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BCCI Tells Stars to Play Ranji Before the White-Ball Season

The selectors wanted Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play Duleep Trophy last year too, but they excused themselves

Djokovic joins Alcaraz, Sinner but Kyrgios out

Novak Djokovic survived a scare in his quest for tennis history before joining Carlos Alcaraz and defending champion Jannik Sinner in the second round of the Australian Open on Monday.

TN's Ulhas Finding His Feet in Serbian League

Just as he back-pedalled in defence, Ulhas KS took a sharp step forward to intercept a pass. He then charged up the court a few paces before delivering a pass to a teammate, who went on to score.

Barca smash Madrid, win Spanish Super Cup

Barcelona hammered rivals Real Madrid 5-2 in a wild Spanish Super Cup Clasico final in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to win the first trophy of the Hansi Flick era.

Arsenal Lose to 10-Man United on Penalties, Bow Out of FA Cup

Ten-man Manchester United beat Arsenal 5-3 on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw in the FA Cup third round, while Tottenham needed extra time before seeing off non-league Tamworth 3-0 on Sunday.

Inside the growing market for children's products

From educational toys to healthy snacks, consumer brands are tapping into a fast-growing opportunity in children's products, driven by modern parents' willingness to invest in high-quality, safe, and innovative offerings.

Steady GDP, rate cuts to support credit access in FY26

FITCH EXPECTS AGGREGATE SALES GROWTH FOR FITCH-RATED CORPORATES TO REMAIN LIMITED TO 1-2% IN FY26

Vidya Wires Files IPO Papers for ₹320 Cr Fundraise

Winding and conductivity products maker Vidya Wires has filed draft papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO).

India May Get Russian Oil for Next 2 Months

India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, does not expect any disruption to Russian oil supply in the next two months as U.S.-sanctioned tankers are allowed to discharge crude until March, a senior government official said on Monday.

FHRAI Raises Concerns Over Zomato, Swiggy's 'Private Label'

The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) on Monday expressed \"serious concerns\" over Zomato and Swiggy's recent foray into the \"private label\" food delivery space, urging regulators to take \"swift action\" to address the growing worries related to data misuse, unfair competition, and food safety.

UP Looks To Privatize Two Of Its Four Power Distribution Firms

Uttar Pradesh is looking to privatize two of its four power distribution companies, a state government tender showed, as the country's most populous state grapples with power losses and a lack of sufficient transmission infrastructure.

Dec retail inflation eases to 4-month low, boosts rate cut hopes

India's annual retail inflation in December eased to a four-month low, government data showed on Monday, boosting hopes of the country's central bank cutting interest rates in February.

RBI Said To Ease Rupee Drought With FX Swaps

India's central bank is using dollar-rupee swaps to ease a liquidity squeeze in the country's financial system, according to people familiar with the matter.

Rupee plunges 58 paise to record low of 86.62

The rupee logged its steepest single-day fall in nearly two years and ended the session 58 paise down at its historic low of 86.62 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by a stronger American currency and surging crude oil prices.

Mkts crash over spike in crude prices, FII outflows

Sensex tanked 1.36% to settle at 76,330.01, while Nifty dropped 1.47% to 23,085.95

At Least 10 People Dead in Brazil Landslides

Landslides caused by torrential rains in southeast Brazil have left at least 10 people dead, rescue services in Minas Gerais state said on Sunday.

Thai Cabinet Okays Casino Bill to Boost Its Tourism, Economy

Thailand's Cabinet approved on Monday a draft bill legalising casinos with the aim of boosting tourism and a sluggish economy.

Seoul: At least 300 North Korean soldiers killed fighting Ukraine

Around 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed and 2,700 wounded while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine, a South Korean lawmaker said on Monday, citing information from Seoul's spy agency.

Al-Qadir Case Verdict Against Khan Delayed

A Pakistan court on Monday postponed for the third time the announcement of the verdict in the 190 million pounds Al-Qadir Trust corruption case against former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi.

Counter-tariffs ready if Trump starts trade war

Justin Trudeau says Canada is ready to respond with counter-tariffs against the US if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat to begin a trade war in North America.

LA Wildfire Death Toll Surges to 24 as Firefighters Brace for Fierce Winds

The death toll surged late on Sunday; about 150,000 people in LA County remain under evacuation orders

Congress Govt in K'taka United, Says Surjewala

Amid speculation over a power tussle within the ruling Congress in Karnataka, AICC general secretary in-charge of the state, Randeep Singh Surjewala, said on Monday that the party's government was united and accused the opposition of manufacturing stories to attack it.

Registered Medical Practitioner Shot Dead in Aurangabad Dist

A registered medical practitioner was shot dead on Barun-Daudnagar road at a turning point near Dhritraj village which falls under the jurisdiction of Barun police station in Aurangabad district on Monday, police said.

Three Smugglers From MP Held With Huge Quantity Of Ganja In Bihar

Three smugglers belonging to Madhya Pradesh were arrested and a huge quantity of narcotics worth over Rs. 1 crore in the international market was seized in East Champaran district on Monday, police said.

Four youths killed in road mishap in Darbhanga dist

Four youths lost their lives in two separate road accidents in Darbhanga district within 12 hours, while one was critically injured, police said.

5,418 litres of IMFL seized, two smugglers arrested in Purnia dist

Smugglers were identified as Mohammad Imran and Wasim

Pilot: Govt confused by multiple power centres

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Rajasthan government is confused due to its multiple power centres, the senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot said at a conference held at Indira Gandhi Panchayat Sadan in Jaipur on Monday.

Good fences for good neighbours

Bangladesh's concern over the fencing of the international border is misplaced

Why the House Must Debate CAG Reports

The Delhi high court is right to censure the state government for its failure to place 14 reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) before the legislative assembly.

Within India's paradoxes, seeds of transformation

India is a land of paradoxes. Picture a seeker climbing the Himalayan peaks or meditating by Varanasi's ghats, searching for meaning, unaware that the answers they seek have always been within them.