Iga Swiatek has hired Francisco Roig, formerly of Rafael Nadal's team, as her new coach after parting ways with Wim Fissette.
Former U.S. Open champion Andy Roddick has predicted that Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko will win a Grand Slam in the next two years, following her impressive performance at the Miami Open.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly criticised the Congress party for making what he claims are unverified allegations against him and his family, including accusations of undeclared assets and multiple passports held by his wife. Sarma has vowed to pursue legal action against Congress leaders, including Pawan Khera, and has accused them of spreading misinformation.
WTA stars including Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff react to a proposal to introduce best-of-five-set matches for women from the quarter-finals at Grand Slams.
Opposition parties in Punjab are criticising Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for refusing to order a CBI investigation into the suicide of a warehousing corporation official, alleging a cover-up to protect a former minister.
Babar Azam snapped at a reporter during a post-match press conference after Peshawar Zalmi's win, expressing his frustration with constant comparisons to Virat Kohli and defending his ability to finish matches.
Lapid said the Israeli military carried out everything that was asked of it, but Netanyahu failed politically and strategically.
Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori criticised his team's bowling performance after their defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, highlighting the scoring opportunities given to Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal.
Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has criticised the state government's crop procurement policies, alleging that new conditions are being imposed on farmers instead of procuring crops at MSP. Hooda plans to tour mandis to assess the problems faced by farmers.
Hansi Flick criticises refereeing and VAR decisions after Barcelona's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, questioning a denied penalty and Pau Cubarsi's red card.
American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura has criticised the International Chess Federation (FIDE) for its stringent anti-cheating measures at the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticised the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal, citing the Malda incident as evidence of lawlessness and accusing the party of 'maha jungleraj'. He framed the upcoming elections as a battle between the TMC's 'fear' and the BJP's 'trust', addressing issues such as infiltration, corruption, and demographic change.
The Congress party has criticised the Maharashtra government in the legislative assembly following an alleged acid attack on a Class 6 girl student in Sangamner, raising concerns about law and order in the state.
The signing of Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed by Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred auction has ignited controversy, drawing criticism from figures like Lalit Modi and Sunil Gavaskar due to the historical exclusion of Pakistani players from the IPL and concerns over financial contributions to Pakistan.
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya criticised his team's bowling performance after their defeat to Rajasthan Royals in a rain-curtailed IPL match. He emphasised the need for bowlers to take responsibility and improve their execution.
Yuvraj Singh has apologised for his father Yograj Singh's critical comments directed at MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev, emphasising that his father's views do not reflect his own.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has strongly criticised Amit Jogi, son of former Chief Minister Ajit Jogi, for employing delaying tactics in the Ram Avtar Jaggi murder case, accusing him of obstructing justice.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the TMC government in West Bengal of 'maha jungleraj' following an incident in Malda where judicial officers were allegedly held hostage. He framed the upcoming elections as a battle between the TMC's 'fear' and the BJP's 'trust', promising accountability for alleged atrocities and a focus on development.
Congress leader V D Satheesan has criticised Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, accusing him of appeasing both majority and minority communities for political gain. Satheesan's remarks follow allegations of a CPI(M)-BJP deal in the upcoming election and Vijayan's claim that Satheesan has RSS support.
Carlos Alcaraz says winning all four Grand Slams at 22 has only fuelled his hunger, but the world No. 1 insists he won't chase a calendar Slam, choosing instead to take the majors one at a time.
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused the BJP government of conspiring against Indian citizens by deleting names from electoral rolls and diverting attention from core issues.
Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya says she intends to fight against the introduction of gender testing for the female category at the Olympics, a policy the South African insists "undermines women's rights".
Skipper Shreyas Iyer's magnificent half-century draped in elegance and aggression in equal measure was the centrepiece in Punjab Kings' comfortable five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings.
Author Harinder Singh Sikka has publicly criticised filmmaker Meghna Gulzar, stating that her adaptation of his espionage novel 'Calling Sehmat' into the film 'Raazi' diminished the true spirit of his protagonist due to 'ideological bias'.
Captain Amelia Kerr slammed a 52-ball century and claimed two wickets to power New Zealand to a thumping 92-run victory against South Africa in the fifth and final T20 International.
Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has expressed his disapproval of the substantial fine imposed on fast bowler Naseem Shah by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for his alleged social media comments against a political figure.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova described the incident as a 'gross violation of international law' with potentially 'grave consequences'.
The BJP has criticised Rahul Gandhi for his delayed response to the killing of a 26-year-old man in Uttam Nagar, Delhi, accusing him of hypocrisy and pandering to vote bank politics. BJP leaders allege Gandhi is attempting to whitewash the incident and protect the perpetrators.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed concerns about the impact of the West Asia conflict on India, assuring efforts to minimise its effects and prioritising the safety of Indian citizens working in the region. He also criticised the Congress party for making remarks that could endanger Indian lives for political gain.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised the Congress party for its alleged inaction in addressing Maoist violence during its long rule, while highlighting the Modi government's success in nearly eradicating Maoists from Bastar, Chhattisgarh.
CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan has accused the Congress party of failing to deliver on its promise to construct houses for victims of the 2024 Wayanad landslide, alleging lack of transparency in funds collected and spreading misinformation about the state government's policies.
The Congress party has criticised the Indian government's diplomatic strategy, claiming a 'severe setback' if reports of Pakistan mediating between the US-Israel and Iran are accurate. The party alleges Pakistan's diplomatic engagement has surpassed India's, despite military successes.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led central government, accusing it of attempting to suppress voting rights and polarise the electorate ahead of the assembly elections.
The Supreme Court has criticised Haryana Police and Gurugram's Child Welfare Committee for their handling of a three-year-old's rape case, ordering a special investigation team and a fair probe.
Carlos Alcaraz said he was eager to get his socks dirty on clay again as the World No. 1 returned to his preferred surface in Monaco this week to build momentum for his French Open title defence.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him and his party of acting as the BJP's 'B-team'. Vijayan's remarks follow Rahul Gandhi's claims of collusion between the LDF and BJP due to alleged inaction in corruption cases against Vijayan.
The Uttarakhand High Court reprimanded Deepak Kumar, known as 'Mohammad Deepak', for seeking police protection while being investigated in connection with a clash over a shop name.
The Congress party in Kerala has strongly criticised the state government's Public Relations Department (PRD) for publishing advertisements in major newspapers that highlight alleged shortcomings of the previous Oommen Chandy administration, accusing the government of misusing public funds for political gain ahead of upcoming elections.
Indian all-rounder Krunal Pandya discusses his desire to represent India again and reflects on his batting contributions, highlighting his match-winning performances in the IPL.
Her remarks come after 84 former bureaucrats, 116 veterans, and four lawyers wrote an open letter asking Rahul Gandhi to apologise over an incident in which he had tea and biscuits at the Makar Dwar entrance of Parliament.
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