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July 26, 2026 1:32 PM

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Opening match of Durand Football Cup to be played in Ranchi today

The 135th edition of the Durand Cup will, for the first time, be played in Ranchi, marking a significant milestone in Jharkhand's sporting history. All preparations have been completed for the opening match of the tournament in Ranchi, to be played this evening at Birsa Munda Football Stadium. The 1...

July 25, 2026 9:35 AM

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Men’s Cricket: India to take on Zimbabwe in second T20I at Harare

In Men's Cricket, India will take on hosts Zimbabwe in the second T20 International of a three-match series at Harare today. The match will begin at 04:30 PM IST. The visitors took a 1-0 lead in the game after a dominant seven-wicket win in the opening match on Thursday. Chasing a target of 126 runs...

July 24, 2026 9:55 PM

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Shooting: Sainyam wins silver  medal in women’s 10-meter air pistol event

  In Shooting, India's Sainyam won the silver medal in the women's 10-meter air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, China, opening the country's medal account at the tournament. The 22-year-old shooter scored 243.4 in the final to secure a podium finish against a strong international fie...

July 24, 2026 9:23 PM

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Asian Games: India and Pakistan cricket teams get direct entry into Qrt finals

  Defending champions India and Pakistan have received direct entry into the quarterfinals of the men's and women's cricket competitions at the Asian Games in Aichi, Japan. The T20 cricket competitions will be played at Korogi Athletic Park in Japan's Aichi Prefecture, with the women's event schedul...

July 24, 2026 12:42 PM

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Viswanathan Anand takes charge as FIDE interim President

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand has taken charge as Interim President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) after its Russian President, Arkady Dvorkovich, was placed on the latest European Union sanctions list. Anand will serve as Interim President for as long as Dvorkovich remain...

July 24, 2026 12:21 PM

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PM Modi extends best wishes to Indian contingent for Commonwealth Games

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent participating in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. In a social media post, PM Modi expressed confidence that the Indian athletes would compete with passion, determination and a spirit of excellence. The Prime M...

July 24, 2026 9:15 AM

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23rd Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow with colourful opening ceremony

The 23rd Commonwealth Games began in Glasgow, Scotland, with a spectacular and colourful opening ceremony. King Charles III declared the Games open in the presence of Queen Camilla, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Commonwealth Sport President Donald Rukare at the OVO Hydro yesterday evening....