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NEW DELHI- Hockey Madhya Pradesh has emerged as one of the most consistent performers at the Hockey India National Championships, winning 29 medals across categories over the past 16 years, backed by a strong grassroots system and academies in Bhopal and

India-West News Desk MUMBAI  - India’s gems and jewelry exports fell to their lowest level in five years in fiscal 2025-26 after a steep drop in shipments to the United States, the industry’s biggest overseas market. Total exports declined 3.3% to $27.72 billion for

LAHORE- Amir Hamza, one of the founding members of Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba, suffered bullet injuries after unidentified motorcyclists opened fire on his car at Hamdard Chowk near the Peko Road Pindi Stop in Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat area on April 16,

BENGALURU -Virat Kohli admitted he is still short of full fitness despite playing a key role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s comfortable five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in Match 23 of IPL 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 15. Chasing 147, Kohli top-scored

NEW DELHI -Rising Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Sakib Hussain has captured attention not only for his impressive IPL debut, but also for a journey marked by hardship, perseverance and family sacrifice. The story resurfaced after an old video from his stint with Kolkata Knight Riders went viral. Coming

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Indian players secured seven of the nine major honors in the 2026 Wisden Almanack awards, including four of the five selections for the traditional Cricketers of the Year. Chosen by editor Lawrence Booth, the five-member list featured Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh

NEW DELHI- Indian agencies have reported a sharp rise in counterfeit currency seizures, pointing to a renewed push by organized networks to expand operations. Investigators say the syndicate linked to Dawood Ibrahim, operating from Pakistan, is increasingly directing operatives in India

KOLKATA-Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on April 14 criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over India and the United States agreeing on a trade deal, alleging it would hurt workers, farmers and small businesses. Addressing his third election rally

NEW DELHI-The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has begun a formal investigation into Rajasthan Royals team manager Romi Bhinder after he was seen using a mobile phone in the dugout during the side’s IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in

LUCKNOW- Shubman Gill became the youngest player to cross the 4,000-run mark in the Indian Premier League during Gujarat Titans’ match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 12. The Gujarat Titans captain reached the milestone

NEW DELHI-Amid the US-Iran talks in Islamabad, the Congress on April 11 targeted the Union government over what it called a diplomatic failure to prevent the United States from according Pakistan a “new role” in the Middle East peace process. Jairam

NEW DELHI- India on April 12 rejected China's attempt to assign what it called "fictitious names" to places in Arunachal Pradesh, saying such actions cannot change the reality that the state remains an "integral and inalienable part" of India. Responding to

GUWAHATI- Women voters outperformed men in turnout percentages in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry in the April 9 Assembly elections, with record participation recorded in Assam and Puducherry, according to Election Commission of India data. In Assam, women turnout stood at 86.50

MUMBAI- Gujarat Titans pacer Ashok Sharma said he is not focused on breaking speed records but aims to stay injury-free and play for India. The 23-year-old, who bowled the fastest delivery of the IPL 2026 season at 154.2 kph against Rajasthan

NEW DELHI-Rafael Mariano Grossi, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General, has warmly appreciated India's achievement in attaining criticality of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu. Grossi described the development as "impressive progress by India in

NEW DELHI- India recorded an unprecedented foodgrain output of 357.73 million metric tons in the agricultural year 2024-25, marking an increase of 25.43 million metric tons over the preceding year, reflecting sustained gains in productivity, improved input management, and strengthened

CHENNAI-Indian cricket lost one of its oldest and most respected figures on April 9 with the passing of C. D. Gopinath at the age of 96. He was the final surviving member of the Indian team that registered the country’s

NEW YORK, NY- India has swept unopposed the four elections to Economic and Social Council bodies, with former senior diplomat Preeti Saran re-elected to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. In the elections on April 8, India was also

NEW DELHI/TEHRAN -Despite a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, India on April 8 advised its nationals in Iran to leave the country expeditiously; while also welcoming the truce and expressing hope it would lead to lasting peace in

NEW DELHI- Remittances to India are likely to reach an all-time high of $137–140 billion in FY26 before moderating to $135–137 billion in FY27, amid escalation in West Asia, a report said on April 8. Further, enabling true dematerialization of Retail

MUMBAI - India’s commercial drone industry, valued at $1.88 billion in FY26, is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 17.98 percent through FY29, according to a report by B2K Analytics. Globally, the United States leads the commercial

NEW DELHI- Air India Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Campbell Wilson has resigned before his term ends. Wilson is currently serving his notice period. The Tata Group has started looking for a new Chief Executive Officer to head Air India as the

NEW DELHI- The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has so far belonged to a fearless new generation of cricketers who have made an immediate impact with bat, ball, and in the field. In just the first 11 matches of the

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Vedanta Limited has lost to Adani Group in a high-stakes battle over the acquisition of bankrupt Jaiprakash Associates, after the Supreme Court of India declined to intervene and allowed the process to continue in lower tribunals. At the

NEW DELHI- India has maintained steady maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, with another India-flagged vessel, Green Asha, safely crossing the crucial energy corridor. The transit of Green Asha marks the ninth Indian-linked

NEW DELHI- Legendary India spinner Anil Kumble shared a humorous take on being honored with the pavilion end at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium named after him, saying the pavilion end has not been named after Rahul Dravid because he either

AHMEDABAD-Families of those killed in the Air India Flight AI-171 crash have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pressing for the immediate release of the aircraft’s Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR) data as they seek clarity

NEW DELHI -Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) lawmaker Raghav Chadha, once seen as a key member of AAP Convenor Arvind Kejriwal's inner circle, has come under fire from top party leaders, including Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and former Delhi Chief

KOLKATA- Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane defended his batting approach after a 65-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and fired back at critics questioning his strike rate and intent, saying they are jealous and have a certain agenda against

NEW DELHI- India on April 2 reiterated that the inviolability of UN missions must be ensured while calling for the safety and security of peacekeepers. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that, as a leading and longstanding contributor to United Nations peacekeeping, and

NEW DELHI- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on April 2 said that six Indian ships carrying products like LPG and LNG have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz so far, as New Delhi remains in touch with Iran and

NEW DELHI -All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja reflected on an emotional outing against his former side, Chennai Super Kings, after playing a key role in Rajasthan Royals’ emphatic eight-wicket win in their IPL 2026 opener at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on

NEW DELHI- The ongoing war in the Middle East has begun to impact India's exports, with sectors such as handicrafts and mango shipments witnessing significant disruptions, officials said. According to exporters, a substantial portion of India's trade — nearly 50-60 per cent in

NEW DELHI- The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has recorded its biggest-ever opening weekend, with a combined reach of more than 515 million viewers across television and digital platforms for the first two high-scoring games of the ten-team tournament. Tournament

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal has moved the Supreme Court challenging the approval of Adani Enterprises’ resolution plan for Jaiprakash Associates and following the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal’s refusal to stay its implementation. The plea, filed on

GUWAHATI -Teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who lit up the ACA Stadium with a blistering 52 off 17 balls as Rajasthan Royals secured an eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings, said the team’s focus was on dominating the powerplay in a

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI -A Mahan Air aircraft scheduled to travel to New Delhi to collect humanitarian medical supplies was struck in a United States airstrike at Mashhad Airport, according to Iranian sources cited by ANI. The aircraft was preparing to

NEW DELHI- Twenty Indian-flagged vessels with 540 Indian seafarers remain in the western Persian Gulf region in the midst of war and are being actively monitored, the government said on March 28. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has put in place necessary

BENGALURU- Talismanic batter Virat Kohli credited his recent ODI form for helping him maintain rhythm and momentum as he returned to T20 cricket with an unbeaten 69, guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to an emphatic six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in

NEW DELHI- Sanju Samson is stepping into unfamiliar territory this IPL season, but the transition to the Chennai Super Kings already appears to be going okay. On the eve of their 2026 campaign opener against his former side, the Rajasthan

KOLKATA- Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have unveiled their practice jersey for the 2026 Indian Premier League season, marking the first time the franchise has introduced a training kit for fans to purchase. The move follows an overwhelming response to

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - India has secured enough crude oil supplies to cover the next 60 days, cushioning the country against disruptions in shipments from the Middle East and ensuring continued fuel availability, according to a government statement released

KATHMANDU - Balendra Shah, the parliamentary party leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Nepal. The 35-year-old leader is the youngest elected Prime Minister of Nepal. President Ram Chandra Poudel on

ISLAMABAD - Terming his father and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's detention "arbitrary", Kasim Khan has raised serious concerns at the ongoing United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session in Geneva over the Pakistani authorities' treatment, which he said breaches

NEW DELHI - Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on March 26 refuted reports that it has purchased Iranian crude, calling the reports "baseless." Reports earlier claimed that RIL had purchased 5 million barrels of Iranian crude after the US administration temporarily removed

NEW DELHI - India recorded an unprecedented foodgrain output of 357.73 million metric tonnes (MMT) in the agricultural year 2024-25, marking an increase of 25.43 MMT over the preceding year, reflecting sustained gains in productivity, improved input management, and strengthened

CHENNAI- Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have inducted former players Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden into the franchise’s first-ever Hall of Fame during their Roar ’26 fan event at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on March 22. The franchise unveiled the

MOSCOW/NEW DELHI- External Affairs Minister (EAM) Jaishankar on March 24 said that, guided by its humanity-first and people-centric approach during its ongoing BRICS chairship, India remains focused on deepening engagement with Russia to collectively address common challenges through a balanced

BENGALURU - A consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group and the Times of India Group has acquired the defending Indian Premier League champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for $1.78 billion (Rs 16,725 crore approx.). Bolt Ventures (Bolt) and Blackstone's perpetual

NEW DELHI -Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 23 said that over 3,75,000 Indians have returned to India from nations in the Middle East, including 1,000 from Iran, and reaffirmed his government's commitment to provide every possible assistance to those