D Gukesh ended his winless streak with a victory at the Prague International Chess Festival, while Aravindh Chithambaram finished joint second. Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan won the tournament.
The brave displays of cricket's second-tier nations were the brightest feature of the Twenty20 World Cup, which got off to a rocky start and culminated in a predictable home win for white-ball behemoths India on Sunday.
Pranavi Urs of India remains in the top 5 at the Australian Women's Classic despite a double bogey on the 17th hole. Kelsey Bennett leads the tournament, while Diksha Dagar also made progress.
Federico Cina of Italy defeated Felix Gill of Britain in a thrilling final to win the Maha Open ATP Challenger 75 Men's Tennis Championship in Pune.
A court in Thane, Maharashtra, sentenced a woman and her accomplice to life imprisonment for the murder of her live-in partner, whose body was found in a creek.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel aims to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations, focusing on cooperation in various sectors including defense, technology, and trade.
Diksha Dagar of India recovered from a poor first round to climb to tied 26th place at the Ford Women's NSW Open, while Hannah Reeves leads the tournament.
Diksha Dagar achieved her first top-5 finish of the season at the Australian Women's Classic, while Kelsey Bennett secured her maiden Ladies European Tour title.
Scarves are officially back and not just the winter, wrap-around-your-neck kind. Now, it is all about experiments, mood-switching and turning one tiny fabric strip into a full fashion moment.
David Perdue said in a post on X that the US-India relationship delivers real results through close cooperation in diverse areas, including defence, energy and through Quad engagement.
Casey Wasserman has apologised for emails with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell Games and denied any relationship with late financier sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
China has denied reports of finalising a deal with Iran to sell CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles, amidst rising tensions in the Middle East and joint US-Israeli airstrikes.
In a post on X, Netanyahu wrote, 'Before our joint dinner, I surprised my friend Prime Minister Modi by wearing traditional Indian attire.'
World No. 4 Coco Gauff expresses concern over civilian casualties amid the Iran conflict, as the crisis disrupts tennis events in the Middle East and strands players in Dubai.
It's 2026; your Holi look deserves more range than the predictable all-white uniform.
The wedding ceremony of Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandok on Thursday turned into one of the biggest celebrity gatherings in Mumbai, drawing a galaxy of stars from across the cricketing world and Bollywood.
A court in Alappuzha sentenced two CPI(M) activists to five years' rigorous imprisonment for attempting to murder a BJP worker in Thaneermukkom in 2018.
'To suddenly give the impression of taking a position that is hostile to Iran, or, at least, not friendly to Iran, is not a good thing.'
An Arunachal Pradesh government official was found dead in suspicious circumstances at a bus stop, prompting a police investigation.
Allies DMK and Congress have finalised their seat-sharing agreement for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, resolving earlier tensions over power-sharing demands.
Unidentified men held a jeweller's family hostage at gunpoint in Gurdaspur, Punjab, and stole cash and jewellery worth approximately Rs 3 crore, prompting criticism of the state's law and order situation.
Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Services, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Indian Railways and Bihar have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 72nd Senior men's National Kabaddi Championship.
The statement suggests that Canadian authorities do not see ongoing foreign interference or violent activity tied to India at present.
Nuh police arrested seven individuals in a special drive against cow smuggling, seizing cattle, banned meat, and vehicles.
Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, married Saaniya Chandhok in a high-profile ceremony in Mumbai, attended by prominent figures from sports, entertainment, and politics.
The ministry of interior of Bahrain on Sunday claimed that Iran attacked civilian targets in a water desalination plant after a drone attack.
Glimpses from Allu Sirish's grand wedding with Nayanika Reddy.
Israel initiated military action against Iran shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, capitalising on a fleeting opportunity and years of strategic preparation, according to Israel's ambassador to India.
A car allegedly used by robbers who stole cash and jewellery worth over Rs 3 crore in Gurdaspur, Punjab, has been found abandoned near Tanda in Hoshiarpur. Police are investigating the vehicle for clues.
A BJP Kisan Morcha leader and two others have been arrested in Chhattisgarh for allegedly cultivating opium worth Rs 8 crore in a maize field. The illegal cultivation was discovered on farmland between Samoda, Jhenjhari, and Sirsa villages.
A girl's shoe closet says more about her than her entire wardrobe.
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi for joint research programmes focused on the future of mobility and engineering systems.
Rajasthan Regals defeated UP Prometheans to win the inaugural DP World PGTI's 72 The League. The Regals secured a 12-3 victory in the final, claiming the trophy and a prize of Rs one crore.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian maintained a stance of defensive necessity, noting that Tehran is "forced to retaliate to attacks" but clarified that this does not imply a dispute with neighbouring countries
Cheerio AI, an AI-powered customer engagement platform, has raised Rs 8 crore in seed funding to build multi-modal AI capabilities and expand its platform.
Iraq's participation in the inter-confederation play-offs in Mexico that will decide two berths at this year's FIFA World Cup is in doubt because of the travel chaos triggered by the conflict in neighbouring Iran.
Looking at the gorgeous mama-to-be who's been keeping it stylish throughout her second pregnancy.
A preview of the T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand, including key facts, team details, and their journey to the final.
Bill Gates has apologized to the Gates Foundation staff for his association with Jeffrey Epstein and admitted to having affairs with Russian women, stating he did nothing illicit but regrets the mistake.
Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, has been chosen to assume control of the country.
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