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CSK chief upbeat regarding MS Dhoniโ€™s return in IPL despite absence throughout 2026 season

CSK chief upbeat regarding MS Dhoniโ€™s return in IPL despite absence throughout 2026 season

MS Dhoni's IPL future remains a subject of intense speculation, but Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan has offered fans a reason to stay hopeful. Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan has expressed confidence that MS Dhoni could return for the 2027 edition of the Indian Premier League, stating there remains a strong possibility of the legendary wicketkeeper-batter continuing with the franchise.MS Dhoni did not feature in IPL 2026 due to injury concerns, forcing him to sit out the entire season in what many believed would be his farewell campaign, leaving fans disappointed as they were denied the chance to…
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Alexander Zverev to conclude 2026 as World No. 1, ends Germanyโ€™s top-seed drought since Becker

Alexander Zverev to conclude 2026 as World No. 1, ends Germanyโ€™s top-seed drought since Becker

German tennis player Alexander Zverev celebrates a landmark achievement after being confirmed as the ATP year-end World No. 1 for the 2026 season. German tennis star Alexander Zverev secured the year-end World No. 1 ranking, dethroning Jannik Sinner and becoming the first German player to achieve the feat in men's tennis.Zverev enjoyed a career-defining 2026 season, capturing his maiden Grand Slam titles at the French Open and US Open while completing a remarkable comeback from the serious ankle injury he suffered in 2022.With the 2026 calendar year ending soon, the German tennis star will cap off with an honour and…
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Ronaldo & Al-Nassrโ€™s ACL match delayed due to missile alert in Saudi Arabia

Ronaldo & Al-Nassr’s ACL match delayed due to missile alert in Saudi Arabia

Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League Elite encounter against Uzbekistan's Neftchi Fergana was overshadowed by security concerns after a missile threat triggered a one-hour delay to the match in Riyadh. The kickoff for Al-Nassr's Asian Champions League (ACL) Elite match against Uzbekistan's Neftchi Fergana on Monday was delayed by an hour following a security alert in Riyadh, forcing Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates to wait before taking the field.Saudi Arabia has been struck by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who have hit their oil facilities and transport junctions and claimed responsibility for the attack. The Houthis also launched a vicious string of attacks…
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โ€˜Hearsay dressed up as UN reportโ€™: India rejects claims of youth facing stigma amid CJP protest

‘Hearsay dressed up as UN report’: India rejects claims of youth facing stigma amid CJP protest

Rejecting a report by a human rights expert of the United Nations (UN) that the country's youth are facing "retaliation and stigmatisation" for discussing mental health or gender justice, India has said that the allegations are completely unverified and added that such claims should be "verified" before vilifying issues. The report was presented by Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and Association Gina Romero. But First Secretary in the Permanent Mission of India to the UN Anuj Swarup rejected it completely and said Romero merely cited "unnamed submissions" in the footnote while presenting the report.ย  "A sweeping charge against…
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Shubman Gill unveiled as ICC menโ€™s Player of the Month for September 2026

Shubman Gill unveiled as ICC men’s Player of the Month for September 2026

India captain Shubman Gill poses with the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for September 2026 after producing one of the most dominant ODI displays of the year. Indian skipper Shubman Gill achieved his record-extending fifth 'ICC Player of the Month' award for September 2026, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Tuesday.Gill, as per the ICC, won the award ahead of fellow nominees Abhishek Sharma of India and Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza.Gill scored 333 runs in India's first two ODIs against West Indies, with a century in the opener and an unbeaten double century in the second. India won…
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India finalise 166-member contingent for Asian Para Games 2026; controversial coach relieved from duties

India finalise 166-member contingent for Asian Para Games 2026; controversial coach relieved from duties

India's preparations for the 2026 Para Asian Games received a major boost after the Sports Ministry approved a 275-member contingent for the Aichi-Nagoya showpiece, while also removing para-shooting coach Jai Prakash Nautiyal amid mounting controversy. The Sports Ministry approved a total of 166 athletes for the upcoming Para Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, removing the under-fire para-shooting coach Jai Prakash Nautiyal after a controversy-embroiled selection process triggered protests from the shooters and cyclists.Following the Asian Games 2026, India's para athletes are gearing up to showcase their talent on one of the biggest stages in continental para sports. The country will…
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India keep Asian Games gold medal-winning core intact for Asian Champions Trophy; Goalkeeper Pathak returns

India keep Asian Games gold medal-winning core intact for Asian Champions Trophy; Goalkeeper Pathak returns

Defending champions India have named a strong squad for the Asian Champions Trophy 2026, with captain Harmanpreet Singh leading a side packed with experienced internationals and promising young talents. Goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak returned to the Harmanpreet Singh-led Indian men's hockey squad, but the core of the Asian Games gold-winning line-up was retained for the Asian Champions Trophy to be held in Punjab from October 27 to November 5.Harmanpreet had led India to a gold medal at the Asian Games in Japan, where the team successfully defended its continental crown for the first time and qualified for the Los Angeles…
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Abraham Accords back on track? Trump indicates Saudi Arabia may accept Israelโ€™s help against Houthis

Abraham Accords back on track? Trump indicates Saudi Arabia may accept Israel’s help against Houthis

While Saudi Arabia continues struggling against Yemen-based Houthis, US President Donald Trump has indicated that the kingdom might accept assistance from Israel to deal with the Iran-backed militia, stressing it might help in reviving efforts to bring Riyadh into the Abraham Accords. When asked by reporters on Friday (local time) if Saudi Arabia should accept Israel's assistance in dealing with the Houthis, the 80-year-old Republican leader said he thinks the kingdom will do it. "Israel has been very helpful to Saudi Arabia, and yes, they would certainly do it," Trump said. "Perhaps more than ever," he said when asked how…
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Netflix lands 2030 FIFA World Cup streaming rights in Spain and Andorra in major deal

Netflix lands 2030 FIFA World Cup streaming rights in Spain and Andorra in major deal

Netflix has secured Spanish and Andorran rights to stream all 104 matches of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with select games to remain available on free-to-air television in Spain. Netflix has secured the rights to broadcast the 2030 World Cup in Spain and Andorra. The streaming giant will now stream all 104 matches of the tournament as it continues to expand its live sports portfolio.The agreement with FIFA covers the centenary edition of the tournament, which will see Spain, the reigning champion, co-host the competition alongside Morocco and Portugal.Netflix said in a statement it will stream all 104 games live…
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Indiaโ€™s largest IPO in the making: How Jio Platforms is set to reshape the stock market landscape

India’s largest IPO in the making: How Jio Platforms is set to reshape the stock market landscape

Reliance Jio is officially setting the stage for India's largest initial public offering (IPO) in history, with a size projected between Rs 30,200 crore and Rs 37,700 crore. Significantly, all proceeds from the offering represent new capital flowing directly into Jio and not to existing shareholders selling out. According to the red herring prospectus, proceeds will go toward prepaying borrowings of Reliance Jio Infocomm, the telecom subsidiary, and general corporate purposes. Moreover, the Jio Platforms IPO is set to be much larger than LIC and Paytm. Upon its market debut, Jio is projected to sit comfortably among India's top four…
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