Pep Guardiola secured his 15th major trophy as Manchester City manager after an FA Cup final win over Chelsea, with players and club officials praising the stability behind City's era of dominance.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's director of cricket, Mo Bobat, attributes the team's IPL success to a 'hunter mindset' that prevents complacency after their previous trophy win. This psychological shift has been key to maintaining motivation and focus.
'In all these years of rupee depreciation, of rising oil prices, of inflation caused by import dependence, not one leader had the courage to look the people in the eye and say: Please do this for your country.'
Shubman Gill's remarkable 84, achieved despite an ankle injury, propelled Gujarat Titans to a dominant victory over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, complemented by Rashid Khan's stellar bowling.
Chennai Super Kings batter Urvil Patel equalled the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history, reaching the milestone in 13 balls against Lucknow Super Giants.
Rishabh Pant loses India Test vice-captaincy and is dropped from the ODI squad for the Afghanistan series, while K L Rahul returns as deputy and young players earn maiden call-ups.
Police in Bengaluru have arrested an autorickshaw driver after the body of a woman was found in a garbage heap. Investigation revealed the driver hit the woman with his vehicle and disposed of her body after she died.
A 45-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, following an argument about his drinking habits. Police have registered a case and are searching for the suspect.
Hemang Badani calls for collective improvement from Delhi Capitals after loss to Chennai Super Kings, backing Axar Patel as the team faces a must-win IPL run.
Thane police have solved the murder case of a 24-year-old civil engineer, Arbaz Khan, whose body was found in a drum in a nullah in Vasai. A nurse, Mehjabin Sheikh, and her brother have been arrested in connection with the crime, which stemmed from a failed extortion attempt.
Delhi Police have arrested five people for robbing a goldsmith of jewellery and cash at gunpoint in east Delhi. The police recovered 21 stolen gold chains weighing around 250 grams from the accused.
Naseeruddin Shah, alongside director Imtiaz Ali and the cast, offered insights into the upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga at its trailer launch, praising the script and sharing their unique experiences.
Sanju Samson's unbeaten 87 against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 on Tuesday, earns praise from Eoin Morgan and Aaron Finch.
Delhi Capitals assistant coach Ian Bell has identified batting inconsistency as the main reason for the team's struggles in IPL 2026, urging the batters to support KL Rahul.
England have dropped opener Zak Crawley and selected Emilio Gay as Ben Duckett's opening partner in a reshaped squad for the first Test against New Zealand.
Chennai Super Kings, still in the hunt for a play-off berth, will look to continue their recent resilient run when they take on the already-eliminated Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2026 match on Friday.
A Nigerian national was arrested in Delhi by the Uttar Pradesh STF for allegedly creating fake profiles of US and UK citizens on social media and cheating victims on the pretext of sending expensive gifts and foreign currency.
Sanju is proving that sometimes the quietest minds produce the loudest impact.
The Enforcement Directorate has frozen Rs 526 crore in bank deposits and seized gold jewellery worth Rs 3.5 crore along with Rs 11 lakh in cash after concluding searches in a money laundering case against online gaming platform Gameskraft.
A fugitive wanted in a major narcotics case was brought back from Azerbaijan by the Special Cell of Delhi Police, who secured his extradition in coordination with the CBI.
A man was arrested for planting an improvised explosive device in a private hospital in Pune in an attempt to extort money from the facility, according to police.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal played out a 1-1 draw in a dramatic Indian Super League Kolkata derby, with Jason Cummings scoring a late equaliser to deny East Bengal a historic win.
Finn Allen smashed a 47-ball 100 not out as Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets to register their fourth win on the trot in the IPL, in New Delhi, on Friday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft was escorted by UAE's F16 jets as he arrived in Abu Dhabi for the first leg of his five-nation tour. He is scheduled to meet with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss bilateral issues, including energy cooperation, and regional and international matters.
Following a deadly explosion at a firecracker factory in Madhya Pradesh, authorities have invoked the National Security Act against the factory manager and filed culpable homicide charges against four individuals, including the owner.
Harbhajan Singh believes Mumbai Indians' IPL playoff chances were hampered by Rohit Sharma's delayed return from a hamstring injury. He highlights Sharma's impactful innings against Lucknow Super Giants and suggests that an earlier recovery could have changed MI's fortunes.
Gujarat Titans' batting coach Matthew Hayden believes the team has a destructive bowling attack and top-order batsmen, contributing to their recent success in the Indian Premier League.
Kolkata Knight Riders' head coach Abhishek Nayar said the team missed the combination of spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine in their loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with Chakravarthy absent due to a niggle. Nayar also acknowledged that dropping Virat Kohli's catch early in his innings proved costly.
Aston Villa defeated Liverpool 4-2, securing a Champions League qualification spot for next season. Ollie Watkins scored twice in the victory.
Former world blitz and rapid champion Anna Muzychuk discusses the upcoming World Chess Championships, highlighting the importance of psychological momentum and pressure handling for Indian players D Gukesh and R Vaishali.
Tilak Varma's match-winning innings for Mumbai Indians against Punjab Kings was followed by a touching tribute to Rohit Sharma, celebrating his iconic jersey number.
Gujarat Titans pacer Prasidh Krishna discusses the importance of bowlers developing variations to combat the dominance of batters in the high-scoring environment of T20 cricket, emphasising the need for adaptability and skill execution.
Rajasthan Royals face Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial IPL match, needing an all-round improvement to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Royals must address batting collapses and fielding errors to secure a vital win.
Gurugram police have arrested a web designer accused of creating a fake Zomato website to sell fraudulent tickets for Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh's concert.
PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen progressed to the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament with straight-set victories. Other Indian players also had mixed results in the competition.
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) is investing nearly Rs 1.95 crore in international exposure and national coaching camps for weightlifters preparing for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti says Neymar's 2026 FIFA World Cup selection will depend on fitness and form rather than sentiment as he weighs a crucial squad decision ahead of Brazil's campaign.
The Customs Commissionerate (Preventive), Kochi, has seized multiple SUVs and arrested a used luxury car showroom owner as part of 'Operation Numkhor', an ongoing investigation into the smuggling of luxury vehicles from Nepal and Bhutan.
AIMIM leader Matin Patel faces potential cancellation of his corporatorship for allegedly harbouring Nida Khan, accused in a sexual harassment and forced conversion case. Authorities are investigating alleged illegal construction at his residence, which could lead to his disqualification under the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act.
Delhi Police busted an interstate drug-supply network, arresting three persons, including a medical store owner and a medicine supplier, and recovering 17,800 Alprazolam tablets worth around Rs 3 lakh in central Delhi.
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