The Latest Breaking News from India

India vs Zimbabwe: I see myself in Rishabh Pant; no reason why we can't beat India, says all-rounder Ryan Burl

NEW DELHI: It's a no-brainer that Team India will go in as favourites when the KL Rahul-led side takes on Zimbabwe in the 3 ODI series, starting with the first match on August 18 at the Harare Sports Club.

The Times of India · Aug 16, 2022

Chinese 'spy ship' docks in Sri Lanka despite India, US concerns

HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka: A Chinese research vessel docked at Sri Lanka's Chinese-run southern port of Hambantota on Tuesday despite concerns from India and the United States about its alleged spying activities.

Bangkok Post · Aug 16, 2022

Centre mentions FIFA suspension of AIFF before SC, hearing on 17 August

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear on Wednesday the issue related to FIFA suspending the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with immediate effect. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 16, 2022

Fifa suspends India’s football federation over ‘undue influence from third parties’

FIFA suspended India's national football federation on Monday evening “due to undue influence from third parties”, the sport's governing body confirmed.

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2022

FIFA move extremely harsh but also an opportunity to get house in order: Bhaichung Bhutia

NEW DELHI: Former captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Tuesday termed the FIFA's decision to ban Indian football "very harsh" but in it also saw an opportunity to get the country's sport in order.

The Times of India · Aug 16, 2022

India's fuel demand continues to fall in August as monsoon sets in

NEW DELHI: Diesel demand in India fell for the second month in a row as the onset of monsoon chipped away consumption in key sectors like agriculture, preliminary industry data showed Tuesday.

The Times of India · Aug 16, 2022

FIFA ban extremely harsh but an opportunity to get Indian football in order: Bhaichung Bhutia

This is the first time the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has been banned by FIFA in its 85 year history

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2022

Kapil Dev wants ICC to ensure survival of ODI, Test formats

‘It’s going the way as football in Europe,’ says the former India captain amid global growth of lucrative T20 leagues.

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2022

India’s active COVID-19 cases decline to 1,11,252

The country logs 8,813 Covid infections in a day.

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2022

Chinese military survey ship docks at Sri Lanka port

The Chinese survey vessel Yuan Wang 5 docked on Tuesday at Sri Lanka's Chinese-built port of Hambantota, a port official said, a move likely to stoke concern in neighbouring India about the growing influence of its bigger and more powerful rival.

Reuters · Aug 16, 2022