Kartik Karkera won the 11th New Delhi Marathon, surpassing the Asian Games qualifying standard, along with two other runners. Over 30,000 runners participated in the event.
IMAGES from the IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday
Skipper Ashleigh Gardner and Georgia Wareham starred with bat and ball as Gujarat Giants finally broke their jinx against defending champions Mumbai Indians with an 11-run victory to seal a spot in the Women's Premier League Eliminator, in Vadodara, on Friday.
Manav Thakkar and Yashaswini Ghorpade secured their first senior national table tennis titles at the championships held in Indore, while Ankur Bhattacharjee and Suhana Saini won the mixed doubles final, and Divyanshi Bhowmick received the D Vishwa Trophy.
Police in Kanpur have arrested two operation theatre technicians in connection with an illegal kidney transplant racket, bringing the total number of arrests to eight. The investigation has revealed links to a multi-city network, with authorities widening their action against hospitals allegedly involved.
Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate racket dealing in stolen mobile phones, arresting two individuals and seizing 83 high-end handsets.
Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman has denied ball-tampering charges during a Pakistan Super League match between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings.
Lucknow Super Giants defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets in an Indian Premier League match here on Thursday. Opting to bowl, LSG restricted KKR to 181 for four.
India and France have renewed their 10-year defence cooperation agreement and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint manufacturing of Hammer missiles in India, marking a significant step in strengthening their strategic partnership.
Jannik Sinner defeated Frances Tiafoe in straight sets to reach the Miami Open semi-finals, continuing his quest for the 'Sunshine Double'.
Mohammed Shami attributes his strong performance in the IPL to maintaining peak fitness and participating in domestic cricket, emphasising the importance of skill, experience, and adapting to pitch conditions.
A 24-year-old woman died during a kidney stone surgery at a private hospital in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, leading to protests by her family who allege medical negligence. Police have registered a case against five doctors following the incident.
Cooper Connolly was named Player of the Match after an unbeaten 72 on debut powered Punjab Kings to a tense three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2026 opener.
Teenage quadruple amputee archer Payal Nag defeated world number one Sheetal Devi to win gold at the World Archery Para Series in Bangkok, leading India to a dominant performance with seven gold medals.
A US Air Force officer was rescued from deep inside Iran after his jet was shot down, following a two-day mission involving US Special Operations forces. The officer evaded Iranian forces for over 24 hours, hiding in a mountain crevice and hiking to high altitudes before being rescued.
Turkey has qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 24-year absence, defeating Kosovo in their playoff final. Kerem Akturkoglu's goal secured the victory, sparking celebrations across Turkey.
South African golfer MJ Daffue wins the DP World PGTI Open, finishing ahead of Jhared Hack and Saptak Talwar.
Police in Kanpur are intensifying their investigation into an illegal kidney transplant racket, issuing lookout notices for four doctors and expanding the probe to multiple cities.
UEFA has fined Benfica 40,000 euros for racist behaviour by supporters during their Champions League match against Real Madrid.
Delhi Police have dismantled a drug racket, arresting four individuals, including two foreign nationals, and seizing cocaine and MDMA worth approximately Rs 1.1 crore.
Anahat Singh and Tanvi Khanna secured spots in the women's singles semifinals of the JSW Indian Open, while Joshna Chinappa was defeated. Singh will face Khanna in the semifinals, while Hana Moataz will play Nadien El Hammamy.
Chasing a modest target on a sluggish surface, Delhi found themselves in deep trouble early on. Reduced to 26 for 4 in just 4.4 overs, the Capitals were staring at a heavy defeat as Lucknow's pacers exploited the conditions with discipline and control.
Arunachal Pradesh's Nedi Ngi won gold in the women's 5000m at the Khelo India Tribal Games, while Maharashtra dominated the men's event. Karnataka leads the medal tally.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes a 15-ball fifty and other sensational stats as Rajasthan Royals crush CSK by eight wickets in their IPL 2026 opener.
Paes had joined the Trinamool Congress in 2021 and campaigned for the party during the Goa elections in 2022.
India's U-20 football team delivered a dominant performance, defeating Pakistan 3-0 to secure a spot in the SAFF U-20 Championship semifinals, with Omang Dodum scoring twice.
Tanvi Sharma and the men's doubles pair of Hariharan Amsakarunan and MR Arjun have progressed to the quarterfinals of the Orleans Masters badminton tournament.
Indian compound archers achieved remarkable success at the Asia Cup-World Ranking Tournament Stage 1, securing gold in the mixed team event, silver in the women's team event, and a clean sweep in the men's individual category.
Barcelona defeated Atletico Madrid, extending their lead in La Liga after Real Madrid's loss to Mallorca. Key goals from Lewandowski and Rashford secured Barcelona's victory, while Muriqi's late goal sealed Mallorca's win against Real.
The Supreme Court has criticised the Gurugram Police and a magistrate for their handling of a four-year-old rape victim's case, demanding the presence of key officers and investigation records in court.
Defending champions India U20 will face Bhutan in the semi-finals of the SAFF U20 Championship, while Nepal will play Bangladesh in the other semi-final. India topped Group B after a win against Pakistan and a draw against Bangladesh. Coach Mahesh Gawli has praised his players' performance but stressed the need for more clinical finishing and defensive focus.
Indian tennis icon Leander Paes has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking a significant transition from his celebrated sports career to the political arena, ahead of assembly elections in West Bengal.
Even the great Kohli could only watch in pure admiration as Devedutt Padikkal set the stage on fire to power RCB to an emphatic victory.
Anahat Singh and Tanvi Khanna secured spots in the women's singles semifinals of the JSW Indian Open, while Abhay Singh and Veer Chotrani advanced in the men's quarterfinals, showcasing strong Indian performances.
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff in the Miami Open final to complete the 'Sunshine Double', joining an elite group of female tennis players.
In a nail-biting encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Rajasthan Royals edged out Gujarat Titans by just six runs, posting 210/6 and holding their nerve as GT fell short at 204/8 in 20 overs
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa began his campaign at the Candidates Tournament with a win against Anish Giri, sharing the lead with Fabiano Caruana and Javokhir Sindarov. In the women's section, Indian Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh drew her game.
Jannik Sinner defeated Alex Michelsen in straight sets to reach the Miami Open quarter-finals, extending his impressive winning streak at ATP Masters 1000 events and keeping his 'Sunshine Double' bid alive.
Indian archers delivered a strong performance at the Asia Cup-World Ranking Tournament Stage 1, securing gold in the mixed team compound event and silver in the women's team compound event, along with a clean sweep in the men's individual compound category.
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