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Ishan Kishan smashed a 49-ball 101 to lead Jharkhand to their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title with a 69-run win over Haryana in Pune. Jharkhand posted 262/3 before bowling out Haryana for 193

Karan Johar’s production *Homebound*, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, has made it to the top 15 shortlist for the Best International Feature category at the Oscars. The film, featuring Ishaan Khatter and Janhavi Kapoor, explores childhood friendship across religious and caste lines and now aims for India’s first nomination in decades

PM Modi invited Jordanian companies to partner with India, highlighting opportunities in pharma, IT, agri-tech, renewable energy, and heritage tourism. Both nations aim to double bilateral trade to $5 billion and strengthen an India-Jordan economic corridor

Indian consumers are entering 2026 with strong confidence, as 60 per cent plan to increase spending over the next six months, led by automobiles and mobile devices. A BCG report highlights India’s global lead in GenAI adoption for shopping decisions.

India created history by winning its first Squash World Cup title with a 3-0 win over Hong Kong in Chennai. Strong performances from Joshna Chinappa, Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh sealed the victory, making India the first Asian nation to claim the crown

India defeated South Africa by seven wickets in the third T20I in Dharamsala after a strong show by the pacers, who bowled out the visitors for 117. Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill ensured a smooth chase as India took a 2-1 series lead

India defeated Pakistan by 90 runs in their U19 Asia Cup Group A match in Dubai. Aaron George scored 85, while Kanishk Chouhan and Deepesh Devendran took three wickets each. Pakistan managed 150, with Huzaifa Ahsan top-scoring with 70

India has emerged as the world’s third most competitive country in artificial intelligence, according to Stanford University’s AI Vibrancy Tool, ranking behind the US and China but ahead of several advanced economies, driven by strong talent, research growth and a robust startup ecosystem.

Eight of India’s top-10 most valued firms lost a combined Rs 79,129.21 crore last week amid a bearish market, with Bajaj Finance and ICICI Bank hit hardest, while Reliance Industries and Larsen & Toubro gained

IATA warns of rising GPS spoofing and jamming incidents affecting global aviation, including India, with reported cases nearly doubling since 2022. Pilots are urged to remain vigilant, while authorities emphasize better coordination and awareness to mitigate risks

A parliamentary panel warned that India’s heavy dependence on crude oil imports exposes it to geopolitical risks and supply disruptions, urging diversification of sources, stronger strategic reserves, alternative routes, and institutionalised risk management to safeguard long term energy security

India reached their first-ever Squash World Cup final with a 3-0 win over Egypt in Chennai. Velavan Senthilkumar, Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh secured victories as India set up a summit clash against Hong Kong China at Express Avenue Mall

Shubman Gill faces a survival test in the South Africa T20Is, with India’s team management weighing options ahead of the T20 World Cup. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s poor form adds pressure as India prepare for their title defence

India slipped to sixth in the World Test Championship standings after New Zealand’s nine-wicket win over West Indies in Wellington. The Kiwis climbed to third, while Australia and South Africa remain top. India’s next WTC assignment is against Sri Lanka in August

Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed 171 off 95 balls as India crushed UAE by 234 runs in the U19 Asia Cup opener in Dubai. India posted a record 433/6 before restricting UAE to 199/7, assuring a dominant start to their campaign

A group of former Supreme Court and High Court judges has condemned the attempted impeachment of Justice G R Swaminathan of Madras High Court, calling it a “brazen” move that threatens judicial independence and undermines constitutional democracy

Congress stalwart and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passed away at his Latur residence on Friday at 90 after a brief illness. A seven-term MP and former Lok Sabha Speaker, he was widely respected across political lines. His funeral is on Saturday

Novo Nordisk has launched Ozempic, its once-weekly semaglutide injection, in India with prices starting at Rs 8,800. Approved for adults with uncontrolled type-2 diabetes, the drug aids glycaemic control, weight management and reduces cardiovascular and kidney risks.

India defeated Brazil 4-0 in their final Pool B match of the Squash World Cup in Chennai. Wins from Velavan Senthilkumar, Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh sealed the tie, while Joshna Chinappa got a walkover. India will face South Africa next

The ICC has opened ticket sales for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. With entry-level tickets priced at Rs 100 in India and LKR 1000 in Sri Lanka, the tournament promises accessibility and inclusivity