The United States football team secured its place in the World Cup knockout stage with a convincing 2-0 victory over Australia. An early own goal and an Alex Freeman header sealed the win, despite the absence of key player Christian Pulisic. The team's depth was highlighted as they dominated the match, moving to six points in Group D.
Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished fourth in the Doha Diamond League with a throw of 85.69m, marking his return to competition after multiple injuries. Despite not winning, Chopra expressed satisfaction with his performance, stating he focused on reaching the competition stage without extra pressure. He confirmed his participation in the upcoming Commonwealth Games and discussed his recovery process and the growing competition in South Asian javelin.
Indian Pacer Prasidh Krishna took a career-best 5/23 to restrict Afghanistan to 218 in the third ODI, despite a valiant maiden century from skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi
India will tour New Zealand for a record 12-match series in late 2026, featuring five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests, with NZC expecting packed stadiums throughout the marquee contest.
West Bengal minister Kaushik Chowdhury on Thursday said that around 4,000 EVMs were gutted in a government building fire in Kolkata, as the police launched an investigation following the registration of an FIR in connection with the incident.
Canada striker Cyle Larin came off the bench to grab a 1-1 draw for his side against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a frenetic Group B opener on Friday that long looked like it would end in defeat for the World Cup co-hosts.
The United States men's national team secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their World Cup Group D opener, with Folarin Balogun scoring two goals and Giovanni Reyna adding another.
The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre marked its third anniversary with a grand celebration in Mumbai, drawing a host of Bollywood luminaries.
India's Unity Cup campaign concluded with a 1-0 defeat against Zimbabwe in the third-place play-off, with Prince Dube's first-half penalty proving decisive.
Bollywood celebrate Father's Day with memories, pictures and sweet messages on social media.
Lionel Messi sparked injury concerns after he left the field in the 73rd minute of Inter Miami CF's 6-4 victory over Philadelphia Union
India beat Pakistan 5-3 in thrilling semi-final to enter U18 Men''s Asia Cup final
The Indian Under-18 women's hockey team was defeated by China in a penalty shootout during the semi-finals of the Under-18 Asian Championships, ending their bid for a gold medal. After a 2-2 draw in regulation time, India lost 1-3 in the shootout and will now compete for the bronze medal.
Luka Modric scored to put Croatia ahead before they edged Slovenia 2-1 in the international friendly before the World Cup.
The Indian women's hockey team secured a 3-1 victory against Korea in their second Pool A match of the U18 Asia Cup, continuing their winning streak after defeating Malaysia.
An Iraqi national, Ali Amer Mosa, died in a devastating hotel fire in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar, where 21 people lost their lives. His brother-in-law recounted the rapid spread of smoke, forcing desperate escapes, and noted that Ali died attempting to use the smoke-filled stairs. Police have sealed the area, arrested the hotel owner, and are investigating fire safety compliance and evacuation procedures.
Aryaveer Dewan emerged as the Asian boys' U-19 champion at the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships in Panzhihua, China, marking him as the fourth Indian to achieve this feat.
The 23rd FIFA World Cup, to be staged across the Americas from June 11 to July 19, has once again ignited excitement across the globe. India, despite its national football team languishing at 139th in the FIFA rankings, has been swept up in the tournament's magic.
The Indian men's hockey team secured a 4-1 victory against Korea in their third Pool A match of the U-18 Asia Cup, with Ketan Kushwaha scoring twice.
India is assured of eight medals at the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships in Panzhihua, China, with several players reaching the semifinals across different categories.
India beat defending champion Bangladesh 3-1 to win their first SAFF title in seven years.
Young Parth Rakesh Mane finished seventh in the men's 10m air rifle competition at the ISSF World Cup in Munich. The 18-year-old shooter from Maharashtra also broke the junior national record in qualification. Other Indian shooters participated in the event, with mixed results.
Aryaveer Dewan leads a strong Indian contingent into the finals of the Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships in Panzhihua, China, with Shiven Agarwal, Anika Dubey, and Amarya Bajaj also competing for titles in their respective categories.
India's women's football team secured their sixth SAFF Women's Championship title, and their first in seven years, by defeating defending champions Bangladesh 3-1 in the final. The team maintained an all-win record throughout the tournament, scoring 18 goals and conceding only one, showcasing a dominant performance.
India's Dhairya Gogia stunned Hong Kong's Tse Ka Chun in the first round of the boys' U-13 section at the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships in Panzhihua, China.
B Sai Sudharsan's magnificent century propelled Gujarat Titans to a competitive total against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL match. His innings defied T20 conventions, proving runs can be made without aggressive hitting.
A summary of the concluding matches of the Premier League season on Sunday.
Manchester City's title hopes take a hit after a dramatic 3-3 draw with Everton, with Jeremy Doku's late goal rescuing a point as Arsenal maintain the advantage.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, according to a presidential aide.
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is reportedly set to skip the upcoming INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi, signalling a growing rift with the Congress party. This development follows a political realignment in Tamil Nadu where Congress allied with the TVK, leading to the end of its long-standing cooperation with the DMK and a request for separate seating in the Lok Sabha.
The Indian Under-20 men's team has been drawn into Group B alongside Uzbekistan, Syria, and Bangladesh for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, scheduled to take place in Tashkent from August 25 to September 6.
Top seeds Velavan Senthilkumar and Joshna Chinappa won the mixed doubles title at the 3rd HCL National Doubles Squash Championships. Senthilkumar and Joshna also secured the men's and women's doubles titles respectively with their partners.
Anna Kalinskaya reached her maiden French Open quarterfinal with a 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (10-7) win over 28th seed Anastasia Potapova on Monday, marking only the second time the Russian has entered that stage of a Grand Slam.
Diamond Harbour FC recovered from a two-goal deficit to defeat Rajasthan United FC 5-2 in the Indian Football League Championship, strengthening their position at the top of the table.
Akshay Bhatia began his week at the Truist Championship with a three-under 68 to lie tied 13th, five shots behind first-round leader Matt McCarty.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second IPL title, with captain Rajat Patidar emphasising the team's dominant performance throughout the season.
Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Samrat Rana won a silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, narrowly missing gold to China.
Diamond Harbour FC recovered from a two-goal deficit to defeat Rajasthan United FC 5-2 in the Indian Football League Championship, strengthening their position at the top of the table.
The Indian men's football team experienced a disappointing debut in the Unity Cup, losing 2-0 to Jamaica in the semi-finals held in London.
From marocain to bromocriptine, the Scripps National Spelling Bee has challenged young wordsmiths with some of the English language's most obscure and fascinating words over the past decade.
