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NEW DELHI Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has secured his place in the 2026 Candidates Tournament, becoming the sole Indian representative in next year’s men’s event. He earned the berth after a stellar performance at the London Chess Classic, finishing joint-first with Ve
India regroup after semifinal loss, eyeing podium finish today CHENNAI The dream of reclaiming the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup may have slipped away, but hosts India will aim to salvage pride and secure a podium finish when they face Argentina in the bronze medal match today
CUTTACK India captain Suryakumar Yadav has emphasised that the team will resist major changes to its core structure as preparations intensify for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, to be played at home in two months. Speaking ahead of the limited-overs assignments against South
Bangar says Pandya’s unmatched all-round value makes him irreplaceable NEW DELHI Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has lauded Hardik Pandya as a once-in-a-generation all-rounder, insisting that no player in India’s current T20 setup matches his dual-impact presence.
Sarfaraz, after a promising start to his Test career, failed to draw bids in the previous auction MUMBAI The build-up to the IPL 2026 Player Auction, scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi, gathered momentum on Tuesday with Sarfaraz Khan and Prithvi Shaw featuring prominent
A star-studded pool of 350 players headlines the high-stakes IPL 2026 auction MUMBAI The Indian Premier League on Tuesday confirmed a final shortlist of 350 players, including 240 Indians and 110 overseas cricketers, for the 2026 auction scheduled in Abu Dhabi on December 1
Dhaka Bangladesh’s Awami League has raised serious concerns over widespread human rights abuses under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government. The party accused the administration of ruling through fear, warning that ordinary citizens now live under constant threat. Accor
TOKYOAt least 30 people were injured after a strong 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Japan late Monday night, sending tsunami waves up to 70 centimetres high along parts of the Pacific coast. Officials said the quake hit at 11:15 p.m. near Aomori Prefectur
Hemachandra highlighted India’s support for Sri Lanka, providing emergency supplies, technical aid, rescue teams, and relief for flood-hit communities COLOMBOSri Lanka has expressed heartfelt thanks to India for sending swift and much-needed help as the country continues to co
Firefighters continue searching for trapped victims, focusing on cooling the building amid intense heat, thick smoke, and recovery efforts JAKARTAAt least 20 people were killed Tuesday afternoon in a fire that engulfed a seven-storey office building in central Jakarta, police
New Delhi The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge regarding a petition challenging his election from the Chittapur (SC) constituency in the 2023 Karnataka Assembly polls. The plea, filed by Ashwathram, a registered voter from Chittapur
Bengaluru Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday advised Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu to get admitted in a mental health facility for her "Rs 500 crore for CM post" remark. Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, ha
New Delhi IndiGo has refunded ₹569.65 crore after cancelling nearly 5.87 lakh PNRs between December 1 and 7, the Civil Aviation Ministry said on Monday. Since each PNR may include multiple travellers, the total number of affected passengers is likely far higher. The ministr
New Delhi Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy on Monday launched a sharp counterattack on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for questioning his contributions to Mandya district. Addressing reporters at his New Delhi residence, Kumaraswamy challenged the Chief Minister to first outline
Pakistan and democracy don't go together: MEA New Delhi Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Monday made a scathing comment on the state of democracy in Pakistan, asserting that “democracy and Pakistan don’t go together.” His remarks came during the
Belagavi The winter session of the Karnataka Legislature began on December 8 with the Assembly paying tributes to six persons who died recently, including environmentalist Saalumarada Thimmakka, Kannada novelist S.L. Bhyrappa and former Minister H.Y. Meti. The session comme
PM Modi in Lok Sabha blamed Congress and Nehru for restricting Vande Mataram, calling it appeasement-driven. New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the Congress of fragmenting the national song Vande Mataram under the pretext of maintaining social harmony,
Tumakuru A severe outbreak of whiteflies has ravaged an estimated 1.27 lakh hectares of coconut-growing areas in the district, causing widespread concern among farmers and agricultural authorities. According to Sharadamma, Joint Director of the Horticulture Department, the inf
