India's plans to make a counter-offer for PetroKazakhstan might be riddled with impediments, as the Central Asian oil firm would have to shell out $125 million in penalty if it rejects the $4.18-billion offer by China's CNPC.
India became only the third country to win both the men's and women's gold medals at the same Chess Olympiad.
Aryna Sabalenka claimed her third Grand Slam title after winning the Australian Open twice.
Whether it was Gerd Mueller, Rudi Voeller or Miroslav Klose, Germany have never had a shortage of gifted strikers but when they take on Kazakhstan in their World Cup qualifier on Friday there could be none in their lineup.
Based on the latest world rankings, India's archers secured team quota places for both the men's and women's categories at the upcoming Paris Olympics.
The beautiful hill station of Shillong, known for its natural beauty and rich culture, has been named the most popular travel spot in India for 2025.
The medals tally at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
A five-time Olympic shooter, Randhir Singh was the lone eligible candidate for the OCA president's post.
Venus Williams's bid for a 50th WTA title ended when she fell to Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva in the Round of 16 at the Volvo Car Open on Thursday, while Australian Open champion Angelique Kerber breezed into the last eight.
Olympics-bound boxer Vikas Krishan made a surprise exit from the third International Republic of Kazakhstan President's Cup, losing to local player Kojabekov Bakhitjan in the quarter-finals of the welterweight division in Almaty on Friday.
Sumit Nagal crashed out of the US Open after suffering a straight-set defeat against Dutch player Tallon Griekspoor in the first round. The 27-year-old Indian tennis ace, competing in his fourth Grand Slam this year, was beaten 1-6, 3-6, 6-7(6-8) late in the day at Flushing Meadows, New York.
Andy Murray opened his 2010 season in impressive style on Monday, inspiring Britain to a 2-1 victory over Kazakhstan in their opening round-robin Hopman Cup match at the mixed team event.
Competing against some top players in the world, a depleted Indian team was routed 0-3 by hosts Kazakhstan in their Fed Cup opener, in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday.
It is the first time in nearly nine years that India's foreign minister travelled to Pakistan even as the ties between the two neighbours remained tense over the Kashmir issue and cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan.
Indian shooters' gold rush continued in the Asia Olympic Qualifiers with Yogesh Singh winning the top prize in individual as well as team event of the men's 25m centre fire pistol competition in Jakarta on Monday.
IMAGES from the Euro 2024 qualifiers played on Thursday night
International Master Divya Deshmukh maintained a slender half-point lead after defeating Norman Kseniya of Russia in the eighth round of the World Junior Girls' chess championship in Gandhinagar on Monday.
Up against higher-ranked Miomir Kecmanovic (No. 53) of Serbia in the first round, the world No. 72, who has qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics, lost 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 4-6.
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While OVL on April 16 signed a Joint Operating Agreement and Participation Share Agreement/Assignment Agreement with Kazakhstan's KazMunaiGas Exploration Production to buy a quarter of the Satpayev block, it on Wednesday signed a pactwith the Kazakh government to formally become a part of the concession.
Blinkova sealed the victory on her 10th match point, prompting a memorable celebration and a standing ovation from the Rod Laver Arena crowd.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday
Sunitha Rao and Shikha Uberoi scored impressive wins as India beat Kazakhstan 3-0 in their opening rubber of the Fed Cup zonal qualifiers.
D GukeshGrandmaster R Vaishali and Vantika Agrawal put up impressive performances as Indian women defeated Georgia while World Championship challenger D Gukesh led the men to victory over China in the seventh round as both teams continued their unbeaten streak in 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest.
Dar also said Pakistan views Russia as an important player in the West, South and Central Asia, and strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia remains an important priority for Pakistan's foreign policy.
Laura Siegemund entered the record books with her defeat of fifth-seeded Xiyu Wang of China in four hours, nine minutes at the Thailand Open in Hua Hin on Wednesday.
Ace shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor and hurdler Jyothi Yarraji rewrote their national records, while long distance sensation Harmilan Bains sizzled on the track.
Jaspreet Kaur and Rani Rampal scored a hat-trick each to help Indian eves thrash minnows Kazakhstan 8-0 in their opening match of the Hockey World League Round 2 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on Monday.
Former World Rapid Chess champion Koneru Humpy wants the All India Chess Federation to increase women's tournaments.
Anju, Harshita reach final, Sarita Mor eliminated from Asian Championships
Images from the US Open men's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Wednesday.
Armed with a waiver from the Nuclear Suppliers' Group India is now scouting for uranium from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Niger to fuel its atomic power plants which are running at half their installed capacity.
The Czech Republic won a heavyweight clash against the United States with a deciding doubles victory sending them through to the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals in Seville.
'I like to be challenged by the strongest players on the planet, even though it's going to get more difficult with this young Indian generation coming up. But I am not entirely depressed.'
Rafael Nadal trailed in the second set before overcoming No. 5 seed Cameron Norrie of Great Britain.
Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi and Vaishali have trained at the Westbridge Anand Chess Academy (WACA) that the bespectacled chess wizard set up four years ago in Chennai. The 18-year-old Gukesh and the 19-year-old Praggnanandhaa have often stated that they would not be where they are without "Vishy sir".
Disengagement from the LAC will remain a chimera because China has given enough indications that the PLA will not move back any more. China has even deployed drones to monitor and deny any patrolling by Indian troops even in the buffer zones which are all in Indian Territory, explains Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).
Gulveer Singh was disqualified for lane infringement and the appeal by the Athletics Federation of India was also rejected.
His previous best was 97 in February, which he had attained after winning the Chennai Open, an ATP Challenger series event.
Narender Berwal (+92kg) also put up a strong fight against Ecuador's Gerlon Gilmar Congo Chala but it wasn't enough to advance to the next round
