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…
When Aviva Mehta married Daniel Han at the Montauk Yacht Club on May 15, 2026, the celebrations became more than a wedding. They were a thoughtful blend of two cultures, with Korean traditions meeting Indian bridal fashion and personal family stories woven into almost every outfit and detail. From a traditional Korean paebaek ceremony to…
The meeting was held at the Taj Fisherman’s Cove hotel in Kovalam, Chengalpattu district, and was hosted by the Tamil Nadu government. Chief ministers and senior representatives from southern states and Union Territories participated in the meeting, according to news agency ANI. The gathering comes as the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government under…
The meeting focused on accelerating ongoing developmental works, ensuring effective budget utilisation, and achieving timely completion of irrigation, drainage, dam, barrage, and canal projects across Odisha. Senior officials were directed to expedite tender finalisation, issue work orders promptly, and resolve pending approvals and EFC proposals. The Principal Secretary emphasised realistic cost estimation and productive investment…
Jagatsinghpur, 20/8:Today i.e on 20.08.2026, a short while ago, Manoj Ranjan Nayak, Block Programme Manager (NHM), Kujang CHC , Dist-Jagatsinghpur has been apprehended by Odisha Vigilance *while demanding and taking a bribe of Rs.20,000/- from a health staffer (Ashakarmi) working under the said CHC threatening to prepone her retirement on the basis of her age…
In a letter issued by Director of Higher Education Kaliprasanna Mohapatra, principals were instructed to ensure effective rollout of the NEP‑2020 curriculum framework. Model syllabi for MDC, SEC, and VAC have already been developed, and each department must offer at least two courses from the approved list, based on faculty expertise. The directive clarifies that…
Engineer‑in‑Chief Er. Dillip Kumar Rout issued a show‑cause notice to BPPL, citing arbitrary gate openings during peak flood and flash flood periods for power generation at its Baitarani Small Hydro Electric Project. Officials allege this practice has triggered uncontrolled flooding downstream. A letter has also been sent to the Chief Construction Engineer of the Anandapur…
Local cattle grazers spotted the body and alerted police. Fire service personnel searched the nearby water tank for the severed head but failed to recover it. Investigators suspect the victim was murdered in a planned manner, with the head deliberately separated and disposed of. The incident has triggered widespread panic in the area. Police registered…
New Delhi: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday paid tributes to former Prime Minister late Rajiv Gandhi on his 82nd birth anniversary and lauded his contributions in the nation’s growth journey. Rajnath took to his X handle to remember the former Prime Minister on his death anniversary, however his comments, stating that the “latter also…
