Sri Lanka all-rounder Dasun Shanaka has praised Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his maturity and composure, while also backing Riyan Parag as a future leader for India.
Gujarat Titans opener B Sai Sudharsan said they are focused on sealing a top-two finish rather than obsessing over net run-rate going into their final IPL league match.
The Indian compound women's archery team won gold at the Archery World Cup Stage 1.
Rajasthan Royals secured their place in the IPL playoffs after a decisive victory over Mumbai Indians, with skipper Riyan Parag crediting brave on-field decisions and Jofra Archer's all-round performance for the win.
The Calcutta High Court has ordered a CBI probe into the death of a trainee doctor at R G Kar Medical College, following allegations of evidence destruction and attempts to downplay the incident.
Two individuals have been arrested in Assam's Cachar district, and a significant quantity of heroin and Yaba tablets has been seized from their possession, according to officials.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's pursuit of back-to-back Indian Premier League titles will run into the season's most disciplined bowling attack when they face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 in Dharamsala on Tuesday, with a direct place in the final at stake.
A woman and her teenage son were found murdered in their home in southeast Delhi. Police suspect robbery and are investigating possible involvement of someone known to the family.
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.
Royal Challengers Bangalore's Jacob Bethell is set to return to England due to a left ring finger injury sustained during his time in the IPL.
Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate narcotics smuggling operation, seizing over 90 kg of ganja in Bawana and arresting one individual.
A third-year engineering student was found dead in her hostel room in East Champaran district, Bihar, prompting a police investigation into the suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.
All eyes will be on India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru icon Virat Kohli to deliver yet another masterclass against Gujarat Titans in the Qualifier one at Dharamsala on Tuesday.
Crispin Chettri is expected to be reappointed as the head coach of the Indian women's football team, succeeding Amelia Valverde, following a recommendation from the AIFF's Technical Committee.
The Indian women's compound team won gold at the Archery World Cup Stage 1, while the recurve archers struggled.
Punjab Police arrested three individuals allegedly involved in drug trafficking in Ferozepur district, recovering heroin, methamphetamine, and a weapon.
A 25-year-old woman from Nepal was found dead in her rented room in Sharifgarh village, Kurukshetra, in an apparent suicide. The woman, a mother of two, worked at a local eatery to support her family.
Jharkhand's Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi has accused officials of sexual exploitation of women in the state's prisons, alleging that the administration is trying to bury the evidence and shield those involved.
An assistant sub-inspector of Punjab Police was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants near Hamja village in Amritsar. The officer, Joga Singh, was found with a gunshot wound near the Fatehgarh Churian-Majithia road. Police are investigating the incident and examining CCTV footage to identify the attackers.
Security forces have intensified search operations and strengthened the cordon in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district to track down suspected terrorists believed to be hiding in the area.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been ruled out of the rest of IPL 2026 after suffering a concussion and a fracture to a finger on his left hand.
The main accused in the double murder of a woman and her teenage son in Delhi's Govindpuri has been arrested after a brief encounter with police. The accused, Saurabh, sustained a bullet injury during retaliatory firing.
A 28-year-old woman and her infant son were found dead in a village in Faridabad, with the woman's family accusing her in-laws of poisoning her to death, according to police reports.
Auqib Nabi ended the Ranji tournament with an incredible 60 wickets in just 10 matches at an average of 12.56, numbers that made him one of the most talked-about bowlers in the domestic circuit.
Kolkata Knight Riders, owned by the Shah Rukh Khan family and Mehta Group, emerged as the most valuable franchise.
From online abuse targeting cricketers' families to paid hate campaigns and bot-driven fan wars, cricket's social media ecosystem has spiraled into a toxic industry driven by outrage, algorithms and commercial interests.
Rajasthan Royals aim to secure their play-offs spot in the Indian Premier League as they face Mumbai Indians. A win is crucial for Rajasthan, while Mumbai seeks a consolation victory.
Rajasthan Royals assistant coach Trevor Penney discusses Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential to break Chris Gayle's IPL sixes record and the team's approach to managing the young talent.
Police in Nashik, Maharashtra, seized 30 kilograms of ganja worth Rs 6 lakh and arrested four individuals involved in the illegal drug trade.
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene revealed that Jasprit Bumrah's reduced effectiveness in IPL 2026 was due to managing a niggle carried from the T20 World Cup, impacting his sharpness despite adequate rest and workload management.
Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman has accused the Argentina football team of deceiving the state by failing to play a match after allegedly receiving payment.
The India U-17 women's team suffered a 0-3 defeat against Russia in their second friendly match in Sochi, Russia, as part of their preparations for the upcoming AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup in China.
A 60-year-old watchman was assaulted and killed in Peeragarhi village, Delhi, after being run over twice by an SUV. Police are investigating the hit-and-run incident and searching for the accused driver.
Security forces in Jammu recovered a packet of suspected narcotics, believed to have been dropped by a drone, in the border area of Bishnah. The packet was discovered by a local farmer and is suspected to contain heroin.
Cameron Green could take on a new ODI finishing role as Australia prepare for the post-Glenn Maxwell era, with coach Andrew McDonald backing the all-rounder's versatility ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
Chennai Super Kings' head coach Stephen Fleming acknowledged that Ruturaj Gaikwad is still developing as captain, as the team's IPL playoff hopes were dented by a loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad.
A 14-year-old girl, missing for a month, has been found in Gurugram. Police have arrested a 19-year-old man from Rajasthan and charged him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Jammu and Kashmir police seized approximately 2 kg of heroin suspected to have been dropped by a drone near the International Border in the Jammu district. The recovery followed a week-long surveillance operation based on intelligence inputs about cross-border narcotics smuggling.
A 60-year-old watchman in Delhi was assaulted and killed by an SUV driver who ran him over twice, according to police. CCTV footage captured the incident in Peeragarhi village.
The Indian cricket team has fallen to sixth place in the latest World Test Championship (WTC) rankings after Bangladesh's series win against Pakistan.
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