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New FIFA rankings set top-seed teams in World Cup tournament draw with Germany edging out Croatia

New Delhi, Nov. 20 -- The top-seeded teams for the Dec. 5 World Cup tournament draw, including Germany but not Croatia, were set Wednesday when FIFA published new rankings the day after four continent... Read More


How Gautam Gambhir's 'cheat code' template turned into a booby trap for India at home

India, Nov. 20 -- Eight recognized batters on the team sheet. Yet India capitulated for 189 and 93 at Eden Gardens, surrendering a home Test to South Africa for the first time since 2010. The all-roun... Read More


Tejashwi Yadav's first reaction to Nitish Kumar after losing Bihar elections, 'Aasha hai nayi sarkar.'

New Delhi, Nov. 20 -- As Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Bihar's chief minister for the fifth consecutive time, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav congratulated him and expressed hope that the newly formed admini... Read More


State A Trophy 2025-26: Meghalaya save best for last to win Plate Group final

Mohali/ Shillong, Nov. 20 -- Meghalaya put on a completely dominant performance to win the final of the BCCI's State A Trophy 2025-26 plate group against Mizoram by a whopping 136 runs in Mohali on We... Read More


Modi-Nitish bonhomie on stage, PM bows down to Bihar as NDA makes a comeback

India, Nov. 20 -- As the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) made a stunning return to Bihar days after the getting a massive mandate in the state Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and n... Read More


Weatherald and Doggett to debut for Australia in Ashes opener

India, Nov. 20 -- AUSTRALIAN STAND-IN CRICKET CAPTAIN STEVE SMITH AND ENGLISH CRICKET CAPTAIN BEN STOKES HOLDING REPLICA ASHES URN TROPHY / SOUNDBITES FROM SMITH AND STOKES / AUSTRALIAN TEAM TRAINING ... Read More


Union minister Jayant Chaudhary champions chess as a Tool for youth empowerment

Panaji, Nov. 20 -- Emphasising that Chess is like a gymnasium for the mind that builds a sense of strategy and critical reasoning, Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Education Jayant Ch... Read More


Tejashwi breaks silence after Bihar loss, congratulates new CM Nitish: 'Hope new govt will...'

India, Nov. 20 -- As Nitish Kumar took oath as Bihar chief minister for a fifth consecutive term, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav congratulated the ruling NDA bloc, saying he hopes that the new government w... Read More


CAF Awards: Hakimi crowned Men's Player of the Year ahead of Osimhen, Salah

Nigeria, Nov. 20 -- Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has been named the 2025 CAF Men's Player of the Year, becoming the first Moroccan footballer in 27 years to win Africa's top individual h... Read More


Ranji Trophy: Meghalaya narrowly miss out on Plate Group final after Bihar's fireworks

Surat/ Shillong, Nov. 20 -- Meghalaya and Manipur's Ranji Trophy plate group match ended in a draw on Wednesday, but not before guest player Rahul Dalal lit up the stadium in Surat with a second centu... Read More