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Colombo Test: India still on top despite Sri Lanka's resilience

Sri Lanka staged a valiant fightback on the third day of the second Test against India in Colombo.

25 Aug 2026 6:06 pm
Sonal Dinusha slams third successive 80-plus score vs India (Tests)

Sonal Dinusha, a young Sri Lankan all-rounder, has been a major challenge for the Indian team in the ongoing Test series.

25 Aug 2026 5:42 pm
Indian companies to get DRDO missile tech for indigenous production

The Indian government's push for self-reliance in defense manufacturing has received a major boost.

25 Aug 2026 5:19 pm
UN urges India to address extrajudicial killings, torture of Dalits

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has urged India to investigate alleged extrajudicial killings and torture of Dalits and tribal groups.

25 Aug 2026 4:06 pm
India's gig economy is neglecting women, says study

A recent study by the International Labor Organization and the National Council of Applied Economic Research has highlighted the underrepresentation of women in India's fast-growing gig economy.

25 Aug 2026 4:05 pm
India-US bond-yield spread hits historic low: Should we be worried?

The gap between India's 10-year government bond yield and the US 10-year Treasury yield has shrunk significantly.

25 Aug 2026 4:05 pm
Lollapalooza India returns to Mumbai in January 2027

The fifth edition of Lollapalooza India will be held at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse on January 23 and 24, the organizers announced on Tuesday.

25 Aug 2026 2:09 pm
Can Team India still reach WTC final? Rahul Dravid opines

Former Indian cricket team head coach, Rahul Dravid, believes that the Men in Blue still have a shot at making it to the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

25 Aug 2026 1:56 pm
India's $810M rice trade with Iran faces double whammy

India's $810 million rice trade with Iran is facing a double blow, with fresh US sanctions and the UAE's freeze on trade and financial transactions with Tehran threatening to disrupt shipments and payment channels.

25 Aug 2026 12:48 pm
Russia assures uninterrupted energy, fertilizer supplies to India

Russian President Vladimir Putin has assured India of uninterrupted supplies of energy and fertilizers, despite disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

25 Aug 2026 12:26 pm
India tweaks sugar import rules: How it affects businesses

The Indian government has revised its rules for duty-free imports of up to 10 lakh tons of raw sugar.

25 Aug 2026 12:13 pm
US sanctions 4 India-based firms over Iranian oil trade

The United States has imposed sanctions on four India-based companies for their alleged involvement in trade and procurement networks related to Iranian petroleum and petrochemicals.

25 Aug 2026 12:13 pm
$103,265 H-1B fee: Indian IT firms face fresh US challenge

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new fee of $103,265 for all cap-subject H-1B visa petitions.

25 Aug 2026 10:28 am
Argentina eliminate India from 2026 FIH World Cup

Team India has been knocked out of the 2026 FIH World Cup after a 3-5 defeat against Argentina.

24 Aug 2026 9:43 pm
Asitha Fernando shines vs India, claims four-fers in successive Tests

India declared their first innings at a commanding 503 for nine on Day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

24 Aug 2026 6:49 pm
2nd Test: SL face daunting task after India's massive declaration

Team India has declared its first innings at a massive 503 /9 against Sri Lanka in the ongoing second and final Test match at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) ground in Colombo.

24 Aug 2026 6:31 pm
Ibrahim Zadran set to lead Afghanistan in India T20I series

Ibrahim Zadran is set to lead Afghanistan in their upcoming three-match T20I series against India.

24 Aug 2026 5:51 pm
Jaishankar meets Putin, discusses expanding India-Russia ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Monday.

24 Aug 2026 5:43 pm
You can now export wheat flour from India again

The Indian government has lifted the export ban on wheat flour and related products with immediate effect.

24 Aug 2026 4:53 pm
Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet issue advisories for Delhi passengers

Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet have issued travel advisories for passengers due to adverse weather conditions in Delhi.

24 Aug 2026 3:19 pm