Iga Swiatek roared back to form on Thursday, August 13, 2026, securing her first title of the year with a commanding 6-2, 6-3 victory over Elena Rybakina in the Canadian Open Women’s Singles final at Sobeys Stadium. The 25-year-old Pole showcased her dominant hard-court prowess to overcome a visibly fatigued Rybakina, clinching her 26th career … Read more
On the eve of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami paid tribute to those affected by the 1947 Partition and highlighted the importance of remembering its human cost and lessons for unity. As India is all set to commemorate its Independence Day, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, paid homage to … Read more
India’s 2011 ODI World Cup winning coch Gary Kirsten, who currently is head coach of Sri Lanka team, has backed India coach Gautam Gambhir amid the scrutiny around him. Gambhir has been critcised for loss in Test series against New Zealand and South Africa at home, but has coached India to two ICC trophies since … Read more
US Central Command (CENTCOM) is establishing Task Force Falcon Strike, a new multinational, multi-domain attack drone unit for West Asia. This initiative will integrate unmanned systems from the US and regional partners to enhance security. US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced plans to establish the first-ever multinational, multi-domain attack drone task force to integrate unmanned … Read more
India will play a Test match in Sri Lanka on 15 August, for the first time since 2017. The opening match will be played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium, followed by the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo from 23 August. Both Tests carry weight as they are part of … Read more
Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim scripted history on Friday by becoming the first Bangladeshi cricketer to score a Test century in Australia. The left-handed batter reached the milestone during Day 2 of the opening Test of the two-match series against Australia at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin. Tanzid brought up his maiden Test hundred … Read more
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami arrived in Pipalkoti, Chamoli, amid bad weather to review the rescue of workers trapped in a tunnel. He is inspecting the multi-agency operation and is scheduled to meet with already rescued workers. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reached Pipalkoti in Chamoli on Thursday amid extremely adverse weather conditions to … Read more
has backed Jasprit Bumrah’s workload management by calling him a “genius” player. Speaking on The Great Indian Cricket Show on Doordarshan, he said, “If you have a genius like Jasprit Bumrah, and if his body needs some rest, if his load needs to be managed, why would you not do it? Bumrah is a genius. … Read more
On the occasion of Independence Day 2026, a total of 1,057 personnel from Police, Fire, Home Guard, and Correctional Services have been awarded Gallantry and Service Medals, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced. A total of 1,057 personnel from the Police, Fire, Home Guard and Civil Defence (HG&CD), and Correctional Services have been awarded Gallantry … Read more
A Kolkata dance group apologized after a performance depicting Goddess Kali caused widespread backlash over the performer’s costume. Viewers found the presentation disrespectful. The group claimed the final costume was unauthorized and different from what was approved during rehearsals. A Kolkata-based dance group has issued an apology after a stage performance portraying Hindu Goddess Kali … Read more