A $3.3-billion initial public offering by Hyundai Motor India was fully subscribed on the final day of bidding on Thursday, with domestic banks and mutual funds buying into the country's first automaker to go public in two decades.

China urged India on Thursday to handle Taiwan issues with caution and avoid interference in the improvement of Sino-India relations following the opening of another Taiwan de facto consulate in Mumbai.

China on Thursday called on India to manage Taiwan matters "prudently", emphasizing that New Delhi should avoid actions that could affect Sino-India relationship. The statement came after Taiwan opened a new consulate office in Mumbai on Wednesday,

"China opposes any countries with ties with China to engage in any form of official contacts with Taiwan," the foreign ministry said in a statement.

Persistent rain has washed out the opening session of the first cricket test between India and New Zealand at Bengaluru, India.

Persistent rain has delayed the toss for the first cricket test between India and New Zealand on Wednesday at Bengaluru, India. India is currently atop the World Test Championship standings, and a 3-0 win in this series against New Zealand would assure its spot for the final at Lord’s next June.