India's badminton campaign at the China Open 2026 concluded after Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty lost in the men's singles Round of 16 in Changzhou. Their defeats, following PV Sindhu's earlier exit, brought an end to India's participation in the BWF Super 1000 tournament.
PV Sindhu's China Open campaign ended in the second round with a 21-16, 20-22, 18-21 defeat to world No. 4 Chen Yufei. The loss came despite Sindhu's recent Japan Open triumph and a strong performance in the nearly 90-minute match.
Indian shuttler P V Sindhu exited the China Open after a tough three-game loss to local favorite Chen Yufei in the second round. Sindhu, who recently won the Japan Open, couldn't hold an early lead in the nearly 90-minute match.
PV Sindhu continued her resurgence at the China Open, defeating Unnati Hooda to reach the second round. Ayush Shetty caused a major upset by beating world No. 11 Alwi Farhan, while several Indian doubles pairs exited the BWF Super 1000 event.
PV Sindhu revealed a conversation with Virat Kohli helped her overcome a career-threatening toe ligament injury in 2025, inspiring her comeback. This culminated in her historic Japan Open women's singles title victory in July 2026, making her the first Indian shuttler to win the prestigious crown.
India faced a disappointing start at the China Masters badminton tournament as Devika Sihag and HS Prannoy were eliminated in the opening round on Tuesday. Sihag lost in three games, while Prannoy suffered a straight-game defeat. Attention now shifts to PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and Ayush Shetty, who are scheduled to play on Wednesday.
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu credited a conversation with Virat Kohli for her comeback after a serious toe ligament injury in September 2025. Following rehabilitation, Sindhu won the Japan Open women's singles title on July 19, 2026, becoming the first Indian shuttler to achieve this feat.
PV Sindhu, after becoming the first Indian to win the Japan Open, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message, expressing gratitude and recalling cherished memories of their past meetings and his unwavering support for Indian sport.
Pakistan'ın Sindh eyaletindeki Karaçi kentinde bir karargaha yönelik silahlı saldırıda 3 güvenlik görevlisi hayatını kaybetti. Dört saldırgan, araçlarını tesisin güvenlik bariyerine çarptıktan sonra güvenlik güçleriyle silahlı çatışmaya girdi.
Pakistan'ın Karaçi kentinde kontrolden çıkan bir araç, dini bir toplantının yapıldığı camiye daldı. Olayda 2 kişi hayatını kaybederken, 30 kişi yaralandı. Sürücü gözaltına alındı.
India A secured a dominant 101-run victory over Afghanistan A in Dambulla to advance to the Tri-Nation A Series final. Half-centuries from Priyansh Arya, Tilak Varma, and Kumar Kushagra propelled India A to 319/9, before Nishant Sindhu's four-wicket haul restricted Afghanistan A to 218.
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced a stunning catch for India A in their 101-run victory over Afghanistan A in the Tri-Nation Series. The 15-year-old's athletic brilliance helped secure a breakthrough and contributed to India A's dominant performance, securing their place in the final.
India's PV Sindhu's impressive run at the Australian Open 2026 ended in the semifinals with a loss to world champion Akane Yamaguchi. Sindhu, ranked 10th, reached the last four after strong performances, including a quarterfinal win, marking her second semifinal appearance of the season and a promising resurgence in 2026.
Pakistan faces a severe water shortage in Sindh and Balochistan, impacting agriculture and livelihoods. India has placed the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance following a terror attack, exacerbating the crisis. Political blame is being cast internally over unequal water distribution, with farmers struggling as canals run dry.
Pakistan is experiencing a severe water crisis in Sindh and Balochistan, impacting agriculture and livelihoods. This comes after India placed the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance following a terror attack. Water shortages are affecting irrigation networks, leading to political blame games and farmer distress.
PV Sindhu defeats Chen Su Yu in 27 minutes, advancing to the Australian Open semi-finals where she will face Akane Yamaguchi.
PV Sindhu, Tanvi Sharma, and four other Indian women advanced to the second round of the Australian Open Super 500 badminton tournament. However, all Indian men's singles players were eliminated in the first round.
PV Sindhu's campaign at the Indonesia Open concluded in the pre-quarterfinals after a straight-games loss to world No. 1 An Se Young. This marks Sindhu's 10th consecutive defeat against the South Korean.
Jos Buttler revealed Gujarat Titans coach Ashish Nehra's tactical decision to promote Nishant Sindhu ahead of him in the IPL 2026 final against RCB. The move aimed to give Sindhu more game time but ultimately didn't yield the desired result.
PV Sindhu won her opening match at the Indonesia Open against Busanan Ongbamrungphan. However, other Indian players like Kidambi Srikanth and Lakshya Sen were eliminated in the first round.
Pakistan'ın Sindh ve Pencap eyaletlerinde etkili olan toz fırtınası can aldı. Gorakh Tepesi'nde baraka çatılarının uçması ve güneş panellerinin hasar görmesiyle 4 kişi öldü, 60 kişi yaralandı. Fırtına nedeniyle birçok bölge elektriksiz kaldı ve otoyol kapandı.
Badminton star PV Sindhu celebrated RCB's IPL title win, joking about her move to Bengaluru being their 'lucky charm'. She congratulated the team, owners Ananya Birla and her family, and reflected on the fans' long wait for a championship.
PV Sindhu advances to Singapore Open quarterfinals with a 21-9, 21-12 win over Japan's Riko Gunji, to face top seed An Se Young next; Indian men's doubles and mixed doubles pairs also reach quarterfinals.
PV Sindhu met Virat Kohli at the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit in Bengaluru and shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, praising his guidance and support. Both athletes are performing well in their respective sports.
