Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 8 Live Updates: India’s 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign enters a crucial phase on Thursday, July 30, with several medal opportunities on offer and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra finally kicking off his campaign in Glasgow. The star javelin thrower will compete in the men’s qualifying round alongside Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir…
LR: Gianluigi Donnarumma and his wife Alessia Elefante; Erling Haaland and his partner Isabel Haugseng Johansen. (Photo Reuters) NEW DELHI: Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has stolen the spotlight from his teammate Gianluigi Donnarummaand the wedding celebrations in Italy by the chief guests in the now famous Viking row, a tradition that has become synonymous…
Indian fast bowler Mukesh Kumar was on Friday appointed as deputy superintendent of police (DSP) by the Bihar government under its ‘Medal Lao Naukri Pao’ policy. He said the initiative would encourage athletes across the state to work harder.Mukesh got his appointment letter from Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary in Patna. India Pacer Akash Deep…
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza at right (ANI Photo) Captain of Zimbabwe Sikandar Raza hit the pitch after his team’s seven-wicket loss to India in the opening T20I of the three-match series at the Harare Sports Club. Raza said the surface had too much moisture in the beginning, making batting difficult with the new ball, while…
Security personnel stop a protester near Jantar Mantar during a protest march, in New Delhi. NEW DELHI: India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra on Thursday called for an education system that “inspires confidence” as protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET exam continue across the country, with several students dying of suicide.Without commenting…
Protest over the NEET paper leak case in Mumbai (left), and Manu Bhaker Double Olympic medal Manu Bhaker expressed concern over students protesting against alleged exam paper leaks, saying every child deserved access to education, security and a fair chance in life.In a post on social media, the Indian shooter said the issue goes beyond…
The No. 10 jersey worn by Brazilian great Pelé in the 1958 FIFA World Cup finals has sold for $4.9 million, auction house Sotheby’s said Thursday.Pelé, who died in 2022, was just 17 when he scored twice in Brazil’s 5-2 win over hosts Sweden in the World Cup final at the Rasunda Stadium. He remains…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates with his teammates at the end of the World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina. (AP Photo) When Lionel Messi takes the field at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for Argentina’s World Cup final against Spain, he will become only the second player in history to actually play in three World…
Sachin Tendulkar shares heartfelt message for Roger Federer (X) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar shared an emotional message for the tennis great Roger Federer after the two sports icons met during the Wimbledon Championships. Sachin Tendulkar post Catching up with X after their meeting at the All England Club, Tendulkar reflected on their long friendship. “Some…
NEW DELHI: As India look to bounce back from a disappointing white-ball tour of the UK, former batting coach Sanjay Bangar has revealed the extraordinary lengths Virat Kohli went to to conquer the English conditions, offering a fascinating insight into the meticulous preparation.India’s tour ended with a 0-2 T20I series sweep by Ireland followed by…
A passenger’s decision to purchase in-flight Wi-Fi has turned an ordinary flight into a soccer watch party, as fellow travelers gather around a single laptop to watch Argentina. FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match against Egypt.The video was shared on X, with footage showing how a passenger’s laptop became the center of attention during the flight.In…
Palestinians watch a live broadcast of the World Cup Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip (left), as Lionel Messi battles for the ball with Egypt’s Mohanad Lashin (AP Photo) An Israeli airstrike in Gaza shortly before kickoff FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match between Egypt and Argentina killed a…
Abhishek Sharma (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: U Delhi High Court On Tuesday he examined the evolution of the scope of personality rights while hearing a lawsuit filed by Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma, who sought protection against the alleged unauthorized use of his name, image and likeness on online platforms, including AI-generated content.The matter came before…
Prithvi Shaw with his girlfriend Akriti Agarwal. (Image credit: Akriti’s Instagram post) Social media influencer and actress Akriti Agarwal has once again sparked an online debate after sharing a cryptic read on an Instagram story, “Misunderstood by many!”, days after a viral post allegedly hinting at infidelity sparked speculation about her relationship with the Indian…
IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur launch India’s first practice-oriented bachelor’s degree program in cybersecurity Indian Institute of Technology Madras and Kanpur jointly launch India’s first practice-oriented four-year bachelor’s degree program in cyber security (B.Cyber).) program, which will begin with the school year starting in July 2026. The undergraduate program was launched to meet the growing…
India continues to top the global list of athletes and support personnel serving bans for doping and related offences, according to the latest list released by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), news agency PTI reported.The AIU list has 162 names from India, the highest among all countries. Kenya is second with 148 names, while Russia…
Bosnia’s Edin Dzeko (11) reacts during the World Cup Round of 32 match against the United States. (AP Photo) Bosnia-Herzegovina captain Edin Džeko etched his name FIFA World Cup history despite his team facing an uphill battle against the United States in their Round of 32 clash, becoming the oldest outfield player to ever start…
Shashank Singh (L) and complainant Vipendra Singh Tomar (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings cricketer Shashank Singh and his father, retired Special Director General (DG) of Police Shailesh Singh, were booked by the Ratibad police in Bhopal following allegations by a domestic cook of assault, abuse and forced use of his mobile phone.According to an…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be an exciting encounter, with a notable 25% increase in goal scores compared to the last tournament. (AP Photo) The ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 has turned into an absolute goal fest, treating world football fans to a historic scoring blitz. The tournament witnessed a 25 percent…