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Carlos Alcaraz, two-time champion, opts out of Wimbledon 2026

Carlos Alcaraz, two-time champion, opts out of Wimbledon 2026

Madrid (Spain): Carlos Alcaraz will not defend his Wimbledon crown this year after deciding to withdraw from the tournament due to an ongoing wrist problem. The Spaniard, who lifted the title at the All England Club in both 2023 and 2024, confirmed the development through a message posted on social media on Tuesday. The injury concerns his racquet hand and has troubled him since the Barcelona Open last month. It has already disrupted a significant portion of his season, with the 22-year-old also stepping away from the French Open, where he had been the defending champion after consecutive triumphs in…
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Denmark PM lauds India as ‘one of the biggest powers’ in presence of PM Modi, says it is not a ‘middle power’

Denmark PM lauds India as ‘one of the biggest powers’ in presence of PM Modi, says it is not a ‘middle power’

Oslo: Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Tuesday strongly highlighted India'sย growing influence, callingย it "one of the biggest powers" and that it is no longer the traditionally seen "middle power", while calling for increased cooperation between New Delhi and the Nordic nations to bring stability and prosperity to a rapidly changing geopolitical order. The remarks came during the joint presser at the Third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Norway. Speaking in PM Modi's presence, Fredriksen said all the leaders standing on the stage believe the old world order is going in the wrong direction,…
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Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41, will play his sixth FIFA World Cup as Portugal announce 27-man squad

Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41, will play his sixth FIFA World Cup as Portugal announce 27-man squad

PORTO, Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo is set to feature in a sixth World Cup at the age of 41 after Portugal named a 27-man squad for the tournament, with an additional symbolic selection included in remembrance of Diogo Jota. Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez confirmed the group at Cidade do Futebol, outlining a squad structure that also includes fourth-choice goalkeeper Ricardo Velho of Genclerbirligi Ankara. Velho will travel with the team but can only be registered in place of one of the three main goalkeepers if an injury occurs during the tournament. Meanwhile, the announcement comes as Portugal prepare for their…
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Indian Protocol Officer found dead inside Assistant High Commission in Bangladesh’s Chattogram

Indian Protocol Officer found dead inside Assistant High Commission in Bangladesh’s Chattogram

New Delhi: An Indian protocol officer posted at India's Assistant High Commission in Bangladesh's Chattogram was found dead inside the mission premises on Tuesday, according to local media reports. The deceased has been identified as Naren Dhar, 38, a resident of Chandigarh who was serving as Assistant Protocol Officer at the Indian mission.ย His body was reportedly discovered inside the office building located on Zakir Hossai Road in Chattogram's Khulshi area.ย  Body Found near bathroom doorย  According to local police officials, Dhar's body was found lying near the bathroom door inside a data entry room on the second floor of the…
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Virat Kohli reveals reason behind quitting India captaincy

Virat Kohli reveals reason behind quitting India captaincy

Bengaluru: Star batter Virat Kohli finally revealed the reason behind quitting the India captaincy. The Delhi-born was asked to step aside from the role in T20I cricket and was later removed from ODIs as well, with Rohit Sharma replacing him. However, when it came to Test cricket, Kohli was backed by the BCCI officials, but he called it quits after an away series against South Africa in early 2022.ย  Revealing the reason behind the move, the veteran mentioned that the capitnacy took a toll on him and drained him both mentally and emotionally. Notably, under his leadership, India won 40…
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‘No compromise, no double standards’: PM Modi draws red line on terrorism at India-Nordic Summit

‘No compromise, no double standards’: PM Modi draws red line on terrorism at India-Nordic Summit

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday delivered a strong message on terrorism at the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo, saying there can be โ€œno compromiseโ€ and โ€œno double standardsโ€ in dealing with terror. Addressing a joint statement after the summit, PM Modi said India and the Nordic countries shared a clear and united stand against terrorism at a time when the world is facing growing conflict and instability. โ€œWe have a clear and united stand on terrorism No Compromise, No Double Standards,โ€ the Prime Minister said. He also stressed the need for a rules-based global order and called…
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Telugu film industry caught in a bitter standoff

Telugu film industry caught in a bitter standoff

The Telugu movie industry, the second largest in the country after Bollywood in terms of the number of movies churned out per year, is caught in a bitter standoff between producers and exhibitors over the issue of revenue sharing. ย  At the heart of the crisis is the growing unsustainability of the single-screen theatres. Citing the rapidly declining footfalls and increasing operational costs, the exhibitors have been asking for a percentage based revenue sharing system as against the present system of fixed rental system. ย  This switch over, they argue, will help the crisis-ridden single screen theatres cope with operational…
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Why is Aiden Markram not playing for Lucknow Super Giants vs RR in IPL 2026?

Why is Aiden Markram not playing for Lucknow Super Giants vs RR in IPL 2026?

Jaipur: Lucknow Super Giantsโ€™ overseas all-rounder Aiden Markram has left the squad to travel to South Africa. He wonโ€™t be returning for LSGโ€™s final league game against Punjab Kings as well. Captain Rishabh Pant confirmed that Markram left due to a personal reason, as Ayush Badoni replaced him in the playing XI. Lucknow also made another change as Mohammed Shami sits out for Mohsin Khan. However, the reason behind the same is unknown at the moment. Rajasthan, on the other hand, have made three changes to the squad. Captain Riyan Parag has been named as part of the Impact Substitute,…
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Iran threatens to open new fronts against US and Israel amid deadlock, claims control over Hormuz

Iran threatens to open new fronts against US and Israel amid deadlock, claims control over Hormuz

Tehran: Iran has issued a fresh warning to the United States and Israeli forces, saying it will respond to any further military action with what it described as โ€œnew tools and methodsโ€. The remarks came amid ongoing tensions in West Asia and renewed diplomatic activity involving multiple countries. Speaking at a public gathering in Tehranโ€™s Valiasr Square, spokesperson of the Iranian Army Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia said Iran would not be forced into submission or isolation. According to Iranian state media Press TV, he said the country remains firm despite external pressure and threats. He also referred to the situation…
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Why is Riyan Parag not playing for Rajasthan Royals’ must-win game vs LSG in IPL 2026?

Why is Riyan Parag not playing for Rajasthan Royals’ must-win game vs LSG in IPL 2026?

Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals were forced to drop Riyan Parag in their must-win clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Stand-in captain Yashasvi Jaiswal confirmed that the India all-rounder is dealing with a hamstring injury that ruled him out of the competition. However, despite being unavailable for the starting XI, Parag was still named in the Impact Substitute list, keeping him within the matchday setup. โ€œHe had some hamstring injury and he'll be fine soon, I hope so. So, he's not playing this game. We have three changes. Sandy, Sushant Mishra and Lhuan-dre Pretorious come in,โ€…
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