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China, S Korea to vie for women's recurve team gold at archery World Cup

Shanghai, May 8 -- Top two seeds South Korea and China have booked their places in the women's recurve team gold medal match at the 2025 Archery World Cup after a commanding day in Thursday's elimina... Read More


Supriya Sule and Ajit Pawar should decide about both NCP groups coming together: Sharad Pawar

Pune, May 8 -- Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) supremo Sharad Pawar has raised eyebrows in the political circles by saying that Supriya Sule and Ajit Pawar should decide about both the NCP groups ... Read More


Turkish police detain 16 in Istanbul in IS terror probe

Istanbul, May 8 -- Turkish police detained 16 suspects on Thursday over alleged links to the Islamic State (IS), in Turkiye's largest city, Istanbul, according to authorities. The Istanbul Chief Pub... Read More


Rupee slumps 77 paise against USD

Mumbai, May 8 -- The Rupee dropped for the third straight session on Thursday, depreciating by 77 paise to 85.60 against USD, on brisk demand for the greenback from foreign banks and exporters, dealer... Read More


Winter Olympic preparations on track: Milan-Cortina 2026 CEO

Oslo, May 8 -- Preparations for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games are progressing steadily, Milan-Cortina Foundation CEO Andrea Varnier said. Speaking on Wednesday during a p... Read More


Laos to launch digital ID cards for citizens for modernisation of public services

Vientiane, May 8 -- In a major step toward digital transformation and modernisation of public services, Laos is preparing to launch modern digital identity cards for citizens across the country. The... Read More


Drug module busted in Punjab, 3 held with 10kg heroin

Chandigarh, May 8 -- The Counter Intelligence (CI) unit of Amritsar police busted an international drug smuggling module operated by a foreign-based smuggler and arrested two of his India-based operat... Read More


Namibia appoints Craig Williams as men's national cricket head coach

Windhoek, May 8 -- Cricket Namibia, the country's cricket governing body, has appointed retired player Craig Williams as the new head coach of the senior men's national team, known as the "Eagles." ... Read More


Estudiantes, Palmeiras cruise in Copa Libertadores

Buenos Aires, May 8 -- Argentina's Estudiantes scored three first-half goals en route to a 3-0 away victory over Universidad de Chile in their Copa Libertadores group stage clash here. The visitors ... Read More


Mexico's Azteca Stadium to reopen ahead of World Cup

Mexico City, May 8 -- Mexico City's iconic Azteca Stadium will be reopened next March ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, officials said. The venue, which staged the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals, wi... Read More