Mitti Labs has raised $9.5 million in a Series A round led by Aramco Ventures, putting an India-focused rice farming climate platform into a larger Asian...
The Reserve Bank of India has kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent, using its August review to signal caution while keeping growth expectations...
Heavy-rain alerts for Thursday, August 6, have put schools, commuters and district administrations across several Indian regions on watch, with no national...
Mumbai's public housing spotlight turns to Bandra today as MHADA prepares to conduct a computerised lottery for 2,640 tenements across the city. Times of India...
India's preparation for the Sri Lanka Test series has widened beyond the named squad, with Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Tanush Kotian and Vipraj Nigam joining...
EIH Limited and Bhartiya Hospitality have announced a strategic partnership to develop and operate 20 luxury lifestyle resorts across India and selected...
Dabur has begun changing product labels after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India told the company to stop selling food products carrying...
The Indian government has escalated its scrutiny of Meta, calling the company's global team to New Delhi for meetings on August 5 and 6 over child-safety...
Former Swiggy and Zomato leaders Anuj Rathi and Prashant Parashar have launched Profound, an AI-native platform that wants to give professionals their own AI...
Hockey India's saffron jersey controversy has moved from colour symbolism into governance, with federation president Dilip Tirkey asking who authorised the...
The India Meteorological Department's August 4 warning bulletin points to a difficult August 5 for parts of western and central India, with very heavy rain...
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi has put turbulence safety back in focus after a severe mid-air incident injured passengers and crew before the...
PepsiCo India has started removing the word "energy" from new Sting cans and bottles after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India moved against the...
Vedanta is planning to carve out its real estate business into a separate company, Vedanta Property Platforms, after its broader five-way split, giving...
The Lok Sabha has passed legislation to increase the working strength of the Supreme Court, moving one of the Monsoon Session's most consequential institutional changes through...
Sarvam AI has put India's founder-led artificial intelligence race back in the headlines, with fresh reporting that the Bengaluru company is raising another $75 million from...
India's Commonwealth Games story has shifted from Glasgow's medal table to Ahmedabad's delivery clock. The 2026 Games closed with a symbolic handover in which Olympic javelin...
Monsoon disruption has moved from the forecast map into passenger timetables, with four Kalka-Shimla toy train services suspended until August 5 because of heavy rain, landslide...
India's food regulator has put alcoholic beverage makers on notice, with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India initiating enforcement action over alleged flavouring and...
Karnataka has put government-allotted residential plot holders on notice, with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar saying sites left vacant for more than five years may be...
President Droupadi Murmu begins a three-day visit to Odisha on Monday with an itinerary that links education, faith, rail travel and state-level public engagement. The President's...
India starts Monday with the monsoon still driving disruption risks across several regions, with the India Meteorological Department forecast reported by Economic Times pointing to heavy...
India's Test planning has taken a significant hit after Jasprit Bumrah was reported to be out of the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka because of a persistent knee injury. Rediff, citing PTI,...
Bengaluru founder Suneel Kumar Sirigiri is at the centre of a new official case study on inclusive technology entrepreneurship, with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment...
Handloom Hackathon 2.0 has concluded at IIT Delhi with the Ministry of Textiles using the event to push a practical message: India's handloom economy needs technology that helps weavers...
New Delhi will host the GI and Beyond 2.0 Summit on Wednesday, August 5, with the Ministry of Textiles using the event to showcase India's GI-tagged handloom and handicraft products. News...
Union Minister J. P. Nadda will address India Medical Device 2026 in New Delhi as the government and industry prepare for a two-day discussion on building a more competitive MedTech...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi used a major infrastructure programme in Bhogapuram on Saturday to put northern Andhra Pradesh back at the centre of India's aviation, logistics and manufacturing debate..
Zepto co-founder and chief executive Aadit Palicha has pushed India's most closely watched startup listing story into a new phase after telling employees that the quick-commerce company is looking at.
India's Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow gathered momentum on Saturday as Preeti Pawar and Jaismine Lamboria won boxing gold and the wider contingent added medals across athletics and para.
The India Meteorological Department has warned of a wet and disruptive start to August, with Gujarat, Kerala, coastal Karnataka and south interior Karnataka facing some of the sharpest rainfall risks.
The Centre's decision to allow a four-month extension for eligible real estate projects affected by the West Asia conflict has opened a new debate between developer relief and homebuyer protection..
India's food regulator has launched a fresh enforcement push against food business operators, ordering a recall of Wonderland Raisins, suspending a nutraceutical manufacturing licence and prohibiting.
India's mobile app economy reached a new monetisation milestone in the second quarter of 2026, with Sensor Tower estimating record in-app purchase revenue of $345 million and more than 6.6 billion.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's Gems of India Challenge opened its pilot submission window on Saturday, inviting grassroots creators to tell district stories through short videos on.
The arrest of Misir Besra has given security forces in Jharkhand one of their most significant Maoist-related breakthroughs of the year.
Odisha is facing a serious flood emergency after heavy rain left at least three people dead and affected more than two lakh residents across six districts.
Former Infosys chief executive Vishal Sikka has launched Hang Ten Systems with $32 million in seed funding, putting one of India's best-known enterprise technology leaders back into the startup spotlight.
India's warehousing and industrial property market continued to expand in the first half of 2026, with leasing activity rising 16 percent year-on-year to 22 million square feet across seven major cities.
India's food regulator has suspended the licence of M/s Park Plaza, a unit of Mahagun Hotels Pvt Ltd in Delhi's Shahdara, after an inspection found multiple critical hygiene and food-safety violations.
India has identified 40 cities where passengers could benefit from liberalised airport immigration and cargo-screening rules under a hub-and-spoke aviation model.
India opener Pratika Rawal has signed with Warwickshire Women for the remainder of the 2026 domestic season, giving the 25-year-old a county-cricket opportunity as she returns from injury.
BioEnergy Global 2026 opened at Yashobhoomi in Dwarka, New Delhi on July 29, bringing a current events and clean-technology item into India's late-July business calendar.
The Supreme Court has turned the July 20 NEET protest policing row into a national accountability question by ordering immediate safeguards for detained young protesters and digital material collected during the demonstrations.
India's move toward plastic currency has entered a trial phase, with the government approving the Reserve Bank of India's proposal to test polymer banknotes in Rs 10 and Rs 20 denominations.
The Char Dham Yatra has been suspended for two days after heavy rain and landslides disrupted routes in Uttarakhand, creating a direct travel and safety concern for pilgrims.
Shubman Gill will lead India in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka after the BCCI announced a 15-member squad on Tuesday, with KL Rahul as vice-captain.
Sarnath, the ancient Buddhist site in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi district, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, giving India its 45th recognised World Heritage site.
Nawgati founder and chief executive Vaibhav Kaushik is positioning the Indian mobility-infrastructure startup for international expansion after building a fuel-station technology platform used by consumers and fuel retailers.
Swiggy has appointed former Myntra chief executive Nandita Sinha as CEO of Instamart, giving its quick-commerce arm a new leader as competition intensifies across grocery and fast delivery.
Parliament ended Monday in another confrontation over public examinations after the government introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 and opposition MPs demanded a statement on alleged police action against student protesters.
Former Share.Market CEO Ujjwal Jain has launched Atyx.AI, an AI wealth-management startup, with former Microsoft researcher Debopam Bhattacharjee.
Omega Seiki Mobility has raised Rs 50 crore in fresh funding to expand electric commercial vehicle manufacturing and strengthen its national dealer and service network.
IndiaMART InterMESH will invest about Rs 65 crore more in Fleetx, raising its stake in the AI-powered fleet management startup to 25.8 percent.
Indian shares snapped a five-day losing streak on Monday, with the BSE Sensex closing 776 points higher at 76,835.78 and the Nifty50 ending at 23,995.95.
The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across several regions, with extremely heavy rainfall likely at isolated places over Odisha on July 27.
An IndiGo flight from Dubai to Mumbai was diverted to Rajkot on Monday after smoke was detected in the aircraft cargo hold area, triggering a full airport emergency response before a safe landing.
India Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow moved into a decisive phase on Monday as athletics, boxing, swimming and lawn bowls fixtures filled the schedule.
Fresh retail space supply in shopping malls across India seven major cities fell 57 percent year-on-year to 0.9 million square feet in the first half of 2026.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has listed a July 27 order appointing a Designated Officer for central licensing for airports under Section 36 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
BITS Pilani-backed Sortmyprep has raised about $350,000 in pre-seed funding to scale its AI-native exam preparation platform Sorty across Indian and international curricula.
The National Conference will protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20, the opening day of Parliament's Monsoon Session, pressing the Centre for a statehood restoration timeline.
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to submit rules under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 within two weeks as it hears a petition seeking stronger airfare and passenger protection.
Air India Express begins Indore-Abu Dhabi services on July 15, ending a four-and-a-half-month international suspension at Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport.
Karnataka's tourism department is pushing statutory approvals for 13 PPP ropeway projects, with RITES leading feasibility work on hill, temple and fort routes.
IMD has flagged heavy to very heavy rainfall in northeast India, West Bengal and Bihar with thunderstorms, lightning and rough seas across the central and eastern Arabian Sea.
Savills India data shows H1 2026 private equity inflows into Indian real estate at $3.2 billion, with data centres leading the second quarter ahead of offices and residential.
FSSAI is urging consumers to file complaints with photographic evidence on its Food Safety Connect platform, extending its inspection reach across restaurants and delivery kitchens.
Aukera, the lab-grown diamond jewellery brand founded by Lisa Mukhedkar and Kumar Saurabh, has raised Rs 90 crore in fresh funding to fuel store expansion and omnichannel growth.
A fresh wave of Indian unicorn founders is moving into artificial intelligence, launching AI-native ventures rather than bolting AI onto older software.
Air India has been ranked fourth in the world for on-time performance in June 2026, an operational milestone amid one of the largest airline transformation programmes in global aviation.
Mumbai's housing market is showing two stories at once: ultra-luxury remains selective while budget flats keep moving in large numbers across the wider metropolitan region.
India's quick-commerce food safety debate has sharpened after FSSAI issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart over complaints of expired, spoiled and contaminated products.
Yastika Bhatia has become the first woman to score a Test century at Lord's, turning a strong Indian position into a commanding one at one of cricket's most symbolic venues.
A cross-border appeal signed by 117 prominent Indians and Pakistanis has put the stalled relationship between New Delhi and Islamabad back into public debate.
Bengaluru-based Atomgrid has become the founder-focused story to watch this week because it sits at the meeting point of manufacturing, research and exports.
Mahindra & Mahindra sold 1,06,207 vehicles in June 2026, a 37 per cent year-on-year increase, with domestic SUV volumes crossing 60,000 units for the first time.
Schools and colleges in Maharashtra's Palghar district were ordered shut for students on Thursday, July 2, after the IMD issued a red alert for heavy rainfall.
India's first T20I against England at Chester-le-Street arrived with two storylines competing for attention: the possibility of rain and a possible debut for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
India's Unified Payments Interface has added Greece to its growing international footprint, giving eligible Indian travellers another destination where QR-led payments may become easier.
Delhi's annual mango celebration is returning to Delhi Haat, Janakpuri, from July 3 to July 5 with rare varieties, live performances and competitions.
Delhi's Electric Vehicles Policy 2026 has formally moved from cabinet approval to implementation, setting up one of the capital's most aggressive clean-transport pushes so far.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day state visit to Seychelles has ended with India announcing a Rs 1,250 crore line of credit and signing nine agreements with the island nation.
India's industrial production grew 5.1 percent year-on-year in May 2026, giving the economy a steadier factory reading after April's 4.9 percent increase.
Mumbai-born founder Dhravya Shah has raised 3 million dollars in seed funding for Supermemory, the artificial-intelligence startup he began after building a popular open-source memory project.
India are out of the Women's T20 World Cup after Australia chased 170 at Lord's, with Ellyse Perry and Ash Gardner turning a difficult target into a six-wicket win.
The India Meteorological Department has warned of a sharply divided weather picture, with heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of eastern and western India and heat-wave conditions still likely in parts of the north.
Oberoi Realty has launched Three Sixty North in Gurugram, marking its Delhi-NCR debut with an ultra-luxury residential project priced from Rs 18 crore and backed by a planned investment of about Rs 6,000 crore.
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow has become the first airport in India to receive Food Safety and Standards Authority of India certification as an Eat Right Campus.
Noida International Airport is preparing for a major July expansion, with daily services expected to rise from about 12 to roughly 40-45 from July 1 and the network growing to 16-17 destinations.
India has launched Operation Amistad, sending an Indian Army medical contingent and field-hospital capability to earthquake-hit Venezuela in a humanitarian mission that places disaster response at the centre of New Delhi's diplomacy.
A senior Ram Temple trust official has resigned after allegations of donation theft in Ayodhya, turning a religious-institution story into a governance and accountability issue.
Bharti Enterprises Vice Chairman Rajan Bharti Mittal has used a fresh public intervention to argue that global investors risk missing one of the world's defining growth stories if they overlook India.
Tata Electronics has tightened security controls and restricted employee access to internal systems after a reported data breach involving sensitive customer files.
Shafali Verma's half-century has kept India alive in the Women's T20 World Cup semifinal race, but the win over Bangladesh also left clear concerns before the final group match against Australia.
International travellers flying to India have a new health-screening step to plan for after the launch of Air Suvidha 2.0, an upgraded contactless Passenger Health Self-Declaration Portal.
The India Meteorological Department has warned of a sharply mixed weather picture for Saturday, with heavy rain and thunderstorms across several regions while severe heatwave conditions remain likely in isolated parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Ladakh's two main representative platforms have called a region-wide shutdown on 23 June after accusing the Union government of leaving key decisions out of the official record of a May 22 meeting on...
Reliance Industries has used its 49th annual general meeting to put Jio Platforms, artificial intelligence, satellite broadband and clean energy at the centre of its next growth story. The headline...
Gurugram-based pet healthcare startup Vetic has raised $40 million in fresh funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners, giving founder and chief executive Gaurav Ajmera more capital to expand a...
Hyderabad's restaurant sector is facing a food safety transparency gap, with Times of India reporting that only 361 eateries in the city have obtained hygiene ratings under the Food Safety and...
India's high-speed rail programme has moved into a wider national phase after the Centre approved seven new bullet train corridors aimed at cutting travel times between major cities. Times of India...
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi produced the innings of the third India-Afghanistan ODI in Chennai, scoring his maiden one-day international century after a wait of 4,644 days from debut....
The deaths of three Indian seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz turn G7 week into a diplomatic test for New Delhi, with questions over accountability, maritime safety and India's response.
Tejasvi Surya's demand for a fully empowered Bengaluru development minister turns civic frustration into a wider debate over urban accountability, infrastructure control and governance.
The rupee's sharp rise to a five-week high brings short-term relief to Indian markets as easing West Asia tensions, oil prices and policy credibility support sentiment.
A Delhi-NCR red alert for thunderstorms, rain and 70-90 kmph winds turns a routine June day into a fast-moving public-safety and infrastructure test.
Strong GCC and flexible-workspace demand keeps India's office market in focus, with leasing forecast at 85-90 million square feet and city infrastructure under pressure.
Noida International Airport begins commercial service with IndiGo's Lucknow route, shifting Jewar from infrastructure promise to a live test of connectivity and passenger convenience.
Viewer complaints over ZEE5's World Cup streams turn broadcast rights into a wider technology story about reliability, device access, pricing clarity and streaming infrastructure.
This week's strongest through-line is accountability: diplomacy, city governance, weather response and sports streaming all show why citizens need systems they can understand and challenge.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi positions India as a voice for the Global South at the G7, while opening Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says the RBI steps into the currency market to curb excessive volatility rather than defend a fixed rupee level, setting a clear boundary for India's exchange-rate policy.
Deepti Sharma's five-wicket haul, backed by half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana and a Harmanpreet Kaur partnership, drives India to a 64-run win over Pakistan in their Women's T20 World Cup opener at Edgbaston.
Delhi clocks 38.5C — 1.4C below the seasonal average — while the IMD warns of rain and gusty winds for Monday, setting up a volatile 24 hours for commuters and the city's infrastructure.
India's food regulator issues notices to 15 food brands over alleged misleading product claims, putting front-of-pack marketing and consumer trust back in the spotlight.
Bharat Innovates 2026 opens in Nice with Narendra Modi and Emmanuel Macron pitching India as a source of deep technology — from AI and semiconductors to space, biotech and climate tech.
Food labels, currency comments and technology showcases are sending the same message this week: India's institutions are being judged on clarity, not perfection.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog in New Delhi, putting jobs, skills and inclusive human development at the centre of the day's national policy conversation.
Meta Platforms and Reliance Industries have announced a major India infrastructure partnership, with Meta set to lease 168 MW of AI-ready data-centre capacity at Reliance's hyperscale campus in Jamnagar.
Haryana's push to expand modern food testing laboratories and FSSAI's renewed warning against serving street snacks in old newspapers put food safety back in the public spotlight this week.
Pune's Satrang Mahotsav 2026 has put queer storytelling into a broad cultural frame, with theatre, Lavani, drag, discussions and performance sharing the same festival space.
Travellers across India have been warned to build more caution into June plans as the southwest monsoon advances while heat and storm risks persist in parts of the country.
India's public conversation is full of large announcements. The harder question is whether public and private institutions can deliver details consistently after the headline has passed.
The Election Commission of India's June calendar moved into its scrutiny stage on Tuesday, 9 June, giving parties another concrete deadline in a month of upper-house bargaining.
Indian markets ended Tuesday with a firmer tone after the RBI's latest foreign-flow measures continued to shape investor sentiment, with the Sensex up 395 points and Nifty above 23,200.
India's innings-and-300-run win over Afghanistan in the one-off Test at Mullanpur was emphatic enough to make history, but its real value lies in separating evidence from overreaction.
Bengaluru and wider Karnataka moved into a sharper monsoon risk window this week after the IMD warned of heavy rainfall and issued a red alert for south interior Karnataka.
India's real-estate sector received a measure of stability from the RBI's decision to keep the repo rate at 5.25 percent, but the story is more complicated than a simple win for developers.
India's June travel season is again showing why special trains remain a key pressure valve for the passenger network, with seasonal demand stretching regular capacity.
India's food safety debate has moved from specialist regulation into everyday household trust, with nearly one in six food samples tested in FY26 failing safety and quality checks.
India's artificial intelligence ambitions may depend on a task that sounds dull but is fundamental: making government data mean the same thing across departments.
The INDIA opposition bloc is set for a fresh coordination test in Delhi on 8 June, with reports saying representatives from 23 parties are expected to attend.
India's Ministry of External Affairs has rejected Pakistan's move to conduct assembly elections in Gilgit-Baltistan, calling the exercise illegitimate.
The Reserve Bank of India has kept the repo rate unchanged while announcing measures aimed at drawing more foreign capital into the country.
India's one-off Test against Afghanistan has given Mullanpur a rare red-ball spotlight, turning attention to the slower questions that make Test cricket valuable.
India's monsoon story has shifted from anticipation to active monitoring, with the IMD pointing readers toward heavy-rain risk in parts of the country.
India's property market is increasingly being shaped by a sector that most home buyers never visit: data centres.
Mumbai's LGBTQIA+ cultural calendar has been in the spotlight through KASHISH Pride Film Festival, giving audiences a week of cinema, discussion and community visibility.
Rail and metro connectivity remains one of India's most important travel stories, with fresh attention on Kolkata Metro operations and the wider push to improve movement.
Quick commerce has moved from novelty to habit in many Indian cities, changing how households buy snacks, groceries, beverages and last-minute dinner ingredients.
The National Testing Agency is reportedly looking at AI-led paper setting as part of a major overhaul after earlier exam controversies.
India's public life is full of big claims. The harder work is turning those claims into clear systems that people can understand and trust.
India's dependence on imported crude is back in focus as global energy disruption places pressure on fuel prices, trade and household budgets.
India and the UAE have moved closer on defence cooperation, strategic petroleum reserves and long-term energy supply.
India's medical entrance system is set for a major shift after paper leak concerns triggered national anger.
Pressure is growing for broader reform of India's entrance exam system after the NEET controversy.
A new school education report has highlighted India's progress on access — and the ongoing struggle to keep students in higher classes.
The strategic island project is being watched for its economic, defence and environmental implications.
Talks around lithium and rare earths show India's push to secure supply chains for batteries, electronics and clean energy.
India and Vietnam are looking to deepen economic cooperation as supply chains shift across Asia.
Calls to conserve fuel have sparked debate about how everyday choices connect to national economic pressure.
Oil storage and emergency planning are gaining urgency as energy markets remain unsettled.
Recent state election gains have strengthened the ruling party's position midway through the national term.
The BJP's breakthrough in West Bengal has become one of the biggest political stories of 2026.
Recent political gains may give the government more confidence to revisit civil law reform.
The Prime Minister's call to conserve fuel has triggered debate over national responsibility and household pressure.
Modi's reported reduction of his official motorcade has become part of the wider conservation debate.
The medical entrance exam controversy has turned into a broader political question about institutional trust.
Recent election results have renewed discussion about religious identity and voting patterns.
State election setbacks have raised fresh questions about the opposition's national path.
India's overseas engagement is increasingly tied to domestic economic needs.
Fuel, food, travel and education costs are likely to remain major political themes this year.
The fast-growing property services franchise from New Zealand and Australia is launching in India, with its first focus on Chandigarh and the North India market.
Higher crude and gold imports widened India's April trade gap, increasing pressure on the rupee and current account.
Consumer inflation remains under control, but rising energy costs could complicate the outlook.
Petrol and diesel price increases are expected to affect transport, logistics and household budgets.
Higher import tariffs on precious metals are designed to reduce foreign exchange pressure.
India has changed export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel as global oil markets remain volatile.
A weaker rupee can increase costs for companies exposed to crude, electronics, gold and imported raw materials.
Rising commodity prices are creating margin pressure for automakers and manufacturers.
India's services exports remain an important buffer as goods imports rise.
Overseas travel enquiries have softened as inflation, high fares and fuel pressure affect summer demand.
India remains a major growth story, but oil, imports, inflation and currency pressure are creating risks.
Rapido's new funding round shows investor confidence in India's mobility market remains strong.
Startup leaders are being encouraged to build for long-term AI value, not short-term trends.
A new India-focused fund is backing early-stage startups building agentic AI for commerce and retail.
The Indian toy brand plans to grow categories, manufacturing and digital presence after fresh funding.
A CII roundtable in Trichy highlighted the need for better infrastructure, skills and academia-industry links.
Investors are still active, but stronger fundamentals now matter more than fast growth alone.
Research into Indian quick-commerce apps has raised concerns about design practices that may push higher spending.
Platforms and brands are preparing for a future where AI agents help users search, compare and buy.
New startup awards are recognising companies that build entirely new markets, not just large businesses.
India's AI boom is moving quickly, raising questions around guardrails, consumer protection and responsible design.
IPL 2026 has reportedly reached more than 1.1 billion people across television and digital platforms.
Fans are increasingly watching cricket through streaming, clips, highlights and second-screen content.
As IPL 2026 moves toward the playoffs, close standings are keeping fans hooked.
The tournament continues to shape advertising, streaming, sponsorship and fan engagement.
Fantasy platforms continue to influence how many fans follow the tournament.
The IPL remains one of the biggest stages for emerging Indian cricket talent.
India's women athletes are gaining visibility, but long-term growth requires deeper structures.
Cricket dominates, but football, kabaddi, badminton and grassroots sport are also gaining attention.
IPL reach shows why sports streaming rights are now among India's most valuable media assets.
IPL season often inspires more young players to join cricket coaching programmes.
A major digital rights deal for Dhurandhar 2 highlights how streaming is reshaping Indian cinema economics.
A legal battle over Bollywood film broadcasts shows how important content rights have become.
May 2026 has delivered a busy lineup of films and series across major streaming platforms.
The gap between theatrical release and OTT release remains one of Indian cinema's biggest business questions.
Streaming has helped Indian regional films travel beyond language markets.
Older films are gaining new value as streaming and television platforms compete for catalogue depth.
Platforms are investing heavily in original Indian content to stand out.
Streaming has changed the balance between celebrity pull and strong writing.
From films to cricket, media companies are competing for control of content libraries and live events.
With more shows and films arriving weekly, finding what to watch is becoming harder.
Water-rich seasonal fruits are back in focus as families look for simple ways to stay hydrated.
Food safety guidance for summer is reminding households to manage fridge storage more carefully.
Traditional Indian staples are being rediscovered by younger consumers through a modern wellness lens.
Saffron, kahwa, almond oil and walnut-based rituals are being rediscovered by beauty consumers.
Young Indians are increasingly building multiple income streams through side hustles, freelancing and digital work.
Young Indians are turning vintage and secondhand fashion into a side hustle.
Curd, buttermilk, fermented foods and fibre-rich meals are becoming part of everyday wellness conversations.
Fast delivery apps are changing how city households shop, cook and plan.
Younger consumers are choosing healthier food habits without abandoning Indian meals.
Younger professionals are asking more questions about flexibility, mental health and burnout.
Overseas travel enquiries have softened after inflation, high airfares and fuel concerns hit summer planning.
More Indian travellers may choose local holidays if overseas travel feels expensive or unnecessary.
Aviation fuel costs are keeping pressure on airline pricing and travel budgets.
Diplomatic and security teams begin coordination for high-profile arrivals.
New corridors are cutting travel times across the financial capital.
Demand for premium office space stays strong despite hybrid work.
India has postponed a major global steel conference in New Delhi as the Middle East crisis disrupts international travel, logistics and business planning.
Voting began in Assam and Kerala on Thursday as India's 2026 state election season entered a decisive phase.
Large parts of India were placed under fresh heatwave warnings this week, with the IMD warning of severe conditions across several regions.
Assam went to the polls on Thursday in one of the most closely watched contests of India's 2026 state election cycle.
The Supreme Court's April hearings on religious freedom and reform have reopened one of India's most sensitive constitutional debates.
The government moved to counter opposition criticism after a parliamentary setback triggered a fresh dispute over representation and regional balance.
India has moved to soften the impact of rising aviation fuel prices by capping the monthly increase in jet fuel prices for domestic airlines.
Air India has revised its fuel surcharge structure for domestic and selected international flights as jet fuel prices climb.
The Indian rupee fell to a record closing low on Wednesday, pressured by rising oil prices and continued foreign selling of Indian assets.
Hospitality startup The Hosteller has raised Rs 150 crore in a Series B funding round, giving India's travel startup market a fresh boost.
Indian startup funding activity this week highlighted two very different sectors: game-tech and textile technology.
Indian startup funding slowed in the week of 20-24 April, with reported activity falling to one of the quieter weekly totals of the year.
The Indian Premier League has swapped two Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings fixtures in the 2026 season schedule.
Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced one of the longest IPL matches without a Super Over, stretching to 4 hours 23 minutes.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by nine wickets after a dominant bowling display led by Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Indian streaming audiences have a busy first week of April, with new films and shows arriving across Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and others.
Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 has entered the global box office conversation, ranking among the top-grossing films of 2026.
The week of 20-26 April brought another packed OTT lineup for Indian viewers, with new films and series landing across major platforms.
As temperatures rise across India, doctors are urging people to adjust their food and hydration habits to reduce heat-related stress.
India's food safety regulator has directed states to intensify checks against the illegal use of calcium carbide and other unsafe ripening agents.
India's Health Ministry has warned of intense heatwave conditions between April and June, urging states to prepare for heat-related illness.
India's domestic tourism market is seeing renewed momentum as geopolitical tensions make overseas travel more expensive and uncertain.
Air India's revised fuel surcharge is set to make travel more expensive for passengers from April as airlines respond to higher jet fuel prices.
Delhi Traffic Police issued a travel advisory for areas around Qutub Minar and Mehrauli Archaeological Park on 12 April.
The IMD issued rain and thunderstorm alerts for several states on 6 April as two western disturbances influenced weather across northwest India.
The IMD warned that heatwave conditions would affect large parts of India over the next four to five days.
The IMD issued late-April warnings for heatwave, hot and humid weather and warm night conditions across several parts of the country.
India's heatwave warnings are becoming more frequent, but warnings alone will not protect people who have no choice but to be outside.
FSSAI's crackdown on illegal fruit ripening agents may sound like a seasonal food safety story, but it points to a bigger issue: trust.
The rupee's fall to a record closing low is not just a markets story. It is a reminder that energy security reaches into everyday life.
Delhi has tightened its heatwave action plan as temperatures rise, with authorities moving toward a Cool Roof Policy for 2026.
Bengaluru recorded its wettest April day after a powerful hailstorm and heavy rain swept across the city on Wednesday.
Mumbai woke to warm conditions on 20 April, with temperatures around 29C in the morning and clear skies across the city.
