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India’s 15th-seeded mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto breezed into the pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships in New Delhi with a dominant 21-11, 21-11 victory over Macau’s Leong Iok Chong and Ng Weng Chi. Controlling the court with aggressive net play and sharp coordination, the Indian duo wrapped up the comfortable straight-game contest in just 30 minutes. After receiving a first-round bye, Kapila and Crasto showed no signs of rust, successfully dictating the long rallies from the opening minute. The home favorites will now need to elevate their tactical discipline even further as they prepare for a high-stakes, challenging Round of 16 showdown against sixth-seeded Chinese pair Chen Fang Hui and Guo Xin Wa.

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This photo gallery captures memorial events, floral tributes and gatherings, as Congress leaders remember Gandhi and his contributions to India’s development

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At the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi, two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu produced a clinical performance to defeat Canada's Wen Yu Zhang 21-16, 21-17 in just 35 minutes. Ninth-seeded Sindhu kept her composure under pressure—successfully handling the court drift and raising her level at critical moments—to dictate rallies with her trademark experience and aggressive smashes. Although Zhang fought back hard in the second game and threatened to overturn a mid-game deficit, Sindhu reasserted control with a vital burst of five consecutive points to snuff out any comeback hopes. This sharp, straight-game victory not only provided a much-needed boost for the home crowd following earlier Indian exits, but also booked her a spot in the pre-quarterfinals, setting up a blockbuster Round of 16 clash against China's third seed Wang Zhiyi.

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India secured their passage to the second round of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup with a commanding 5-3 victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-octane Pool D encounter. Captain Harmanpreet Singh and forward Abhishek spearheaded the attack with two goals apiece, while vice-captain Hardik Singh sealed the result with a clinical penalty stroke. Despite a spirited response from Pakistan—highlighted by a brace from Hannan Shahid and a penalty-corner conversion by Sufyan Khan—the Indian squad maintained composure under immense pressure to defend their lead. Holding firm through a tense final quarter under the watchful eyes of a roaring, packed stadium, India successfully extended their long unbeaten run against their neighbors and wrapped up a crucial win that firmly establishes them as title contenders.

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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.

BY Photo Webdesk 19 August 2026