The 31-year-old became the first Indian to win the Japan Open after beating the three-time world champion 21-17, 21-17. The victory ended her title drought of more than two years and marked her biggest title since winning the World Championships in 2019.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 final features Argentina and Spain, the top two ranked teams. Argentina seeks consecutive titles, a feat not achieved since Brazil in 1962. Spain aims for their second World Cup, boasting an impressive thirty-seven-game unbeaten streak. This match marks Lionel Messi’s first encounter with Spain since 2010. Spain’s defense has been
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, shifted to Safdarjung Hospital on the 21st day of his hunger strike, called for support for the July 20 Parliament march, describing his hospital stay as “illegal detention”. Police said the move followed medical advice and court directions, while protest organisers vowed to continue their agitation.
Pawan Kumar Chandana left ISRO to co-found Skyroot Aerospace with a bold vision. The company’s Vikram-1 rocket successfully reached orbit, marking a significant private space achievement. This launch proved private Indian companies can build world-class rockets independently. Skyroot now employs over a thousand people and has attracted substantial investment. This success signals India’s growing ambition
At ‘Ramayana’s Pratham Sankalp event, Ranbir Kapoor touched Sunny Deol and Kumar Vishwas’s feet, winning hearts online. Ranbir, Sai Pallavi and Sunny shared heartfelt moments with media. Starring Ranbir, Sai Pallavi, Yash and Sunny, the Rs 4,000 crore epic releases in two parts—Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027.
Needing 14 runs off the final over, Washington Freedom looked favourites after Obus Pienaar smashed the first ball for six. But Shadley van Schalkwyk produced three wickets in the last five deliveries, including a run-out off the final ball, to spark wild celebrations as the LA Knight Riders became MLC’s newest champions.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has reached its H-1B visa cap for Fiscal Year 2027. This announcement means no additional lottery rounds will occur for the upcoming fiscal year. The agency confirmed both the regular and master’s caps have been met. Fiscal Year 2027 saw changes including a wage-based lottery system. A new petition
Punjab Police arrested inspector Gurinderjit Singh Nagra, former Tanda SHO. He faces charges of extortion and corruption linked to a US family. The US justice department seeks his extradition for conspiracy to commit extortion. Nagra allegedly extorted Rs 16 lakh from the US-based family. This case is connected to the murder of an AAP worker.
