On Saturday, India's Rubina Francis won a bronze medal in the women's air pistol SH1 event final at the Paris Paralympics. She finished third in the final with a score of 211.1, after qualifying in seventh place earlier in the day. India's para-badminton players Nitesh Kumar, Manoj Sarkar, Sukant Kadam, and Mandeep Kaur also had successful matches, with Sukant and Nitesh advancing to the knockout stages.
After announcing his retirement from T20I cricket, Virat Kohli delivers a stunning performance to secure India's first T20 World Cup title in 2024. Shaheen Shah Afridi praises Kohli's match-winning knock, highlighting a moment where he hit an unbelievable six off Haris Rauf's best delivery. Rohit Sarkar, an experienced and passionate cricket writer, captures the excitement and drama of Kohli's innings, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest T20 players of all time.
During the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, former Pakistani cricketer Kamran Akmal made derogatory comments about Sikhs, specifically targeting Indian cricketer Arshdeep Singh. His comments were seen as disgraceful and Harbhajan Singh, an Indian legend, immediately came to Singh's defense. The showdown between the two players continued after the match where one can safely assume that the discussion was about Akmal's insulting comments. Rohit Sarkar, a passionate and experienced cricket writer, covers the game with informative, engaging and detailed writing, making him one of the most respected names in the cricket industry.
An investigation by the CBI has uncovered a major corruption racket involving 14 officials and 18 agents at two Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) centres in Mumbai. The officials were found to have colluded with the agents to issue passports based on inadequate or incomplete documents, or by manipulating personal data of applicants. The CBI has also seized mobile phones and evidence of suspicious transactions worth lakhs during their search operation at 33 locations.
In a press conference in Pune, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar announced that his party, along with the Congress and the Shiv Sena, will form a coalition to contest the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly polls in October. Mr. Pawar emphasized the moral responsibility of major Opposition parties to protect the interests of smaller allies, and called for a change in the State.
As the 2024 Lok Sabha election results for Ranaghat constituency in West Bengal are being declared, BJP's Jagannath Sarkar has emerged as the winner. This seat was previously held by TMC in 2019 and 2014, but BJP has come out on top this time around. The state of West Bengal has 42 Lok Sabha seats, and BJP's significant rise here has been reflected in the 2024 elections. TMC remains the top party, but BJP has made major gains, winning 18 seats compared to their previous two in 2019.
Rishabh Pant shines with 50 off 32 balls and retired out to give Shivam Dube a chance, after recovering from a fatal accident 16 months ago. Pant continues to dominate with two back-to-back fours off Soumya Sarkar, and hits two consecutive sixes off Mahmudullah Riyad. Rohit Sharma gets out on 61/2 after hitting straight to Rishad Hossain off Mahmudullah Riyadh's first over. Pant's impressive performance leads India to a score of 122/3 in 14 overs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi berates INDIA bloc, claiming it is damaging India's political climate with its communal, casteist, and nepotistic practices. He urges voters not to support any party allied with the Congress, reminding them that only the BJP is committed to putting the nation first. Modi also criticizes the bloc for their role in the anti-Sikh riots in Delhi and for their corrupt activities, claiming that only the BJP can provide true justice and development.
In his first T20 match in 10 months, Shakib Al Hasan claimed 4-35 and Mustafizur Rahman took 3-19 as Bangladesh held onto a five-run win against Zimbabwe. Despite a strong start from openers Tanzid Hasan and Soumya Sarkar, a collapse in the batting line-up saw Bangladesh lose 10 wickets for just 42 runs. However, Shakib's impressive return and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto's confidence boost helped secure the victory for Bangladesh, who now lead the five-match series with a 4-0 score.
In an intense match between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants, KL Rahul proved his worth with a stunning performance of 76 runs off just 48 deliveries. Despite his impressive form in the IPL 2024, Rahul has been absent from the T20 International scene since 2022. With the T20 World Cup 2024 coming up, all eyes are on him as he aims to catch the selectors' attention and reclaim his spot in the team. Renowned cricket writer Rohit Sarkar brings us an in-depth analysis of Rahul's chances and his journey in the IPL and beyond.