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Boca Juniors coach Miguel Russo dies at 69

Buenos Aires Boca Juniors coach Miguel Ángel Russo, one of Argentina’s most respected football figures, has died at 69 after a long battle with cancer, the club announced on Wednesday. “Miguel leaves an indelible mark on our institution and will always be remembered for his jo

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Sports

Fearless mindset drives India’s trophy streak: Suryakumar

New Delhi India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav believes that overcoming the fear of failure in high-pressure knockout matches has been central to the team’s remarkable run of success over the past 15 months. Since clinching the T20 World Cup in June 2024, India have added two

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Sports

Mohammed Ben Sulayem Set for FIA Re-election

Paris Mohammed Ben Sulayem appears set to be re-elected unopposed as president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the governing body of motor racing, including Formula 1. The indication comes from a list of candidates for other FIA posts showing that poten

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Sports

Italian Swimmers Suspended Over Shoplifting Incident

Swimmers suspended for 90 days Rome The Italian Swimming Federation has suspended swimmers Benedetta Pilato and Chiara Tarantino for 90 days following a shoplifting incident at Singapore airport. The decision, announced Thursday, considered the athletes’ admission of respon

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Sports

India target quick win against struggling Windies

India aim for another dominant win over struggling West Indies, assessing Sudharsan and Nitish while capitalizing on Kotla’s seamer-friendly pitch. New Delhi India will look to wrap up the two-Test series with another dominant display when they face a struggling West Indies

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Karnataka

Dr. Chinnappa Urges Youth Participation in Sports

At the Arjuna Cup Cricket Tournament in Muttanallur, Dr. Chinnappa Chikkahagade emphasized that sports foster mental and physical growth, leadership, and responsible citizenship among young people. Anekal “In sports, winning or losing is not the most important thing; what m

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Bengaluru

City North Commissioner Orders Door-to-Door Waste Collection

Bengaluru City North Municipal Corporation Commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar has directed officials and contractors to collect waste directly from households and transport it to designated disposal centres, following complaints from residents about irregular garbage collection.

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Sports

India U-19 dominate Australia to clinch series sweep

Henil Patel’s double strike crippled Australia early as India overcame brief batting hiccups to chase 81 and secure victory. Mackay India U-19 capped off a dominant tour of Australia by clinching a 2-0 series sweep with a commanding seven-wicket win in the second and final

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Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes football’s first billionaire

Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia has extended his playing career and boosted his wealth, aided by a tax-free contract, part-ownership in Al Nassr, and major global endorsements, including Nike. At 40, he received the Prestige Award for his achievements. Dubai Cristi

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Sports

Aman Sehrawat banned for weight violation, misses Asian Games

Sehrawat Banned New Delhi India’s Olympic bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat has been handed a one-year ban from wrestling after failing to make weight at the World Championships, ruling him out of the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The 22-year-old, who won bronze at the Paris O

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Sports

Neeraj Chopra’s Swiss retreat ahead of comeback season

New Delhi After a challenging yet memorable season, Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra has retreated to Switzerland to recover and prepare for a stronger return in 2026. Speaking to reporters from Zurich, the 27-year-old reflected on the highs and lows of the season, inclu

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Sports

Bumrah leads ICC Test rankings; Siraj, Yadav rise

Dubai Indian bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav climbed the latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings following India’s dominant innings-and-140-run victory over the West Indies in Ahmedabad, while teammate Jasprit Bumrah maintained his position as the No. 1-ranked Test bowl

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India

DM to visit Australia to deepen defence, bilateral ties

During the visit, three agreements are set to boost cooperation in information sharing, maritime activities, and joint operations, building on India-Australia defence ties, including exchanges, exercises, high-level visits, and capacity-building programs New Delhi Defence M

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World

Jaffar Express Attacked

Jaffar Express hit by major explosion, multiple coaches derail Sultan Kot A powerful explosion on the Jaffar Express in Sultan Kot, Balochistan, derailed several coaches on Tuesday, leaving four passengers injured. Local authorities confirmed that the blast was triggered by

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News

The rise of India’s tallest residential skyscrapers

India’s tallest residential skyscraper, Palais Royale in Mumbai, stands as a symbol of groundbreaking luxury living and architectural brilliance in 2025. At 320 meters tall with 88 floors, it is redefining what it means to experience upscale urban living in the country’s financia

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