International Master Divya Deshmukh stormed into the final, defeating former world champion Zhongyi Tan of China in the second game of the semifinals and winning the mini-match 1.5-0.5 in the FIDE Women's World Chess Cup here on Wednesday. The stakes are high here as the final berth...

India’s Test wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been ruled out for at least six weeks due to a fractured toe sustained on Day 1 of the Manchester Test against England after attempting a reverse‑sweep off Chris Woakes and retiring hurt on 37 runs. Scans confirmed the fracture,...

India’s young chess star Nihal Sarin has delivered a sensational performance at the 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh, clinching a coveted spot in the quarterfinals by joining compatriot Arjun Erigaisi in the elite final‑eight. Nihal earned his place via the Last Chance Qualifier,...

India’s men’s Under‑19 cricket squad for the upcoming multi-format tour of Australia has been officially announced. Ayush Mhatre continues as captain, backed by vice‑captain Vihaan Malhotra, as India builds on its success in England. The squad retains its core, including standout...

Teenaged Indian chess player Divya Deshmukh earned the biggest success of her career by clinching the FIDE Women's World Cup with a tie-break win over compatriot and more experienced Koneru Humpy here on Monday. The victory not just earned the 19-year-old the prestigious title, but also...