From the electrifying victory of the Indian cricket team in the recent T20 series to the rising star power of young badminton sensations, India's sporting landscape is ablaze with action! This week alone saw record-breaking performances in the Pro Kabaddi League, showcasing the nation's unwavering passion for indigenous sports. The upcoming Asian Games are generating immense anticipation, with athletes across disciplines sharpening their skills and aiming for glory on the international stage. We delve into the crucial role of sports sponsorships in nurturing talent and boosting India's sporting infrastructure. Furthermore, debates rage on about the future of cricket's dominance in India's sporting ecosystem, with other sports like hockey and football vying for increased attention and investment. Stay updated on all the latest scores, match analyses, and exclusive interviews with your favorite athletes. Explore the dynamic world of Indian sports—from the bustling stadiums to the quiet dedication of rising stars—right here. Discover the stories that shape the nation’s sporting spirit and witness the unfolding drama of the sporting year.
Coimbatore, July 19 (UNI) Pune teenagers Arjun Chheda and Sai Shiva Sankaran notched brilliant victories in the MRF Formula 2000 and F1600 categories, respectively, as the first round of the MRF MMSC-FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2025 commenced at the windswept and slippery Kari Motor Speedway, amidst intermittent drizzle, today. In between, Coimbatore veteran and former champion Arjun Balu (Race Concepts), returning to the championship after a year's break, powered his way to a fine win in the Indian Touring Cars category, while behind him team-mate from Bengaluru Ritwik Thomas (Indian Junior Touring Cars) and Sri Lankan Kesara Godage (Super Stock) topped their respective categories in a 12-lap race that saw a combined grid of all three classes. Meanwhile, 18-year-old Joel Joseph from Ernakulam led a 1-2-3 finish for DTS Racing in the Formula LGB 1300 race (Open) ahead of Lokithlingeash Ravi (Pollachi) and Bengaluru's Prathik Ashok. The trio was classified in same positions in the Junior class also. Aman Nagdev (Buzzing Hornet) from Noida emerged victorious in the Volkswagen Polo Cup race that brought the curtains down on the day's proceedings. Arjun Chheda, the 16-year-old from Pune, made the best of a poor start by pole-sitter Ishaan Madesh (Bengaluru) who stalled his car to drop to sixth but the multiple National Karting champion made ground to eventually finish second on debut. Chheda, with a sizable lead, won untroubled while another Bengalurean, Shivesh Selvarathnam was third. "The story would have been different had he (Ishaan Madesh) not stalled. I enjoyed a good lead and made the best of the situation. I had a good pace," said Chheda. In the MRF F1600 race, Sai Shiva Sankaran drove a fine race where he slipped to second after a bad start from pole position but fought his way back into the lead to notch his maiden win in this class while two Bengalureans, Arjun S Nair and Nigel Abraham Thomas came in second and third, respectively. "Not sure why I made a bad start. I lost position but managed to take the lead and then I had the pace to stay in front," said Sai Shiva Sankaran. Likewise, Arjun Balu had problems enough with his Honda IVTEC car as he trailed pole-sitter and last year's champion from Mumbai Biren Pithawalla (N1 Racing) for two laps before the latter retired with a blown engine . Balu brought into play his vast experience to stay out of trouble in a light drizzle that rendered the track slippery for a win. "I had to make do without the second gear right from the start. It was a tough race under the circumstances. The drizzle came in handy for me and yes, my rally experience helped me to counter the slippery track," said Balu, a multiple National racing and rally champion, as he exhibited his versatility. The results (Provisional - all 12 laps unless mentioned): MRF F2000 (Race-1): 1. Arjun Chheda (Pune) (13mins, 28.502 secs); 2. Ishaan Madesh (Bengaluru) (13:37.603); 3. Shivesh Selvarathnam (Bengaluru) (13:41.796). MRF F1600 (Race-1): 1. Sai Shiva Makesh Sankaran (Pune) (14:24.471); 2. Arjun S Nair (Bengaluru) (14:24.902); 3. Nigel Abraham Thomas (Bengaluru) (14:40.437). Indian Touring Cars (Race-1): 1. Arjun Balu (Coimbatore, Race Concepts) (15:24.662); 2. Dhruv Chavan (Lonavala, Pvt) (16:04.961); 3. Rajkumar GD (Coimbatore, Pvt) (16:09.765). Indian Junior Touring Cars (Race-1): 1. Rithvik Thomas (Bengaluru, Race Concepts) (16:29.216); 2. Nikunj Vagh (Surat, Team N1) (16:32.728); 3. Yug Italiya (Surat, Team N1) (16:38.848). Super Stock (Race-1): 1. Kesara Godage (Colombo, Pvt) (16:03.927); 2. Aman (Noida, Strada Motorsports) (16:12.272); 3. Manan Patel (Mumbai, Pvt) (16:15.632). Formula LGB 1300 (Race-1): Open and Junior: 1. Joel Joseph (Ernakulam, DTS Racing) (15:16.951); 2. Lokithlingeash Ravi (Pollachi, DTS Racing) (15:17.112); 3. Pathik Ashok (Bengaluru, DTS Racing) (15:17.155). Volkswagen Polo Cup (Race-1): 1. Aman Nagadev (Noida, Buzzing Hornet) (15:34.403); 2. Pratik Sonawane (Mumbai, Buzzing Hornet) (15:36.772); 3. Aditya Patnaik (Navi Mumbai, Buzzing Hornet) (15:37.439).
Mumbai : Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India today unveiled and launched its much-awaited all-new 3 Generation Honda Amaze. This marks the global debut of the new generation Amaze in India, a key market for Honda globally and the first country to launch the new model. The all-new Amaze will be available at an introductory price range of Rs 7,99,900 - Rs. 10,89,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi); valid till 45 days from launch. The stylish and premium compact sedan has been designed to offer an OUTCLASS and delightful sedan experience that meets the aspirations ...Read More >
GURGAON: The investigation into the murder of a 25-year-old former international tennis player, allegedly by her father, has revealed a sudden deterioration in their relationship. The apparent reason was a disagreement over the academy she ran near their house, but the roots clearly run deeper. The father, who claims to have spent Rs 2 crore on his daughter's tennis career, told interrogators he was troubled by questions about her "character" that some of his associates had raised.Deepak Yadav, who shot Radhika at their house Thursday morning, had allegedly been insisting for two weeks on her ...Read More >
The season's opening round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship will begin at the Kari Motor Speedway here on Saturday. The two-day event has attracted 75 entries across various categories. The compact 2.3 km long circuit with 16 turns, will witness both single-seaters, the MRF F2000 and F1600, Formula LGB 1300 and saloon cars that include popular Indian Touring Cars (ITC), newly introduced ITC1625, Super Stock and the Indian Junior Touring Cars (IJTC) besides the Volksw ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Indian equity indices opened lower on Friday as heavyweights like Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the top losers in the BSE benchmark. At 9.25 am, Sensex was down 171 points or 0.21 per cent at 82, 087 and Nifty was down 35 points or 0.14 per cent at 25, 075. In the Sensex pack, M&M, Tata Steel, Power Grid, L&T, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Tata Motors, BEL, NTPC, TCS, Trent and Maruti Suzuki were top gainers. Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra , HDFC Bank, Eternal (Zomato), HUL, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Titan and Bajaj Finserv ...Read More >
Manoj Jarange declined the Maharashtra government's request to postpone the Maratha quota demonstration in Mumbai despite the Ganesh festival. He insisted on a 10% reservation for Marathas under the OBC category, threatening a peaceful march to Mumbai if the demand isn't met. Jarange emphasized the Marathas' dwindling patience and readiness for action, urging the government to grant their rights. The Maharashtra government's bid to dissuade Manoj Jarange from demonstrating in Mumbai seems to hav ...Read More >
In 2024, Arunachal Pradesh Police arrested the Jha brothers for their role in a Rs 100 crore ITC scam, marking an earlier instance of their involvement in tax fraud The Enforcement Directorate's (ED) probe into the Rs 650 crore Input Tax Credit (ITC) scam has uncovered a web of fake firms and hawala traders, where even the names of Seema Haider and her husband Sachin were allegedly misused. According to reports, two brothers from Bihar's Darbhanga, Ashutosh Jha and Vipin Jha, have emerged as ke ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 (ANI): The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) Season 2 roared to an electrifying start as Round 1 concluded at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi, Pune, with home team BB Racing emerging as the overall winner of the night. The opening race weekend of the world's first franchise-based Supercross league delivered non-stop thrills and intense racing action, as a packed stadium with thousands of spectators witnessed global and Indian riders battle it out under the lights, according to a release from ISRL. Also Read | Shafali Verma Rep ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Darjeeling's Makaibari Tea Estate will have an Oberoi hotel by 2030. EIH Ltd, parent company of Oberoi, Monday announced signing of a management agreement for a luxury resort at one of the world's oldest and most storied tea estates that was established in 1859. The 1,236 acres (500-hectare) estate includes one of the world's oldest functioning tea factories - constructed entirely of wood, bamboo and cast iron.This is part of EIH's robust expansion plan, with a development pipeline of 29 upcoming hotels and luxury cruisers scheduled to open by 2030. These projects across India and s ...Read More >
New Delhi: Road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said the Centre and states could earn up to ₹40,000 crore in goods and services tax (GST) if all the 9.7 million unfit and polluting vehicles in the country are scrapped. A total of 300,000 such vehicles have been scrapped till August, including 141,000 government vehicles, said Gadkari, addressing the annual session of the Automobile Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA). "According to our estimate, there are 9.7 million (unfit and polluting) vehicles, which we need to scrap...7 million jobs will be create ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Homegrown Premier Energies on Monday announced securing multiple solar contract worth USD 19.95 million (around Rs 177 crore) Republic of Benin, West Africa. These projects are part of a national initiative by the Government of Benin to expand access to reliable, sustainable clean energy, Premier Energies said in a statement. Implementation will be carried out by Premier Energies in collaboration with the General Directorate of Energy Planning and Rural Electrification, under the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines, Republic of Benin. The scope of the contracts cover ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath said that the historic Garhmukteshwar fair, which is a living symbol of Uttar Pradesh's deep-rooted faith, spirituality, and cultural heritage, will be organised as 'mini-Kumbh' this year. The fair will be held from October 30 to November 5 and the state government aims to organise it with devotion, discipline, and cleanliness, so that every devotee returns in peace and with divine blessings. Around 50 lakh devotees are likely to attend the fair. On Sunday, ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
Rahil Pillarisetty (RACR Castrol Power1) produced a stunning lap (1:10.972s) late in the qualifying session to snatch the pole position from Chiranth Vishwanath (Petronas TVS Racing, 1:11.249s) in the premier Pro-Stock 301-400cc Open category, kickstarting his campaign in the Rolon Round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2025 at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore on Friday. Raj Kumar (Motul Sparks Racing) in Super Stock 165cc Intermediate, Mohamed Mikail (Ma ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 1 (ANI): Fourteen-year-old Kiaan Shah from Mumbai earned his maiden National victory in Round 3 of the Meco FMSCI National Karting Championship, as per a release from Meco FMSCI National Karting Championship. Racing for Team Rayo Racing, Kiaan's domination over the entire weekend, held at the Madras International Karting Arena (MIKA), helped secure a win in the finals of the Junior Rotax category. Also Read | AFG 19/1 in 4 Overs | United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan Live Score Updates of UAE Tri-Series 2025: Muhmmad Rohid Khan Dismisses Rahmanullah Gur ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): Japanese cars could end up being sold at lower prices than South Korean cars, such as Hyundai Motor Co., in the American market when US tariffs on Japanese automobiles drop from 27.5 percent to 15 percent on Tuesday.As per a report by Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business Newspaper Korea stated that the Korean vehicles, still subject to a 25 percent tariff amid stalled tariff negotiations between Seoul and Washington, could become more expensive than competing Japanese brands.Citing the multiple sources from the automobile industry on Sunday the re ...Read More >
Mumbai: Senior BJP leader Ravindra Chavan is all set to become the next Maharashtra BJP chief as he filed his nomination for the post of party's state president on Monday. Mr. Chavan presented the nomination forms to Union Minister Kiran Rijiju, who has been appointed as a central observer for the elections by the BJP. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and outgoing party chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule were present on this occasion. With no other nomination being filed for the post, Mr. Chavan is certain to become the next state president of Maharashtra BJP, said party leaders. The ...Read More >
Chennai: Preliminary investigations attribute the fire on the goods train near Tiruvallur to a possible spark from overhead electrical equipment (OHE) igniting fuel leaking from a derailed wagon.The incident paralysed services on the busy Chennai-Arakkonam route and left nearby residents engulfed in thick black smoke. The disruption left thousands of rail passengers stranded, many of whom were unable to get updates as railway helplines went unanswered for hours. The train carrying diesel from Chennai Harbour to Walajah Road Siding was exiting Tiruvallur station around 5.30am on Sunday, when a ...Read More >
Shimla, Jul 17 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to remove encroachments on forest lands, including the fruit-bearing trees, all across the state and not limit it to some areas. The order was passed by a division bench consisting of Justices Vivek Thakur and Bipin C Negi on Wednesday after the Advocate General placed on record fresh instructions issued by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, informing that 2,456 apple and other fruit trees have been felled from forest lands in Chaithla village, and 713 and 490 trees in Rohru and Kotgarh forest divisions, r ...Read More >
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that private self-financing medical colleges are required to pay only a stipend, and not a full salary, to in-service govt doctors pursuing postgraduate or super-specialty courses under the govt quota.A division bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice K Surender passed the order while partly allowing a batch of appeals moved by Karpaga Vinayaga Medical College and others. They challenged a single judge's order that directed private colleges to pay salaries to in-service doctors studying in their institutions.The appeals were moved based on a GO dated ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Non-fossil fuel sources now make up half of India's power generation capacity of 484.8 GW (gigawatt), a milestone the country has achieved five years ahead of the target set under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) committed in the Paris climate agreement."In a world seeking climate solutions India is showing the way," renewable energy minister Pralhad Joshi said in a post on X on Monday, crediting the progress to PM Modi's stewardship of "Bharat's green transformation towards a sustainable future".Modi has been pushing clean energy since taking over country's reins in 2 ...Read More >
Mumbai, The financial capital has emerged as the top city in India for young entrepreneurial talent, with 15 entrepreneurs featured in the 'Avendus Wealth - Hurun India U30 List 2025' launched on Thursday. The report celebrates 79 of India's most promising business leaders under the age of 30, who are shaping the future across sectors like technology, finance, healthcare and more. The list is part of the first edition of the 'Uth Series', a joint initiative by Avendus Wealth and Hurun India. A ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The US embassy in India has warned that "committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues -- it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future US visas". The warning was issued days after a video of an Indian woman who tried to leave a store with a cart full of items without paying went viral. This also prompted the embassy to say, "The US values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all US laws."Responding to queries on the issue, the ministry of external affairs said that "whether a person is liv ...Read More >
EV Market: India's electric vehicle market is undergoing a dramatic shift. Previously in Tata Motors' control, the segment is now experiencing intense competition following the tie-up of Mahindra and MG to corner a massive 53% share. Fresh sales figures from June 2025 reveal how competitors are reconfiguring the electric vehicle battle, forcing Tata to reevaluate its steps. 13,033 electric vehicles were registered in June 2025 in India. This is a whopping 78% rise over June 2024, though EVs still represent just around 4% of all passenger car sales. These figures establish that Indians are fas ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): Japanese cars could end up being sold at lower prices than South Korean cars, such as Hyundai Motor Co., in the American market when US tariffs on Japanese automobiles drop from 27.5 percent to 15 percent on Tuesday. As per a report by Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business Newspaper Korea stated that the Korean vehicles, still subject to a 25 percent tariff amid stalled tariff negotiations between Seoul and Washington, could become more expensive than competing Japanese brands. Citing the multiple sources from the automobile industry on Sunday th ...Read More >
The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) Season 2 began with an electrifying start as Round 1 concluded at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi, Pune. Home team BB Racing emerged as the overall winner of the night. The opening race weekend of the world's first franchise-based Supercross league delivered non-stop thrills and intense racing action, with thousands of spectators witnessing global and Indian riders battle it out under the lights. BB Racing Team claimed the top spot ...Read More >
Guwahati, Aug 3: Continuing his campaign trail for the second straight day in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reiterated his development pitch ahead of the upcoming September council polls, on Sunday. Reaffirming the BJP's development agenda at a public gathering in Kumarikata, Tamulpur, , the Chief Minister stated, "The BTR needs bridges, schools, and colleges. If candidates from all communities in Assam are getting government jobs in a free and transparent manner, the same must happen in BTR. The BJP will ensure inclusive growth and build a prospero ...Read More >
Kerala Devaswom Minister V N Vasavan on Sunday made it clear that Bindu Ammini, one of the women activists who entered into the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in 2019, will not be invited to take part in the upcoming Global Ayyappa Sangamam. While talking to a television channel, the minister said there was no need for her to take part in the event being organised by the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) in association with the state government. "She won't be allowed to take part in the Ayyappa Sangam ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Padukone reshared a video of cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues, in which the athlete opened up about her struggl ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: State govt appointed senior IPS officer Ravada A Chandrasekhar as the new state police chief. This marks a full-circle journey for the officer who, nearly three decades ago, stood at the centre of one of Kerala's most controversial police actions -- the Koothuparamba firing.A 1991-batch IPS officer, Chandrasekhar began his career in Kerala as assistant superintendent of police (ASP), Thalassery. Just days into his first assignment, on Nov 25, 1994, five DYFI activists were killed when police opened fire on protesters attempting to block the then cooperation minister M V Rag ...Read More >