Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said today that it will consider three missing pilots to be prisoners in Qatar, despite Doha’s denials, until it clarifies their fate. At his weekly press briefing, Baghaei responded to a question about the fate of four Iranian pilots: one of them had been killed, his body has been … Read more
Union education minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday said the quality of education depends on the competence and empathy of teachers, underlining their central role in implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and building a “Viksit Bharat” by 2047. Addressing the National Council for Teacher Education’s (NCTE) 32nd Foundation Day celebrations through a video message, … Read more
A35-year-old private company employee and his five-year-old son were found dead under suspicious circumstances at their residence in Gudde Basavapura, under Chikkabanavara police station limits in Karnataka’s Bengaluru, on Monday morning. The victims have been identified as Abhinandan, 35, a native of Kunigal, and his son Yaduveer, 5. Abhinandan was living at the house with … Read more
New Delhi, Aug 17 (PTI) Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu began her bid for a historic sixth BWF World Championships medal on a rousing note, outclassing Ireland’s Sophia Noble in straight games to cruise into the women’s singles second round here on Monday. Seeded ninth, the five-time World Championships medallist Sindhu made light work of … Read more
If the morning is said to show the day, Arsenal made an emphatic statement with their thumping win over Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday (August 17). At the Principality Stadium, it was all Gunners from start to end, as they won with an emphatic 3-0 scoreline to win the curtain-raiser ahead of … Read more
England have named Charlie Dean captain for the three-match ODI series against Ireland in September. The all-rounder led the side previously against New Zealand and will now take charge again as England rest several senior players. Dean to captain England vs Ireland Dean takes over for Nat Sciver-Brunt and Danni Wyatt-Hodge in charge of recuperation … Read more
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi remains a doubt for the first Test against New Zealand, though Rassie Erasmus is hopeful the Springboks skipper will be able to feature. having already missed his side’s Nations Championship fixtures in July, but has been able to return to training in recent days. The flanker could come under consideration … Read more
Game Changers Lions secured their first World Padel League title in Season 4 by defeating Aussie Mavericks Jaguars 19-10 in the final. Earlier on the same day, the Lions triumphed over Vedanta Leopards 16-13 in the semi-final, while the Jaguars edged past VB Realty Cheetahs 15-11. In the final, Beatriz Gonzalez and Paula Josemaria of … Read more
Sri Lanka were bowled out for 284 on Day 3 of the first Test against India in Galle, giving the visitors a lead of 178 runs after India posted 462 in their first innings. Sonal Dinusha scored his maiden Test century, but his effort could not prevent Sri Lanka from falling well behind. Dinusha and … Read more
Davis Cup 2026 Qualifiers, India vs Korea Republic: India will take on Korea Republic in the second round of the Davis Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Seoul on September 18 and 19. India booked its place in the second round after a historic 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in Bengaluru, while Korea Republic defeated Argentina 3-2 in … Read more