Defending champion Coco Gauff was defeated by Anastasia Potapova in the French Open, with Potapova winning 4-6, 7-6(1), 6-4 to advance to the fourth round.
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.
15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has received his first call-up to the Indian national cricket team for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England, following a stellar IPL 2026 season and an impressive U19 World Cup performance.
Flavio Cobolli reached the French Open final after his semifinal opponent, fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi, withdrew from the match on Friday due to a virus.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from Bihar has been selected for India's T20 squad for upcoming series against Ireland and England, becoming the youngest ever Indian cricketer to achieve this feat, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record. His family expressed immense joy and pride over his selection, which followed his stellar performance in IPL 2026.
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has been named LaLiga Player of the season, the Spanish league announced on Friday.
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Friday sought a change in seating arrangement for its MPs in the Lok Sabha, saying their alliance with the Congress has ended and it would not be appropriate for its members to sit alongside those of the Congress.
Gurindervir Singh, India's fastest man, has set an ambitious goal to run the 100m dash in under 10 seconds, a milestone yet to be achieved by any Indian. Fresh off breaking the national record with a time of 10.09 seconds, Singh shared his aspirations and pride in meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a youth convention, affirming his focus despite newfound recognition.
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Mukund Sasikumar's impressive run at the SM Krishna Memorial Open ended in a quarterfinal loss to Alastair Gray after a thrilling match. Ilya Ivashka and Hamish Stewart advanced to the semifinals with dominant performances.
A devastating fire at a hotel in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, resulted in the deaths of at least 21 people, including six foreigners. Investigations reveal severe fire safety violations, such as sealed windows, non-functional sensor gates, overcrowding, and the absence of a fire No Objection Certificate, which turned the building into a death trap.
D Gukesh emerged victorious after a bruising, nerve-jangling marathon battle against Vincent Keymer, and R Praggnanandhaa outplayed Alireza Firouzja but world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen suffered a rare opening-round defeat at Norway Chess, which began amid towering bookshelves at the historic Deichman Bjorvika public library in Oslo.
IIM Indore will conduct a study on teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to understand the impact of early fame and pressure on child prodigies.
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca defeated Casper Ruud to reach his first Grand Slam quarter-final at the French Open, continuing his impressive run in the tournament.
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has made history by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title.
India concluded their campaign at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong, securing second place with a total of 19 medals, including 10 gold, 5 silver, and 4 bronze.
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Flavio Cobolli started slowly in wild and windy conditions at the French Open before blowing away Canadian fourth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Wednesday, making the semifinals at Roland Garros for the first time.
Sanfida Nongrum's second-half strike sent India into the SAFF Women's Championship final, but coach Crispin Chhetri criticised his side's attitude and admitted Bhutan 'deserved to win' after a scrappy 1-0 semi-final victory.
'The US was well aware of the nationality of the seafarers on board the vessels. It was not hidden. The nationality of those aboard a merchant ship is known to all the ports.' 'So, why did US shoot a missile that resulted in the deaths of the Indian mariners?'
Extreme heat and humidity could emerge as a major challenge at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with several host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico expected to experience soaring temperatures during the tournament.
Virat Kohli discusses the importance of taking breaks from cricket to stay mentally fresh and avoid burnout, highlighting his recent performance in the IPL after a period away from T20 matches.
Jannik Sinner's bid for a maiden French Open title and career Grand Slam went up in smoke as he experienced physical issues in his second-round match against Juan Manuel Cerundolo and fell to a 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1 defeat on a scorching Thursday.
Manav Suthar took 7 wickets as India recorded their biggest Test victory with an innings and 300 runs against Afghanistan in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on Monday.
Iga Swiatek's French Open campaign ended in a stunning defeat to Marta Kostyuk, adding to the series of upsets at Roland Garros.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad have launched a scathing attack on rebel party MPs, accusing them of lacking political morality, maintaining links with the BJP, and abandoning party workers amidst alleged harassment and political attacks.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said there are some parties that have expressed their inability to attend this particular meeting for their own reasons.
Speculation about a possible rapprochement or merger between the Congress and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has exposed deep divisions within the Congress's West Bengal unit, with senior state leaders vocally opposing any alliance with Mamata Banerjee.
The 10th edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, starting on June 12 in England, offers several exciting possibilities. Take a look at the contenders and challengers.
Diane Parry defeated Amanda Anisimova in a thrilling three-set match to advance to the fourth round of the French Open, marking her first time reaching this stage in a Grand Slam tournament.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the Indian contingent for their performance at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong, highlighting their medal haul as a sign of India's sporting strength.
Debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar said that his maiden Test appearance taught him that consistency and patience are the biggest virtues in the longest format.
Matteo Berrettini reached the French Open quarterfinals by ousting giant-killer Juan Manuel Cerundolo, while Felix Auger-Aliassime and Flavio Cobolli sealed their last-eight spots with contrasting wins.
A new study indicates that India's monsoon season could experience a significant increase in uncompensable heat stress under a 2 degrees Celsius global warming scenario, extending the duration of extreme heat conditions.
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to hold a crucial meeting to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi becoming India's longest continuously serving elected prime minister, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru's record of 4,399 days.
Police in Kochi have arrested three men for allegedly assaulting two women in the Kaloor area. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning when the women were out for tea. Authorities are searching for other individuals involved, including women who were part of the larger group.
Novak Djokovic overcame some stiff resistance from home player Valentin Royer to move into the third round of the French Open with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (7), 6-3 victory on Wednesday.
India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has emerged as one of the country's promising pace prospects after a steady rise through college cricket and domestic performances, earning a call-up to the national setup ahead of India A's upcoming tour.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann congratulated athlete Gurindervir Singh for breaking the men's 100m national record at the Federation Cup athletics meet in Ranchi.
Morocco, Norway, Turkey, Colombia, Mexico and Japan are among the leading dark horses for FIFA World Cup 2026, with each side possessing the talent and momentum to challenge football's traditional powers.
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