Hundreds of skydivers from around the world have gathered in Illinois this week with one shared mission, to set new skydiving records that could go down in history. The event is taking place in Ottawa, near the scenic Starved Rock State Park, where the skies have become the stage for some of the most daring aerial attempts. The participants have been eagerly awaiting clear weather to begin their record-breaking jumps.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is preparing for a significant shake-up in its national selection committee just days after unveiling India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad. The board has opened applications for two vacant positions in the senior men’s selection panel, signaling a move towards restructuring ahead of the packed cricket calendar. Despite these changes, Ajit Agarkar will continue as the chief selector until 2026, given his succ

The US Open 2025 men’s singles draw has handed Carlos Alcaraz a challenging path despite avoiding Jannik Sinner’s half. The Spaniard, who begins against Reilly Opelka, could face Daniil Medvedev, Ben Shelton, or Casper Ruud before a potential semi-final clash with Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz, chasing a second US Open crown, leads the ATP Tour with six titles and 54 wins this season but will need to overcome one of the toughest quarters of the draw. Djo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has endorsed the newly passed Online Gaming Bill, calling it a landmark step to safeguard society from the dangers of online money games while opening doors for India’s esports sector. The Bill, passed by both Houses of Parliament, bans the operation, facilitation, and promotion of online money games that fuel addiction, fraud, and money laundering. At the same time, it distinguishes between skill-based activities like esport