speaking exclusively on Wednesday, Godrej emphasized that achieving such growth rates, similar to China's average GDP growth of 9.91% from 1979 to 2010, is within India's reach. However, he stressed the need for enhanced coordination between Indian industries and the government in policymaking.

In a historic shift for the Ashes series, Perth will host the first Test of the 2025-26 Ashes, ending Brisbane's nearly 40-year tradition of kicking off the Australia-England rivalry. The first Test is set to take place at Perth Stadium from November 21-25, 2025. This will be the inaugural Ashes Test at the new venue, which replaced the old WACA ground, last utilized in 2017. Following the Perth Test, the second match will be a day-night affair at Brisbane's Gabba, scheduled

In a recent press conference ahead of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru, India’s Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma shared concerning news about pacer Mohammed Shami's rehabilitation. Addressing questions from the media, Rohit indicated that Shami is unlikely to travel with the team for the five-match Border-Gavaskar Test series in Australia due to fitness issues. Shami has been sidelined from cricket since the 2023 ODI World Cup, and despite previous optimism

Ahead of India's three-match Test series against New Zealand, former wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel expressed strong confidence in the Rohit Sharma-led side's ability to triumph over any opponent in the longest format of the game. Since New Zealand defeated India in the 2021 World Test Championship final, India has rebounded impressively, reaching another final in 2023 and currently holding the top rank in Test cricket. The team is also coming off a dominant 2-0 series win over Ban

India's wholesale inflation experienced a notable increase in September, driven largely by rising food prices, as reported by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) climbed by 1.84% compared to 1.31% in August on a year-on-year basis. This uptick in inflation comes amidst a broader context of economic fluctuations. The inflation rate for manufactured products, which constitutes a significant portion of the index, saw a slower growth rate of 1% in

In a stunning display of skill and determination, India's wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson achieved a monumental milestone by scoring his maiden T20I century in the third and final T20I match against Bangladesh on Saturday. Samson reached the three-digit mark in the second-fastest time for an Indian, maintaining an aggressive approach throughout his innings. As he approached his hundred, Samson refused to slow down, hitting big shots even while

Team India suffered a surprising nine-run defeat to Australia in their final Group A match of the Women's T20 World Cup held in Sharjah on Sunday, significantly harming their chances of advancing to the semi-finals. The outcome now hinges on the result of the match between Pakistan and New Zealand, which will ultimately determine the fate of captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her team. In this crucial match, India restricted the defending champions to 151/8

Dussehra, also known as Vijaya Dashami, is celebrated annually to mark the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Ram's victory over Ravana. This year, Dussehra will be observed on October 12, Saturday. Across India, various regions celebrate this festival with unique traditions and grandeur. Kullu, Himachal Pradesh: Known for its international Dussehra fair, Kullu hosts vibrant processions and culminates with the immersion of idols in the B

Australia is set to face Pakistan in a crucial Group A match at the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 in Dubai. The defending champions are riding high after a commanding 60-run victory over New Zealand in their previous encounter. Conversely, Pakistan comes into this match looking to bounce back after suffering a disappointing six-wicket defeat against arch-rivals India. For Pakistan, this match is vital as they aim to secure a significant win against Australia to keep their hopes of

In a shocking turn of events, the Pakistan cricket team scored a formidable 556 runs in their first innings during the Multan Test, only to suffer a crushing defeat by an innings and 47 runs against England. The visitors responded with a staggering 823/7 before declaring, marking a record-breaking innings in Test cricket history. This defeat made Pakistan the first team ever to lose a Test match by an innings after scoring over 500 runs in the first innings. The match was characteri

An Air India Express flight, AXB 613, successfully landed at Tiruchirappalli airport after reporting a hydraulic failure shortly after takeoff. The flight, which was headed to Sharjah with 144 passengers on board, took off at 5:40 PM and experienced the technical snag soon after departure. Following the report of the hydraulic issue, the pilots were instructed to return to the airport. However, due to the aircraft being fully fueled, a precautionary landing was deemed inadvisable. T

India has strongly rejected Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's claims that there was a substantive discussion regarding the "safety of Canadians" during his brief encounter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the ASEAN Summit in Laos. According to government sources, the two leaders only exchanged greetings and did not engage in any meaningful dialogue. In light of ongoing concerns regarding Khalistani activities in Canada, Indian foreign ministry sources reiter

England cricket star Joe Root made history on Day 2 of the first Test match against Pakistan in Multan by becoming the first batter to score 5000 runs in the World Test Championship (WTC). Root achieved this milestone after scoring 32 runs off 54 balls, including two fours. Coming into the match needing just 27 runs, he now holds a total of 5005 runs in 59 matches, outpacing Australia's Marnus Labuschagne, who is second with 3904 runs, and Steve Smith, who sits third with 3484 runs.

The 2024 Fairwork India Ratings have revealed a concerning trend for major ride-hailing platforms Uber and Ola, as well as logistics startup Porter, which continue to lag at the bottom of the index designed to assess the fairness with which companies treat their gig workers. In stark contrast, Tata-owned BigBasket, Zomato, Swiggy, and Urban Company topped the ratings, mirroring last year's results. This year's study evaluated 11 platforms, including Amazon Flex, BluSmart, Fl

Team India's campaign in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 hit a rough patch following their opening loss to New Zealand. Despite bouncing back with a convincing victory over Pakistan in their second match, the road to semi-final qualification remains fraught with challenges. As New Zealand prepares to face Australia, Team India finds itself rooting for the White Ferns to enhance their chances of progressing in the tournament. India's prospects for moving beyond the group s

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that the 2024 monsoon season concluded with a notable 7.6% above average rainfall across the country. Key regions including Rajasthan, Gujarat, western Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh experienced significant excess rainfall, highlighting a surplus compared to typical seasonal patterns. The withdrawal of the South West monsoon began on September 23, which is six days later than the usual date of Septem

In a positive sign for the Indian economy, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for September 2023 increased by 6.5% year-on-year, totaling ₹1.73 lakh crore. This marks a rise from ₹1.63 lakh crore collected in September of the previous year. The net GST collection after refunds stood at ₹1.53 lakh crore, showing a growth of 4% compared to ₹1.47 lakh crore in September 2022. So far this fiscal year, the government has recorded a gross GST revenue of ₹10.87 lakh cro

In a touching gesture, Indian cricket star Virat Kohli gifted a signed bat to Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan following the second Test match in Kanpur, which also marked Shakib's final appearance on Indian soil. This moment was particularly poignant as Shakib announced his retirement ahead of the match, and uncertainties loom regarding his participation in future Test matches due to ongoing political tensions in Bangladesh. After India's comprehensive victory over Banglade