The country also mounted bids on some high-profile continental and global events, including the 2031 World Athletics Championships with Ahmedabad as the proposed venue.
Reddy took to social media with a witty post dedicated to his teammate Mohammed Siraj, adding a lighthearted touch to his incredible achievement.
'We are in touch with industry to further compress the timelines.'
Serena Williams has re-entered the tennis anti-doping testing pool but the 23-times Grand Slam champion denied on Tuesday that the move had anything to do with her making a return to the sport she dominated for nearly two decades.
The pre-wedding festivities of Indian cricketing icon Smriti Mandhana and music director Palash Muchhal have been the talk of the town all week--a vibrant mix of tradition, music, and of course, plenty of cricket.
Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana has put an end to weeks of speculation, confirming that her wedding to music composer and filmmaker Palash Mucchal will no longer take place.
India's T20 World Cup squad had space for only 15, but the pool of quality options ran far deeper. The consequence was inevitable: several players with genuine claims were left on the outside, the unlucky ones who narrowly missed the cut.
Sharif Osman Hadi, a leader of the July Uprising in Bangladesh, died after being shot, sparking protests and political unrest. The interim government has promised action, while demonstrators have targeted media outlets and blamed India.
A government doctor and his wife have been detained in Jammu and Kashmir for allegedly misusing their positions to mask unlawful activities, including radicalizing local women through social media.
Malayalam actor Dileep accuses police and media of conspiring against him in the 2017 actress assault case after being acquitted. He alleges a plot to destroy his career and criticizes his ex-wife's statement.
Tharoor later told reporters in the national capital that he heard about the award on Tuesday and that he was not going for the ceremony.
Shashi Tharoor categorically stated that he would not accept an award named after VD Savarkar, nor attend a related event, even as a senior party colleague wanted the Congress MP to not accept any honour named after the ideologue whom he claimed "bowed before the British."
The Congress on Friday said that the leaders of the opposition, Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, were not invited to the banquet, and took a swipe at Tharoor for accepting the invite.
Satadru Dutta's rise was swift and ambitious. But that journey took a dramatic nosedive on Saturday.
With music, laughter, and her closest cricketing friends by her side, Smriti Mandhana chose to reveal one of the most special moments of her life. The Indian star used a joyful dance reel to confirm her engagement to Composer Palash Muchhal.
Ravindra Jadeja's verified account on Instagram is currently unavailable on the social media platform.
The police registered a case against Teena Jose for allegedly calling for a bomb attack on the chief minister in the comment box of another user's post on Facebook.
A woman in Maharashtra 'married' her deceased boyfriend's body and demanded justice after he was allegedly murdered by her father and brothers.
This is the fourth peacetime crash of an IAF jet in 2025 so far.
Understanding that sexual abuse can be prevented and healing from abuse is possible helps parents respond with calm and confidence rather than react in fear or panic, says Psychologist Namrata Joshi.
The original owner of the land where the Goa nightclub fire occurred claims he had flagged illegalities and fought a legal battle for 20 years.
'India gave me its heart first. So India will always have mine.'
Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover celebrated their daughter Devi's third birthday on November 12 with a holiday at the Atlantis, The Palm, in Dubai, and shared some lovely pictures on social media.
Imran Khan's sister claims he is alive but facing mental torture in solitary confinement at Adiala Jail. Concerns arose after an unannounced ban on family visits, leading to social media speculation about his well-being. The government has imposed Section 144 and deployed police to prevent PTI protests.
Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury's response to reports of a privilege motion against her for bringing a dog to Parliament has gone viral, sparking social media memes and political reactions.
Kriti Sanon extended a cute birthday wish to her rumoured boyfriend Kabir Bahia on social media.
Umar was behind the wheels of the Hyundai i20 that was laden with explosives. His identity was confirmed after DNA samples collected from the blast site matched with those of Dr Umar's mother.
The cricketer's impromptu dance moves during a couple's pre-wedding shoot has had social media in a collective grin.
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal have becomes parents to a baby boy on November 7.
Bollywood's divas are promoting midweek glamour on social media by posting gorgeous pictures of themselves.
Indigo airlines cancelled 13 flights from Hyderabad airport, causing chaos and frustration among passengers. The cancellations were attributed to technology and operational issues.
"Every child should have five friends with whom they can share their feelings and emotions," says AIIMS psychiatrist Dr Nand Kumar.
'It has got to be the biggest error in aviation. If it is the biggest error, then all those individuals in positions of power should be removed because they have caused the biggest meltdown in Indian aviation history.'
In half a century, actors have aged or passed away, the shape of the city has altered, the film industry has changed beyond recognition, most single screens have made way for multiplexes, audiences tastes have changed, rural life is very different now, and inflation has devalued the rupee. But a great film is forever. Deepa Gahlot salutes Sholay, as it re-releases in theatres.
Anmol Bishnoi, brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, seeks protection, fearing an attack by Pakistani gangster Shehzad Bhatti due to social media posts. He is currently in NIA custody after deportation from the US.
Each of the three title contenders had them in 2025: Norris might have had an easier run to his first crown had he not driven into the back of Piastri's car and retired in Canada three laps from the end.
The 30-year-old victim is Vijay Kumar Sheoran of Haryana's Charkhi Dadri district.
Anoushka Shankar reports damage to her sitar after an Air India flight, prompting an investigation by the airline. The incident has drawn reactions from fellow artists and highlights concerns about the handling of musical instruments.
The Election Commission has warned against the use of bulk SMSes and audio messages during the 48-hour 'silence period' before the conclusion of voting in the Bihar assembly polls. The EC has also mandated pre-certification of political advertisements on electronic media, including social media.
This knock was Rohit at his best, mixing patience, power, and timing with finesse.
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