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The India-EFTA free trade pact, effective October 1, commits USD 100 billion investment over 15 years and promises one million jobs. It cuts duties on Swiss goods while boosting Indian services access in Europe through Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein

Usain Bolt, PV Sindhu, PR Sreejesh, and Animesh Kujur turned Old Delhi’s Khari Baoli rooftop into a sprint track, blending sport and heritage in a PUMA-led relay spectacle.

ICC and UNICEF have partnered to promote the Promise to Children campaign during the Women’s World Cup 2025 in India and Sri Lanka, calling on cricket fans and players to support equal opportunities for children through education, health, and safety.

The Railways team won the Senior National Ball Badminton Championship for the 11th time in a row, defeating Tamil Nadu in the final at Dundigal. Coach K Shashi Kumar praised the players, all Star of India awardees, for their consistent brilliance

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 kicks off on 30 September in India and Sri Lanka. Young talents like Georgia Voll, Alice Capsey, Nishita Akter Nishi, Kranti Gaud, and others are set to make an impact for their teams in this exciting tournament.

Apple’s iPhone 17 Air and 17 models are seeing record sales in India, driving a projected 28% year-on-year increase and reinforcing the brand’s momentum in the premium smartphone segment.

India staged a walkout from the UN General Assembly after Pakistan, while protesting India’s remarks on terrorism, effectively admitted to being “Terroristan.” External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar underscored Pakistan’s role as the epicentre of global terror in his address.

The opening day of the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi saw record-breaking performances, with China leading the medal tally. India earned three medals, including a gold in the men’s high jump T63 by Shailesh Kumar

India clinched a gold in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF Junior World Cup, while Italy claimed two golds in the Skeet competitions. Mansi Raghuwanshi won bronze in the women’s Skeet event, securing India's strong showing

Terrorists remain stationed at launch pads across the LoC, attempting to infiltrate Kashmir before winter. BSF IG Ashok Yadav said security forces, aided by the Army and hi-tech surveillance, are alert and have already foiled two infiltration attempts this year

The ICC announced global broadcast arrangements for the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. Matches, starting September 30, will be available on Star Sports, JioHotstar, ICC.tv, Willow TV, Sky Sports, Prime Video Australia, and other platforms, ensuring worldwide coverage.

India’s Deepthi Jeevanji qualified for the Women’s 400m T20 final at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025, clocking 58.35 seconds in her heat. The medal round will be held at 7:23 pm IST.

India survived a scare against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup after Pathum Nissanka scored 107. Abhishek Sharma’s 61 and Arshdeep Singh’s Super Over heroics helped India tie at 202, with Suryakumar Yadav finishing the match in the final delivery

India U17 men’s team will face Bangladesh in the SAFF U17 Championship 2025 final in Colombo on Saturday. The Blue Colts are unbeaten, while Bangladesh remain defensively strong, setting up a high-stakes battle between defending champions and experienced rivals

India’s 16-year-old Jonathan Gavin Antony won gold in the men’s 10m Air Pistol at the ISSF Junior World Cup in New Delhi. Rashmika Sahgal secured silver in the women’s final, while Harmehar Singh Lally topped men’s skeet qualification

India reached the SAFF U-17 Championship 2025 final with a dominant 3-0 win over Nepal in Colombo. Goals from Wangkheirakpam Gunleiba, Azlaan Shah, and Diamond Singh sealed the win. India will face Bangladesh in the title clash.

The rupee rose 6 paise to 88.70 against the US dollar on Friday, supported by a weaker greenback and hopes of an India-US trade deal. FII outflows, rising crude prices, and cautious equity markets limited gains for the local currency.

Jasprit Bumrah has been included in India’s Test squad for the West Indies series, while Devdutt Padikkal replaces an out-of-form Karun Nair. Ravindra Jadeja is named vice-captain for the two-match series starting in Ahmedabad on October 2

India’s men's futsal team made history with their first-ever international victory, beating Mongolia 3-0. Skipper Nikhil Mali and Aman Shah were key players in this historic win, a significant milestone for Indian futsal’s development under coach Reza Kordi

Despite early and above-normal 2025 monsoon rainfall, Telangana’s Kharif sowing lags 2020 levels by 3.55 lakh acres due to dry spells, urea shortage, rising input costs, and delayed irrigation. Paddy area rose slightly, while pulses and cotton showed moderate growth