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AHMEDABAD - Powered by veteran batter Virat Kohli's fastest half-century in the Indian Premier League, Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured back-to-back IPL titles with a five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on May 31. Kohli

LUCKNOW -Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on May 29 confirmed that wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has stepped down as captain with immediate effect, a decision accepted by the franchise after the team finished last in the IPL 2026 standings. Pant, who joined LSG

NEW YORK- An oil tanker carrying petroleum bound for India has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime tracking data. The Nissos Keros is headed to Visakhapatnam and is expected to arrive on June 3, according to multiple vessel-tracking services. The Marshall

NEW DELHI -India’s total foodgrain production increased by 5.3 percent to an all-time high of 376.563 million tons in 2025-26, compared to 357.732 million tons in the previous year, according to the third advance estimates of major agricultural crops released

LONDON- Indian umpires Janani N, Vrinda Rathi and Gayathri Venugopalan have been named in the officiating panel for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, while Indian match referee GS Lakshmi has also been selected for the tournament beginning June

NEW CHANDIGARH - Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered one of the most explosive innings in Indian Premier League history on May 27, smashing 97 off just 28 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator while also breaking

MUMBAI-Bollywood actress and Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta thanked the team’s supporters after Punjab Kings narrowly missed the IPL 2026 playoffs, saying the season’s “rollercoaster ride” felt complete because of the fans’ unwavering support. Preity Zinta posted, “A big thank you

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk MUMBAI - Zee Entertainment has entered talks with FIFA to acquire television and streaming rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in India, the company said on May 26. The discussions come weeks before the tournament begins on

NEW DELHI -Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s return to the Indian Premier League final carries significance beyond cricket, coming a year after the franchise’s maiden IPL title celebrations in Bengaluru ended in tragedy. RCB secured a place in the IPL 2026 final after

ADELAIDE  - Travis Head’s wife Jessica has spoken out about the social media abuse directed at the family and their friends following the Australian batter’s on-field spat with Virat Kohli in an IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and

KATHMANDU-Two Indian mountaineers died while descending from Mount Everest after successfully scaling the world’s tallest peak, Nepal tourism officials confirmed on May 22. Himal Gautam, Director at Nepal’s Department of Tourism shared that Arun Kumar Tiwari and Sandeep Are died during

MUMBAI- Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee and handed one Demerit Point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL Code of Conduct during Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders at

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - In orchards across south Gujarat and paddy fields in eastern India, farmers are watching two traditional crops step into the international spotlight. The recent presentation of Gujarat’s Kesar mangoes to UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk CHANDIGARH - In a move aimed at highlighting Lahore’s layered cultural past, Pakistan’s Punjab government has cleared a proposal to restore several historic pre-Partition names of roads, neighborhoods and public sites across the city. The decision was taken

BENGALURU- Indian cricket star Virat Kohli spoke about leadership, pressure and purpose-driven performance during a session at the third RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit Powered by Leaders in Bengaluru. During the session titled ‘Mind Over Everything: Virat Kohli on Peak

India-West News Desk MUMBAI-The Indian rupee fell to a record low of 96.25 against the U.S. dollar on May 18 as rising crude oil prices, a stronger dollar, and geopolitical tensions added pressure on the currency. The rupee opened 21 paise

DUBAI- Ticket sales for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales have crossed 1,45,000, making it the highest-selling edition in the tournament’s history, with 30 days still remaining before the opening match between England and Sri Lanka in

NEW DELHI -India’s star batter Virat Kohli said finally winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) title with Royal Challengers Bengaluru last season before the end of his career was one of the most emotional moments of his cricketing journey. Reflecting on the franchise’s historic title

NEW DELHI -Former India all-rounder Robin Singh has officially ended his long association with the Mumbai Indians franchise, bringing to a close a journey that began in 2010. Robin announced the decision through a social media post on May 15, confirming that he has

NEW DELHI - India on May 14 strongly condemned an attack on the Indian-flagged cargo vessel MSV Haji Ali, which sank off the coast of Oman after reportedly being struck by a drone or missile-like projectile, amid rising concerns over

NEW DELHI- Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the United Arab Emirates on May 15 is being seen as a significant diplomatic move amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region,

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM -After a gap of nearly 15 years, the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters here witnessed scenes of political frenzy on May 14 afternoon as Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan arrived to a thunderous welcome from jubilant Congress workers and leaders. The

DUBAI- Former Indian fast bowler Javagal Srinath and Indian umpire Nitin Menon have been retained in the International Cricket Council’s elite panels of match referees and umpires respectively for the 2026-27 international cricket season. The ICC on May 11 announced that

NEW DELHI -India is moving ahead with plans to build a strategic outpost in the Indo-Pacific, expanding its defense focus toward some of the world’s busiest shipping routes in Southeast Asia, according to a report. India is pushing forward with a

DUBAI- India has retained the No. 1 position in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings following the annual update released by the International Cricket Council on May 11, although its lead at the top has narrowed. India’s rating slipped

KOLKATA- Satadru Dutta, organizer of Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour event in Kolkata, on May 11 demanded an impartial investigation into the chaos that erupted during the program, alleging that he was made a “scapegoat” to shield others from embarrassment. “I’ll

DUBAI -An Indian lost his life while four others sustained burn injuries after a wooden dhow carrying 18 Indian crew members caught fire and capsized near the Strait of Hormuz, official sources confirmed on May 9. The incident occurred on May

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY -The New York Climate Exchange has appointed conservation scientist Dr. M. Sanjayan as its next Chief Executive Officer. Sanjayan, the former CEO of Conservation International, will lead the organization as it develops a climate research,

MADRID/WASHINGTON, DC- The Embassy of India in Madrid on May 10 confirmed that two Indian nationals aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius are safe and asymptomatic as multiple countries intensified monitoring and quarantine measures following the outbreak. The Dutch-flagged expedition

HYDERABAD -Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 10 appealed to citizens to conserve fuel, use public transport, revive work-from-home practices, avoid non-essential purchases and overseas vacations, and reduce gold buying to help save foreign exchange amid the global crisis triggered

HYDERABAD-Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Sunil Narine scripted another landmark in his illustrious career by becoming only the third bowler to claim 200 wickets in the Indian Premier League, as he played a key role in his team bowling out Sunrisers

KOLKATA- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on May 8 officially announced senior Bharatiya Janata Party  leader Suvendu Adhikari as the next Chief Minister of West Bengal, marking the beginning of the state’s first BJP-led government since Independence. The decision was taken at

NEW DELHI- India’s ambitious Great Nicobar Project, a mega infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming the country’s southernmost island into a strategic commercial and military hub, is being viewed as a potential game-changer in the Indo-Pacific region with far-reaching geopolitical implications,

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - A broadcast rights impasse has left the 2026 World Cup at risk of  large swathes of the population being blacked out in India and China. With the tournament in North America set to begin next month,

GUWAHATI -Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has warned of strict action against protocol violations in the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying the Board will crack down on unauthorized access involving team members, officials and

MUMBAI- Mumbai Indians, a five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champion franchise, have endured a difficult IPL 2026 season, with issues in leadership, team balance, and player form exposing cracks in their core. Just weeks after India’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup triumph,

CHENNAI - Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor turned politician C. Joseph Vijay, on May 6, formally staked a claim to form the next government in Tamil Nadu after his party emerged as the single largest party in the 234 member Assembly. Vijay arrived

India-West News Desk KOLKATA - West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has refused to step down following her party’s electoral defeat, maintaining that she will not resign despite criticism from opposition leaders. “Let them dismiss me. I want this to

NEW DELHI -Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has lost the hosting rights for the IPL 2026 final, scheduled for May 31, following disagreements between IPL officials and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) over a series of demands and organizational concerns, sources said. According to

NEW DELHI- Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh addressed concerns raised by wrestler Vinesh Phogat over safety and fairness, assuring that the federation is taking full responsibility while ruling out any last-minute changes to the tournament venue. “If Vinesh is worried about her safety, let me assure her that I am

NEW DELHI-Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on May 5 criticized leaders within his own Congress party for "gloating" over the Trinamool Congress’s defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections. In a post on X, Gandhi said, "Some in the Congress, and others, are gloating about TMC's loss. They need to understand this clearly - the

CHENNAI- Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has staked a claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu after emerging as the single largest party in the Assembly elections, winning 108 seats. With no party securing the majority mark of 118 in the 234-member Assembly,

KATHMANDU-The Nepal government has reiterated its sovereignty claim over the Lipulekh Pass, stating that it has raised concerns with both India and China over the use of the disputed territory for the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage. In a statement issued on May

GUWAHATI- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of the Bharatiya Janata Party on May 4 termed the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance’s performance in the state as a “historic mandate”, saying the people have once again blessed the alliance to form

NEW DELHI- Bharatiya Janata Party national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on May 4 hailed the party’s performance in the West Bengal Assembly elections, calling it a “historic moment” and crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister

MUMBAI- The Baramati Assembly by-election concluded on May 4 with Sunetra Ajit Pawar, candidate of the Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction), securing a landslide victory. In a historic performance, Sunetra Pawar surpassed all previous records, including the 2019 victory margin

NEW DELHI -Lakshmi N. Mittal, Executive Chairman of ArcelorMittal, and Aditya Mittal, Chief Executive Officer of ArcelorMittal, on May 3 announced that a definitive agreement has been reached to acquire the Rajasthan Royals franchise, in partnership with Adar Poonawalla, Chief

CHENNAI- In a major political upset, actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay has led the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to emerge as the single largest party in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, reshaping the state’s long-standing Dravidian political landscape. The party dedicated

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM -As the scale of the United Democratic Front’s (UDF) victory became clear, senior Congress leaders described the verdict as both an endorsement of public trust and a call to rebuild Kerala’s governance framework. Even as the final tally was coming

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - India has fallen further in global press freedom rankings, slipping below countries such as Pakistan and Palestine, while the United States also recorded a decline in the latest global assessment. According to the 2026 World Press