Host India to field two elite teams for Pune Grand Tour 2026

IANS | November 28, 2025 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) The Cycling Federation of India (CFI) has announced selection trials for Indian men’s elite riders, with an aim to field two teams, namely ‘India A’ and ‘India B’, for the forthcoming Pune Grand Tour – India’s first UCI 2.2 category Road Race from January 19-23, 2026.

Govt opens entry for private entities to speed up coal exploration

IANS | November 28, 2025 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) In another important reform aimed at speeding up the exploration and operationalisation of coal mines, the government has issued a notification to allow private entities accredited by the Quality Council of India (QCI) to carry out prospecting operations for the exploration of coal and lignite, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

India projected to log 7 pc GDP growth in 2025: Report

IANS | November 28, 2025 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Ahead of India’s Q2 GDP numbers on Friday, Moody's Ratings said that the country is projected to clock 7 per cent GDP growth in 2025 and 6.4 per cent in 2026 due to domestic growth and economic resilience amid global disruptions.

Ayush Mhatre to lead India in U19 Men's Asia Cup

IANS | November 28, 2025 1:02 PM

Mumbai, Nov 28 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday named India's squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup to take place in Dubai from December 12.