India's wait for a FIFA World Cup debut continues more than 75 years after qualifying for the 1950 tournament without participating. Yet at World Cup 2026, footballers with Indian heritage are set to take centre stage. From New Zealand's Sarpreet Singh and Qatar's Tehssin Mohammad Jamsheed to Australia's Nishan Velupillay and DR Congo's Samuel Moutoussamy, Indian roots will be represented on football's biggest stage even as India remains absent from the tournament.
Heartwarming Moment of Leopard Mother and Cubs Goes Viral
In an exclusive interview, Anbumani Ramadoss makes a strong case for a caste survey in Tamil Nadu, arguing that updated social, educational and economic data is essential to safeguard the state's 69% reservation policy from legal challenges. Following a PMK-led all-party meeting, he calls on the government to announce a caste survey in the upcoming Assembly session, describing it as a social justice measure rather than a political exercise. Ramadoss also welcomes the Centre's caste census initiative but says Tamil Nadu needs a more detailed state-level survey to strengthen welfare delivery and reservation policies.
A crucial metro project that was stalled for years is now picking up pace as the newly elected BJP government has cleared roadblocks and given the necessary clearances. The previous Trinamool Government had refused permission despite strong words against the delay from the Supreme Court and the Calcutta High Court. Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the Chingrighata crossing Metro site and hit out at the previous Trinamool government for holding up a crucial metro link for the city.
Fresh off his historic Norway Chess triumph, Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa speaks to NDTV about his victory, his battles against world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, and his next big goals in chess. Calling Carlsen the "GOAT" of the game, Praggnanandhaa reflects on how competing against the Norwegian legend brings out his best. He also discusses the rapid rise in chess popularity across India and expresses gratitude to the Adani Group for its support.
The political crisis in West Bengal appears far from over. In this exclusive conversation with NDTV, rebel TMC leader and Leader of Opposition-designate Ritabrata Banerjee makes a series of explosive claims against Abhishek Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress leadership.
Heavy monsoon rains have unleashed widespread devastation across parts of Kerala, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a Red Alert for several northern districts.
Indian chess star Praggnanandhaa speaks to NDTV's Rica Roy after creating history by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title. Entering the final day in third place, Praggnanandhaa produced a remarkable finish, winning his final classical game and securing the championship. In this interview from Oslo, he reflects on the title-winning campaign, the tournament's turning points, and what it means to defeat world number one Magnus Carlsen twice on the way to one of the biggest achievements of his career.
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Josh Hart is not celebrating yet. Despite New York’s 2-0 NBA Finals lead, the Knicks forward says the series is “0-0” and believes the team still has plenty to improve.
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A few hours after Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa made history by becoming the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title, his sister R Vaishali finished on the podium by claiming the title in the first event of the WR Women's Chess Tour in Tokyo, Japan.
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Kimi Antonelli produced a "magic lap" to edge Max Verstappen in the dying seconds of Saturday's qualifying and claim pole for the Monaco Grand Prix.
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