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Novak Djokovic breaks Roger Federer record, receives walkover to enter Australian Open quarterfinal

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Novak Djokovic breaks Roger Federer record, receives walkover to enter Australian Open quarterfinal

Novak Djokovic made his way into his 16th Australian Open quarterfinal after receiving a walkover in his round of 16 clash against Jakub Mensik. Djokovic will be facing either Taylor Fritz or Lorenzo Musetti in his last eight clash at Melbourne Park. New Delhi: Novak Djokovic has reached the Australian Open 2026 quarterfinals after receiving a walkover in the round of 16 clash against Jakub Mensik, who pulled out of the tournament due to an injury. Mensik had famously stunned the Serb icon in the Miami Open final last year and was set to have a rematch with the 24-time…

Veteran journalist Mark Tully dies at 90 after prolonged illness

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Veteran journalist Mark Tully dies at 90 after prolonged illness

Mark Tully went on to become one of the most familiar foreign voices reporting on India. He served as the Chief of Bureau for the BBC in New Delhi for 22 years, a role that placed him at the centre of major political and social developments in the country. New Delhi: Mark Tully, renowned journalist and author widely respected for his deep understanding and portrayal of India, died on Sunday at a private hospital in Delhi. He was 90 years old. According to close friend and senior journalist Satish Jacob, Tully died at Max Hospital in Saket, where he had…

Carlos Alcaraz breezes past Tommy Paul in straight sets, advances to Australian Open quarter-finals

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Carlos Alcaraz breezes past Tommy Paul in straight sets, advances to Australian Open quarter-finals

Star Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz reached the quarter-final of the ongoing Australian Open 2026 after he registered a straight-sets victory against the USA's Tommy Paul. After the game he reflected on his performance as well. Melbourne: Spanish tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz continued his unbeaten run in the ongoing Australian Open 2026 and has made it to the quarter-final stage of the competition. Alcaraz took on world number 19 Tommy Paul in round four of the competition. Despite Paul putting up a good fight, Alcaraz managed to defeat him in straight sets and registered a 7-6(6), 6-4, 7-5 victory. Playing…

Budget 2026: CREDAI seeks major policy changes to revive housing affordability

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Budget 2026: CREDAI seeks major policy changes to revive housing affordability

As the real estate sector remains a driving force for employment and urban development, CREDAI argues that targeted interventions are now essential to unlock pent-up demand and support the vision of a "Viksit Bharat". New Delhi: The Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) has submitted a detailed set of recommendations for the Union Budget 2026-27, urging the government to take swift steps to improve housing affordability and ensure a sustained supply of residential units. The apex real estate body said its proposals are aligned with key national goals such as Housing for All, urban renewal, and the…

‘Way too early’: R Ashwin comes to star India batter’s defence amid struggle with form ahead of third NZ T20I

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‘Way too early’: R Ashwin comes to star India batter’s defence amid struggle with form ahead of third NZ T20I

Former India international Ravichandran Ashwin came forward and defended Sanju Samson after his back-to-back subpar performances against New Zealand in the first two T20Is of the ongoing series between the two sides. New Delhi: Team India has been in brilliant form in the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand. The two sides have locked horns across two T20Is so far, and both matches have been won by the Men in Blue. While there have been several star performers across the two matches, the performances of opener Sanju Samson have come under the radar. After failing to perform in the first…

ICC warns Pakistan of severe repercussions over T20 World Cup 2026 boycott conundrum: Report

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Jan

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ICC warns Pakistan of severe repercussions over T20 World Cup 2026 boycott conundrum: Report

With the tensions boiling over and Bangladesh being removed from the T20 World Cup 2026, severe sanctions could follow the Pakistan cricket team if they choose to go the same route as Bangladesh and do not participate in the tournament. New Delhi: The T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to kick off on February 7. The marquee tournament is slated to be held in India and Sri Lanka, and even before the beginning of the tournament, it has been marred with controversy. After Bangladesh was removed from the tournament after they refused to travel to India, Pakistan finds itself…

‘Border 2’ opens strong with positive audience response

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Jan

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‘Border 2’ opens strong with positive audience response

‘Border 2’ hit the box office on Friday, ending the wait of the fans. The film has received quite a positive, strong, and emotional response from audiences. Starring Sunny Deol in the lead role, the film is inspired by the true events of the 1971 India-Pakistan War and shows how the Army, Navy, and Air Force fight together as one force. Early morning shows in Mumbai saw packed theatres, with moviegoers walking out with tears in their eyes and smiles on their faces. Many called the film a "must-watch" and praised its mix of action, emotion, and strong…

Pakistan announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026, Salman Ali Agha to lead with Babar Azam in the mix

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Pakistan announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026, Salman Ali Agha to lead with Babar Azam in the mix

With the T20 World Cup 2026 all set to kick off on February 7, the PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) came forward and announced Pakistan's 15-member squad for the upcoming edition of the tournament that is slated to be held in India and Sri Lanka. New Delhi: The PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) took centre stage and announced Pakistan's 15-member squad for the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup 2026. Salman Ali Agha will be leading the side in the tournament with the likes of Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Saim Ayub, and many more stars being included in the squad as…

Bangladesh: Hindu youth burnt alive in Narsingdi amid surging minority attacks before elections

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Bangladesh: Hindu youth burnt alive in Narsingdi amid surging minority attacks before elections

Since Muhammad Yunus's interim government took over in August 2024, minority attacks have surged. The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council reported 51 December incidents: 10 murders, temple raids, land seizures, arson, torture on fabricated charges, and beatings. Dhaka: A 25-year-old Hindu man, Chanchal Bhowmik, was burned to death in a suspicious fire at a Narsingdi garage on Friday night (January 24), with CCTV capturing a mysterious figure nearby. Police suspect foul play as Bangladesh braces for February 12, elections amid escalating communal violence against minorities. Suspicious fire and police probe Chanchal was asleep inside the shop when flames erupted.…

Carlos Alcaraz’s Australian Open clash halted due to medical emergency; Check details

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Carlos Alcaraz’s Australian Open clash halted due to medical emergency; Check details

Carlos Alcaraz's fourth-round Australian Open 2026 clash against world number 19 Tommy Paul was stopped midway through after there was a medical emergency in the stands. Both players halted the game as the medical professionals assisted the fan. Melbourne: World number one Carlos Alcaraz took on world number 19 Tommy Paul in round four of the ongoing Australian Open 2026. The stars locked horns on January 25, and the game was stopped midway through after there was a medical emergency in the stands. The top seed had come back into the first set when fans at the top of the…