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West Indies beat India by six wickets in the second T20I on Friday, pulling off a record chase of 250 to draw the five-match series 1-1. The visitors reached 250 in 18.3 overs, completing the highest T20I chase against India and the second-highest overall in the format. Shai Hope led the charge with an unbeaten 102 off 45 balls, packed with 6 fours and 9 sixes. Sherfane Rutherford smashed 84 off 37 balls with 7 fours and 7 sixes, while Romario Shepherd blasted 34 off 13 as West Indies gatecrashed India’s big night. India had looked in command after piling up 249/5, their highest-ever T20I total against West Indies. Sanju Samson returned to form with 82 before late blows from Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma lifted the hosts, but India’s bowlers lost control once dew settled in and Hope took over.

BY Photo Webdesk 10 October 2026

Police detained protesters in New Delhi on Saturday during a demonstration demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) had called the October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

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Entry restrictions, riot control vehicles and closed Metro station gates marked Saturday morning in Delhi ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s planned protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation

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Mirra Andreeva defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6 (4), 7-6 (3) in a closely contested quarter-final at the China Open on Thursday, reaching the Beijing semifinals for the first time. The Russian teenager held her nerve in both tie-breaks after Alexandrova fought back in the second set to stay alive. Andreeva, who won in one hour and 53 minutes, secured her first victory over the 19th seed after losing their previous two encounters and became the youngest player to reach the China Open semifinals since Agnes Szavay in 2007. She will next face Nikola Bartunkova for a place in the final.

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India suffered a 4-0 defeat to higher-ranked Russia in the first of two women’s international friendlies at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Thursday. Iana Sheina opened the scoring in the 41st minute before substitute Kira Petukhova struck twice in the second half, in the 60th and 65th minutes, with Iana Svistunova adding a fourth in the 81st minute. Goalkeeper Monalisha Devi Moirangthem made several saves as India, ranked 69th, resisted Russia’s pressure in the first half, but struggled after the break amid heavy rain. Head coach Crispin Chettri handed senior international debuts to six players as India fielded an experimental squad amid an off-field dispute over player releases. The Blue Tigresses will look to bounce back when the teams meet again on Sunday.

BY Photo Webdesk 9 October 2026

Nikola Bartunkova produced a stunning performance to defeat fellow Czech Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-0 in the China Open quarterfinals on Thursday, October 8. The 20-year-old sealed the victory in just 67 minutes, booking her place in her first WTA 1000 semifinal in Beijing. The 26th seed made a flying start, winning the opening five games before Muchova managed to respond. Despite the seventh seed saving five set points, Bartunkova closed out the first set 6-3. She then dominated the second, winning seven consecutive games to complete the rout. Bartunkova recorded 19 winners against Muchova’s 12 and committed only 15 unforced errors. The victory marked her third career win over a top-10 opponent and guaranteed her debut inside the world’s top 30.

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The USS Abraham Lincoln returned to Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, California, on October 8, as families welcomed sailors home after deployment

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Colourful body painting adds a creative twist to Navratri 2026 celebrations, as devotees showcase artistic designs inspired by Goddess Durga, traditional motifs and current events

BY Photo Webdesk 9 October 2026