Wuhan Open: Rybakina, Sabalenka, Gauff and Swiatek lead star-studded field

IANS | September 17, 2026 11:39 PM

Wuhan, Sep 17 (IANS) The Wuhan Open is set for a blockbuster return next month, with the tournament attracting every player currently ranked inside the WTA Rankings Top 10. US Open champion Elena Rybakina, who has also taken over the No. 1 ranking, will headline the WTA 1000 event. The Kazakh will be joined by Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, Mirra Andreeva, Linda Noskova, Elina Svitolina, Karolina Muchova, Iga Swiatek and Marta Kostyuk.

Bangladesh PM extends warm greetings to PM Modi on 76th birthday, wishes him good health

IANS | September 17, 2026 11:38 PM

Dhaka, Sep 17 (IANS) Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday extended warm wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday.

India and Russia discuss deepening military cooperation

IANS | September 17, 2026 11:32 PM

Moscow, Sep 17 (IANS) Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth on Thursday visited the Russian Land Forces Headquarters, where the interaction focused on deepening military cooperation and expanding training engagements.

3rd T20I: Abhishek's record century takes India to 127-run win over Afghanistan, clinch series 3-0 (ld)

IANS | September 17, 2026 11:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma lit up the Arun Jaitley Stadium, packed with 26,230 fans, by hitting the fastest T20I century by a player from a Test-playing nation and the quickest ton by an India men's batter, off just 30 balls, as India thrashed Afghanistan by 127 runs to seal a 3-0 series win on Thursday.

PM Modi thanks world leaders for greetings on his 76th birthday

IANS | September 17, 2026 11:12 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked several world leaders who extended warm greetings on his 76th birthday.

Premier League Matchweek 5: Haaland, Liverpool, Arsenal and more headline key storylines

IANS | September 17, 2026 11:06 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) The 2026/27 Premier League season is only four rounds old, but Matchweek 5 already offers several intriguing statistical narratives.

3rd T20I: Reddy, Bishnoi pick three each as India beat Afghanistan by 127-runs, seal series 3-0

IANS | September 17, 2026 10:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravi Bishnoi took three-fors each as India thrashed Afghanistan by 127 runs and sealed a 3-0 series win at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday. India previously reached 221/7, thanks to a blistering 108 off just 34 balls by Abhishek Sharma.

Delhi Capitals take cricket to Japan, partner with The British School in Tokyo

IANS | September 17, 2026 10:44 PM

Tokyo, Sep 17 (IANS) With cricket set for a return to the Asian Games and the sport preparing for its Olympic comeback at Los Angeles 2028, Delhi Capitals have taken their grassroots outreach to Japan by partnering with The British School in Tokyo (BST).

PM Modi expresses gratitude for birthday wishes, calls for collective effort towards Viksit Bharat

IANS | September 17, 2026 10:32 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming wishes, affection and blessings he received from people across the country and beyond on the occasion of his birthday.

Nakashima gets Laver Cup call-up as Shelton’s withdrawal reshapes Team World

IANS | September 17, 2026 10:20 PM

London, Sep 17 (IANS) Brandon Nakashima has been handed his first Laver Cup opportunity after being drafted into Team World for the 2026 edition, replacing fellow American Ben Shelton in the six-man line-up for the September 25-27 event at The O2 in London.