Defending champion Iga Swiatek moved into the last four of the Cincinnati Masters after Elena Rybakina’s quarter-final ended prematurely due to a heel problem. Swiatek was leading 4-1 in the opening set when Rybakina appeared to struggle with the injury at 40-all. The world No. 2 stopped, went to her bench and consulted the trainer…
The 73-year-old former premier was taken to Shifa International Hospital on Thursday night following a Supreme Court order concerning his medical condition. Khan has reportedly been suffering from several health problems, including an eye condition. His return to prison came despite expectations that he would remain at the hospital for medical treatment until his next…
Speaking at the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council in Mahabalipuram on Thursday, Vijay urged the Centre to provide a clear legislative assurance that southern states would not lose their share of representation in Parliament because of their success in controlling population growth. “I urge the Union government to provide a clear legislative assurance…
Mahabalipuram, 20/8: Identifying water as the “soul” of South Indian states, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday suggested joint meetings involving respective states and Union Ministries concerned to resolve long-pending water disputes in the region.Cauvery water and Karnataka’s proposed move to build a reservoir in Mekedatu. “…while it simply flows into the sea, then…
Ahmedabad, 20/8: The death toll in the Bhavnagar hooch tragedy rose to eight on Thursday, while at least eight others remained in critical condition. Police have registered an FIR against 21 suspects accused of buying and selling spurious liquor under the brand name “Royal Stag”. The liquor, suspected to have caused the deaths, was allegedly…
Patna, 20/8: In a significant development, the Jharkhand High Court on Thursday (August 20) stayed the Hemant Soren Government’s decision to cancel the 11th to 13th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations. The HC order has given the much-sought relief to all those 450 candidates who had qualified in these examinations, duly posted in the…
Lausanne 20/8: World leader Rumesh Tharanga and newly crowned European champion Julian Weber will headline a stellar field expected to produce one of the highlights of the Lausanne Diamond League 2026 on Friday. It will be the first meeting this year between the Sri Lankan champion and the German thrower, from whom Tharanga took…
The American was forced to battle not only Zverev but also challenging weather conditions during a dramatic encounter at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters. The match was interrupted for around 90 minutes by rain during the seventh game of the second set. There were also two additional five-minute pauses as officials worked to dry the court….
Sabalenka surged ahead in the opening set, leading 5‑1 in the tiebreak, but Bejlek displayed remarkable composure to snatch the set in just over an hour. In the second set, Bejlek broke Sabalenka three times and closed with an ace, sealing a straight‑sets victory. The defeat marks another setback for Sabalenka, who has struggled in…
With several key players still building fitness following the post-World Cup break, Diego Simeone opted for a youthful starting XI at the Metropolitano. Forward Julian Alvarez was among those absent as he continues his return to full fitness. The visitors made life difficult for Atletico in the opening half, keeping the hosts from creating clear-cut…
