Times of India

American teenager Garret Tan stunned Lakshya Sen, the 14th seed and the 2021 World Championships bronze medallist, in a thrilling three-set match at the Delhi World Championships. Overcoming crowd pressure, a head injury and Sen’s aggressive play, Tan triumphed 19-21, 21-19, 21-17, marking the biggest win of his career.

In a clandestine effort, Operation Argus conducted nuclear tests in the stratosphere over the South Atlantic Ocean. These detonations resulted in spectacular artificial auroras and fleeting radiation belts around our planet. The mission’s intent was to shield against Soviet missile threats and radar detection systems. Yet, the swift vanishing of these barriers caused significant communication disturbances, leading to the formulation of international accords banning nuclear experiments in space.

Suresh Oberoi recalls his 2004 BJP stint, when he met LK Advani and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and explains why he eventually distanced himself from active politics. He calls himself an RSS and Mohan Bhagwat fan, praises Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and Yogi Adityanath, and shares his views on protests, activism and public figures speaking without research.

In a thrilling Pool D showdown, India triumphed over Pakistan with a score of 5-3. With Harmanpreet Singh and Abhishek each netting two goals, India showcased their strength. Pakistan's Hannan Shahid and Sufyan Khan put up a valiant effort by scoring, yet India held their ground during the nail-biting final quarter, securing their advancement to the next stage of the World Cup.

In an electrifying 2026 offseason, several NFL stars have altered their team trajectories from square one. Quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Fields are the latest to don new uniforms. Among wide receivers, both A.J. Brown and Stefon Diggs have switched allegiances. Defensive legend Myles Garrett now aims for glory with different squad, reflecting a broader trend of running backs, and defensive backs securing new homes across the league.

Ayush Shetty and PV Sindhu advanced to the BWF World Championships pre-quarterfinals with straight-game wins. Shetty beat Dumindu Abeywickrama and will face Alwi Farhan next, while Sindhu defeated Wen Yu Zhang. Lakshya Sen suffered a three-game upset against Garret Tan, and Unnati Hooda lost a close battle to Michelle Li. India also progressed in mixed and men’s doubles.

The conflict surrounding a twenty lakh rupee investment escalated dramatically as Samarth Singh was said to have pressured Twisha Sharma into moving funds for Chinese stock purchases. Twisha's family leveled accusations against Samarth and his mother, citing cruelty and harassment. Shocking evidence from CCTV captured Twisha's solitary visit to the terrace, and medical assessments concluded that her death resulted from suicide.

Kushal Tandon recently addressed his viral comment regarding Zaid Darbar, clarifying that it was merely a joke and that the context of their conversation was not fully captured by the makers. Emphasizing that his past relationship with Gauahar Khan is resolved, he mentioned a warm reunion with both Zaid and Gauahar at a recent gathering, where even Gauahar's mother shared kind words with him.

E20 is petrol containing 20% ethanol and 80% petrol. The government has promoted higher ethanol blending as a way to reduce crude oil imports, save foreign exchange and improve India's energy security. India also achieved its 20% blending target ahead of the original 2030 deadline. However, the nationwide shift has generated concerns among some vehicle owners, particularly those with older vehicles.

A painted stone found on Indonesia's Wetar Island offers ancient insights. This artifact dates back over 4,000 years and shows early artistic traditions. The artwork predates Neolithic pottery, revealing a significant cultural development. Portable symbols likely traveled with Austronesian voyagers across islands. This discovery reshapes our understanding of ancient maritime cultural exchanges.

Ahead of the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open in Edmonton, Wayne Gretzky and his wife Janet have sent a message of encouragement to Danielle Kang. She drew support after donning an Edmonton Oilers No. 99 jersey, a nod to her relationship with the hockey legend. The LPGA star will be teeing it up at Royal Mayfair Golf Club August 20-23.

With their own operations unaffected by attacks or shipping restrictions, refineries in India and the US have increased exports to markets that previously depended heavily on supplies from the Middle East and Russia.