The political arena in India has once again been stirred by controversy surrounding the Bengali language. A storm of criticism has erupted after Delhi Police, in an official letter, allegedly referred to Bengali as a “Bangladeshi language”. This contentious classification has provoked widespread backlash—most notably from football fans at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium, who made […]

The Asia Cup Hockey Championship is set to commence on 29 August in Rajgir, India. However, traditional rivals Pakistan will not be participating. Citing security concerns, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has officially withdrawn from the tournament at the eleventh hour. According to an official from Hockey India, who confirmed the matter to the Indian […]

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday escalated trade tensions by announcing a significant increase in tariffs on Indian goods, citing New Delhi’s continued procurement of Russian oil. The decision comes mere hours before a broader wave of tariff increases is set to come into force, marking a critical moment in Trump’s global trade strategy. Key […]

Apple Inc. is set to inject an additional $100 billion into its US operations, bringing its total pledged investment to $600 billion over the next four years, US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday. The declaration was made at the White House alongside Apple CEO Tim Cook, who confirmed the tech giant’s deepening commitment to […]

World number one Jannik Sinner has offered a measured endorsement of the new 12-day format for the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters, revealing a personal preference for the traditional one-week structure. While the Italian prepares to defend his title at the last major tournament before the US Open kicks off on 24 August, he acknowledged the changing […]

Carlos Alcaraz has insisted that his loss to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon final has not diminished his spirits, as he sets his sights on the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters. The Spanish star, currently ranked World No. 2, is embracing a fresh start in the second half of the season. The 21-year-old was beaten in a […]

Sam Konstas, the under-pressure Test opener, has been selected for Australia A’s red-ball tour of India scheduled for next month. The 19-year-old will be the only current Test player included in the squad for two four-day matches in Lucknow. Chief selector George Bailey emphasised that the experience would be “invaluable” for Konstas as he seeks […]

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka will face Canadian teenage wildcard Victoria Mboko in a much-anticipated championship clash at the WTA Canadian Open in Montreal, after both secured hard-fought semi-final victories on Wednesday. Osaka, representing Japan, is in pursuit of her first tour-level title since the 2021 Australian Open. She overcame Denmark’s Clara Tauson 6-2, […]