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New Delhi: India’s rising badminton star Ayush Shetty produced a sensational upset to enter the semi finals of the Badminton Asia Championships, defeating third seed Jonatan Christie in straight games on Friday. The world No. 25 overcame the fourth ranked Indonesian 23 to 21, 21 to 17 in a tightly contested quarterfinal that lasted 54 minutes. It was their first meeting on the international circuit, and Shetty displayed remarkable composure to outplay one of the sport’s most accomplished names. Christie, a decorated player with gold medals at the Asian Games and Asian Championships, along with a key role in Indonesia’s…

New Delhi: Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov continued his commanding run in the Candidates chess tournament, defeating India’s R Praggnanandhaa in the 10th round to stretch his lead at the top of the standings. With this victory, Sindarov moved to eight points, opening up a significant two point advantage over the field. The win marked his sixth of the tournament and his second triumph over Praggnanandhaa, who now finds himself out of title contention with four points after suffering his third loss. Sindarov’s precise preparation and aggressive approach proved decisive, as he capitalised on a complex middle game to secure a convincing…

New Delhi: Rising star Mukul Choudhary delivered a stunning performance to guide Lucknow Super Giants to a thrilling last ball victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL 2026 encounter, marking his breakthrough moment on the big stage. The 21 year old wicketkeeper batter remained unbeaten on 54 off just 27 deliveries, smashing two boundaries and seven sixes at a remarkable strike rate of 200. His fearless innings turned the match on its head, helping his side chase down a daunting target in dramatic fashion. Hailing from Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan, a region known more for producing soldiers than cricketers, Choudhary’s…

New Delhi: The Badminton Pro League (BPL) 2026 has been officially launched, marking the return of Goa’s premier franchise based badminton tournament with an expanded vision and growing corporate support. The second edition of the league will see six competitive teams battling for top honours, further strengthening the state’s professional badminton landscape. Organised under the Goa Badminton Association, the league will take place on May 9 and 10, 2026, at the Indoor Stadium Campal. The tournament has secured a three year title partnership with Casino Pride, highlighting rising corporate interest in the sport. Founded by Navneet Nasnodkar, a former state…

New Delhi: The Telangana High Court has granted interim relief to Congress leader Pawan Khera, providing him anticipatory bail for one week in connection with a case filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The order was passed by Justice K Sujana, allowing Khera a week’s time to approach the appropriate court for further legal relief. The court also imposed certain conditions while granting the temporary protection. A detailed copy of the order is awaited. Khera had approached the Telangana High Court seeking anticipatory bail, citing his residence in Hyderabad. The case originates from…

Team Goemkarponn BENAULIM: Addressing concerns of the local fishing community, fishermen representatives along with Panch members and the Benaulim Panchayat team jointly met the Captain of Ports (COP) Department and Minister Digambar Kamat over ongoing parking and road-related issues in the area. Responding promptly to the request, COP officials along with Minister Digambar Kamat visited the site and conducted a detailed inspection of the situation. After reviewing the ground realities, the Minister assured the fishermen that the issues raised would be resolved on a priority basis. Members of the local community appreciated the swift response and proactive approach taken by…

New Delhi: India has reiterated its firm position on ensuring uninterrupted and secure maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz, amid growing reports that Iran may consider imposing transit fees on vessels using the crucial shipping route. Addressing the situation, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India continues to advocate for free and safe navigation through the strait. He emphasized that this stance remains unchanged despite emerging global discussions around potential tolls. Officials clarified that there have been no talks between India and Iran regarding any proposal to levy charges on passing ships. New Delhi…