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From wheelchair and cramps to French Open 2026 semifinal, Jakub Mensik shows his mettle | Tennis
03
Jun
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From wheelchair and cramps to French Open 2026 semifinal, Jakub Mensik shows his mettle | Tennis

New Delhi: A week ago, Czechia rising youngster Jakub Mensik was carried off the court in a wheelchair after falling to the turf due to cramps. A week later, the 20-year-old finds himself in the semifinals of the French Open. Mensik ended Joao Fonseca's stellar run at Roland Garros at the Philippe-Chatrier on Tuesday night, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (3) in two hours and 33 minutes to make his way into his first Major semifinal. He struggled big time in the first week of the tournament due to the scorching heat. Mensik battled past Mariano Navone in a five-setter in a…
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India reacts to fresh US tariff threats: ‘Talks on, trade framework in works’ | What is Section 301? | Business
03
Jun
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India reacts to fresh US tariff threats: ‘Talks on, trade framework in works’ | What is Section 301? | Business

New Delhi: As India and the United States are trying to finalise a trade deal, New Delhi on Wednesday said that it remains engaged with Washington on the matter as part of the Section 301 proceedings. The statements comes as the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has concluded investigations against 60 economies, including India, and proposed 12.5 per cent as the rate of additional duty for failures related to the failure to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labour. "India is also parallelly engaged with the US for finalisation of a framework…
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Robert Pattinson denies skipping gym for โ€˜The Batmanโ€™
03
Jun
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Robert Pattinson denies skipping gym for โ€˜The Batmanโ€™

British actor Robert Pattinson has dismissed rumours that he refused to train for his lead role in โ€œThe Batmanโ€. ย  Clarifying that he worked out twice a day, sometimes starting in the early hours of the morning, Pattinson stated that the misconception grew from a casual joke he made in an older interview. ย  The Hollywood star, who is currently preparing to reprise the role of Bruce Wayne in Matt Reeves' upcoming project โ€œThe Batman: Part IIโ€, emphasised the true physical effort behind his superhero physique. ย  "I worked out every f***ing day. Even after that, I still look like…
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Smriti Mandhana reveals ‘mistakes’ India can’t afford to repeat in T20 World Cup after England loss | Cricket
03
Jun
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Smriti Mandhana reveals ‘mistakes’ India can’t afford to repeat in T20 World Cup after England loss | Cricket

New Delhi: India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana stressed the team's inability to stitch more dot balls in the third T20I defeat to England in Taunton on Tuesday, June 3, stating that the Women in Blue can't repeat them in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. India were on top of England in the series decider after having the hosts for 38/3 in the defence of 180 at the Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton. However, they let the advantage slip as England went on to win the game by six wickets. "We definitely started extremely well with the ball, (reducing England to)…
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Fact Check: RBI rejects USD 12 billion gold sale report as false, cites rising reserve share | Business
03
Jun
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Fact Check: RBI rejects USD 12 billion gold sale report as false, cites rising reserve share | Business

New Delhi: The Indian government has denied a media reportย claiming that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sold gold worth Rs 12 billion to save the country's forex reserve amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, calling it "false". Instead, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) said that the share of gold in India's foreign exchange reserves rose from 13.92 per cent at the end of September 2025 to 16.70 per cent on March 31, 2026, and further to 16.85 per cent as of May 22, 2026.ย  The fact-check came after Bloomberg published a report quoting sources who claimed that…
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What is Team India’s schedule after IPL 2026? Check detailed fixtures after New Zealand tour announcement | Cricket
03
Jun
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What is Team India’s schedule after IPL 2026? Check detailed fixtures after New Zealand tour announcement | Cricket

New Delhi: As the IPL 2026 drew curtains, the focus has started to shift to the future. After the Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered their historic IPL defence, the players have scattered their ways. Several of them have reached New Chandigarh ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, beginning on June 6.ย  It will be a pretty busy international schedule for India to follow after the New Zealand Cricket confirmed the fixtures for their home fixtures against the Men in Blue. India will be travelling to the Oceania nation for five T20Is, as many ODIs and for two Tests beginning from…
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US Israel Iran War LIVE: Several injured, flight suspended as Iranian drone hits Kuwait Airport | World
03
Jun
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US Israel Iran War LIVE: Several injured, flight suspended as Iranian drone hits Kuwait Airport | World

New Delhi: The United States said on Monday that it carried out airstrikes on Iranian radar and drone facilities after Tehran shot down an American drone over the weekend. Iran responded by launching missiles at US military personnel in Kuwait, though Washington said its forces intercepted the attacks. The fragile ceasefire between the two countries has been repeatedly strained by retaliatory strikes, even as officials continue efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict. While talks remain ongoing, it is unclear how close the sides are to reaching an agreement, and any new attack could jeopardise the process. Meanwhile, Iran…
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Why is market down today? Sensex, Nifty fall over 1% – Here are factors that led to crash | Markets
03
Jun
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Why is market down today? Sensex, Nifty fall over 1% – Here are factors that led to crash | Markets

Mumbai: Indian benchmark indices crashed over 1 per cent in early trade today, i.e. on June 3, 2026. The stock market traded in deep red despite strong global cues. Overnight, Wall Street extended its gains with the S&P 500 closing at a fresh record high. Asian equities followed Wall Street with Japan's Nikkei scaling new lifetime highs, reflecting continued confidence in global growth and technology-led earnings momentum. According to experts, the strength in global equities suggests that investors are increasingly willing to look beyond near-term geopolitical headlines and focus on underlying economic resilience. However, in India, the Sensex crashed by…
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India bottle up series win as Capsey, Knight lead England chase down record total | Cricket
03
Jun
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India bottle up series win as Capsey, Knight lead England chase down record total | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian women's team bottled up a chance of a series win over England after failing to defend 180 in the third and final T20I of the series at the Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, on Tuesday, June 2. Alice Capsey and Heather Knight finally found form to power the English side to the highest-ever T20I chase in England with a six-wicket win, which sealed the series 2-1 for them.ย  This was the final T20I for both these teams heading into the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, which begins on June 12. The English batters needed runs, and…
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Iran ‘halts’ ceasefire talks, Trump says negotiations continue | What fate awaits the Middle East? | World
03
Jun
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Iran ‘halts’ ceasefire talks, Trump says negotiations continue | What fate awaits the Middle East? | World

Tehran: Efforts to extend a ceasefire involving Iran, United States and Israel faced fresh uncertainty on Tuesday after Iranian media reported that Tehran had stopped communicating with mediators. According to Fars and Tasnim news agencies, which are regarded as being close to Iran's Revolutionary Guard, Iranian officials had suspended contact regarding discussions on prolonging the truce.ย  However, US President Donald Trump rejected those reports, insisting that negotiations were still ongoing. The development came amid rising tensions in the wider region, particularly in Israel's separate conflict with Hezbollah, the Iran-backed armed group based in Lebanon. A regional official involved in mediation…
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