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Kohlis masterful knock powers Royal Challengers to the top

The Bengaluru opener, who was dismissed for a duck in the last two games, roars back with an unbeaten century to guide his side to a facile win over Knight Riders; his 92-run partnership with Padikkal puts the home team on the road to victory

14 May 2026 1:12 am
A bronze that confirmed Indias elite status

The nation may have won the 2022 Thomas Cup title, but by following it up with another podium finish, it showed that the earlier achievement was no flash in the pan

14 May 2026 12:58 am
Punjab Kings seeks turnaround against Mumbai Indians

After leading the standings for nearly four weeks, PBKS slumped to fourth place on the back of four straight defeats. Another slip-up will leave it in a scrap for the final Playoffs spot

13 May 2026 11:26 pm
Indian wrestlers should be positive and courageous, advises Alka Tomar

She feels the country should focus on doing well in the 2032 and 2036 Olympics

13 May 2026 7:56 pm
Senior Open ranking wrestling | Itisha rallies to beat Pooja in 76kg summit clash

World under-23 bronze medallist Nishu posts a 9-3 victory over Himanshi to take the 53kg crown

13 May 2026 7:03 pm
13 May 2026 5:12 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Cristiano Ronaldo enters sixth edition looking to show he can thrive despite Saudi move

Cristiano Ronaldos sixth and likely final World Cup will be the first for the Portgual great since he left Europe to play in Saudi Arabia

13 May 2026 4:06 pm
Meta employees protest against mouse tracking tech at U.S. offices

Meta spokesperson Andy Stone, asked for comment on the matter, pointed Reuters to an earlier statement the company had issued on the mouse-tracking technology

13 May 2026 9:59 am
U.P. BJP announces State-wide protest over Samajwadi Party MPs comment against PM Modi

U.P. CM Yogi Adityanath described the comment as an insult to the trust of 145 crore countrymen and the democratic dignity of India

13 May 2026 7:44 am
Hit the streets: Kejriwal to students on NEET-UG paper leak; protests

This government understands only the language of agitation, says AAP chief, alleges connivance and political patronage behind recurring leaks

13 May 2026 3:20 am
Interview | Irfan Pathan: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has ticked all boxes

In a wide-ranging conversation, Irfan Pathan breaks down the biggest talking points of IPL 2026: Pants struggles, Bumrahs form and the rise of young Indian pacers.He also explains the art of swing bowling, the importance of red-ball cricket, and why he believes Sooryavanshi is ready to play for India

13 May 2026 12:55 am
IPL 2026 | In PowerPlay era, the safe score concept becomes obsolete

In successful 200-plus chases this season, the average scoring rate in the first six overs has climbed to 13.81, an increase of nearly 21% from last year

13 May 2026 12:15 am
Floor test will be smooth; have received letters from EPS, Velumani factions: Speaker

Tamil Nadu Legislative Assemblys new Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar, a veteran politician, in an interview with The Hindu, assured Wednesdays floor test where Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has to establish his majority, will be smooth and exceed expectations. He acknowledging having received letters from two rival AIADMK groups. Edited excerpts:

13 May 2026 12:07 am
IPL 2026 | Rabada and Holder rip through SRH as GT goes top

The pacers take three wickets each to help the home team defend 168 in style, bowling out the visitor for 86 in 14.5 overs; Sai Sudharsan and Washingtons gutsy half-centuries prove invaluable

12 May 2026 11:58 pm
Women wrestlers sexual harassment case: Court records statement of SIT members

SIT Inspectors statement recorded, Investigating Officer to depose next week

12 May 2026 11:32 pm
Delhi High Court seeks Centres stand on plea to broadcast FIFA World Cup

No broadcaster has acquired the broadcasting rights this year for the FIFA World Cup, one of the most viewed sporting events in the world, the petition says

12 May 2026 11:26 pm
AIADMK rebel MLAs to back TVK in Tamil Nadu floor test

Group led by Edappadi K. Palaniswamy not to support confidence motion

12 May 2026 10:11 pm
IPL 2026 | We now have an understanding of what works for us, says KKR assistant coach Watson

Watson says Varun, who was seen wearing a protective boot in visuals on social media, was playing through some discomfort and is being monitored closely by the team

12 May 2026 8:00 pm
IPL 2026: Buoyant RCB stands in the way of KKRs fifth straight win

In a season with fine margins and unpredictable outcomes, the positive result helped RCB get some breathing space in the playoff race

12 May 2026 7:53 pm
IPL 2026: We cannot overthink and overanalyse, says PBKS coach Bahutule

Obviously, everyone is disappointed, but we cannot overthink and overanalyse. In a couple of days time, we will be playing Mumbai Indians here (on Thursday). It is important to take the learnings from this game, Bahutule said

12 May 2026 7:48 pm
Farmers protest seeking return of acquired land in Kalaburagi

They warn that they will intensify their agitation if their demands are not addressed

12 May 2026 7:48 pm
Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on plea for FIFA World Cup broadcast

By way of final relief, the petitioner prayed that rights should be acquired for all 104 matches

12 May 2026 7:05 pm
Satwik-Chirag win in Thailand Open

The Indian pair will face Malaysia's Bryan Jeremy Goonting and Muhammad Haikal next

12 May 2026 6:12 pm
In Focus podcast | Do Indias badminton stars deserve more recognition after Thomas Cup bronze?

U. Vimal Kumar talks about Indias Thomas Cup bronze, the need for player recognition, and upcoming badminton scoring changes.

12 May 2026 4:28 pm
Deepak Punia says disruption after the 2023 wrestlers protest hurt his career momentum

I am here to earn a chance for Asian Games only, otherwise why am I here?... says Deepak Punia reflecting on 2023 wrestlers protest after winning the 92 kg category in Senior Open Ranking Wrestling tournament

12 May 2026 2:23 pm
WFI blocking Vinesh while new mothers are helped worldwide in comeback, says Sakshi Malik

A defiant Vinesh showed up at the National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda even though WFI had declared her ineligible

12 May 2026 2:22 pm
Bowlers have some catching up to do in T20 cricket: Dravid

Rahul Dravid raved about how batters are now hitting boundaries to parts of the ground which earlier seemed out of bounds

12 May 2026 11:40 am
Tamil Nadu politics LIVE: Ahead of crucial floor test, split wide open in AIADMK

As per media reports, Edappadi K Palaniswami has got the backing of 17 of the 47 MLAs belonging to the AIADMK, though a member of the Palaniswami camp claimed it was 24

12 May 2026 9:27 am
Sports Authority of India suspends BFIs assessment camp in Patiala for irregularities

The suspension order was issued after the Boxing Federation of India failed to respond to Sports Authority of Indias persistent queries on irregularities in the selection policy for boxers as well as coaches

12 May 2026 1:56 am
Holger Rune withdraws from French Open

The 23-year-old Danish player was operated on after getting injured at a tournament in Sweden in October

12 May 2026 1:42 am
Ugly bout: On the show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat

The timing of the show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat is suspect

12 May 2026 1:36 am
Lakshya, Sindhu shift focus to individual glory at Thailand Open

Seventh seed Lakshya will open against Singapores Jason Teh Jia Heng and sixth seed Sindhu will begin against Chinese Taipeis Tung Ciou-Tong

12 May 2026 1:31 am
IPL 2026, DC vs PBKS | Axarand Miller help Capitals pip Kings at the post, keep hopes alive

The two put together a vital 64-run stand to help the visiting team recover from a poor start; Ashutosh and Madhav apply the finishing touches

12 May 2026 12:45 am