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World No. 92 Garret Tan produced one of the biggest upsets of the BWF World Championships in New Delhi, knocking out 14th seed Lakshya Sen 19-21, 21-19, 21-17 in a gripping 73-minute battle. The 18-year-old American recovered after losing the opening game, using his powerful attack, solid defence and composure to withstand Lakshya's repeated fightbacks and a roaring home crowd. Tan sealed the deciding game with a confident finish, leaving Lakshya exhausted on the court as the packed arena fell silent. Lakshya later admitted that he was constantly playing catch-up and physically drained after the gruelling contest, while Tan celebrated the biggest win of his career and joked that his Friday flight back to the USA may now need a rethink.

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Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for August 19, 2026

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Health workers and volunteers battle a fresh Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as authorities race to contain the spread

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The Kolkata hotel fire on Mirza Ghalib Street has killed at least nine people, including a child, and injured six others

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Drones have become a defining feature of modern warfare in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, playing a crucial role in surveillance, reconnaissance and combat operations. This photo gallery offers a glimpse into a Ukrainian drone regiment, capturing personnel preparing and operating unmanned systems as they carry out missions amid the ongoing war

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India resumed their WTC 2025-27 in style, defeating Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test at Galle to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. After being asked to bat, India posted 462, powered by Devdutt Padikkal’s superb 167 and KL Rahul’s 82. Sri Lanka fought back through Sonal Dinusha’s 100 but were bowled out for 284, giving India a 178-run lead. India then declared their second innings at 193, with Rishabh Pant top-scoring with 66, setting Sri Lanka a daunting 372-run target. The hosts struggled under pressure and were eventually dismissed for 206 in 77.4 overs. Manav Suthar starred with the ball, claiming 4/76 in the first innings and 6/55 in the second to finish with 10 wickets.

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RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav led a protest in Patna against the alleged use of an AK-47 during police action involving student protesters

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Heavy rain battered parts of Prayagraj, leading to severe waterlogging on roads, in low-lying areas and at an underpass, disrupting traffic and daily commuting across the city

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Venus and Serena Williams made a highly anticipated return to doubles action at the Cincinnati Open, playing their first match together since the 2022 US Open. Playing before a packed crowd on a electric Grandstand Court, the legendary sisters faced off against Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk and American player Peyton Stearns.  After dropping the first set 6-2, the 14-time Grand Slam champions shook off the rust to dominate the second set 6-1, forcing a tense match tie-break. Although Kostyuk and Stearns raced ahead to a 6-0 lead in the tie-break, the Williams sisters mounted a fierce comeback before ultimately falling short 10-8, sealed by a late double-fault. Despite the narrow defeat, it was a celebratory, nostalgic reunion for the tennis icons.

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Boca Juniors secured a commanding 4-0 victory against Paraguay's Recoleta FC at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco, completing a comprehensive 7-1 aggregate win to advance to the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals. Carrying a 3-1 lead from the first leg in Buenos Aires, Boca asserted total control early in the return fixture. Santiago Ascacíbar opened the scoring in the 30th minute, followed quickly by a strike from Sebastián Villa just before halftime to put the tie out of reach. In the second half, Miguel Merentiel extended the lead in the 52nd minute, and substitute Alan Velasco capped off the rout with a fourth goal in the 77th minute. Recoleta struggled to break through a disciplined Argentine defense, sealing Boca's dominant progression into the next round.

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