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Messis Argentina exit recalls how Tendulkar, Federer and Nadal knew when to step away. Their careers offer a powerful lesson on retirement and legacy.

The Argentine legend announced that he will not play for the national team again, ending an illustrious international career.

Novak Djokovic has exited in the first round of a Grand Slam for the first time in over two decades. Could time or an unknown health condition be catching up with the Serbian tennis legend?

Indias Deepti Sharma becomes the leading wicket-taker in womens T20Is with 171 wickets after a stunning 3/0 spell against Thailand in the Womens Asia Cup.

Happy Birthday & welcome to special section of Webdunia . Here, We render the Astro update & shed light on the personality of the Birthday Boy/ Girl. If your birthdate falls on 31 st of the month then your birth number becomes (3+1) 4. People influenced by number 4 are adamant, sagacious & daring. Life is a kind of topsy turvey curve for these people, they have to face many ups and downs in life. At a point, they may be cruising in life and get stuck abruptly out of nowhere. However, most of num

Former Union Cabinet Minister and Hamirpur MP Anurag Singh Thakur on Saturday attended National Sports Day celebrations at the SAI National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) in Hamirpur, where he paid tribute to legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. Dhyan Chands Legacy of Discipline and Patriotism Thakur said Major Dhyan Chands contribution to Indian sport went beyond the medals and victories he won for the country. His legacy, he said, reflects values such as discipline, dedication, perseverance

Mohan Bhagwat, the chief of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) a right-wing Hindu nationalist group in India gave an address at New York City's Madison Square Garden on Saturday as part of an event which was earlier denounced by the US city's ...

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa becomes the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour title after defeating Fabiano Caruana in a dramatic final in St Louis.

Indian womens hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne celebrates Indias historic fifth-place World Cup finish and says the result will boost confidence ahead of the Asian Games.

Sonal Dinusha produced a remarkable unbeaten 133 to thwart Indias bid for a series sweep, helping Sri Lanka secure an unlikely draw in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on Thursday. India had looked firmly in control after declaring their first innings at 503 for nine and dismissing Sri Lanka for 290. Having enforced the follow-on, India needed just four wickets on the final day to complete a 2-0 series victory. But Dinusha had other plans. Resuming the day at 229 for six, S

Pakistan captain Babar Azam says he is 90% fit and available for the second Test against England at Lord's after missing the Headingley opener with a finger injury.

Uttar Pradesh floods have affected 16 districts, with 14,628 people moved to safer locations. Over 2.04 lakh food packets distributed; no deaths reported.

Gujarat ST Corporation will operate 6,500 additional buses during Raksha Bandhan and add 101 new buses. Vadodara women and children can travel free in EV city buses.

Miss Universe India 2026 Keziah Liz Mejo has praised the courage of young people who recently participated in protests in Delhi, saying that raising one's voice for what is right reflects love and pride for the nation. Mejo said she feels proud to represent a generation that is confident, fearless and supportive of social causes. Speaking to PTI about the recent youth-led protests in Delhi, Mejo said, I salute each and every single one of those students, each soul that stepped out ready to pro

Six people, including five women, were killed and 12 others injured after a private EV bus collided with a truck on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway in Telangana's Suryapet district.

Bombay High Court orders Mumbai Cricket Association to clean five BKC eateries after FDA found cockroaches, flies and serious hygiene violations.

A collection of handwritten notes by Mahatma Gandhi has sold for $1.7 million in Mumbai, the highest price ever paid for an Indian historical document at auction, auction house Saffronart said.

The Indian womens teams hopes of progressing to the semi-finals of the Hockey World Cup suffered a setback as defending champions Netherlands secured a 2-0 victory in their opening second-stage match at the Wagener Stadium on Friday night.

More than a decade after his last professional appearance, Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho is set for a comeback. The former world player of the year is to play in Italys third tier.

India face South Africa in their second Women's Hockey World Cup match after a 2-2 draw against China. A win could boost India's top-two hopes in Pool D.

Nag Panchami 2026 will be celebrated on Monday, August 17. In Hindu tradition, worshipping Nag Devta, or the serpent deity, holds special significance on this festival. Since snakes are closely associated with Lord Shiva, devotees also perform Shiva puja on Nag Panchami. According to astrological beliefs, Nag Panchami is also considered an important occasion for performing religious remedies associated with Rahu-Ketu-related doshas and Kaal Sarp Yoga. When all the planets in a birth chart are

Uttar Pradesh government orders strict action against milk and dairy adulteration, including unit closures, product destruction, FIRs and statewide brand bans.

Bangladesh stunned reigning World Test champions Australia by nine wickets in Darwin for their first Test victory on Australian soil.

Around 40 passengers were briefly stranded on a steamer in the swollen Chambal River after it ran out of diesel in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind district.

Amber Enterprises will begin manufacturing Oppo, OnePlus and Realme smartphones in India from Q4 FY27, with output expected to double to 15-16 million units.

India defeated Wales 3-1 in their opening Pool D match of the Hockey World Cup 2026, with Harmanpreet Singh scoring twice and Sanjay netting once.

PM Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary, recalling his vision, leadership and contribution to India's development.

Marvel Studios has released a special promo for its highly anticipated film Avengers: Doomsday, ahead of its scheduled release on December 18. The promo was unveiled at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, which is being held from August 14 to 16 at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center in Anaheim, California, according to a press release. The film features Robert Downey Jr, Steve Rogers, Ian McKellen, Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth in pivotal roles. He used to be different. Avengers:

PM Modi said India is a strong contender to host the 2036 Olympics and announced a nationwide talent hunt to identify sporting talent aged 5 to 15.

Ahead of the badminton World Championships in Delhi, organisers have hired professional langur mimics to scare away macaques from the venue.

Uttar Pradesh will begin the Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in September ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Final voter list likely in January 2027.

Singer Sonu Nigam has once again won hearts with his dedication to music. A video of the singer singing while undergoing finger surgery at a hospital has gone viral on social media. In the video, Sonu can be seen lying on a hospital bed while doctors perform surgery on his finger. Despite undergoing the painful procedure, the singer remains calm and continues to sing Mohammed Rafis classic Suhani Raat Dhal Chuki Hai. The video also shows Sonu interacting with the doctors and medical staff duri

Dharmendra Pradhan spoke for the first time since his resignation as education minister following mass protests against him. He said he suffered because of Gen Z, who led the protests.

A private companys trainer aircraft crashed near the Baramati airstrip in Maharashtras Pune district. No casualties were reported. Police are investigating the cause.

Ahmedabad SOG Crime Branch seizes 5,050 bottles of prohibited cough syrup worth Rs 60 lakh near Relief Road GPO. Probe into the alleged interstate racket underway.

Four of Indias top 10 most valued firms added Rs 1.43 trillion in market valuation last week, led by SBI, Reliance Industries, TCS and Larsen & Toubro.

Brett Lee has praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's cricketing talent amid the ongoing age debate, saying, If hes 15, fantastic, but if hes 17 or 18, who cares?

Jharkhand exam protest enters Day 16 as the government calls fresh talks with student groups. Student leader Devendra Nath Mahtos health deteriorates during his hunger strike.

Happy Birthday & welcome to special section of Webdunia . Here, We render the Astro update & sheds light on the personality of the Birthday Boy/ Girl. If your birth date falls on 9 th , the birth number becomes (0+9) 9. The last number of the numerology is number 9. The number is influenced by planet Mars. The number 9 people are always pumped up and seen cruising towards goal. These people are quiet Brave. As Mars planet is considered the commander of planets, Number 9 people are bestowed with

At an age when most cricketers await an international debut, 25-year-old injury-prone England quick John Turner has shockingly announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket.

The BCCI has made fitness standards stricter for Indian cricketers by introducing mandatory Bronco Tests and two-kilometre runs amid growing concerns over injuries and declining fielding standards.

Gianni Infantino is staying on as FIFA president despite growing pressure to step down. So who is football's most powerful man, why did UEFA and others turn against him, and how did he reassert his authority?

The ancestral home of former Bangladesh captain and ex-member of Parliament Shakib Al Hasan was reportedly attacked and vandalised in Bangladesh's Magura district on Wednesday night, according to local media reports. The incident took place just hours after Shakib appeared alongside former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during a virtual press conference organised by the Foreign Correspondents' Club in New Delhi. According to reports, the attack occurred at around 8:45 p.m. at Shakib'

Indian cricketer and star wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan recently surprised fans after he was seen visiting the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) branch in Patna. Photographs of the cricketer quickly went viral on social media, showing him wearing an RBI identity card and posing for selfies with employees. Many fans were left astonished to discover that the cricketer is not only a professional athlete but also an employee of the country's central bank. Ishan Kishan Joined RBI in 2017 Ishan Kishan

IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach Report reveals that the average cost of cyberattacks in India has risen to Rs 25.5 crore as AI-driven threats continue to increase.

Tamil Nadu opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin was taken into police custody for questioning following controversial remarks allegedly made during a protest over the Cauvery water dispute.

Student protests exposed a growing disconnect between PM Narendra Modi's BJP and young Indians. Experts say Instagram reels alone won't close it.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian contingent after its outstanding performance at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, where India secured 39 medals, including 13 gold medals.

Noel Tata has outlined Tata Trusts' long-term strategy, focusing on healthcare, education, institution building and measurable social impact under the philosophy of serving India's needs.

17-year-old Tanvi Sharma defeated Nguyen Thuy Linh to win the Taipei Open Super 300 title, becoming the youngest champion in the tournament's history.