Yash Thakur, a 27-year-old Vidarbha pacer, made his T20I debut for India against Zimbabwe, surprising many with his immediate impact, bowling at 140 kmph and taking 4 wickets in 2 matches, fulfilling a lifelong dream despite a non-traditional path and personal setbacks.
India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs is restarting subsidized Bharat Atta and Rice sales, allocating 50,000 tonnes of wheat and 300,000 tonnes of rice, to mitigate price increases (6-7% for Atta in one month) and El Nino impacts before the festival season. Bharat Rice will initially cost ₹35/kg, rising to ₹36/kg from November 1, while Bharat Atta is fixed at ₹32/kg for 2026-27.
Coal India Ltd plans to spend ₹68,000 crore over FY27-FY30 on capacity expansion, mining infrastructure, land acquisition, coal evacuation systems, and solar projects to boost efficiency and diversification.
India summoned Meta's Global Head of Public Policy after PM Modi's Facebook post was briefly restricted due to an alleged AI glitch. The government deemed the explanation insufficient, seeking deeper discussions on platform accountability and AI moderation.
Central trade unions and Samyukta Kisan Morcha to launch nationwide protests on August 10, demanding repeal of labour codes, legal MSP guarantee, and opposing privatisation; further actions planned if demands unmet.
India faces multiple challenges: Delhi Police cracks down on anti-Modi social media posts, Assam floods claim 75 lives, India condemns vessel attacks in the Strait of Hormuz at the UNSC, and Parliament passes a stricter anti-paper leak bill.
India's importers push for approval of new tur and urad supplier countries, notably Brazil and Australia, to mitigate El Nino's impact on pulse production and reduce reliance on current suppliers like Myanmar.
India's parliament incorporated Gen Z slang like 'Delulu', 'FOMO', and 'Clock it' during debates on an anti-exam leak bill, following a youth-led protest movement that forced the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal states the first tranche of the US-India bilateral trade agreement awaits US assurance to ensure India gains a comparative advantage over competitors, amidst ongoing trade negotiations and tariff implications.
Meta adds extra oversight for Indian PM Narendra Modi's posts after his Facebook video was briefly restricted due to a claimed technical glitch, prompting India's IT Ministry to seek more detailed explanations.
The Indian Premier League's value has increased to $20.6bn, a 10.3% rise, driven by record-breaking ownership deals for its franchises, solidifying its position among the world's most valuable sports brands.
The Indian Embassy in the US corrected The New York Times, stating there's no 'Pakistani Kashmir' but 'Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir', affirming Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh as integral to India amid ongoing clashes and protests in the region.
Cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is a strategic move by the IOC to tap into India's massive commercial market and attract over 2 billion new viewers, seeking a younger and broader audience.
India proposes legal amendments to define punishments for deepfakes and digital impersonation scams, aiming to curb misinformation and financial fraud amid geopolitical tensions.
A botched medical exam, a judge's slur, and a satirical movement led by Indian students, including Abhijeet Dipke in Boston, sparked widespread protests forcing India's education minister to resign, puncturing Modi's government hegemony.
India's Shubman Gill regains the No. 1 spot in ICC ODI batting rankings, surpassing New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell who missed recent series, with Gill now leading at 801 rating points.
India's government is developing a digital platform to manage unclaimed shares and dividends, connecting various official platforms via APIs, leveraging AI and data analytics for streamlined, consent-based transfers with enhanced fraud prevention.
India's 'Cockroach Movement', named after derogatory remarks by India's Chief Justice, has emerged as a powerful political force, driven by young, urban, middle-class Hindus facing existential crises over job prospects and the failing examination system as a pathway to employment.
India's Embassy criticizes The New York Times for using 'Pakistani Kashmir' instead of 'Pakistan-occupied Kashmir', asserting the region's integral part of India amid ongoing protests and violence in PoK.
Murali Sreeshankar secured silver in the men's long jump with a 8.09m jump, while India's boxing team made history with 10 semifinalists, surpassing the 2022 Birmingham medal tally.
India urges de-escalation in West Asia after a surge in hostilities, condemning attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, which affected Indian nationals, and emphasizes the need for free navigation and peace in the region.
Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas believes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, despite concerns over their age, should be in India's 2027 ODI World Cup squad due to their skill, experience, and continued run-scoring ability.
Avtar Singh, raised by grandparents in India, spent decades searching for his biological mother. A chance AI query during a holiday led him to a blog post by Nicci Dhamu, whose mother Savinder Kaur Nagi was Avtar's long-lost parent, revealing a complex family history of separation and silence.
India's Test squad against Sri Lanka faces uncertainties with Washington Sundar injured, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana unlikely to join, and key updates on Jasprit Bumrah and B Sai Sudharsan's availability.
