Rome, May 9 (IANS) Sorana Cirstea produced one of the biggest upsets of the season after battling back from a set and a break down to defeat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 and advance to the Round of 16 at the Italian Open 2026 in Rome on Saturday.
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) An invitation from the President of Rwanda to participate in the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa was conveyed to Union Minister Jitendra Singh by the High Commissioner of Rwanda to India, the Department of Atomic Energy said on Saturday.
Jaipur, May 9 (IANS) Gujarat Titans produced a commanding all-round performance to crush Rajasthan Royals by 77 runs in their IPL 2026 clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday, with Rashid Khan starring in a dramatic middle-overs collapse after Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill powered the visitors to a massive total of 229/4.
Rome, May 9 (IANS) Jasmine Paolini’s title defence at the Italian Open 2026 came to a dramatic end on Saturday after Belgium’s Elise Mertens saved three match points to secure a battling 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-3 victory and advance to the fourth round in Rome.
Jerusalem, May 9 (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces on Saturday claimed that it had destroyed a Palestinian Islamic Jihad weapons production site and weapons storage facility in northern Gaza.
Patna, May 9 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme has transformed the life of a couple in Bihar's Sheikhpura district. With government support, Ravita Kumari and Manmendra Kumar have started flour and oil processing units. This has led to an increase in their income; they have achieved self-reliance, and have also been able to ensure better education for their children.
Jeddah, May 9 (IANS) Just one match remains. One game for the India U17 men’s team to fulfil their dream of being the first from the land to qualify for a World Cup.
Chamoli, May 9 (IANS) The Narendra Modi-led Union government's ambitious Ayushman Bharat scheme is proving to be a major relief for poor and needy people in the border district of Uttarakhand's Chamoli. A scheme beneficiary, Digpal Singh, termed the scheme as a "blessing for the poor".
Jaipur, May 9 (IANS) Opener Sai Sudharsan said Gujarat Titans’ aggressive mindset in the powerplay and his strong understanding with captain Shubman Gill played a key role in setting up the side’s massive first-innings total against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 on Saturday.
Rome, May 9 (IANS) World No. 44 Mariano Navone produced the biggest win of his career after defeating World No. 5 Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6(4), 7-6(5) to advance to the third round of the Italian Open on Saturday.
