New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Former India batter Ambati Rayudu urged fans not to overlook Sanju Samson's recent contributions after the wicketkeeper-batter was left out of India's playing XI for the second T20I against England, with teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi handed his international debut.
Dubai, July 5 (IANS) Australia's Ellyse Perry, England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge, India's Smriti Mandhana, and South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp have been shortlisted for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Player of the Tournament award after standout campaigns across the competition.
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) The BRICS Women Working Group Meeting in Kochi is expected to lay a strong foundation for the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting to be held on July 8-9, reaffirming the shared commitment of BRICS Member Countries towards practical cooperation and women-led development, an official statement said on Sunday.
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Leaders across party lines expressed deep sadness over the demise of Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary Pandwani singer Teejan Bai, recalling her invaluable contributions to elevating Chhattisgarh's cultural identity onto an international level.
Bengaluru, July 5 (IANS) The 24-member Indian junior men’s hockey team departed from Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Saturday night for its exposure tour of Belgium, with matches scheduled from July 7 to 17, 2026.
Washington, July 5 (IANS) President Donald Trump used the United States' 250th Independence Day celebration to deliver one of his strongest denunciations of communism since returning to office, declaring that America would "never" become a communist country and portraying the ideology as a threat defeated by previous generations that must not be allowed to re-emerge.
Mumbai, July 5 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan made a lasting impression as Parineeta with her debut movie. However, the journey of getting her big break in Bollywood was full of roadblocks for the 'Kahaani' actress.
Kolkata, July 5 (IANS) West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Sunday reacted sharply to the resignation of Trinamool Congress state president Chandrima Bhattacharya from all party posts, saying the ruling party was witnessing a pattern of internal exits and questioning its organisational strength.
Washington, July 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump marked America's 250th Independence Day with a sweeping address celebrating the nation's history, military strength and economic achievements, while renewing calls for tighter election laws, condemning communism and outlining an ambitious vision for American leadership on Earth and in space.
Berlin, July 5 (IANS) Jurgen Klopp has confirmed his interest in succeeding Julian Nagelsmann as Germany coach but stressed that talks with the German Football Association (DFB) and his current employer Red Bull remain necessary. Klopp had earlier expressed his reluctance over the coaching opportunity after Germany's below-par performance in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup.
