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Women's singles tennis world number one, Aryna Sabalenka, enters the 2026 US Open as one of the favorites to win the prestigious honor.

Newcastle United have completed the signing of midfielder Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City. The deal, which could rise to 52 million with add-ons, marks Newcastle's seventh signing of the summer.

Indian captain Shubman Gill has been outstanding with his fielding in the Sri Lanka series, taking some brilliant catches.

Tennis legend Roger Federer recently lit up Arthur Ashe Stadium, rolling back the years in his US Open 2026 exhibition matches.

Liverpool have reportedly approached Crystal Palace over a potential deal for winger Ismaila Sarr.

Tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams have been granted a wildcard entry into the women's doubles at the 2026 US Open.

Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam has been declared fit to play in the second Test against England at Lord's.

India are on the verge of winning the second and final Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.

Chelsea Football Club are reportedly considering a last-minute transfer for Aston Villa's goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez.

Premier League giants Manchester City have signed 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a record-breaking deal.

Australian speedster Mitchell Starc has overtaken India's Jasprit Bumrah to become the top-ranked bowler in the ICC Test Rankings.

A massive flash flood in Nepal's northern Rasuwa district along the Tibet border has claimed the lives of 16 dead, with hundreds missing.

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has emulated his captain Shubman Gill to become the joint-highest-ranked Indian batter in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's Test batting Rankings.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to return to the United Kingdom on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences to Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah over the devastating floods in the country that have claimed 16 lives.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, could face demolition if a $250 million renovation is not carried out, according to a court filing by the Trump administration.

Sri Lanka showed resilience against India on Day 4 of the 2nd Test at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.

The Afghanistan Premier League T20 (APL T20) has unveiled its three franchises and the competition's trophy ahead of its inaugural season. The tournament will kick off on December 27, 2026.

Yair Netanyahu, the son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has returned to Israel after he was allegedly the target of an Iranian assassination plot while he was in Florida.

Yash's latest release, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, has made a strong start at the box office.

Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva has completed 2,000 Test runs at home.

Bollywood actor Ananya Panday and former American model Walker Blanco have reportedly ended their relationship after nearly two years of dating.

Dolly Parton, the legendary country music icon and philanthropist, has passed away at the age of 80.

Shonda Rhimes, the executive producer behind the hit series Bridgerton, has renewed her overall deal with Netflix, reported Deadline.

Harshvardhan Rane, known for films like Sanam Teri Kasam and Haseen Dillruba, is now moving away from romantic roles to action-packed ones.

Filmmaker Kuku Kohli, who directed the iconic action-romance Phool Aur Kaante, passed away on Tuesday after suffering a heart attack. He was 77.

The makers of Jeevan Bheema Yojana, a dark comedy directed by Abhishek Dogra, have dropped the film's trailer.

Television actor Aditi Sharma has accused her husband Abhineet Kaushik and his family of domestic violence (DV).

Vodafone Idea and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) have reached an agreement to expand network sharing across all telecom circles, CNBC Awaaz reported.

Tennis legends Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were ousted from the US Open mixed doubles tournament after losing the quarter-final.

The Malayalam psychological crime thriller Unmadham, starring Kunchacko Boban and Lijomol Jose, will premiere on SonyLIV on September 4.

Purple Style Labs, the parent company of luxury fashion platform Pernia's Pop-Up Shop, has announced the price band for its initial public offering (IPO).

Actor Abhay Verma has denied reports of his involvement in the upcoming Hindi film Choomantar.

Roger Federer made a stunning return to the US Open, winning two exhibition matches at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday.

In a stunning display of spin bowling, Jammu and Kashmir's Abid Mushtaq led North Zone to a 52-run victory over West Zone in the 2026 Duleep Trophy quarter-final.

Despite a remarkable 40-day run in IMAX theaters across India, The Odyssey was removed from most IMAX screens on Wednesday.

An emotional Aruna Irani was seen at the funeral of her husband, filmmaker Kuku Kohli, on Wednesday.

As many as eight people have been killed after a massive flash flood hit parts of northern Nepal, washing away villages and project sites in a region bordering Tibet.

SoftBank Group is in talks with investment banks over a possible bond sale of $10 billion to $20 billion.

Deloitte, a leading accounting firm, has agreed to pay $21.5 million to settle a US Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into its diversity and inclusion practices.

Brazil's data protection authority has slapped a hefty fine of nearly $30 million on ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok.

Japan has announced plans to reduce residence-related fees for some foreign nationals suffering from severe financial hardship.

India is pushing Apple and its suppliers to set up a local component ecosystem for domestic use and exports, as per Moneycontrol.

Cab aggregators, including major players like Uber and Ola, could face a ban on their operations in Pune starting September 2.

India bowled out Sri Lanka for 290 in the first innings of the 2nd Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.

Leading brokerage firms Zerodha and Angel One have received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to offer corporate bonds on their platforms.

A fleet of Boeing E-6 Mercury aircraft, commonly known as doomsday planes, was spotted flying over the United States on Tuesday.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has refused to give fast bowler Shoriful Islam a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for a County Championship stint with Kent.

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a dual US-Canadian citizen and the general counsel of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), has claimed that he has been warned of a ew credible threat to his life.

Sonal Dinusha once again bolstered Sri Lanka against India, this time in the 2nd Test at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.