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NEW CHANDIGARH-Rajasthan Royals young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has responded with humor to viral claims that his bat contains an “AI chip,” saying whatever power it has was installed by God. In a video released by Rajasthan Royals on X, the batter said, “God

LONDON-A recent court ruling in the United Kingdom sentencing a man to life imprisonment for a religiously aggravated assault on a young Sikh woman has renewed concerns about the vulnerability of Sikh women to hate-fueled violence overseas, according to a

MUMBAI-Former Indian Premier League commissioner and league founder Lalit Modi has urged the IPL Governing Council to appoint world-class match officials, saying the tournament cannot afford inconsistent or poor decision-making. Modi’s remarks came after the latest umpiring controversy involving Kolkata Knight

NEW CHANDIGARH-Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag came under scrutiny after videos allegedly showing him vaping inside the team dressing room went viral during his side’s Indian Premier League 2026 match against Punjab Kings in New Chandigarh on April 28. The incident

CHENNAI-Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson entered the record books by becoming the fastest Indian batter, in terms of balls faced, to reach 5,000 runs in the Indian Premier League during his side’s match against Chennai Super Kings at the MA

NEW DELHI-The Iranian Coast Guard fired warning shots at a Togo-flagged chemical tanker, MT Siron, carrying Indian crew members after boarding it near the Shinas Outer Port limits in Oman on April 25, officials from India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping

MUMBAI-Chennai Super Kings pacer Gurjapneet Singh said he is treating every match as a fresh opportunity to improve. “Every game is a new start for me, and I’m just trying to learn every single point from the game and take it

MUMBAI-Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said Mumbai Indians all-rounder Mitchell Santner was taken for a scan after complaining of dizziness, leading the team to request Mumbai Indians pacer Shardul Thakur as a concussion substitute during the IPL match against

NEW DELHI-The Election Commission of India (ECI) on April 23 reported record voter participation in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and the first phase of polling in West Bengal, with women voters outnumbering men in turnout in both states. Polling began

NEW DELHI-Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha on April 24 said he, along with six other party MPs, had submitted signed documents to the Rajya Sabha Chairman seeking recognition of a split in the party’s Upper House unit

NEW DELHI - Opposition parties on April 23 criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi after U.S. President Donald Trump reshared content describing India as a “hellhole,” prompting a political controversy. The post, shared on Trump’s Truth Social platform, featured a podcast by American

NEW DELHI- India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on April 23 said 10 Indian ships have exited the Strait of Hormuz safely in the past few weeks, while 14 Indian ships remain in the Persian Gulf. Tensions continue in and around

NEW DELHI - Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Prahlad Joshi said on April 22 that India has recorded its highest-ever annual increase in wind energy capacity, with a historic 6.1 GW addition during 2025–26. India currently ranks fourth globally in wind

NEW DELHI -India’s ultra-high-net-worth individual (UHNWI) population has grown sharply in recent years and is projected to rise 27 per cent by 2031, according to a report released on April 23 by property consultancy Knight Frank. The report said India’s UHNWI

LUCKNOW -Gujarat Titans all-rounder Washington Sundar shed light on his approach to handling high-pressure situations, stressing the importance of staying mentally free and trusting his natural game. Sundar reflected on the team's tense last-ball win in a previous outing and explained the mindset

NEW DELHI- India’s tourism and hospitality sectors remain resilient on the back of strong domestic demand, even as the ongoing Middle East conflict disrupts international travel, industry body PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry said in a report. The report said

NEW DELHI - Marking the first anniversary of the horrific Pahalgam terror attack, diplomatic missions and foreign envoys remembered the victims and expressed solidarity with India in the fight against terrorism. India is observing one year of the deadly Pahalgam terror

NEW DELHI- Former Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi has dismissed as fake a viral letter alleging that ‘black magic’ was performed during the Chennai Super Kings-Sunrisers Hyderabad match, while claiming that similar practices had surfaced in the past. The controversy

NEW DELHI-Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, around 1.097 million passengers have returned to India from the region since February 28 the government said on April 19. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said it is working closely with

KOLKATA- Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Varun Chakravarthy entered the record books on April 19 by becoming the fastest Indian spinner to reach 200 wickets in T20 cricket. The milestone came during the Indian Premier League 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and

MUMBAI- Relatives of Trinamool Congress MP and former India cricketer Yusuf Pathan, including his father-in-law, have been arrested in Mumbai following an alleged assault on a local man and his family after a dispute triggered by water splashing from a passing

NEW DELHI/CHANDIGARH- Congress MP Manish Tewari and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on April 19 said the Opposition would support women’s reservation if implemented within the existing 543-seat Lok Sabha framework, while accusing the Centre of using the proposed

NEW DELHI -The Ministry of External Affairs said Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, was called in for a meeting with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri over the shooting incident involving Indian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. During the meeting, India

ISLAMABAD- The Pakistan government has denied visas to 92 Indian devotees who were scheduled to visit the country for Khalsa Sajna Diwas celebrations at Gurdwara Panja Sahib, according to an article published by the Khalsa Vox news portal. The report said

NEW DELHI- Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has revealed that he turned down offers of citizenship from India and Australia, saying he wanted to remain committed to representing Afghanistan. The star cricketer shared the details in his book, 'Rashid Khan: From Streets

KOLKATA-Kolkata Knight Riders opener Ajinkya Rahane endured another disappointing outing in IPL 2026, registering a two-ball duck and becoming the player with the most ducks as an opener in tournament history during the match against Rajasthan Royals at Eden Gardens

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