Former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn and ex-captain AB de Villiers have thrown their support behind Jasprit Bumrah after the India pacer endured a disappointing IPL 2026 season with Mumbai Indians.
Gurindervir Singh's record-breaking 10.09-second run in the 100m at the Federation Cup National Championships has ignited hopes for Indian athletes to finally break the coveted sub-10-second barrier. Experts believe that with the right training, equipment, and opportunities, an Indian sprinter could achieve this milestone in the near future.
The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data for 2024 reveals that thousands of people were reported missing in Delhi, with a significant number remaining untraced by the end of the year.
Two youths were killed in a hit-and-run incident on a highway in Thane district after an unidentified vehicle crashed into their two-wheeler.
Arjun Singh and Aditya Singh emerged victorious in the pro men's doubles category at the Maharashtra Pickleball Open, while Mihika Yadav and Snehal Patil won the pro women's doubles. Arjun Singh also secured the pro mix doubles title with Naomi Amalsadiwala. Aahana Punjabi and Atharva Khisti won the singles titles.
Delhi Police have detained four men following the alleged molestation and assault of two women in Nehru Place. The incident occurred outside a hotel, and the suspects have been identified and are currently being interrogated.
Mumbai police arrested two men from Uttarakhand for allegedly possessing heroin worth Rs 3.82 crore in the western suburbs. The Anti-Narcotics Cell's Kandivali unit seized 765 gm of heroin from an apartment in Versova, Andheri. The accused were couriers for a large drug syndicate operating out of north India and have been booked under the NDPS Act.
Shapath Bharadwaj leads the Indian contingent with a strong performance in the men's trap event at the ISSF World Cup for Shotgun, while Manisha Keer is the top Indian in the women's trap event.
The newly-built stadium at Sariahtali in Nalbari district of Assam will host the seventh leg of Indian Athletics Series on June 6.
Tajinderpal Singh Toor won the men's shot put title at the Indian Athletics Series in Sangrur, while Annu Rani finished third in the women's javelin throw. Harjit Singh and Fatema Begam were the fastest runners.
P. R. Sreejesh has voiced his frustration after his contract as head coach of the India U-21 hockey team was not renewed, alleging Hockey India prefers foreign coaches despite his successful tenure.
Naomi Osaka battled past Donna Vekic in straight sets to reach the French Open third round for the first time since 2019, continuing her impressive comeback run at Roland Garros.
Carlos Alcaraz has announced his withdrawal from Wimbledon due to a right wrist injury, also sidelining him from the Queen's Club Championships.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive innings and Donovan Ferreira's late fireworks powered the Rajasthan Royals to a formidable total against Gujarat Titans in the IPL Qualifier 2.
Rajat Patidar's unbeaten 33-ball 93 powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a crushing 92-run win over Gujarat Titans and a second successive IPL final, while skipper Shubman Gill admitted GT faltered under pressure.
Ilya Ivashka of Belarus will face Petr Biryukov in the final of the SM Krishna Memorial Open after defeating Hamish Stewart. In doubles, Adil Kalyanpur and Mukund Sasikumar advanced to the final.
The swift operation ensured that the cadets would safely reach their destinations in time for their examinations, bringing relief to anxious parents.
A court in Latur, Maharashtra, sentenced three men to life imprisonment for the murder of two people over a land dispute from February 2021. Two women accused in the case were acquitted.
Delhi Police have dismantled a honey-trap and extortion racket where gang members impersonated police officers to extort money from victims met through dating apps.
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey said P R Sreejesh had been offered the role of coach for the development team but he had refused to take up the role.
A special court in Nagpur sentenced two men to five years of rigorous imprisonment for allegedly making threat calls to Union minister Nitin Gadkari in 2023 from a jail in Karnataka.
A 28-year-old man was fatally shot in Greater Noida by assailants on a motorcycle, leading to the arrest of six suspects, police reported. Two of the accused were apprehended after a police encounter. The motive behind the shooting is still under investigation.
A 28-year-old man with mental health issues allegedly killed two people with a sharp weapon in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district.
Manipur Police arrested four members of the proscribed UNLF (Pambei) and recovered a large cache of weapons, including assault rifles and an RPG launcher, in Imphal West district.
Norway Chess has consistently innovated to enhance the experience for players and fans, introducing features like the 'confession box' and the Armageddon tie-break to make elite chess more engaging and decisive.
Sacred spots and soaring peaks: Bucket-listing across the heartland. Roopa Unnikrishnan and her father journey through the heart of India.
The boxing selection camp for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games will resume with a revised, trial-based system after the Sports Authority of India (SAI) directed the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) to ensure a fair and transparent assessment process.
Gael Monfils brought the party to Roland Garros on Thursday, teaming up with his wife Elina Svitolina to win a lively, star-studded exhibition match as he prepared for his final appearance at his home Grand Slam.
A jewellery store in Jharkhand's Deoghar district was allegedly robbed by four armed men who held the owner at gunpoint, making off with gold, silver, and cash worth over Rs 7.7 lakh.
Kattalan tries to roar like Marco with blood-soaked violence and mass swagger, but ends up as a noisy, identity-less actioner with little bite.
A court in Navi Mumbai acquitted two individuals accused of a 2018 murder, citing insufficient forensic evidence and delays in filing the initial police report.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has directed police to promptly register cases, investigate expeditiously, and ensure stringent punishment for those involved in sexual crimes, following a series of incidents including the murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore.
Hamza Burhan, a key suspect in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, was killed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Burhan, a commander of the Al Badr terror group, had been living undercover as a teacher in PoK.
'It's so liberating when there are two heroes in the film who are walking along and being each other's strength. When that happens, it shows on screen.'
A 28-year-old man, identified as Mochka Alda, who was allegedly physically assaulted after killing two persons in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, has died from his injuries, police said.
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has declared that the state government will have 'zero tolerance' towards political murders, following concerns over parole granted to those accused in the 2019 Periya twin murder case.
A woman was allegedly attacked by two unidentified assailants in Shimla after withdrawing her nomination for the panchayat pradhan elections. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation into the incident.
Two men who went missing in Manipur's Kamjong district were found dead, leading to protests and demands for justice. The state government has ordered an NIA investigation and announced compensation for the families.
A man was lynched and his body burnt in Odisha's Cuttack district on suspicion of practising black magic. Police have arrested 25 people in connection with the incident.
Top seeds Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty overcame a tough challenge to defeat Indonesia's Muh Putra Erwiansyah and Bagas Maulana in their opening men's doubles match at the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament.
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