The Times of India

From a stand-in captain in 2012 to India's first women's ODI World Cup-winning skipper, Harmanpreet Kaur's 14-year captaincy produced 211 matches, 126 wins and eight title or gold-medal finishes. It also brought repeated questions over her leadership, batting and record against Australia. Her resignation closes a captaincy era that delivered the trophy India had waited for, while leaving the T20 World Cup and a long-running succession debate finally resolved.

Lionel Messis emotional Argentina farewell ended in a 3-0 victory over Benin at the Monumental. After an extraordinary pre-match tribute, Messi assisted Nicols Otamendis opener and Nico Pazs curling finish before scoring a penalty himself. He came close again late on, hitting the post, before sending a final free-kick over the bar as Argentina celebrated a memorable night.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is facing fresh attacks in Parliament over whether his governments Buy Canadian rhetoric matches its actual spending and trade decisions during the countrys economic confrontation with Donald Trump.Conservative MPs accused the government of inconsistency after citing data that federal contracts awarded to U.S.-controlled companies have increased sharply under Carney. During Question Period, one Conservative MP argued that Canadian industry needs government sup

Enforcement Directorate has uncovered a bribery racket involving executives from at least 40 public sector undertakings and banks. This scheme involved laundering corporate social responsibility funds through multiple trusts operated by a fake doctor. The fake doctor has been impersonating a medical professional for nearly three decades while receiving substantial donations. Investigations revealed kickbacks were paid, with funds returned to donors after deducting commissions.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has escalated his response to Donald Trumps controversial Los Angeles and San Diego remarks, warning that foreign actors could interpret the presidents words as putting California in danger.Newsom called Trumps remarks dangerous if not treasonous and said they were putting a target on two of our biggest cities and one of Americas largest naval hubs. He also directed Californias State Threat Assessment Center to actively monitor the situation in case hostile fore

J&K Police arrested four suspects linked to cross-border drug and arms smuggling. The police seized a Beretta pistol, magazines, live rounds, and narcotics during this operation. Initial arrests occurred when two men were stopped at a checkpoint and found with heroin and a firearm. This investigation revealed connections with handlers based in Pakistan and previous air-dropped consignments. The case has been registered under relevant laws with further investigation ongoing.

India ended their three-match home friendly window with a 1-6 defeat to Uruguay at Salt Lake Stadium on Tuesday. Anirudh Thapa's goal briefly gave the home faithfuls something to celebrate. But in a game of two halves, Uruguay found their scoring shoes with Darwin Nunez, Maxi Araujo, Rodrigo Zalazar, Juan Manuel Sanabria and Rodrigo Aguirre hitting the back of the net.

Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma have been appointed as vice-captains for the T20I and ODI teams. This leadership change follows Harmanpreet Kaur's resignation as captain, while she continues as a player. Smriti Mandhana has been appointed full-time captain and will lead the team in upcoming series. The new leadership group will face Zimbabwe in a three-match T20I series and three ODIs.

President Donald Trump mocked Irans missile attacks on U.S. ships during his Nebraska rally, boasting that American defenses were swatting incoming threats out of the sky.Trump theatrically described the interceptions by saying: Missile is coming, missile is coming. Missile has gone. Moments earlier, he had joked that when Iran fires at U.S. forces, Every once in a while, they throw a little missile. We go, bing, thats the end of the missile. He added: How cool is that?

Iran says the US Navy has run away from its coastline. The IRGC claims American warships moved more than 1,000 kilometres back and that no US vessels remain across the Persian Gulf, Hormuz, the Gulf of Oman or the northern Indian Ocean. The United States says it is still enforcing a naval blockade against Iranian ports and has redirected 130 commercial vessels. While the two sides fight a war of narratives, commercial ships are facing the real danger. MT On Peace was struck by a projectile near

The Election Commission of India stated that no political party formally requested a meeting as protests occurred. Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, attempted to march towards the Election Commission to submit a memorandum. The Commission emphasized the need for parties to follow prescribed procedures when seeking meetings. After an unusual request from 240 MPs to meet at Parliament House Annexe, the Commission offered an alternative.

An FIR has been lodged against BJP Booth Level Agent S Balachander for allegedly filing false voter deletion requests. The complaint, initiated by an election official, triggered a police inquiry. Congress leaders claim these submissions aim to unjustly disenfranchise valid voters from the electoral list. In response, Telanganas Chief Electoral Officer has ordered District Election Officers to take action against these fraudulent applications.

VVS Laxman, the head of the BCCI Centre of Excellence, took part in an important senior selection meeting intended to enhance the dialogue between national selectors and the Centre. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia specified that Laxman's aim was to ensure better communication about player fitness and availability, a crucial step as the team prepares for their imminent tour of New Zealand.

Frances only nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, Charles de Gaulle, caught fire at the Toulon naval base while undergoing scheduled maintenance. The French Navy said the fire was extinguished several hours after breaking out, with no injuries reported and no impact on the carriers nuclear facilities.Initial findings suggest the blaze may have been caused by cutting work involving a blowtorch. The incident is now under investigation.The Charles de Gaulle has been undergoing a technical stop at Toul

Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as the new captain of the Indian women's cricket team. She takes over the leadership role from Harmanpreet Kaur, who announced her resignation as captain. Mandhana has led India in several T20Is and ODIs prior to this appointment. The Board of Control for Cricket in India expressed confidence in her leadership abilities. Harmanpreet will remain part of the squad as a player during this transition.

In a surprising turn of events, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been reinstated to the Indian T20I squad, as declared by the BCCI. Shreyas Iyer will take the helm as captain, supported by wicketkeepers Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan. The India A team features rising stars like Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul, who are keen on capturing the selectors' attention.

India take on Uruguay in Kolkata, with fans returning to Salt Lake Stadium after the massive turnout for the Brazil friendly. Ticket prices were slashed to 99 in some sections as organisers looked to boost attendance.

The US House of Representatives has honored Captain Smit Machchhar through a formal resolution, celebrating his courageous defense of the aircraft against a treacherous act by his co-pilot that placed all lives at risk. The flight safely reached Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, ensuring the passengers' safety. This resolution also acknowledged the vital contributions of off-duty pilots and crew members during the incident.

AAP joint secretary and Zila Parishad member Amarinder Singh Mandofal has alleged that he was duped into marriage by a woman who was introduced to him as a PCS officer. Singh married Manwinder Kaur in February 2026 at a ceremony attended by several prominent AAP leaders. He has alleged that Kaur and her family concealed her previous marriage, falsely claimed she was unmarried and misrepresented her age. Singh also accused her of leaving with jewellery and other valuables. Based on his complaint,

Indias women hockey stars Navneet Kaur and Ishika open up about the emotions behind their historic Asian Games gold. The team ended a 44-year wait for an Asian Games gold medal in womens hockey and secured direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.Navneet and Ishika recall the final whistle, the tears, the hugs and the overwhelming homecoming. They speak about the sacrifices behind the victory - and the things they look forward to at home- paratha with butter and sleeping as long as

Harmanpreet Kaur announced her decision to step down as captain of the Indian women's cricket team. Her tenure included leading India to their first Women's World Cup title in 2025. Kaur expressed her commitment to continue representing India as a player following her resignation. The BCCI lauded her impactful leadership and contributions to women's cricket in India. Kaur's leadership journey will be remembered for historic milestones and significant achievements.

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen once the United States fulfils Tehrans seven conditions, with an Iranian lawmaker saying Washington must now decide how to proceed.The conditions are tied to the same plan Tehran presented through mediators last month, under which Iran said Hormuz could reopen within seven days if Washington met its demands. Donald Trump rejected that proposal.Tehran now says its fundamental position has not changed and argues that the two sides have already clarified t

Prof Francis Halzen has been awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize in Physics, recognizing his groundbreaking work in neutrino detection. His pioneering efforts led to the establishment of the IceCube observatory in Antarctica, dedicated to capturing elusive neutrinos generated by cosmic phenomena. In 2013, the observatory achieved a historic milestone by detecting the first extraterrestrial neutrinos, paving the way for new insights in neutrino astronomy and our understanding of the universe.

A woman from Tarn Taran allegedly posed as a Punjab Civil Services officer to deceive an AAP functionary. After marrying Amarinder Singh Mandofal, she left her matrimonial home with valuables and cash. Her family purported false information about her background, including her deceased parents. Mandofal discovered multiple instances of forgery regarding her identity documents and previous marriage.

Novak Djokovic claimed his historic seventh China Open title when Alex de Minaur retired injured during the match, leading 7-6(3), 0-1. This victory also marks Djokovic's impressive 102nd ATP singles title, closing in on Roger Federer's record. Djokovic's unmatched performance at this event includes a perfect 34-match winning streak. While de Minaur lamented the premature conclusion, he remains hopeful for a rematch in next year's tournament.