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Tennis: Zverev downs Shelton to secure third Munich triumph
Munich, April 20: Alexander Zverev marked his 28th birthday with a flawless performance at the BMW Open in Munich, lifting his third title at the event and matching Philipp Kohlschreiber's tournament record. The German star dispatched second seed Ben Shelton 6-2, 6-4 in a dominant display that underlined his comfort on home soil.
Trent Alexander Arnold could return to Liverpool squad vs Leicester, says Slot
Liverpool, April 18: Trent Alexander-Arnold is nearing a return to full fitness and could be part of the Liverpool squad at Leicester City this weekend. The Reds full-back has been sidelined since sustaining an injury during the Champions League tie with Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield on March 11.
Finland President dials PM Modi, discusses ongoing collaborations in digitalization, mobility
New Delhi, April 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finland President Alexander Stubb reiterated their commitment to further strengthen and deepen the partnership between the two countries, including in the areas of quantum, 5G-6G, AI and cyber-security during their telephonic conversation, on Wednesday.
PM Modi, Finland President hold fruitful talks on Ukraine, global issues
New Delhi, April 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a "fruitful conversation" with Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Wednesday and discussed the situation in Ukraine.
Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage
Gaza, April 13: Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, released a video of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who has been held in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023.
Russia and US hold second round of talks in Istanbul
Istanbul, April 10: Russia and the United States on Thursday began the second round of consultations in Istanbul, focusing on the normalisation of operation of their respective embassies.
Alexandra Daddario's Mayfair Witches renewed for Season 3
Washington DC, April 10: Alexandra Daddario's supernatural horror thriller Mayfair Witches has been renewed for Season 3 by AMC Networks, reported Deadline.
Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk reveals 'progress' on contract extension talks
Liverpool, April 7: Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk has revealed there has been ‘progress’ in terms of his talks with the Merseyside club regarding a new contract as his current deal runs out at the end of the season.
Indian Arrows Women Juniors go down narrowly to Roots FC in IWL 2
Bengaluru, April 7: Indian Arrows Women Juniors suffered their first loss in the 2024-25 Indian Women's League 2 as they went down 0-1 against Group B hosts Roots FC at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence Phase 2 on Monday. Maibam Nandeshwori Devi scored the winner in the 12th minute.
Indian Arrows Women Juniors go down narrowly to Roots FC in IWL 2
Bengaluru, April 7: Indian Arrows Women Juniors suffered their first loss in the 2024-25 Indian Women's League 2 as they went down 0-1 against Group B hosts Roots FC at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence Phase 2, on Monday. Maibam Nandeshwori Devi scored the winner in the 12th minute.
IWL 2024-25: Indian Arrows continue winning start with 1-0 win over Inter Kashi
Bengaluru, April 4: Indian Arrows Women Juniors got their second win in a row in the 2024-25 Indian Women's League 2, as they beat Inter Kashi 1-0 at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence Phase 2, on Friday. Viksit Bara scored the winner in the 64th minute.
SM Krishna Memorial Open: Raghav stuns Binda to cruise into second round
Bengaluru, April 3: Top two seeds Jay Clarke and Oliver Crawford suffered a scare, while India's Raghav Jaisinghani stunned fourth seed Alexandr Binda to cruise into the second round of the SM Krishna Memorial Open at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
SM Krishna Memorial Open: Raghav stuns Binda to cruise into second round
Bengaluru, April 2: Top two seeds Jay Clarke and Oliver Crawford suffered a scare, while India's Raghav Jaisinghani stunned fourth seed Alexandr Binda to cruise into the second round of the SM Krishna Memorial Open at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium here on Wednesday.
Indian Arrows Women Juniors battle-ready for IWL 2
New Delhi, April 1: The Indian Arrows Women Juniors will participate in the 2024-25 Indian Women's League 2 under Swedish head coach Joakim Alexandersson. Drawn in Group B, they will face Pudhuvai Unicorns in their first match at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence Phase 2 in Bengaluru, on Wednesday. All matches of the IWL 2 are being streamed live on the Indian Football YouTube Channel.
'If it happens, I act differently but I can't promise': Slot reflects on his red card ahead of Merseyside Derby
Liverpool, April 1: Liverpool and Everton battled it out for a 2-2 draw in the last ever Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park on Feb 13. The tempers were at an all-time high after the final whistle which saw Liverpool head coach Arne Slot shown a red card.
Joakim Alexandersson to lead Indian Arrows women juniors in IWL 2
New Delhi, April 1: The Indian Arrows Women Juniors will participate in the 2024-25 Indian Women's League 2 under Swedish head coach Joakim Alexandersson.
Rooney supports Alexander-Arnold's rumoured Real Madrid switch, says 'I was tempted by move to Spain too'
New Delhi, March 31: Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has stood up for Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is said to be leaving his boyhood club for Real Madrid this summer. The English striker revealed he too was tempted by a move to Spain and understands what the wing-back is thinking.
Hamas agrees to Egyptian proposal for hostage release, ceasefire
Cairo, March 30: Hamas has accepted a new proposal put forward by Egypt to release five hostages, including American-Israeli Edan Alexander, in exchange for a renewed ceasefire, CNN reported, citing a Hamas source statement.
Miami Open: Pegula ends Eala's dream run in semis, sets up final with Sabalenka
Miami, March 28: Jessica Pegula has ended the Cinderella run of teenage wildcard Alexandra Eala of the Philippines with a 7-6(3), 5-7, 6-3 victory in the Miami Open semifinal on Friday.
Pegula topples Raducanu to set semifinal clash with teenager Eala
Miami, March 27: America's No. 4 seed Jessica Pegula completed the semifinal lineup at the Miami Open with a 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-2 victory over Briton Emma Raducanu on Thursday (IST) at Hard Rock Stadium.
Djokovic-Korda Miami QF postponed, Fils upsets Zverev
Miami, March 27: Novak Djokovic and Sebastian Korda's quarter-final clash at the Miami Open, scheduled for late wednesday night (IST), has been postponed until Friday early morning (IST).
Teenager Eala stuns Swiatek to reach Miami semifinals
Miami, March 27: Teenage wild card Alexandra Eala staged a huge upset in her history-making breakout run at the Miami Open, dispatching No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek 6-2, 7-5 to make the first WTA semifinal of her career.
Lukashenko sworn in for new term as Belarus' president
Minsk, March 26: Alexander Lukashenko was officially sworn in as the president of Belarus for the seventh time on Tuesday, reaffirming his continued leadership over the country, Anadolu reported.
Real Madrid working to reach agreement with Trent Alexander-Arnold: Report
Madrid, March 25: Real Madrid are working to close Trent Alexander-Arnold's pre-contract agreement as quickly as possible. The English wingback has been on Los Blancos' radar for two years and talks are undergoing between both parties in hopes of striking a deal before the end of the season.
Miami Open: Swiatek beats Svitolina to reach QF, Eala advances after Badosa withdraws
Miami, March 25: World No. 2 Iga Swiatek of Poland moved a step closer to her first title of the year with a hard-fought 7-6(5), 6-3 victory over No.
XG bags 'Best Visual Effects' and 'Performance of the Year' at MTV VMAJ Award
Mumbai, March 22: Hiphop/R&B-inspired girl group XG bagged two awards at the MTV VMAJ. They were titled the 'Best Visual Effects' and 'Performance of the Year' during the awards.
'Bridgerton' star Rege Jean Page to star, produce 'The Count Of Monte Cristo' film
Washington DC, March 21: Bridgerton fame star Rege-Jean Page is set to act and produce the new 'The Count of Monte Cristo' film, which is based on the classic novel of the same name written by Alexandre Dumas, reported Deadline.
Ukraine won't cede territory in ceasefire talks: Zelensky
Helsinki, March 19: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that while Kyiv seeks a ceasefire, it will not accept any territorial concessions to Russia.
Newcastle United is an emotional club, everyone needed the release: Eddie Howe
London, March 17: Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe reflected on his team’s celebrations after ending their 70-year-long drought without a major domestic trophy after the Magpies defeated Liverpool 2-1 in the final of the Carabao Cup at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
Russia rejects possible deployment of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine
Moscow, March 17: Russia has rejected the possible deployment of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, suggesting unarmed observers or a civilian monitoring group sent there to oversee a potential peace deal.
Carabao Cup final: Newcastle United defeat Liverpool 2-1 to win first major domestic trophy since 1955
London, March 17: Newcastle United secured a historic 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the 2025 Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday afternoon, ending a 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy.
Lukashenko: Belarus-Russia integration must be irreversible
Moscow, March 14: The integration process between Belarus and Russia must become irreversible, visiting Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said Friday.
Alexander-Arnold to miss Liverpool's League Cup Final
London, March 14: Liverpool manager Arne Slot will be without Trent Alexander-Arnold when his side faces Newcastle United on Sunday to defend their League Cup title, adding to the club's defensive injury concerns.
Cristin Milioti joins 'In Your Dreams' voice cast
Los Angeles, March 11: Cristin Milioti, best known for 'The Penguin', has come on board to join the cast of Netflix's animated feature 'In Your Dreams'.
One in two Indians taking AI's help to set up sleep routines: Report
Bengaluru, March 11: With sleep-related disorders increasing in India, one in two or about 52 per cent of people are taking the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based voice assistants to set up sleep routines, a new report said on Tuesday.
FA Cup: Welbeck's extra-time strike results in heartbreak for Newcastle Utd
Newcastle, March 2: Newcastle United's FA Cup dreams were dashed in heartbreaking fashion as Danny Welbeck's extra-time goal secured a 2-1 victory, at St James Park for Brighton & Hove Albion, sending Eddie Howe's side crashing out of the competition.
I got an Emmy nomination: Alexandra Daddario responds to critics who call her bad actress
Washington, March 2: : Actress Alexandra Daddario, who received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for the satirical series 'The White Lotus', responded to the critics who questioned her acting skills.
Moscow, Washington agree on joint steps to restore diplomatic missions
Moscow, March 1: Moscow and Washington have agreed on joint measures aimed at ensuring the uninterrupted financing of diplomatic missions in both countries, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
We will make fans proud but can't promise a title, says Brighton head coach Hurzeler
Brighton, Feb 28: Brighton & Hove Albion face a stern test in the fifth round of the FA Cup when they travel to St. James Park on Sunday to face Newcastle United. Head coach Fabian Hurzeler has promised the Seagulls' fanbase that his side will give everything on the pitch but can’t guarantee a title. Brighton’s last, and only, major trophy came more than a century ago when they defeated Aston Villa 1-0 in the 1910 FA Charity Shield (later known as FA Community Shield).
Isak's injury not long-term but Newcastle not willing to take risks: Eddie Howe
Newcastle, Feb 28: Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe said he won't take any risks with Alexander Isak's fitness - but "if he's fit, he'll play" in the Magpies' FA Cup fifth round clash with Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.