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Antoine Semenyo joins Man City in £65 million transfer: ‘I can do anything at any moment’
Manchester City have signed Ghana midfielder Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for a reported £65 million. Read More
PV Sindhu enters Malaysia Open semifinals after Akane Yamaguchi retires injured; Satwik-Chirag bow out
PV Sindhu reached the semifinals of the Malaysia Open after Akane Yamaguchi of Japan retired injured. India’s men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty crashed out in the quarterfinals. Read More
Tata Steel Chess India: Gukesh’s last-minute replacement Nihal Sarin trumps Viswanathan Anand to win open rapid title
Nihal Sarin has won the Tata Steel Chess India 2026 Open Rapid title in Kolkata despite a last-minute entry, finishing ahead of former world champion Viswanathan Anand. Read More
Nikhat Zareen reflects on setbacks, renews Olympic gold dream: ‘I have decided…’
Nikhat Zareen has reflected on the setbacks after the Paris Olympics and shared her renewed focus on becoming an Olympic champion ahead of a crucial season. Read More
Tamim Iqbal Labelled ‘Indian Agent’ By BCB Official – Players Respond
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Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) appears to be facing growing internal turmoil, with its own officials now turning attention toward current and former players. Read More
Antoine Semenyo joins Man City in £65 million transfer: ‘I can do anything at any moment’
Manchester City have signed Ghana midfielder Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for a reported £65 million. Read More
PV Sindhu enters Malaysia Open semifinals after Akane Yamaguchi retires injured; Satwik-Chirag bow out
PV Sindhu reached the semifinals of the Malaysia Open after Akane Yamaguchi of Japan retired injured. India’s men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty crashed out in the quarterfinals. Read More
Tata Steel Chess India: Gukesh’s last-minute replacement Nihal Sarin trumps Viswanathan Anand to win open rapid title
Nihal Sarin has won the Tata Steel Chess India 2026 Open Rapid title in Kolkata despite a last-minute entry, finishing ahead of former world champion Viswanathan Anand. Read More
Nikhat Zareen reflects on setbacks, renews Olympic gold dream: ‘I have decided…’
Nikhat Zareen has reflected on the setbacks after the Paris Olympics and shared her renewed focus on becoming an Olympic champion ahead of a crucial season. Read More
Tamim Iqbal Labelled ‘Indian Agent’ By BCB Official – Players Respond
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Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) appears to be facing growing internal turmoil, with its own officials now turning attention toward current and former players. Read More
Antoine Semenyo joins Man City in £65 million transfer: ‘I can do anything at any moment’
Manchester City have signed Ghana midfielder Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for a reported £65 million. Read More
PV Sindhu enters Malaysia Open semifinals after Akane Yamaguchi retires injured; Satwik-Chirag bow out
PV Sindhu reached the semifinals of the Malaysia Open after Akane Yamaguchi of Japan retired injured. India’s men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty crashed out in the quarterfinals. Read More
Tata Steel Chess India: Gukesh’s last-minute replacement Nihal Sarin trumps Viswanathan Anand to win open rapid title
Nihal Sarin has won the Tata Steel Chess India 2026 Open Rapid title in Kolkata despite a last-minute entry, finishing ahead of former world champion Viswanathan Anand. Read More
Nikhat Zareen reflects on setbacks, renews Olympic gold dream: ‘I have decided…’
Nikhat Zareen has reflected on the setbacks after the Paris Olympics and shared her renewed focus on becoming an Olympic champion ahead of a crucial season. Read More
Tamim Iqbal Labelled ‘Indian Agent’ By BCB Official – Players Respond
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) appears to be facing growing internal turmoil, with its own officials now turning attention toward current and former players. Read More
Antoine Semenyo joins Man City in £65 million transfer: ‘I can do anything at any moment’
Manchester City have signed Ghana midfielder Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for a reported £65 million. Read More
PV Sindhu enters Malaysia Open semifinals after Akane Yamaguchi retires injured; Satwik-Chirag bow out
PV Sindhu reached the semifinals of the Malaysia Open after Akane Yamaguchi of Japan retired injured. India’s men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty crashed out in the quarterfinals. Read More
Tata Steel Chess India: Gukesh’s last-minute replacement Nihal Sarin trumps Viswanathan Anand to win open rapid title
Nihal Sarin has won the Tata Steel Chess India 2026 Open Rapid title in Kolkata despite a last-minute entry, finishing ahead of former world champion Viswanathan Anand. Read More
Nikhat Zareen reflects on setbacks, renews Olympic gold dream: ‘I have decided…’
Nikhat Zareen has reflected on the setbacks after the Paris Olympics and shared her renewed focus on becoming an Olympic champion ahead of a crucial season. Read More
Tamim Iqbal Labelled ‘Indian Agent’ By BCB Official – Players Respond
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) appears to be facing growing internal turmoil, with its own officials now turning attention toward current and former players. Read More
Antoine Semenyo joins Man City in £65 million transfer: ‘I can do anything at any moment’
Manchester City have signed Ghana midfielder Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for a reported £65 million. Read More
PV Sindhu enters Malaysia Open semifinals after Akane Yamaguchi retires injured; Satwik-Chirag bow out
PV Sindhu reached the semifinals of the Malaysia Open after Akane Yamaguchi of Japan retired injured. India’s men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty crashed out in the quarterfinals. Read More
Tata Steel Chess India: Gukesh’s last-minute replacement Nihal Sarin trumps Viswanathan Anand to win open rapid title
Nihal Sarin has won the Tata Steel Chess India 2026 Open Rapid title in Kolkata despite a last-minute entry, finishing ahead of former world champion Viswanathan Anand. Read More
Nikhat Zareen reflects on setbacks, renews Olympic gold dream: ‘I have decided…’
Nikhat Zareen has reflected on the setbacks after the Paris Olympics and shared her renewed focus on becoming an Olympic champion ahead of a crucial season. Read More
Tamim Iqbal Labelled ‘Indian Agent’ By BCB Official – Players Respond
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) appears to be facing growing internal turmoil, with its own officials now turning attention toward current and former players. Read More
Antoine Semenyo joins Man City in £65 million transfer: ‘I can do anything at any moment’
Manchester City have signed Ghana midfielder Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for a reported £65 million. Read More
PV Sindhu enters Malaysia Open semifinals after Akane Yamaguchi retires injured; Satwik-Chirag bow out
PV Sindhu reached the semifinals of the Malaysia Open after Akane Yamaguchi of Japan retired injured. India’s men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty crashed out in the quarterfinals. Read More
Tata Steel Chess India: Gukesh’s last-minute replacement Nihal Sarin trumps Viswanathan Anand to win open rapid title
Nihal Sarin has won the Tata Steel Chess India 2026 Open Rapid title in Kolkata despite a last-minute entry, finishing ahead of former world champion Viswanathan Anand. Read More
Nikhat Zareen reflects on setbacks, renews Olympic gold dream: ‘I have decided…’
Nikhat Zareen has reflected on the setbacks after the Paris Olympics and shared her renewed focus on becoming an Olympic champion ahead of a crucial season. Read More
Tamim Iqbal Labelled ‘Indian Agent’ By BCB Official – Players Respond
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) appears to be facing growing internal turmoil, with its own officials now turning attention toward current and former players. Read More
Antoine Semenyo joins Man City in £65 million transfer: ‘I can do anything at any moment’
Manchester City have signed Ghana midfielder Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for a reported £65 million. Read More
PV Sindhu enters Malaysia Open semifinals after Akane Yamaguchi retires injured; Satwik-Chirag bow out
PV Sindhu reached the semifinals of the Malaysia Open after Akane Yamaguchi of Japan retired injured. India’s men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty crashed out in the quarterfinals. Read More
Tata Steel Chess India: Gukesh’s last-minute replacement Nihal Sarin trumps Viswanathan Anand to win open rapid title
Nihal Sarin has won the Tata Steel Chess India 2026 Open Rapid title in Kolkata despite a last-minute entry, finishing ahead of former world champion Viswanathan Anand. Read More
Nikhat Zareen reflects on setbacks, renews Olympic gold dream: ‘I have decided…’
Nikhat Zareen has reflected on the setbacks after the Paris Olympics and shared her renewed focus on becoming an Olympic champion ahead of a crucial season. Read More
Tamim Iqbal Labelled ‘Indian Agent’ By BCB Official – Players Respond
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) appears to be facing growing internal turmoil, with its own officials now turning attention toward current and former players. Read More
Antoine Semenyo joins Man City in £65 million transfer: ‘I can do anything at any moment’
Manchester City have signed Ghana midfielder Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for a reported £65 million. Read More
PV Sindhu enters Malaysia Open semifinals after Akane Yamaguchi retires injured; Satwik-Chirag bow out
PV Sindhu reached the semifinals of the Malaysia Open after Akane Yamaguchi of Japan retired injured. India’s men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty crashed out in the quarterfinals. Read More
Tata Steel Chess India: Gukesh’s last-minute replacement Nihal Sarin trumps Viswanathan Anand to win open rapid title
Nihal Sarin has won the Tata Steel Chess India 2026 Open Rapid title in Kolkata despite a last-minute entry, finishing ahead of former world champion Viswanathan Anand. Read More
Nikhat Zareen reflects on setbacks, renews Olympic gold dream: ‘I have decided…’
Nikhat Zareen has reflected on the setbacks after the Paris Olympics and shared her renewed focus on becoming an Olympic champion ahead of a crucial season. Read More
Tamim Iqbal Labelled ‘Indian Agent’ By BCB Official – Players Respond
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) appears to be facing growing internal turmoil, with its own officials now turning attention toward current and former players. Read More
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14 killed as bus plunges into 500m-deep Himachal gorge
Locals helping in rescue operation after a private bus fell from the road at Haripurdhar area in Sirmaur district on Friday
SHIMLA: At least 14 passengers died, and 52 others were injured when the private bus carrying them plunged i Read More
Iran protests: Death toll rises above 60 amid nationwide crackdown
More than 60 people have died in nearly two weeks of nationwide protests in Iran over rising living costs with hundreds more injured amid security crackdowns. Read More
Army soldier dies during night patrol in Baramulla
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SRINAGAR: A soldier serving with 46 Rashtriya Rifles died after slipping while on night patrol in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, Army said Friday. Read More
Congress disowns leader’s call backing Jammu statehood
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SRINAGAR: Congress repudiated on Friday a senior functionary’s statement backing a BJP MLA’s call for Jammu’s statehood, asserting it stands for J&K’s unity and restoration of full statehood to the region. Read More
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