India's government banned non-essential construction in New Delhi, the world's most polluted capital, and urged residents to avoid burning coal for heating, to combat worsening air quality that has disrupted flights and obscured the Taj Mahal.

A dense smog blanketed the Taj Mahal in Agra on Thursday as pollution levels surged, obscuring the iconic monument from view. Tourists captured visuals showing the Taj Mahal nearly invisible behind the haze.

India opener KL Rahul left the field after being struck on the elbow by fast-bowling teammate Prasidh Krishna in an intra-squad match in Perth on Friday, while Virat Kohli emerged to bat despite injury concerns ahead of the test series against Australia.

India was dealt an injury scare just a week out from the first Test when veteran batter KL Rahul was forced to leave the field mid-innings on Friday after copping a blow to the elbow.

Virat Kohli brushed off ongoing fitness speculation but was one of several batters to be caught behind the wicket during an intra-squad simulation at the WACA.

By Mercy Kosgei The ongoing four match T20 series played on Wednesday at the Centurion between South Africa and India, the Indian team beat South Africa by 11 r

India and South Africa 4th T20 will lock horns again in the fourth and final T20I match at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday. India are currently leading the series with 2-1. This means,

India's merchandise trade deficit in October widened more than expected to $27.14 billion, driven by a rise in imports despite exports increasing year-over-year.

The trade deficit was widened to USD 27.14 billion. Imports increased by 3.9% to USD 66.34 billion in October compared to USD 63.86 billion in the year-ago period.

India’s total exports (merchandise and services combined) for October 2024 are estimated at $73.21 billion, registering a growth of 19.08 per cent vis-a-vis October 2023.