Former Test star Abid Ali dies aged 83

Indian Cricket Mourns the Loss of All-Rounder Syed Abid Ali

Indian cricket mourns the loss of former all-rounder Syed Abid Ali, who passed away on March Abid Ali, who played 29 Test matches and five ODIs, was instrumental in India's historic Test series victories in England and the West Indies in 1971. BCCI president Roger Binny and secretary Devajit Saikia extended their deepest condolences to Abid Ali's family, praising his all-round skills and contributions to Indian cricket. Mar 13, 2025
India's GDP growth to surpass 6.5 per cent in 2025-26: Moody's

India's GDP growth to surpass 6.5 per cent in 2025-26: Moody's

India's GDP growth is expected to exceed 6.5 per cent during 2025-26 -- on the back of higher government capex and increase in consumption due to the reduction in income tax and the RBI's cut in interest rates, according to a Moody's report. Mar 13, 2025
India's tea exports surge to 10-year high

India's tea exports surge to 10-year high

India's tea exports touched a 10-year high at 255 million kg in 2024 despite the uncertainties in the global market triggered by geopolitical tensions, data compiled by the Tea Board of India shows. Mar 13, 2025
Highlighting India-Mauritius spiritual connect, PM Modi offers prayers at revered Ganga Talao

Highlighting India-Mauritius spiritual connect, PM Modi offers prayers at revered Ganga Talao

Highlighting the deep-rooted civilizational and spiritual connection between India and Mauritius, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday offered prayers at the revered Ganga Talao - considered the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage site in the Indian Ocean archipelago - and also immersed the holy water brought from the Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Mar 12, 2025
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Gill named ICC Men's Player of the Month for February

India's in-form opener Shubman Gill has been named ICC Men's Player of the Month award for February 2025. The 25-year-old outshone Australia's Steve Smith and New Zealand's Glenn Phillips to claim the honour. Mar 12, 2025
India's retail inflation eases to 7-month low of 3.6 per cent in February

India's retail inflation eases to 7-month low of 3.6 per cent in February

The year-on-year inflation rate, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), eased to an 7-month low of 3.61 per cent in February this year, which is 0.65 per cent lower than the corresponding figure for January, as food prices came down further during the month. This is the lowest retail inflation after July 2024. Mar 12, 2025