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12 Aug

Cristiano Ronaldo Offers Condolences to Lionel Messi Following Death of Father Jorge Messi

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Buenos Aires (Rajeev Sharma): Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his heartfelt condolences to Lionel Messi following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, who passed away at a clinic in Rosario at the age of 68 after a prolonged illness. The loss marks a deeply personal blow for the Argentine superstar, whose father served as a pivotal figure throughout his personal life and historic sporting career. Reacting to an emotional social media tribute posted by Messi, Ronaldo offered words of support and solidarity to his longtime rival and fellow icon, sending a message of strength to the Messi…

03 Aug

Glasgow Eatery to Revise Logo After Lovlina Borgohain Objects to Map of India

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Glasgow (Rajeev Sharma): A restaurant in Glasgow has apologised and pledged to update its branding after Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain raised concerns over what she said was an inaccurate depiction of the map of India at the establishment. The issue surfaced during a visit by members of the Indian boxing team following their successful campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026.Lovlina, who hails from Assam, noticed that the map printed on the restaurant's napkins and displayed in its branding did not include India's North-Eastern region. A video capturing her remarks was widely circulated on social media, drawing significant public attention. Boxer…

03 Aug

India Ends Glasgow 2026 Campaign with 39 Medals, Retains Top-Four Finish Despite Reduced Events

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Glasgow (Rajeev Sharma): India concluded its Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign with 39 medals, its lowest overall tally in more than two decades. However, the final numbers tell only part of the story, as the Indian contingent secured an impressive fourth-place finish despite competing in a Games that featured significantly fewer sporting disciplines than previous editions. India finished with 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze medals, placing behind only Australia, England and Canada. The Indian team finished level with host nation Scotland in the total medal count but claimed fourth position after recording a higher number of silver medals. Reduced…

02 Aug

Teenage Shuttler Tanvi Sharma Creates History with Maiden Taipei Open Super 300 Victory

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Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): Teenage badminton sensation Tanvi Sharma from Hoshiarpur scripted history on Sunday by capturing the BWF Taipei Open Super 300 women’s singles title. At just 17 years and 222 days old, she became the youngest champion in the tournament's history, surpassing the record previously held by Taiwanese legend Tai Tzu Ying. The young Indian shuttler delivered a commanding performance to defeat Vietnam’s sixth seed Nguyen Thuy Linh in straight games, 21-16, 21-16, in the championship final to secure the biggest crown of her career. The triumphant performance ended India’s 18-year title drought in the women’s singles category at…

02 Aug

India Scripts Memorable Commonwealth Games 2026 Campaign with Record Boxing Triumph and Multi-Sport Medal Surge

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Glasgow (Rajeev Sharma): India delivered one of its most successful days in Commonwealth Games history on Saturday, producing an outstanding medal-winning performance across boxing, judo, athletics and para sports. Powered by a record-breaking display from its boxers, the Indian contingent climbed to fourth place in the overall standings with 38 medals, comprising 13 gold, 17 silver and eight bronze. Boxing Leads India's Golden Charge Indian boxers stole the spotlight by claiming seven gold medals, the country's best-ever performance in the sport at the Commonwealth Games. The impressive campaign also earned India the top position in the boxing medal standings with…

01 Aug

India Shine in Men’s Javelin as Neeraj Chopra Takes Silver, Yashvir Singh Secures Bronze at CWG 2026

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Glasgow (Rajeev Sharma): India celebrated a double podium finish in the men's javelin throw at the Commonwealth Games 2026, with Neeraj Chopra winning the silver medal and Yashvir Singh producing a remarkable late effort to clinch bronze in a thrilling final. Returning to major competition after recovering from a back injury, Chopra registered his best throw of the season with an effort of 85.83 metres. The performance earned the Olympic champion second place despite difficult weather conditions marked by strong winds and low temperatures. The gold medal went to Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, whose impressive throw of 89.75 metres…

30 Jul

Ajinkya Rahane Retirement: Veteran Indian Batter Bids Farewell to International Cricket

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Veteran Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane has officially announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket, bringing an end to a distinguished career spanning over a decade. The 38-year-old middle-order stalwart confirmed his decision through an emotional message shared on social media, stating that he felt the timing was right to move forward. Rahane leaves behind a rich legacy as one of India’s most dependable performers in overseas conditions and a respected leader who guided the national team through pivotal moments. Representing India across 85 Tests, 90 One-Day Internationals, and 20 T20 Internationals, Rahane amassed over…

29 Jul

Commonwealth Games 2026: Gulveer Singh Shines With Historic Silver as India Secures 12th Medal

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Glasgow (Rajeev Sharma): India enjoyed another memorable day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with long-distance runner Gulveer Singh producing a remarkable performance to win a silver medal in the men's 10,000m event. His podium finish added another chapter to India's athletics success and helped the country's medal tally climb to 12. Gulveer crossed the finish line in 27:49.78, finishing behind Australia's Ky Robinson, who claimed the gold medal. David Mullarkey of the Isle of Man secured the bronze after completing the race in third place. Gulveer's achievement is being hailed as one of India's finest performances in long-distance running at…

28 Jul

Commonwealth Games 2026: India Enjoys Medal Rush as Sharmila Dhankar Wins Historic Gold

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Glasgow (Rajeev Sharma): India continued its impressive run at the Commonwealth Games 2026, adding a flurry of medals on Day 5 to take its overall tally to 10. The highlight of the day came from Sharmila Dhankar, who delivered a record-breaking performance to clinch the country's second gold medal of the Games. Competing in the women's para shot put F57 event, Sharmila registered a best effort of 9.81 metres, securing the gold and etching her name in history as the first Indian para-athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal in athletics. India's success in the same event continued later…

27 Jul

‘My Person’: Arshdeep Singh Goes Instagram Official with Samreen Kaur, Ends Months of Speculation

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh has publicly confirmed his relationship with Punjabi model Samreen Kaur, sharing the couple's first official photographs on Instagram and ending months of speculation surrounding their personal lives. The left-arm fast bowler posted two pictures with Samreen on his Instagram account, accompanied by the caption, "My Person." The post quickly gained traction on social media, with fans, fellow cricketers and celebrities flooding the comments section with congratulatory messages and best wishes. Rumours linking the two had been circulating for nearly three months, but neither Arshdeep nor Samreen had commented on them until now. The…