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NEW DELHI (IANS) – Indian batter Tilak Varma has signed with Hampshire for the ongoing County Championship season, marking his red-ball debut in English domestic cricket. The move was confirmed by the Hyderabad Cricket Association on June 11.  Varma, 22, has represented

NEW DELHI (IANS) -More than 50,000 organizations across India have signed up to host Yoga Sangam sessions on June 21, as part of the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations, the Ministry of Ayush said. The main Yoga Sangam event will be

India-West News Desk MUMBAI - Once banned in India due to geopolitical tensions, fashion retailer Shein has made a comeback through a strategic partnership with Reliance Retail—and now plans a major expansion of its manufacturing base in the country, with an

Photo: Instagram MUMBAI (IANS) - Actress Deepika Padukone, co-founder of the Padukone School of Badminton announced that the academy has reached 75 grassroots coaching centers across 18 Indian cities in its first year of operations. The initiative, founded and funded by Deepika and

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – Elon Musk's Starlink has received a crucial license from the Indian government, bringing the satellite internet provider a significant step closer to launching its commercial services across the country, which may begin in two months,

Photo: ANI India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – Amid mounting domestic pressure and a worsening water crisis, Pakistan has issued a series of urgent appeals to India, seeking the restoration of the Indus Waters Treaty which New Delhi suspended following a deadly

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – India's decennial population census, significantly delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic and other logistical challenges, is now slated for completion by March 1, 2027. The interior ministry announced on June 4 that the massive data collection

India-West News Desk MUMBAI - Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta broke her silence regarding her team's heartbreaking six-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final. Taking to Instagram, Zinta expressed immense pride in her team and

Photo: @RoushanStartup India-West News Desk BENGALURU – What began as an outpouring of joy over the Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) historic IPL win after 18 years tragically devolved into chaos and sorrow, leaving at least 11 people dead in a stampede here

Photo: @mufaddal_vohra India-West News Desk AHMEDABAD – Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, turned out to be a supporter of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and was in attendance here to witness the franchise secure its first Indian Premier League title, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS)

India-West News Desk AHMEDABAD – Eighteen years of heartbreak, near-misses, and unbreakable loyalty finally came to a euphoric end on June 3 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy. In a nail-biting final against Punjab Kings,

STAVANGER, NORWAY (ANI) – Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen praised reigning world champion D Gukesh for his “fighting spirit” following the young Indian’s landmark victory in Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025. Gukesh, 19, secured his first-ever classical win over Carlsen

Photo: Twitter India-West News Desk MUMBAI - Preity Zinta was all smiles as her team, Punjab Kings, secured a thrilling five-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians on June 1, earning a place in the Indian Premier League (IPL) finals. The actor-entrepreneur, known for

Photo: @narendramodi India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - In a dramatic turnaround at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, India's teenage World Champion D Gukesh stunned the chess world by defeating former world number one Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of the competition.

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – India’s economy grew by 7.4% in the January–March quarter of 2025, significantly exceeding expectations and outperforming other major economies, according to government data released on May 30. The growth, fueled by strong construction and manufacturing activity, beat the 6.7% forecast,

India-West News Desk MUMBAI – India is expected to achieve record production levels of both rice and wheat in the year ending June 2025, according to the farm ministry. Rice output is projected to reach 149 million metric tons, up from 137.8

Here's a look at the batters who have recorded the fastest centuries in IPL history: Chris GayleThe explosive former Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener holds the record for the fastest century in IPL history, reaching the milestone in just 30 balls during

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — Despite renewed hostilities along the western border, China remains India’s principal security challenge, while Pakistan is viewed as a secondary threat, according to a new report by the United States Defence Intelligence Agency. The assessment,

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Although India and Pakistan have sparred for decades with missiles, artillery, and advanced fighter jets, the four-day flare-up in May marked the first large-scale deployment of drones by both sides. According to a Reuters investigation

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – Despite Donald Trump repeatedly  claiming credit for brokering the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan—and Islamabad extending thanks to Washington—New Delhi has firmly asserted that the decision to halt hostilities stemmed from India’s decisive military

Photo: Gujarat ATS India-West News Desk AHMEDABAD – The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has apprehended a contractual health worker in the border district of Kutch on charges of allegedly transmitting sensitive military information to a Pakistani intelligence operative. The accused, 28-year-old Sahdevsinh Gohil,

Photo: ICC India-West News Desk MUMBAI - India’s Test cricket landscape took a new turn on May 24, as selectors handed the leadership reins to 25-year-old Shubman Gill ahead of the upcoming five-Test series in England, starting June 20. The decision follows

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — “Pakistan will have to pay a heavy price for every terrorist attack … Pakistan’s army will pay it, Pakistan’s economy will pay it,”  Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared at a public event in Rajasthan near the

Photo: ANI India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - India’s economic and social backlash against Turkey is intensifying after Ankara’s public support for Pakistan during the recent military conflict with India. The boycott has spread across multiple sectors including aviation, tourism, trade, education,

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — India and the United States are likely to finalize an interim trade agreement before July 8, as New Delhi pushes for a full exemption from the additional 26% reciprocal tariff imposed by Washington earlier this

By Shruti Kochar and Swati Gupta AMRITSAR - ILACON 2025 opened here with a compelling keynote address by Nirmal Preet Singh Hira, President of ILA Amritsar. In his speech, Hira underscored the pressing need for the Indian legal profession to organize

Photo: Adani Group India-West News Desk MUMBAI - India’s markets regulator has warned two Mauritius-based funds with holdings in the Adani Group that they could face penalties and cancellation of licenses for failing to disclose shareholder details despite repeated requests over two

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – As America grapples with deportations and illegal immigration, where India is on the other side of the coin, on May 19, in a sharply worded decision, the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed that foreign nationals—whether refugees,

India-West News Desk AMRITSAR- The Indian Army confirmed on May 12 that it had successfully intercepted a Pakistani drone and missile attack targeting the Golden Temple, just days after India’s precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, under “Operation

Photo: Instagram JAIPUR, (ANI)-  Preity Zinta, co-owner of Punjab Kings, penned an appreciation post after her team qualified for the IPL playoffs, following a thrilling victory over Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer and stellar performances from both batters

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — In an angry shift following the recent Phalgam terror attack, India had suspended its participation in the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty and is now actively exploring plans to significantly expand its use of rivers traditionally

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – Turkey’s Celebi Aviation is mounting a legal battle against the Indian government’s decision to revoke its security clearance, calling the move legally flawed and driven by “vague” national security claims. Celebi Airport Services India, which handles

DOHA, (ANI) - Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani met with President Donald Trump and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, during a visit to Doha on May 14. In a video, Ambani is seen

Photo: Indian Defense Research Wing India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - India demonstrated a decisive advantage over Pakistan in targeting high-value military assets during their recent four-day confrontation, according to in-depth analyses published by The New York Times and The Washington Post. The reports, backed

Photo: Reuters NEW DELHI, (ANI) - Following India's Operation Sindoor after the Pahalgam terror attack, a boycott of Turkey and Azerbaijan is underway due to their support for Pakistan. This has resulted in over 15,000 cancelled bookings, with full refunds offered

Photo: YouTube NEW DELHI, (ANI) - India has firmly rejected China's baseless and absurd attempts to rename places within the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, stated on May 14 that these maneuvers would

Photo: X@narendramodi NEW DELHI (ANI) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 13 lauded the Indian Armed Forces for making history through their precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) under Operation Sindoor, declaring that

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – India has officially responded to U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum by proposing new duties on selected American goods. This marks India’s first direct retaliation against. President Donald Trump’s trade measures, even as the two

Photo: ICC MUMBAI (ANI) - India's star batsman Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 12, marking an end to an illustrious 14-year-old career that saw him dominate a variety of conditions, regions, and opponents in whites, both

Photo: X MUMBAI (ANI) - When Virat Kohli officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, it marked the end of one of the most passionate and era-defining red-ball careers in Indian cricket. Over 123 Tests, Kohli scored 9,230 runs, including 30

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — In a stern and emotionally charged address to the nation on May 12, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a clear warning to Pakistan, asserting that India will not tolerate any form of "nuclear blackmail" and

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Turkish-made drones are playing a central role in Pakistan’s large-scale military escalation along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border, Indian officials said at a special press briefing on Operation Sindoor. Between 300

NEW DELHI (ANI)- Union Consumer Affairs and Food Minister Pralhad Joshi on May 9 dismissed rumours of a food grain shortage, stating that India has adequate stocks far exceeding required norms. He urged citizens not to believe misleading propaganda about

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - The Civil Aviation Ministry of India has announced the suspension of civilian operations at 24 airports across northern India till May 15 and further to that, pending notice. The decision comes in the wake of

Photo: Reuters via ANI NEW DELHI (ANI)- Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to Pope Leo XIV, reaffirming India’s commitment to continued dialogue and engagement with the Holy See in pursuit of shared ideals. “I convey sincere felicitations and best wishes from

Photo: @ICC Indian batter and skipper Rohit Sharma has made a shock announcement of his retirement from Test cricket. We take a look at his top five innings in the longest format of the game. 177 vs West Indies (2013)During Sachin Tendulkar’s

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - After inflaming public sentiment, Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Studios has withdrawn its controversial application to trademark the codename used for India's military strikes against Pakistan. The move followed intense backlash on social media and criticism from political figures who accused Asia’s richest man

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – A complete blackout was ordered in Jalandhar and Bhuj in Kutch as India said it has successfully repelled a major attempt by Pakistan, including coordinated drone strikes and cross-border shelling, a day after Indian forces carried out precision operations targeting terrorist infrastructure across

Photo: BCCI India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - India’s Test captain Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the longest format of the game on May 7, marking the end of a distinguished red-ball career. The 38-year-old revealed the news via Instagram, where

Photo: Reuters via ANI India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — In a decisive military move,  Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in the early hours of May 6, targeting terrorist infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The operation was