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June 6, 2026 8:52 PM

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Savitha Shri Baskar wins 2026 Women’s Asian Individual Chess Championship

Nineteen-year-old Savitha Shri Baskar has won the 2026 Women's Asian Individual Chess Championship in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. With the win, she also secured qualification for the 2027 FIDE Women's World Cup. The Chennai-based International Master finished with 7.5 points from nine rounds, edging Afru...

June 6, 2026 6:32 PM

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India reach 368/3 against Afghanistan at stumps on Day One

In the One-off cricket test against Afghanistan, India were 368 for 3 in their first innings at stumps on Day One in New Chandigarh. Centuries from KL Rahul and captain Shubman Gill put hosts in a strong position. Sai Sudharsan also contributed 81 before missing out on a maiden Test hundred, while R...

June 6, 2026 9:24 PM

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India clinch Men’s U-18 Asia Cup title, thrash Japan 4-1 in final

Indian Men's Hockey team has lifted the Under-18 Asia Cup for the third time, thrashing hosts Japan 4-1 in the final in Kakamigahara on Saturday. For India, Ashish Purti starred with a hat-trick as skipper Ketan Kushwaha scored the other goal. Gaku Numada scored the only goal for the hosts. Meanwhil...

June 5, 2026 9:31 PM

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U-18 Asia Cup Hockey: India enter final beating Pakistan 5-3 in Semi Final 

    In Hockey, India defeated Pakistan 5-3 in the Semifinal of the Men’s Under-18 Asia Cup in Kakamigahara, Japan to set up a title clash against the hosts. In a high-scoring contest, India held its nerve against its arch-rival to seal its place in the final.  Japan booked its place in the final wit...

June 5, 2026 9:48 PM

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World Yogasana: India maintains top position with five gold 

India has won a total of 6 medals, including five gold, in the World Yogasana Championship 2026. India's Sub Junior Boys Traditional Group team defeated Nepal to win the gold medal. While India's Junior Girls Traditional Group team also defeated Nepal to win the gold medal. India has maintained its ...

June 5, 2026 2:08 PM

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Praggnanandhaa defeats Gukesh, keeps title hopes alive at Norway Chess 2026

India's Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu remained in contention for the Norway Chess 2026 title after defeating world champion Gukesh Dommaraju in Round Nine. The victory took Praggnanandhaa to 15 points, just half a point behind leader Wesley, who has 15.5 points after beating Magnus Carlsen in the Armage...