Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated the world number one pair from Korea to reach the final of the Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament.
India's new men's freestyle wrestling coach Shako Bentinidis believes Sujeet Kalkal has the potential to become an Olympic medallist but must further sharpen his technical skills. He also urged Indian coaches to continuously upgrade themselves through greater exposure to international training methods and evolving tactical trends in the sport.
Chandigarh and Bhubaneswar have been awarded the rights to host the Asian Relays in 2027 and the Asian Indoor Championships in 2028, respectively, marking a significant moment for Indian athletics.
Novak Djokovic began his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title by crossing a milestone and a tricky hurdle with a 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 French Open first-round victory over local hope Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on Sunday.
India begin their 2026 Test season against Afghanistan with several selection questions to answer, including the No. 3 spot and Ravindra Jadeja's long-term successor, as they build towards key World Test Championship assignments.
PV Sindhu's campaign at the Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament ended in the quarterfinals with a loss to world No. 1 An Se Young. Despite showing glimpses of her attacking prowess, Sindhu couldn't maintain consistency against An's superior control and movement.
PV Sindhu exited the Singapore Open after losing to An Se Young, while Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty progressed to the semifinals.
Lalit Modi reveals how a hesitant Shah Rukh Khan was persuaded to buy Kolkata Knight Riders in 2008, helping create one of the IPL's most iconic franchises.
A 24-year-old engineering student was killed in Bhubaneswar in what initially appeared to be a hit-and-run accident, but police investigation revealed it to be a premeditated murder linked to a love triangle. Six people have been arrested in connection with the case.
Police have named 12 individuals in connection with the murder of six people, including four members of a family, stemming from a land dispute in Vijayapura district, Karnataka. The incident involved a long-standing disagreement over agricultural land, leading to a violent confrontation with deadly weapons.
Ravichandran Ashwin has called for urgent measures to safeguard Test cricket, stressing the importance of first-class cricket as the pathway to the longest format and warning that young players need stronger incentives to pursue red-ball careers.
There are rewards in the gentle rhythm of travelling with elders. You can actually unwind, relax and chill. You will not need a holiday to recover from the holiday when you return home!
The national record in the men's 100m race was broken twice within minutes at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition. Ancy Sojan won the women's long jump with a meet record, and Seema achieved the Commonwealth Games qualification mark in the women's discus throw.
The Indian men's national football team was defeated by Jamaica in the semifinal of the Unity Cup 2026, held in London. Jamaica will now proceed to the final, while India will compete for third place against Zimbabwe.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought back to win the Singapore Open title, defeating Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in a thrilling final.
Delhi Police have arrested two men from Goa, claiming to have busted an interstate cyber-fraud-and-cash-conversion racket. Transactions worth nearly Rs 40 lakh routed through the network have been uncovered.
Naomi Osaka battled through a tough three-set match against 18-year-old Iva Jovic to reach the French Open fourth round, setting up a high-profile clash with world number one Aryna Sabalenka.
Seven Dalits were injured in Tenkasi and Tirunelveli districts of Tamil Nadu after being attacked by a masked gang. Political leaders have condemned the violence and called for immediate action.
India will tour New Zealand for a record 12-match series in late 2026, featuring five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests, with NZC expecting packed stadiums throughout the marquee contest.
Police in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against three individuals following a complaint alleging unlawful religious conversion. The complaint stated that people were being lured to a Christian prayer meeting in Lucknow.
Delhi Police have dismantled an illegal firearms supply network linked to a robbery attempt at a liquor shop in Paharganj, arresting one man and uncovering the supply chain of the weapon used in the crime.
An Indian court has sentenced three men to life imprisonment for the murder and dismemberment of a businessman in Bhubaneswar, after a trial lasting over 11 years.
Iga Swiatek's French Open campaign ended in a stunning defeat to Marta Kostyuk, adding to the series of upsets at Roland Garros.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering changing the national Under-23 men's 50-over tournament to a T20 format from the upcoming domestic season.
Saurabh Chaudhary and Sakshi Sunil Padekar won titles in the men's 10m air pistol and women's 50m rifle 3 positions events respectively at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship.
Security forces used tear gas to disperse protestors blocking National Highway 202 in Manipur's Ukhrul district. The protest was triggered by allegations that Naga groups were holding 14 community members hostage. The disruption affected the movement of essential supplies and security forces.
India all-rounder Shardul Thakur will be the marquee player for Eagle Thane Strikers in the T20 Mumbai League, which runs from June 1 to 13.
The men's doubles competition at the 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships saw top-seeded West Bengal crash out, with Tamil Nadu's M.R. Balamurugan and Siddhesh Pande causing a major upset.
The greatest pleasure of Bandar is watching Bobby Deol let go of his vanity and submit himself to Anurag Kashyap's unflinching filmmaking, notes Mayur Sanap.
Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP rigged the West Bengal elections and announces plans for a nationwide anti-BJP alliance. She also protests against post-poll violence and arrests of TMC workers.
India pumped five past Bhutan in the Under-23 men's Tri-Nation Football Championship 2026 at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh, on Saturday.
Three men were killed in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, after their motorcycle was hit by an unidentified vehicle. The incident occurred late Thursday night as they were returning home from a wedding ceremony.
At least 12 people have died in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad after consuming suspected spurious liquor. Police have arrested eight individuals, including a key bootlegger, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the illegal operation.
Delhi Police arrested three men and apprehended three juveniles for allegedly running an extortion racket and demanding weekly 'hafta' from an e-rickshaw parking owner in Jahangir Puri.
Delhi Police have dismantled a counterfeit auto parts operation, arresting three individuals for allegedly selling fake switches branded with a well-known auto component manufacturer's name. Raids in Karol Bagh led to the seizure of 10,650 counterfeit switches, believed to be imported and sold as genuine products.
Three men accused of firing at a furniture mall in Pune have been arrested in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The suspects, from Haryana, are now in Pune Police custody. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang allegedly claimed responsibility for the attack.
Madhya Pradesh's Dev Kumar Meena won gold in pole vault at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, with both he and Kuldeep Kumar setting a new national record. Several other athletes also achieved Commonwealth Games qualification marks.
Authorities are investigating the deaths of seven people in Pimpri Chinchwad and three in Pune, India, following suspected consumption of spurious liquor. Several arrests have been made, and test results are awaited to confirm the cause of death.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have arrested two men and a teenager, and detained their minor sons, for allegedly carrying out a series of house break-ins and burglaries.
Four alleged members of an interstate criminal gang were arrested following a brief encounter with police in Palwal district. A constable and one of the accused sustained bullet injuries during the incident.
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