November 1, 2026 4:27 PM

Ishan Kishan Becomes India’s Highest T20I Run-Scorer in a Calendar Year

India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan on Sunday created a new national record, becoming the highest run-scorer for India in T20 Internationals in a single calendar year during the fifth and final match against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Kishan scored a blistering 61 off 32 balls to help India post 191 for eight in the final T20I. His innings took his tally for 2026 to 1,220 runs in 37 innings, surpassing the previous Indian record of 1,164 runs set by former captain Suryakumar Yad...

October 22, 2026 3:31 PM

Copper demand in India grows 12 pc in FY’26 on infra, auto push

India's copper demand grew 12 per cent to 2,100 kilotonnes (KT) in FY'26, compared to the previous fiscal year, driven by strong demand from infrastructure, automotive and construction sectors, the International Copper Association India said on Thursday. In FY25, the country's copper demand stood at 1,878 KT. "India's copper demand grew 12 per cent year-on-year in FY2026 to 2,100 kilotonnes, significantly outpacing the country's 7.7 per cent GDP growth during the period. The increase marks an ...