The Latest Breaking News from India

India’s crude cost slips below $100 but fuel price cut unlikely

NEW DELHI: India’s crude cost has slipped below $100 per barrel for the first time since April in step with this week’s fall in benchmark rates. While it may appear to be a silver lining for the rupee, an immediate cut in fuel prices is unlikely as the Indian currency’s…

The Times of India · Jul 16, 2022

From arranged matches to Tinder hook-ups: How the apps changed dating in India

Young, single Indians make up the second-biggest market of dating app users globally – and it's revolutionising how people think of love and marriage.

ABC News · Jul 16, 2022

India set to cross 200 crore mark in Covid vaccine doses

NEW DELHI: Helped by the government’s latest push for booster dose coverage, India was set to cross the milestone of 200 crore (2 billion) Covid vaccination doses on Saturday. The country achieved the feat in 18 months since the first Covid jab was given on January 16, 2021.

The Times of India · Jul 16, 2022

Lungi Ngidi: ‘Racism is a factor in South Africa that must be addressed’

As his side prepares to face England in white-ball games, beginning on Tuesday, the pace bowler tells Donald McRae: ‘Sweeping stuff under the rug never helps anyone’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2022

England batters must take charge of ODI decider with Kohli due a big score

Reece Topley hopes to build on his six for 24, while India’s traditional talisman could be key at Old Trafford on Sunday

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2022

Hold elections to avoid jeopardising World Cup '23: FIH to tell Hockey India CoA

LAUSANNE: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) will write to the Committee of Administrators governing Hockey India, asking it to conduct elections and avoid "jeopardising" the men's World Cup to be held in Odisha in January.

The Times of India · Jul 16, 2022

Ben Stokes rested from South Africa series

England’s Test captain Ben Stokes has been rested from the home T20 series against South Africa as part of the team’s workload management

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2022

India will remain steadfast partner of Nepal: Jaishankar

Nepal is important for India in the context of its overall strategic interests in the region and the leaders of the two countries have often noted the age-old "Roti-Beti" relationship.

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2022

People can only dream about what you've done in cricket: Kevin Pietersen backs Virat Kohli

LONDON: Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen on Saturday threw his weight behind the out-of-form Virat Kohli, saying that he should be proud as "people can only dream about" what he has achieved.

The Times of India · Jul 16, 2022

It’s time to rethink and reset post-COVID: Bhutan Foreign Minister

Bhutan-China talks won’t focus on Doklam tri-junction, says Tandi Dorji

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2022