RCB’s brand value soars as franchise becomes first to reach ₹2620 cr benchmark; IPL’s value rises above ₹1.75 lakh cr

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) became world’s first cricket franchise to be valued at over USD 300 million ( ₹2620 crore), according to a study released by global investment bank Houlihan Lokey. The development came in months after RCB defended their Indian Premier League (IPL) title beating Gujarat Titans in the final in Ahmedabad. Valued … Read more

IPL’s business value jumps to ₹1.96 lakh crore: Report

The Indian Premier League (IPL) continues to establish itself as a commercial juggernaut, with its overall business value surging to an astronomical ₹1,96,812 crore (approximately $23.5 billion). According to the valuation advisory firm Houlihan Lokey, this marks an impressive 11.4% growth compared to the previous year, underscoring the league’s resilient economic framework and immense global … Read more

CWG 2026: India Boxing Quintet assure Five More Medals, Rack Up Tally to 9 from Pugilists

India’s boxing contingent enjoyed a memorable day at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow as Arundhati Choudhary, Sakshi, Ankush, Narender Berwal and Sachin Siwach stormed into the semifinals of their respective weight categories, guaranteeing at least five bronze medals for the country. Under Commonwealth Games boxing rules, all semifinalists are assured of a medal, with … Read more

Ankush and Narender Berwal reach boxing semifinals at Commonwealth Games 2026

Indian boxers Ankush and Narender Berwal secured places in the semifinals of the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Wednesday in Glasgow, Scotland. Ankush won his men’s 80kg quarterfinal match against Seychelles’ Jade Micock with a 5-0 unanimous decision, while Narender edged out Samoa’s Michael Seko in the men’s 90+kg quarterfinal with a 3-2 split decision, according … Read more

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Named Vice-Captain, Set To Be Ishan Kishan’s Deputy; Mohammed Shami Selected

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s rapid rise continued as he was trusted with a leadership role by the East Zone for the 2026 Duleep Trophy. The 15-year-old will be star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan’s deputy in the zonal tournament, which will take place next month at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE). Vaibhav’s promotion to a leadership role … Read more

Duleep Trophy 2026: Big reward for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, named East Zone vice-captain alongside captain Ishan Kishan

East Zone selectors have announced a strong 15-member squad for the Duleep Trophy 2026-27, a mix of experienced internationals and promising young talent. The squad announcement also includes a leadership group, highlighting the selectors’ faith in a young batter who has become a regular in domestic cricket. The Duleep Trophy is set to commence on … Read more

Indian boxers dominate to ensure five more medals; Toor, Gill in shot put final

 Indian boxers lorded the ring to enter semifinals of various weight categories, assuring five more medals while Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill retained medal hopes in athletics moving into the shot put final at the Commonwealth Games here on Wednesday. Narender Berwal (90+kg), Ankush Panghal (80kg), Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg) and … Read more

Insult to ‘Vande Mataram’ now a criminal offence after RS passes bill

The Rajya Sabha passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, criminalising any insult to the national song ‘Vande Mataram’. This gives the song the same statutory protection as the national anthem, ‘Jana Gana Mana’. The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which … Read more