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India slammed a UN panel for falsely claiming that women community health workers do not receive social security benefits. BJP MP Poonamben Maadam said the panel’s report lacked credibility, while reiterating that ASHA workers are covered under pension, health, and insurance schemes.

The India U-17 men's football team won 1-0 in the second friendly against China PR U-17, after a 0-4 loss in the first. Wangkheirakpam Gunleiba scored the decisive goal. The games were crucial preparation for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers

India’s Under-23 football team secured a 2-1 win over Indonesia in the first of two friendly matches in Jakarta. Suhail Ahmad Bhat scored a brace, and Dony Tri Pamungkas pulled one back for Indonesia before half-time

Indian players delivered impressive performances in the Round of 32 at the FIP Silver Radha TMT Indian Open. With several home players advancing to the Round of 16, the tournament heats up as the competition intensifies at the KPGBA courts

India’s first Chhota Bheem-themed café will open in Hyderabad’s Hitec City by December 2025. A collaboration between Green Gold Animation and EBG Group, the ₹200 crore project aims to expand nationwide with 300 outlets combining dining, play, and storytelling.

Nadine de Klerk’s blistering 84 guided South Africa to a thrilling three-wicket victory over India in the ICC Women’s World Cup. Despite Richa Ghosh’s superb 94, India’s total of 251 wasn’t enough as de Klerk’s heroics sealed the win

India battled to a 1-1 draw against Singapore in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers. Rahim Ali scored a last-minute equalizer after Ikhsan Fandi gave Singapore the lead. Despite playing with 10 men for most of the match, India earned a vital point

Sanam Sekhon has set a new Guinness World Record for the highest altitude drift by a car at 5,798 metres in Ladakh. The record-breaking feat was achieved despite challenging conditions, with support from JK Tyre’s Levitas XTREME

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 sees a surge in fan interest as India’s round-robin matches against Australia (12 October) and England (19 October) sell out. The tournament, which returned to India after 12 years, continues to captivate audiences

India’s skeet shooting team, led by Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Anantjeet Singh Naruka, is set to compete at the ISSF World Championship Shotgun 2025 in Athens, Greece. The first qualifying rounds will begin on October 10, 2025, with finals on October 12

India cruised to a 45-27, 45-21 win over Sri Lanka to advance towards the knock-outs at the BWF World Junior Badminton Championships in Guwahati, while the Philippines stunned Hong Kong in a tight Group F match to record a historic win

India’s women’s U-17 football team, led by head coach Joakim Alexandersson, prepares for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, facing Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan. The squad aims to secure a spot in China

Pakistan batter Sidra Amin has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct after forcefully hitting her bat on the pitch during the Women’s Cricket World Cup match against India in Colombo. One demerit point was added

Neelima Kurapati's professional distinction reached new heights with an official nomination for the Presidential Award (2025) by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

Gold prices surged by Rs 9,700 to Rs 1,30,300 per 10 grams in Delhi on Monday amid a depreciating rupee and safe-haven buying. Silver also rose sharply, reflecting strong demand in both domestic and international market

NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam expressed optimism over an early India-US trade agreement. Amid 50 per cent US tariffs on Indian goods, both countries are committed to negotiations, aiming to boost competitiveness and double bilateral trade to USD500 billion by 2030

India’s crude oil imports from Russia dipped slightly in September but still accounted for over 34% of total imports. Despite U.S. pressure, Russian oil remains cost-effective for Indian refiners, who are slowly diversifying without reducing dependence significantly

Ahead of their high‑stakes match, India’s Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Deepti Sharma spoke about the intensity and emotion of India‑Pakistan contests. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana emphasised her team’s confidence, recalled past camaraderie, and praised Harmanpreet’s leadership

KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja struck centuries to give India a commanding 286-run lead over the West Indies in the first Test at Ahmedabad. The hosts dominated Day Two, leaving the visitors under pressure going into the weekend

World Championships bronze medallist Mohammad Husamuddin began with a dominant 5:0 win at the BFI Cup 2025 in Chennai. Bhawna Sharma and Parthvi Grehwal impressed in women’s bouts, as Services boxers and top national talent showcased their skills across categories