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India's Neeraj Chopra out for season with ankle injury
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Karnataka Rules Out Smaller Mysuru Dasara Despite Drought
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar says Mysuru Dasara will proceed at full scale because of its importance to tourism, while officials consider military, film and Kambala participation.
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BJP Leadership Reviews Youth Outreach and Seven State Elections
Party president Nitin Nabin met senior BJP figures to develop a youth strategy and assess preparations for Assembly elections including Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Gujarat.
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Trump admin leaves door open for tougher PFAS drinking water standards
A day after US President Donald Trump's administration announced it was scrapping existing limits on several toxic "forever chemicals" in drinking water, a top official said new standards would be drawn up -- and may end up even stricter.
No.1 Scheffler, No.3 Schauffele blast PGA over "mud balls"
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and defending champion Xander Schauffele blasted PGA Championship rules preventing players from cleaning balls that land on the fairway at rain-soaked Quail Hollow on Thursday after struggling through their opening rounds.
Eric Trump says father's energy policies will help crypto
US President Donald Trump's son Eric on Thursday assured the world's leading crypto conference that Washington would hoard "a tremendous amount of bitcoin," aided by his father's policies of slashing environmental protections to ramp up energy production.
US rests case in landmark Meta antitrust trial
The US government rested its case against Facebook-owner Meta on Thursday, as it tries to persuade a US judge that the tech giant bought Instagram and WhatsApp to neutralize them as rivals.
Alba inks Inter Miami extension to 2027
Former Spain international Jordi Alba has agreed a two-year contract extension with Inter Miami which will run through the 2027 Major League Soccer season, the club announced on Thursday.
Real Madrid's Asencio wants 'presumption of innocence' in underage sex video case
Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio said Thursday a presumption of innocence "must continue to prevail" after he was indicted in a case involving the viewing and distribution of a sexual video involving a minor.
Brazil president leads final farewell to Uruguay's Mujica
Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva hailed Uruguay's former president Jose "Pepe" Mujica as "a superior human being" Thursday as politicians joined citizens at a memorial for the famously humble ex-leader.
Gaza strikes kill 120 as Hamas says aid entry 'minimum requirement' for talks
Palestinian rescuers reported 120 people killed on Thursday in Israeli strikes on blockaded Gaza, where a US-backed organisation said it intends to begin distributing aid by the end of the month.
Donald edges Bradley as Ryder Cup captains contend at PGA
Ryder Cup captains Luke Donald and Keegan Bradley are in contention after their opening rounds at the PGA Championship, sparking talk of playing captains in September's showdown at Bethpage Black.
Eurovision semi starts with milkshake and space odyssey
Sixteen countries ramped up the drama and kitsch in a bid for the last 10 places in the Eurovision Song Contest final at the second semi-final on Thursday.
Ruud mesmerised by 'next level' Sinner in Rome destruction
Casper Ruud was left bewildered by the straight sets hammering dished out to him by Jannik Sinner on Thursday, as the world number seven exited the Italian Open on the end of a fearful beating.
Coinbase expects data breach to cost it up to $400 mn
Coinbase on Thursday said criminals bribed and duped their way to stealing cryptocurrency from its users, then tried to blackmail the exchange to keep the crime quiet.
Eagle chip helps Gerard grabs PGA Championship lead with 66
Ryan Gerard reeled off four birdies and chipped in for eagle from nearly 60 feet on the back nine to seize a one-stroke clubhouse lead in Thursday's first round of the PGA Championship.
England great Anderson set for Lancashire return
England great James Anderson is in line to make his comeback for Lancashire on Friday, nearly a year on from his emotional Test farewell at Lord's.
Sinner sends message by demolishing Ruud to reach Italian Open semis
Jannik Sinner marched into the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Wednesday after destroying Casper Ruud in straight sets 6-0, 6-1 and sending a warning that the world number one is officially back.
Rubio says no high expectations for Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Thursday downplayed expectations for the Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul, after Moscow sent a low-profile delegation and both sides traded insults ahead of the negotiations.
NFL owners to vote on allowing players at 2028 Olympics
NFL team owners will meet next week to vote on a resolution that would allow league players to compete at the 2028 Olympics, when the sport's non-contact version will be part of the games, the league said Thursday.
Sinner demolishes Ruud to reach Italian Open semi-finals
Jannik Sinner marched into the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Wednesday after destroying Casper Ruud in straight sets 6-0, 6-1 and sending a warning that the world number one is officially back.
Rashford to miss final two games of Aston Villa's season
Marcus Rashford will miss the rest of Aston Villa's season after being ruled out of Friday's match against Tottenham Hotspur.
Protests mark buildup to Eurovision semi-final
The 16 competitors in the Eurovision Song Contest's second semi-final went through a last dress rehearsal marked by protests Thursday ahead of a show when six of them will crash out.
70 South African white rhinos to be relocated to Rwanda
Rwanda's biggest national park announced on Thursday it will be receiving 70 white rhinos from South Africa later this month, in the country's largest such transfer ever.
West Indies issue LA 2028 Olympic cricket plea
Cricket West Indies have urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to give Caribbean nations a chance to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Games and avoid the region being "shut out of history".
Gaza strikes kill over 100 as Hamas says aid entry 'minimum requirement' for talks
Palestinian rescuers reported more than 100 people killed on Thursday in Israeli strikes on blockaded Gaza, where a US-backed organisation said it intends to begin distributing aid by the end of the month.
Cannes bars actor accused of rape in new #MeToo policy
The Cannes film festival barred an actor in a prominent French film from the red carpet on Thursday because of sexual assault allegations, unveiling a new policy under pressure from lawmakers and activists.
Nantes striker Mohamed fined for sitting out game marking anti-homophobia campaign
French Ligue 1 side Nantes will fine their Egyptian international striker Mostafa Mohamed over his refusal to play in Saturday's vital game against Montpellier which will also see the clubs mark the international day against homophobia, a source told AFP on Thursday.
Hamilton admits he underestimated Ferrari challenge
Lewis Hamilton admitted Thursday that he had underestimated how difficult it would be for him to adapt to life with Ferrari after 12 years with Mercedes.
Israel in Eurovision spotlight at second semi-final
The 16 competitors in the Eurovision Song Contest's second semi-final went through a last dress rehearsal on Thursday, just hours before showtime -- when six of them will crash out.
England's Donald shares PGA Championship lead with 67
Europe 2025 Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald, trying to become the first Englishman since 1919 to win the PGA Championship, seized a share of the early clubhouse lead in Thursday's first round at Quail Hollow.
WTA president Simon to step down in December
WTA president Steve Simon, whose tenure has been marked by tensions with China, is to leave his post in December, the body that runs the women's tennis tour announced on Thursday.
Antonelli draws on Hamilton's heart-warming message for inspiration
Kimi Antonelli will draw inspiration from a personal message left by seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton when he races in front of his family and friends on Italian soil for the first time in Formula One this weekend.
South African rugby mourns death of Cornal Hendricks at 37
South Africa Rugby president Mark Alexander on Thursday hailed deceased former Springbok winger Cornal Hendricks as a "remarkable athlete".
Cool Piastri plays down prospects of more McLaren domination
Series leader Oscar Piastri maintained his cool demeanor on Thursday when he played down his prospects of claiming a dominant fourth consecutive win at this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.