India's move to tax popcorn differently based on its sugar or spice content has drawn criticism from the opposition and sparked social media outrage, with two former government economic advisers questioning the tax system introduced in 2017.

The central government's new GST rates on popcorn—5% for salted, 12% for branded, and 18% for caramel—have sparked widespread criticism. Former economic advisers slammed the decision's complexity and minimal revenue gain,

The controversy arose after the GST Council clarified that ready-to-eat salted popcorn would attract 5% GST, while caramelised popcorn would be taxed at 18% due to added sugar.

India will play their Champions Trophy matches in the United Arab Emirates next year after hosts Pakistan selected the Gulf country as a neutral venue for their rivals, the Pakistan Cricket Board said.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has chosen the United Arab Emirates as a neutral venue to host India’s games at next year's Champions Trophy following a standoff between the two rivals. India had refused to travel to tournament host Pakistan for the eight-team,

"The PCB has picked the UAE as a neutral venue for the Champions Trophy," PCB spokesperson Amir Mir said. The Pakistan vs India first-round game in Champions Trophy 2025 will be p

Mumbai allrounder was part of the India A tour to Australia before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy began | ESPN.com

Mumbai off-spinner Tanush Kotian is set to join the India squad in Australia as a replacement for the recently retired Ravichandran Ashwin. The 26-year-old, who was part of India A's tour of Australia,

Indian pace bowler Akash Deep played down concerns over skipper Rohit Sharma's knee injury in the build-up to their fourth test against Australia this week after the batsman was hit during a practice session on Sunday.

MCG curator Matt Page quashed the rumours of conspiracy against Indian team as he explained the "standard procedure" behind it.

India faces an injury scare in the early hours of Sunday, December 22 as skipper Rohit Sharma gets hit on the knee ahead of the Boxing Day Test. Read more details here.