Smriti Mandhana joined Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur as India’s joint-highest half-century scorer in Women’s T20 World Cup history with her fifth fifty in the tournament, helping India post 170 for 6 against Pakistan in their opening match at Edgbaston on Sunday.Mandhana scored 68 off 44 balls and shared a 91-run partnership with captain Harmanpreet…
Sarvesh Kushare of India (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) India’s Sarvesh Kushare made a strong first impression at the Monaco Diamond League 2026 by finishing third in the men’s high jump. The 31-year-old cleared 2.26m to secure a place on the podium at Stade Louis II. With the result, he became the first Indian to finish in…
A government employee shared his experience of a US tourist visa denial in under 20 seconds at the Chennai consulate. (AI photo) A 36-year-old Indian man, a government employee, shared his experience of US tourist visa refusal and explained why it felt more like a humiliation than rejection. The Redditor had to spend a lot…
DOMINANT: Sahaja Yamalapalli beat Jargal Altansarnai 6-0, 6-0 NEW DELHI: India stayed alive in the Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup Asia/Oceania Group I with a commanding 3-0 victory over Mongolia but their hopes of reaching the World Group playoffs remain precariously balanced heading into the final day.The hosts delivered a clinical performance on Friday, overcoming…
The government has asked state-run fuel retailers to expand liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage capacity to cover at least 30 days of demand, as supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict highlighted the need for larger reserves, PTI reported.“We are working on the strategic reserves. Oil marketing companies have been asked to work out…
United States’ Alex Freeman (16) celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) The United States continued their impressive FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a controlled 2-0 victory over Australia at Seattle…
Quote of the day by Warren Buffett. Among the vast collection of aphorisms attributed to Warren Buffett, few are as blunt or practical as his famous rule of self-correction: “The most important thing to do if you find yourself in a hole is to stop digging.” While the statement sounds like simple common sense, it…
East Zone’s Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) South Zone’s hopes of mounting a fightback in the Duleep Trophy final took another hit on Tuesday as veteran pacer Mohammad Shami produced two crucial breakthroughs to leave them struggling at 242 for six at stumps on Day 3 against East Zone.Captain Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 56 off…
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed new Chief of the Indian Air Force NEW DELHI: The govt has appointed Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, currently serving as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff, in the rank of Air Chief Marshal, with effect from Oct 31, 2026. He will succeed…
Luke Ronchi in PSL presser (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A post-match press conference in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 turned tense after Islamabad United head coach Luke Ronchi lost his cool following his team’s defeat to RawalPindiz.Islamabad United endured a disappointing outing, getting bowled out for just 137, a target RawalPindiz chased down comfortably in…
