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RG Kar rape and murder, vandalism: Doctors observing 24-hour countrywide strike today | Centre announces major top-level bureaucratic reshuffle across finance, defence, and minority affairs | RG Kar case: Victim's parents gave CBI names of interns, doctors suspected to be involved in crime, says report | 'Time was not fair': Vinesh Phogat finally breaks her silence after Olympics disqualification | PM Modi emphasises need to de-escalate West Asia tension through dialogue in phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu | J&K to vote in 3 phases starting Sept 18 for first assembly election after abrogation of Article 370 | 'Assessment failure': Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal on RG Kar Hospital vandalism | CBI takes former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh to CGO complex for questioning | What was the urgency? Calcutta HC questions Bengal govt over demolition work near crime scene at RG Kar Hospital | Prove with pictures that crime scene is intact: Calcutta HC to Bengal govt on RG Kar vandalism

Asia Cup: Pakistan, Afghanistan fans clash in Sharjah stadium

Sep 09, 2022, at 11:40 pm

Sharjah: Social media was flooded with videos of Afghanistan and Pakistani fans clashing in Sharjah following the high-octane match between the two squads on Wednesday.

Kohli, Bhuvneshwar lead India to sign out from Asia Cup 2022 with mammoth win over Afghanistan

Sep 09, 2022, at 04:48 pm

Dubai/IBNS: India's superstar batsman Virat Kohli slammed a mighty hundred and fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar clinched a fifer to thrash Afghanistan by 101 runs signing out from the Asia Cup 2022 on a high note here Thursday.

Padma Shri and Arjuna Awards may come to Bengal this time: New AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey

Sep 09, 2022, at 03:11 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Kalyan Chaubey, the new chief of the governing body of Indian football (AIFF), Thursday said there is a high chance of his own state West Bengal getting the country's two top awards, Padma Shri and Arjuna.

Virat Kohli slams fiery century to pump-in 212 runs against Afghanistan in Asia Cup

Sep 09, 2022, at 03:00 am

Dubai/IBNS: Silencing his critics, India's superstar batsman Virat Kohli slammed a fiery, unbeaten century to power India to post 212/2 in 20 overs against Afghanistan in their ultimate match of the Asia Cup 2022 here Thursday.

Pakistan end India's Asia Cup hope beating Afghanistan by 1 wicket

Sep 08, 2022, at 04:11 pm

Sharjah/UNI: Until the last over, India's hopes were alive in 2022 Asia Cup, but two mighty blows by Naseem Shah (14 off 4) of first two deliveries sealed their chances as Pakistan cruised home with one wicket win against Afghanistan in the fourth Super 4 T20 match here Wednesday.

Basudeb and Sukanta become joint champions in 3rd edition of Shree Cement Weekly Pairs Bridge Tournament

Sep 08, 2022, at 03:28 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Basudeb Bhattacharya and Sukanta Das emerged as  the joint champions  at the conclusion of the 3rd edition of  Shree Cement Weekly Pairs Bridge Tournament consisting of eleven grueling rounds which was held on line, according to West Bengal Bridge Association here Monday.

Rizwan overtakes Babar to become No.1 batter in MRF Tyres ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings

Sep 07, 2022, at 08:43 pm

Dubai: Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan has overtaken his opening partner and captain Babar Azam to seize the top position among batters in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings after the weekly update carried out on Wednesday.

#BoycottIPL trends on Twitter as India on brink of Asia Cup ouster

Sep 07, 2022, at 07:39 pm

Almost a year after Team India crashed out of the T20 World Cup, the men-in-blue could do nothing more than staring at an ouster from the Asia Cup 2022 losing two consecutive Super Four matches in the mega tournament.

India lose to Sri Lanka in Asia Cup Super 4 clash by 6 wickets, Rohit Sharma's team on brink to get ousted

Sep 07, 2022, at 06:12 am

Dubai/UNI: India have one foot on the flight back home after they lost their second Super 4 T20 match against Sri Lanka, who registered a 6-wicket win to storm into the finals of 2022 Asia Cup at Dubai International Stadium here on Tuesday.

Jammu and Kashmir: Special Golf training camp organised for govt schoolgirls

Sep 06, 2022, at 10:47 pm

Srinagar: A special Golf Training camp was hosted for girl students of various government schools in Jammu and Kashmir with an aim to  produce female golfers in the Valley.

US Open: Tiafoe stuns 22-time Slam champion Nadal

Sep 06, 2022, at 07:43 pm

New York/UNI: American player Frances Tiafoe stunned four-time champion Rafael Nadal 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 at the US Open to reach his second Grand Slam quarterfinal.

Suresh Raina retires from all forms of cricket

Sep 06, 2022, at 06:33 pm

Indian cricketer Suresh Raina Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

Asia Cup 2022: India eye claiming must-win match against Sri Lanka in Super 4 clash

Sep 06, 2022, at 05:46 pm

Dubai/UNI: After the last over defeat against Pakistan yesterday, India will not only crave to field the best playing XI, but also get the best out of an apparently lacklustre bowling unit as they face Sri Lanka in a must-win Super 4 encounter at Dubai International Stadium here Tuesday.

'What message did he want? Encouragement?': Sunil Gavaskar slams Virat Kohli over sole Dhoni text comment

Sep 06, 2022, at 05:29 pm

India's star batsman Virat Kohli's recalling that it was only his immediate predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni who had texted him after he quit Test captaincy has not gone down well with cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar.

This former Indian cricketer changes Twitter DP in support of Arshdeep Singh

Sep 06, 2022, at 01:35 am

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has changed his Twitter picture in support of fast bowler Arshdeep Singh, who was brutally trolled online for dropping a crucial catch in the India-Pakistan Super Four match in Asia Cup 2022 Sunday.

Mastercard acquires title sponsorship rights for all BCCI international and domestic home matches

Sep 05, 2022, at 09:33 pm

Mumbai: Mastercard today announced its collaboration with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to broaden its strategic outreach to Indian audiences.

US Open: Kyrgios beats defending champ Medvedev

Sep 05, 2022, at 09:03 pm

New York: Australia's Nick Kyrgios stunned defending champion Daniil Medvedev at the US Open with a brilliant performance to reach the quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows.

Only MS Dhoni reached out during my tumultuous phase: Kohli

Sep 05, 2022, at 07:22 pm

Dubai: Virat Kohli, who top-scored against Pakistan in Asia Cup Super 4 T20 match, gave a shocking statement that it was only Mahendra Singh Dhoni who reached out to him during his lowest phase till date.

Rizwan hits 71 as Pakistan beat India by five wickets in Asia Cup Super 4 stage clash

Sep 05, 2022, at 04:56 am

Dubai: Riding on Mohammad Rizwan's charismatic 71 runs knock, Pakistan defeated India by five wickets in a Super 4 state of the Asia Cup here on Sunday.

Pakistan win toss, opt to field against Pakistan in Asia Cup Super 4 clash

Sep 05, 2022, at 01:38 am

Dubai: Pakistan won the toss and opted to field first against India in a Super 4 match of the ongoing Asia Cup here on Sunday.

Commonwealth Games gold medalist Nayanmoni Saikia appointed as DSP

Sep 04, 2022, at 04:09 am

Guwahati: Assam government Saturday appointed Commonwealth Games 2022 gold medalist Nayanmoni Saikia as a Deputy Superintendent of Police.

Axar Patel replaces injured Ravindra Jadeja in Asia Cup squad

Sep 03, 2022, at 11:45 pm

Mumbai: Injured Ravindra Jadeja has been ruled out from the ongoing Asia Cup and Axar Patel has been named as his replacement, BCCI said in a statement on Saturday.

Former West Indies skipper and batting icon Brian Lara named Sunriser Hyderabad head coach

Sep 03, 2022, at 11:15 pm

Hyderabad: Indian Premier League (IPL) team Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Saturday appointed West Indies great Brian Lara as the head coach of the franchise, ending the long term association with Tom Moody.

Team India get into the 'groove' of Asia Cup Super Four

Sep 03, 2022, at 05:17 pm

The Indian cricket team, led by star batsman Rohit Sharma, is leaving no stone unturned to ensure a thorough preparation ahead of the Super Four match in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022.

Last match: Serena Williams crashes out of US Open

Sep 03, 2022, at 02:57 pm

New York: A moment of emotion gripped the court on Friday when American Tennis star Serena Williams waved farewell to her illustrious career after she lost to Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic in a US Open clash here.

Pakistan rout Hong Kong, set up date with India in Asia Cup Super 4

Sep 03, 2022, at 02:44 pm

Sharjah: Pakistan on Friday routed Hong Kong by 155 runs in a must-win match to set up a Super 4 date against India on September 4 in the Super 4 match of 2022 Asia Cup.

Rafael Nadal beats Fabio Fognini at US Open

Sep 02, 2022, at 11:10 pm

New York: Rafael Nadal isn’t one to hold a grudge. But if the Spaniard, 36, was seeking payback for his painful five-set loss to Italy’s Fabio Fognini in the third round of the 2015 US Open, he got it on Thursday night in Arthur Ashe Stadium -- though it didn’t come without a fight, one that left him bloodied.

Venus Williams, Serena Williams bow out of US Open

Sep 02, 2022, at 10:02 pm

New York:US Tennis stars Serena Williams and Venus Williams fell short on the scoreboard, dropping a 7-6(5), 6-4 decision against the Czech team of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday night.

Bridge Tournament: Hema & Gopinath finish at the top in 11th round

Sep 02, 2022, at 04:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Hema Deora, who represented India in the World Cup and an  Asian Games bronze medalist & Gopinath Manna displaying fine form, finished at the top  in the 11th Round of 3rd edition in the Shree Cement Weekly Pairs Bridge Tournament held on line, according to West Bengal Bridge Association here Thursday.

Mendis hits 50 to help Sri Lanka storm into Asia Cup Super 4s by beating Bangladesh by 2 wickets

Sep 02, 2022, at 03:33 pm

Dubai: Kusal Mendis and Captain Dasun Shanaka's splendid batting display helped Sri Lanka to beat Bangladesh by 2 wickets in a nail-biting contest and qualify for Super 4s in the 2022 Asia Cup T20 here last night.