Delhi Cricket
Administration
Age isn't the only test: Why tenure matters in DDCA elections
The Lodha Reforms, introduced to improve governance and accountability in Indian cricket administration, also prescribe limits on how long an individual can hold office. Clause 6(2), dealing with the cooling-off period, states that no person shall hold office for more than nine years in aggregate at the State Association level before becoming ineligible to continue without the prescribed break
India Cricket
Domestic
SAFEMA tribunal sets aside FEMA penalties against Lalit Modi in IPL 2009 case
In a statement issued after the tribunal's July 16 judgment, Modi said the ruling rejected the Enforcement Directorate's central allegation that foreign remittances related to the staging of the 2009 IPL in South Africa were capital account transactions in violation of the Foreign Exchange Management Act
International
Rohit Sharma answers nature's call in style, Virat Kohli shines too in India's loss
Rohit Sharma scores 138 for his first century at Lord's while Virat Kohli gets 74 as the two get their best scores at the historic venue; however, Indian cricket team goes down by 27 runs to lose the ODI series 2-1
Other Sports
Olympic
Indian Athletics Series Final to feature stars at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on September 10
The season-ending event, being organised under the aegis of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), will feature 31 events, including 16 for women. Athletes will be invited based on their national rankings in their respective disciplines
Olympic
India eyes strong showing as Commonwealth Games get underway in Glasgow
India heads into the Games after an impressive showing at the 2022 Birmingham edition, where the contingent finished with 61 medals, including 22 golds. However, replicating that tally could prove challenging this time as sports such as shooting, badminton, table tennis and squash — disciplines that have traditionally contributed significantly to India's medal haul — are not part of the Glasgow programme
Food & Lifestyle
Food & Lifestyle
First lululemon store in India to open in New Delhi
The store will offer high-performance products for men and women to support a wide range of activities including yoga, Pilates, running, training, tennis, golf, and everyday movement. It will also serve as a space for connection with guests, ambassadors, and local health and fitness communities
Culture & Heritage
Events & Updates
Inside Delhi's Natkhat Utsav 2026: Cardboard cities and classical masks
Organised by Delhi's Department of Art, Culture and Languages, the programme trained children across four verticals -- fine arts, music, dance and theatre -- with each centre hosting a minimum of 50 student participants
Events & Updates
Scholars discuss selection of Ghalib’s letters
A discussion on Khutoot Ghalib Intikhab, a selection of Mirza Ghalib's letters compiled by Prof. Siddiq-ur-Rehman Kidwai, was held at Ghalib Institute, where scholars highlighted the literary, historical and cultural significance of Ghalib's correspondence
Read & Watch
Health, Tech and Business
Business
Gifts World Expo and Paperworld 2026 to bring 850-plus exhibitors to Bharat Mandapam
Organised jointly by MEX Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd and Messe Frankfurt India, the expo will be co-located with Paperworld Delhi and is expected to host more than 850 exhibitors, showcase over 6,000 brands and 30,000 products, while attracting over 35,000 business visitors
Business
UFSEC 2026 wraps up with strong push for safer workplaces
On the second day, a series of technical sessions were held, encouraging policymakers, emergency response specialists, fire protection experts, business executives, and technology experts to discuss modern safety frameworks, disaster preparedness, and workplace safety reforms
People, News and Governance
Nation
Food pours into Jantar Mantar as India rallies behind protesters
The donated food was arranged along one side of the protest venue in the style of a community buffet, allowing anyone in need to pick up a meal. Volunteers said the volume of food was so large that some of it had to be distributed on the roadside to ensure it reached people quickly
Nation
CJP escalates protest, Sonam Wangchuk awaits govt assurances amid clashes
The Cockroach Janta Party said it would continue its protests until the government accepts its demands for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, Rs 1 crore compensation for the families of students who died by suicide, no prosecution of peaceful protesters, and legal action against police personnel allegedly involved in excesses during the protests
