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Koneru Humpy defeated China’s Lei Tingjie in a tense semifinal to set up an all-Indian final with Divya Deshmukh at the FIDE Women’s World Cup, assuring India of its first title

India lost over Rs 22,845 crore to cyber crimes in 2024, with 36.37 lakh cases reported. A major chunk is linked to Chinese-run cybercrime syndicates trafficking Indians for scams. The government is rescuing victims and strengthening international cooperation.

A US trade deal offering lower tariffs on Indian labour-intensive products could give India a competitive edge, says NITI Aayog’s Suman Bery, highlighting negotiation potential and manufacturing opportunities.

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur struck a fluent 102, guiding India Women to 318/5 in the series-deciding third ODI against England. Rodrigues and Richa supported with quick runs in a strong finish

India captain Shubman Gill criticised England openers for arriving late to bat at Lord’s, calling it unsporting. He addressed growing tensions ahead of the fourth Test at Manchester

Injury-hit India are likely to return to the Headingley strategy for the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, aiming to level the series in tough conditions with key players sidelined

Methylene blue, a synthetic dye now touted by influencers for its alleged cognitive and anti-ageing benefits, is being consumed despite lacking clinical proof. Doctors warn it can cause fatal serotonin syndrome when combined with common medications like antidepressants or sleep aids

India completed the group stage of the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships unbeaten with a 110-100 win over Hong Kong China and will face Japan in the quarterfinals

Lanka Ravi, India’s first International Master from Andhra Pradesh, reflects on his four-decade chess journey, evolving opportunities, the sport's growth, and the need for better support and recognition

India welcomed the US naming The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy, as a global terrorist group after the deadly Pahalgam attack. The move shows strong India-US counter-terror cooperation and a united stance against terrorism

India U20 women’s football team registered a commanding 4-1 victory over Uzbekistan in their second friendly in Tashkent. Sibani Devi scored twice, with Sulanjana and Neha adding one each, as the Young Tigresses bounced back impressively after a draw in the first game.

President Trump indicated that a trade deal with India is close to finalisation. Talks in Washington continue, with expectations of a phased agreement, despite concerns over energy tariffs and geopolitical tensions.

After their first-ever T20I series win in England, the Indian women’s cricket team, led by confident voices like Pratika Rawal and Tejal Hasabnis, aim to carry momentum into the ODI seriesindia women cricket, pratika rawal, tejal hasabnis, smriti mandhana, england vs india women, odi series, t20i win, bcci women, harmanpreet kaur, amol muzumdar, rose bowl, women’s world cup, indian cricket tour, cricket in england, women’s cricket 2025

Sourav Ganguly expressed disappointment after India’s narrow 22-run loss to England at Lord’s, praising Ravindra Jadeja’s performance but stressing the need for stronger top-order contributions in upcoming Tests

The Interim Committee managing Indian boxing affairs has confirmed that BFI elections will be held by August 31, as mandated by World Boxing. The committee received praise for restoring transparency and ensuring continued international participation and improved athlete performance.

India will host major international shooting events, including the ISSF World Cup and Junior World Championship, from 2025 to 2028, further solidifying its role as a global destination for the sport

Joe Root’s dogged unbeaten 99 helped England to 251/4 on Day 1 at Lord's. Ben Stokes supported with 39* as India’s bowlers struggled to contain England’s classical batting approach

Karan Singh has climbed to World No. 426 in the ATP singles rankings, becoming India’s No. 2 men’s tennis player. The 22-year-old’s recent ITF title win in Tehran and consistent performances mark a breakthrough in his professional tennis journey.

Google has begun rolling out its AI Mode in Search for all users in India. Initially introduced via Labs, the feature now offers voice, text, and image-based queries, delivering AI-powered summaries, helpful links, and deeper topic exploration tools in English.

Kiran More, Mohammad Kaif and Gary Kirsten reflect on MS Dhoni’s early promise, breakthrough innings against Pakistan, and calm leadership style that helped him shape Indian cricket’s modern era