Delhi Cricket
DDCA League, Hot Weather & DPL
From tennis ball to cricket ball, Himanshu guides Golden Hawks to DDCA Hot Weather final
Golden Hawks beat Kashmere Gate Colts while Ravi Chauhan's magical knock for Indian Air Force goes in vain as Madras Cricket Club riding on Vaibhav Kandpal, Sarthak Ranjan and Prikshit's performances also enter DDCA Hot Weather final
Seniors
Samarth Seth gears up for a shot at Delhi team after giving up chances overseas
Seth, a former Delhi Under-23 cricketer, has given up opportunities to play as an overseas professional -- he has previously played in England's league circuit and in first-class cricket in Sri Lanka -- choosing instead to concentrate on domestic performances in the capital
India Cricket
International
Report card of players: India's 3-0 win in ODI series over Afghanistan
Led by Shubman Gill’s prolific batting and inspired performances from Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan and Prasidh Krishna, India swept Afghanistan 3-0 in June 2026, showcasing remarkable depth, emerging talent and complete dominance across departments
International
India name ODI squad for England series, Jaiswal misses out despite Afghanistan ton
Jaiswal’s omission is one of the most notable decisions taken by the selectors. The left-handed opener had ended the Afghanistan series on a high note with a century in the third and final ODI, but the performance was not enough to earn him a place against England
International
A walk in the park for India women, Shreyanka Patil's injury the only blip
This was India's second win at the ICC T20 Women's World Cup, following their 64-run win over Pakistan, and turned out to be Netherlands's second loss. Put into bat after losing the toss, India made 209/5, their highest yet and then bowled Netherlands out in 17.3 overs
Other Sports
Olympic
Asian Fencing Championship ends on a high as India celebrates historic hosting debut
The 26th Asian Senior Fencing Championship concluded in grand style at Bharat Mandapam, blending sporting excellence with cultural splendour. Japan topped the medal standings as India earned widespread praise for successfully hosting the continental showpiece
Olympic
Pole vaulter Sindhushree enters her name in record books
On her way to winning the gold medal, she improved the national record to 4.25m, which was better than the Asian Games qualification mark of 4.10m. The previous record of 4.23m was set recently by Baranica who settled for silver with a height of 4.20m
Food & Lifestyle
Reviews
UNFOLD 2026 puts young design talent in spotlight
UDIT’s annual Graduate Show brought together leading voices from fashion, architecture, media and design as graduating students showcased innovative projects exploring sustainability, technology, business strategy and social impact through exhibitions, fashion presentations, panel discussions and interdisciplinary creative collaborations
Culture & Heritage
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
Health
IIT Delhi launches admissions for Healthcare Industry 5.0 Executive Programme
CEP, IIT Delhi has opened admissions for the third batch of its Executive Programme in Healthcare for Industry 5.0, a six-month online course focused on AI, digital health, data analytics and emerging technologies transforming healthcare delivery
Health
Marengo Asia Hospitals Faridabad introduces ‘Proctor Robotic Surgery’ programme to remotely guide local surgeons
To facilitate robotic knee replacement surgery accessible to patients living in tier 2 and tier 3 cities, Marengo Asia Hospitals Faridabad has introduced a Mentorship program on 'Tele-Proctor Robotic Surgery'. This is a patient-centric, local, or home-based care programme aimed at reducing travel burden, improving access and lowering costs
Politics and Governance
Nation
2026 Assembly verdicts reshape India’s political landscape
The Assembly election results in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam highlighted the BJP’s uneven expansion, Congress’ limited revival and the enduring strength of regional politics, while welfare promises, identity narratives and generational shifts emerged as defining electoral themes across India
Delhi
Delhi conducts transparent computerised draw for EWS admissions in private schools
Education Minister Ashish Sood oversaw Delhi’s computerised draw of lots for entry-level admissions under EWS, DG and CWSN categories. Conducted in the presence of parents, the process used Aadhaar-based verification and improved software to ensure transparency and fairness
Delhi
Delhi Budget 2026–27 unveiled: Green push, big allocations and political firestorm
A significant portion of the budget has been allocated to education, with over Rs 19,000 crore earmarked for building new schools, upgrading existing facilities, and strengthening healthcare support in educational institutions
