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India dominated the New Delhi World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026, with Indian athletes finishing first in the medal tally with a remarkable 208 medals, including 75 gold, 69 silver, and 64 bronze. Russia finished second with 35 medals (15 gold, 14 silver, and 6 bronze), while Bosnia and Herzegovina secured third place with 3 medals, including one gold and two silver. Multiple podium sweeps highlighted standout performances from Preeti Pal, Shubham Juyal, and Manojkumar Sabapathi across track and field events, showcasing India’s growing strength in para athletics and the depth of talent across disciplines.

BY Photo Webdesk 14 March 2026

Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for March 14, 2026

BY Photo Webdesk 14 March 2026

Kimi Antonelli made Formula 1 history at the Chinese Grand Prix 2026 on Saturday (March 14). The 19-year-old Italian prodigy secured his first F1 career pole with a time of 1:32.064, beating Mercedes teammate George Russell by 0.222 seconds at the Shanghai International Circuit. Born on August 25, 2006, he's now the youngest-ever pole-sitter in the sport's history. Ferrari pair, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, locked the second row, ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen took 8th, ahead of Isack Hadjar, but the Red Bull duo was outpaced by Pierre Gasly of Alpine. Haas' Pierre Gasly settled for 10th on the grid.

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Two-time runner-up Aryna Sabalenka thrashed Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals on Friday (March 13) to book a place in the final of the Indian Wells Open 2026, where she'll be up against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina. Both players last met in the Australian Open final, where Rybakina got the better of Sabalenka. The World No. 1's only loss came against Rybakina in the AO final, and she'll be looking to avenge the defeat in another title clash and finally lift the title in her third final

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India dug deep to secure a hard-fought 1-0 win over Italy in the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 semi-final at the GMC Balayogi Hockey Stadium, Hyderabad, on Friday, March 13, 2026. The win confirmed a place in the upcoming World Cup for the hosts, as well as sealing a place in the final in front of a passionate home crowd. After a tough first half where Italy dominated for long spells, Manisha Chauhan converted a drag-flick off a penalty corner in the 40th minute to hand India the lead. The Women in Blue dominated the contest from then on, making a number of circle entries and forcing Lucia Ines Caruso into several good saves. Italy mounted a late push for an equaliser, but Bichu Devi Kharibam and her defence held firm to seal the win.

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In a performance that solidified his status as a National Hunt legend, Gaelic Warrior romped to victory in the 2026 Cheltenham Gold Cup on March 13, Friday. Ridden by jockey Paul Townend for trainer Willie Mullins, the 11-4 joint-favorite delivered a dominant eight-length win trumping favourites Jango Baie and marking Townend’s record-breaking fifth Gold Cup title. The victory capped a historic day for the Mullins-Townend-Ricci partnership, making owner Rich Ricci the first to win both the Champion Hurdle and the Gold Cup in the same season. In an unfortunate development, legendary horse Envoi Allen died after finishing the race at ninth position.

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Families in southern Lebanon flee Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah and have taken shelter in Beirut stadiums and schools, as the effects of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran are felt across the region.

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Congress workers across India staged protests over the shortage of LPG cylinders and sharp price hikes.

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George Russell maintained his early-season dominance as he followed last weekend's Australian win with a pole finish at the Shanghai Sprint on March 14, 2026. Ferrari teammates Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finished P2 and P3, respectively. Russell and Hamilton were going neck-and-neck in the first few laps, but then Russell pulled away remarkably, leaving Hamilton fading behind. Meanwhile, four-time world champion Max Verstappen, who has openly displayed his resentment against the radical changes in F1, finished in 9th spot in the race, more than 11 seconds behind Russell.

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Australia booked their place in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 semi-finals with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over North Korea at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Friday. The result also booked a place for the Matildas in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 in Brazil. The hosts struck early through defender Alanna Kennedy, teed up by Sam Kerr in the ninth minute. After a tense first half, captain Kerr doubled the lead in the 47th minute. North Korea, three-time Asian Cup champions, pulled one back in the 65th minute through Chae Un-Yong, setting up a nervy final half-hour. However, Australia's defence held firm against the North Korean attack, with goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold making some key saves.

BY Photo Webdesk 13 March 2026