NEW DELHI: India’s economic dashboard is getting a long-overdue makeover in early 2026. From GDP and retail inflation to industrial output, several major measures of economic activity will be updated to reflect how people live, earn and spend today. A new index to track the booming services sector — from logistics to digital platforms — will also make its debut, offering a sharper picture of what drives the country’s growth.First off the block will be the GDP data, with 2022-23 prices, which will be unveiled on Feb 27 when advance estimates are released.

IND vs AUS Live Score, 2nd ODI: It has been over a decade since Indian cricket made one of its most iconic impressions at the Adelaide Oval, yet the memories remain vivid. Among the murals inside the main terminal at Adelaide Airport, the most striking is a depiction of the stadium filled with a sea of Indian blue jerseys during the 2015 World Cup clash against Pakistan.

DHAKA: Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Wednesday sent 15 serving army officers to jail to face trial on charges of enforced disappearances, murders and custodial tortures during former PM Sheikh Hasina’s tenure. The officers were taken into custody by the army on Oct 11 after a special tribunal ordered their arrest in cases of atrocities linked to the Taskforce for Interrogation Cell and the Joint Interrogation Cell.The tribunal did not hear any bail petitions, noting there is a formal process for such petitions, and the officers could submit formal applications before the next hearing on Nov 5, chief prosecutor Tajul Islam told reporters.

Fixed-income mutual funds in India witnessed a massive net outflow of Rs 1.02 lakh crore in September 2025, a sharp rise from modest redemptions of Rs 7,980 crore in August, according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi). The surge was primarily driven by large institutional withdrawals from liquid and money market funds.Out of 16 debt categories, 12 recorded net outflows during the month.

As the Toronto Blue Jays gear up for their first World Series appearance in more than three decades, one Calgary bride is facing an unexpected question ahead of her big day this weekend: should she let her guests watch the game during the wedding? “Do we play the Jays game or not? It’s a tough vote.” said bride-to-be Josie Balka, who grew up in Toronto.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he wants to attend next month’s Supreme Court hearing on his “vital” tariff policy, calling it “one of the most important cases we’ve ever had.” The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Nov. 5 on whether the president can unilaterally impose tariffs under emergency powers, bypassing Congress. The case involves Trump’s tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China over allegations of fentanyl trafficking, as well as his “reciprocal tariffs” on dozens of other countries.

NEW DELHI: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has started putting details of land acquisition status and statutory clearances for each highway project — tenders of which are out or will be floated — online. This is aimed at bringing greater transparency, and reducing disputes and arbitrations after projects are bid out.The exercise began on Wednesday and the dynamic status of conditions to be fulfilled before every project will now be updated regularly, allowing bidders to have a clear understanding of project readiness before placing bids, a senior NHAI official said.

A controversy erupted on Wednesday when Congress national spokesperson Shama Mohamed accused India head coach Gautam Gambhir of religious bias in team selection after Sarfaraz Khan was not included in the India 'A' team. The BCCI selection committee announced a 15-man India A squad for two first-class games against South Africa A, with chief selector Ajit Agarkar citing injury concerns for Sarfaraz's exclusion.Shama Mohamed took to social media platform X to question the selection decision.

Opposition parties are being “cavalier” about the possibility of triggering another federal election, says Liberal House Leader Steven MacKinnon — something he believes Canadians do not want. MacKinnon made the comments Wednesday as opposition parties publicly laid out their demands for the upcoming federal budget, as well as their various red lines for supporting it. The minority Liberals need at least three additional votes to pass the budget, which is treated as a confidence vote.

The United States on Wednesday announced sanctions on two biggest Russian oil companies in a bid to pressurize Moscow to "immediately agree to ceasefire"."Now is the time to stop the killing and for an immediate ceasefire. Given President Putin’s refusal to end this senseless war, Treasury is sanctioning Russia’s two largest oil companies that fund the Kremlin’s war machine.

Zimbabwe's Richard Ngarava claimed a fifer to hand his side a historic win against Afghanistan in the one-off Test (Images via X/@HMetro_, ZimCricketv) Zimbabwe secured a historic victory on home soil, defeating Afghanistan by an innings and 73 runs at the Harare Sports Club to claim their first home Test win since 2013 and record their biggest-ever Test triumph.Richard Ngarava…

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new sanctions Wednesday against Russia’s two biggest oil companies and blasted Moscow’s refusal to end its “senseless war” in Ukraine as U.S.-led efforts to end the war floundered and the Ukrainian president sought more foreign military help. The sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil, as well as dozens of subsidiaries, followed months of bipartisan pressure on President…

In a move that could significantly improve passenger convenience, Indian Railways could introduce a feature allowing travellers to change the date of journey for confirmed e-tickets without cancelling their existing booking or any extra charges. The facility is expected to be available from early next year, with railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's directive to prepare a system by year-end, according to sources.

Jemimah Rodrigues did not play in India's defeat to England in the ICC Women's World Cup (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) Navi Mumbai: Going by India women's team head coach Amol Muzumdar's words, middle-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues could return to the playing XI for the key match against New Zealand in the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday.India went with a sixth bowler for the game against England, choosing to play seamer Renuka Singh Thakur while dropping Rodrigues in the process.

Three men have been charged with arson after some houses in Edmonton caught fire from Diwali fireworks (Photo: CTV News) Two houses in Canada's Edmonton caught fire Monday night from a nearby fireworks display, part of a Diwali celebration, the police confirmed. Three men have been charged with arson, Edmonton Police said in its release, adding: 'Light up your home, not your neighbour's roof'.

India’s peak power demand during Diwali this year fell slightly compared to last year, breaking the usual trend of higher electricity consumption during the festival of lights.Government data showed that the highest power supply met on Monday reached 180.14 GW, down from 182.87 GW on October 31, 2024.Typically, electricity demand spikes during Diwali as domestic and commercial consumers use decorative lights and appliances extensively.

Ashleigh Gardner and Annabel Sutherland fired Australia to a six-wicket win over England in the ICC Women's World Cup in Indore (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Australia extended their unbeaten run in the ICC Women’s World Cup with a dominant six-wicket win over England in Indore on Wednesday, powered by all-rounders Annabel Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardner. Opting to bowl, Australia’s attack kept England in check, restricting them to 244/9.

The United States "Department of War" carried out a "lethal" strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Pacific, killing two "terrorists", defense secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday.He also shared an unclassified video of the strike in a post on X."Yesterday, at the direction of President Trump, the Department of War conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel being operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization and conducting narco-trafficking in the Eastern Pacific," he said.Tuesday night’s attack differed from the previous seven US strikes, which had focused on ships in the Caribbean.

India’s gold reserves held by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) surpassed 880 metric tonnes in the first half of 2025-26, with the central bank adding 0.2 metric tonnes in the last week of September. The total value of the gold stood at $95 billion as of September 26, 2025, according to the latest RBI data.In the six months ending September, the RBI purchased a total of 0.6 metric tonnes (600 kg) of gold, with 0.4 tonnes acquired in June and 0.2 tonnes in September, as per the RBI Bulletin.

Irfan Pathan has defended the call to not include Sarfaraz Khan from the India A squad (Images via Getty Images) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan weighed in on the growing debate around Sarfaraz Khan’s exclusion from the India A squad for the upcoming first-class matches against South Africa A, urging caution against turning cricket selection into a political or communal issue.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance sought Wednesday to ease concerns in Israel that the Trump administration was dictating terms to its closest ally in the Middle East, as he and other top U.S. envoys visit Israel this week to support the Gaza ceasefire agreement. “We don’t want in Israel a vassal state, and that’s not what Israel is. We want a partnership, we want an ally,” Vance said beside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in response to a reporter’s question about whether Israel was becoming a “protectorate” of the U.S.

File photo: Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal (Picture credit: PTI) Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday held discussions with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic on outstanding issues regarding the proposed India-EU free trade agreement (FTA). The engagement comes ahead of Goyal’s scheduled visit to Brussels next week aimed at boosting ongoing negotiations.Goyal described the meeting on X as a “productive engagement focused on the positive resolution of the outstanding issues with respect to the India-EU FTA” and highlighted the “shared commitment on both sides towards redefining the relationship”.

The Manchester City fan that passed away ahead of the match against Villarreal was found dead by his friend (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz) Manchester City have confirmed that supporter Guy Bradshaw has died in Spain ahead of the club’s Champions League match against Villarreal.In a statement posted on social media, the club said it was “deeply saddened” by the news. “Everyone at the Club sends their condolences to his family, friends, and fellow fans during this difficult time,” City said in a post on X.According to a Manchester Evening News report, Bradshaw, 35, had travelled to Benidorm before the game and was found by a friend in the early hours of Tuesday morning at the apartment where he was staying.

The five official candidates for the federal NDP leadership will get their first chance to sell themselves to party members at a forum in Ottawa on Wednesday evening. The forum is being hosted by the Canadian Labour Congress and will see CLC president Bea Bruske hold one-on-one discussions with each of the candidates. Documentary filmmaker Avi Lewis, Alberta MP Heather McPherson, union leader Rob Ashton, B.C.

India’s non-fossil fuel-based power generation capacity is set to reach around 300 gigawatts (GW) soon, with over 40 GW of renewable energy projects in advanced stages of signing power purchase agreements (PPAs) and securing transmission connectivity, the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) said on Wednesday.As of September 30, India’s non-fossil fuel capacity stood at 256 GW, including 50 GW of large hydro and 8.78 GW of nuclear power.