Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu is set to lead India's challenge at the prestigious 2025 All England Open Badminton Championships, beginning in Birmingham on Tuesday. Sindhu, currently ranked 15th in the world, will be returning to the court for the first time since her last appearance at the Indonesia Masters in January. The All England Open, one of the most celebrated events in badminton’s history, will mark a crucial comeback for the Indian shuttler as she aims to reclaim her

The political rivalry in Telangana continues to intensify as K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy lock horns over major public expenditure decisions and allegations of financial mismanagement. The latest controversy revolves around the Formula E scam case and the upcoming Miss World competition, both of which have sparked heated debate.   The Formula E Controversy and ED Investigation The controversy started when the Enforceme

Virat Kohli stands as one of the most accomplished and celebrated cricketers of modern times. Renowned for his fierce determination, exceptional batting prowess, and remarkable leadership, Kohli has carved his name into cricket’s hall of fame. With a career spanning over a decade, he has not only dominated international cricket but has also set numerous records across all formats. From leading India to major tournament victories t

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final witnessed a gripping encounter between India and New Zealand in Dubai, where India emerged victorious with a four-wicket win, lifting the prestigious trophy for the third time in their history.   New Zealand’s Innings – Strong Start, But Faltered Finish Opting to bat first, New Zealand managed to post a total of 251/7 in their allotted 50 overs. The top order struggled initially, but Dar

Former England cricketer and renowned commentator David Lloyd has strongly criticized the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the scheduling of the Champions Trophy 2025, calling the arrangements "embarrassing" and "laughable." His comments come after India played all their matches in Dubai, refusing to travel to Pakistan, the official host nation of the tournament.Lloyd’s frustration mirrors the growing criticism from cricket analysts and fans who believe that

FIFA has announced that the total prize money for the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States will be a staggering $1 billion. The upcoming edition, which features an expanded 32-team format and will take place from June 14 to July 13, is set to be the biggest club competition in history.This prize money is significantly higher than what was awarded for the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Qatar ($440 million) and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand ($

Lyon’s newly appointed manager Paulo Fonseca has been handed a staggering nine-month suspension from the dugout after an altercation with referee Benoit Millot during Lyon’s 2-1 victory over Brest in Ligue 1. The decision, announced by the French League’s disciplinary commission, restricts Fonseca from being on the touchline and entering the referee’s changing room until November. Additionally, he is barred from entering Lyon’s own dressing room until mid-Septemb

Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami has found himself at the center of controversy after a Muslim cleric criticized him for not observing a fast during India’s semi-final match against Australia in the Champions Trophy. The match, held during the holy month of Ramzan, saw Shami performing exceptionally well, yet his choice to not fast drew sharp reactions from religious figures.The remarks came from Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, President of the All India Muslim Jamaat, who strongly c

Garena is celebrating Ramadan in Free Fire with a special month-long giveaway, allowing players to unlock exclusive rewards and experience an updated Bermuda map. Running until March 31, the Ramadan: Season of Blessings update introduces themed locations, free items, and new in-game challenges for players to explore.   Ramadan-Themed Updates and Free Rewards New Ramadan Bermuda Map: The latest update features a desert-th

Carlos Alcaraz is setting his sights on becoming only the third man to win three consecutive Indian Wells titles, joining tennis legends Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in this exclusive club. However, standing in his way could be none other than Djokovic himself, a five-time Indian Wells champion and potential quarter-final opponent.The ATP Masters 1000 tournament begins on Wednesday, running alongside the WTA 1000 event, with the world's top players converging in California’s des

India defeated Australia by 4 wickets in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final in Dubai. Australia batted first and scored 264 runs, with Steve Smith (73) and Alex Carey (61) playing well. India's bowlers, especially Mohammed Shami (3/48) and Varun Chakravarthy, kept Australia in check. While chasing, Virat Kohli (84) and KL Rahul (42) played important knocks*, with Hardik Pandya’s quick 28 runs helping India cross the target. India has now qualified

As India and Australia arrived at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium for the much-anticipated semi-final match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, excitement among fans was at an all-time high. Cricket enthusiasts turned out in large numbers to support Team India, expressing confidence in their chances against the defending champions.One enthusiastic fan shared their optimism, saying, "We are very excited... I feel this is India's payback time to Australia. We want to support

Tencent Holdings has expanded its stake in Kadokawa, the parent company of FromSoftware, acquiring an additional 1.11 percent of shares. This move increases Tencent’s ownership in the Japanese publishing giant from 6.86 percent to 7.97 percent. The transaction was made through Tencent’s subsidiary, SixJoy Hong Kong Limited, and was disclosed in a large shareholding report submitted to the Kanto Finance Bureau.   Tencent initially invested JPY 30 billion (appr

Amazon Web Services, the cloud computing arm of Amazon, is set to invest approximately $8.2 billion in Maharashtra over the next few years, according to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the investment would play a key role in job creation while strengthening India’s cloud computing infrastructure. The investment is expected to be rolled out between 2029 and 2030.AWS is also planning to introduce its own graphics processing

Manchester United’s turbulent season took another hit as they suffered a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to Fulham in the FA Cup fifth round at Old Trafford. The defending champions were unable to progress despite a 1-1 draw after extra time, as Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno emerged as the hero in the shootout, saving crucial penalties from Victor Lindelof and Joshua Zirkzee.The loss means United will not return to Wembley this season, ending their hopes of defending the FA Cup title they wo

Top-seeded American Emma Navarro delivered a flawless performance to clinch the WTA Merida Open title, securing a commanding 6-0, 6-0 victory over Colombian qualifier Emiliana Arango in the final. The dominant win marked Navarro’s second WTA title and her first-ever 500-level championship, achieved without dropping a single set throughout the tournament.Navarro’s victory set a new milestone in WTA history, making her the first player to win a final 6-0, 6-0 since Iga Swiatek defea

FIFA, the world governing body of football, has officially lifted its suspension on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) after the necessary constitutional reforms were approved. The decision comes after PFF Congress members reached a consensus last Thursday to amend the constitution as required by FIFA, ensuring smooth governance and compliance with international football regulations.The suspension, which had been in effect since February 5, 2025, was imposed after the PFF failed to implem

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have officially announced Ajinkya Rahane as their captain and Venkatesh Iyer as vice-captain for the IPL 2025 season. The decision comes as KKR gears up to defend their title and aims to build on their success from the previous season.KKR CEO Venky Mysore expressed confidence in the leadership duo, highlighting Rahane’s experience and composure and Iyer’s long-standing association with the franchise."We are delighted to have Ajinkya Rahane lead

India continued its unbeaten run in the Champions Trophy 2025, securing a 44-run victory over New Zealand in a low-scoring thriller. With Varun Chakravarthy’s five-wicket haul leading the charge, India’s spinners showcased their strength, defending a total of 249/9. Despite a resilient innings by Kane Williamson, New Zealand struggled against India’s well-coordinated spin attack, failing to chase the target.The win marked India’s third consecutive victory in the league

The Andhra Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, has presented a record-breaking budget for the financial year 2025-26. With an overall outlay of ₹3.22 lakh crore, this is the first time in the state's history that the budget has surpassed the ₹3 lakh crore mark. Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav introduced the budget in the Andhra Pradesh assembly, outlining major allocations aimed at boosting welfare programs, infrastructure, agriculture, and social developmen