Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Open, US Open title defence in doubt | Tennis News

Carlos Alcaraz’s troubled 2026 season has suffered another major setback after the Spaniard officially withdrew from the Cincinnati Open due to his lingering right wrist injury, casting fresh doubt over his chances of defending the US Open title later this month.The 23-year-old, who lifted the Cincinnati crown in 2025, confirmed on Tuesday (August 4) that…

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Wrongly deported to Bangladesh, 4 Bengal residents back after 13 months | Kolkata News

MALDA/KOLKATA: Birbhum resident Danish Sheikh and three others from his village – a mother and her two sons – crossed back into India through the Mahadipur border in Bengal’s Malda Wednesday, ending a 13-month ordeal that began when Delhi Police deported them as illegal Bangladeshi immigrants without a tribunal hearing.Waiting for Danish at home in…

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Drone surveys to redraw urban property maps across Maharashtra; 1.4 lakh mutation applications cleared online | Pune News

The state govt has launched a massive drone-based survey to map urban properties and is digitising the mutation process for nearly one crore records Pune: Property owners across Maharashtra may soon find it easier to access accurate ownership records and update land documents. The state govt has launched a massive drone-based survey to map urban…

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Activists demand audit as potholes appear on Grand Cycle Tour routes | Pune News

Potholes have appeared on Fergusson College Road Pune: Several key roads in the city have developed potholes months after being restored to international standards for the inaugural Grand Cycle Tour in Jan this year.The rapid deterioration has sparked an outcry from activists, who have demanded a comprehensive inspection of all routes repaired for the event.With…

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A 77-year-old had a heart attack on a Southwest flight; after two nurses brought him back, he spent a week finding the stranger who saved him

Patrick McGee remembers talking to the woman sitting beside him as his Southwest Airlines flight approached Phoenix. His next clear memory was waking up in an ambulance.Somewhere between Omaha, Nebraska, and Phoenix, the 77-year-old grandfather suffered a major cardiac emergency. His heart stopped, and fellow passengers had to perform CPR in the narrow aisle of…

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UPSSC Forest Guard, Wildlife Guard exam 2026: Applications begin for 708 vacancies; check key details here

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has started the online application process for the Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard recruitment 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 708 vacancies.Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official UPSSSC website. The online registration process will continue until July 20, 2026. Candidates…

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Middle East war: Trump weighs ‘devastating strikes’; Iran targets US bases in Middle East – key points

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed “until the end of America’s evils”, while warning that other oil and gas export routes serving the United States and its allies could also be shut if the conflict escalates.The warning came as the US military launched a…

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Stock market today: Sensex closes over 600 points down, Nifty50 above 24,000 – not just IT stocks, HDFC Bank & RIL also drag down indices

A sharp selloff in technology stocks weighed on sentiment. Fresh geopolitical concerns also added to the cautious mood in the market. (AI image) Stock market breaks winning streak: Indian equity benchmark equity indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, snapped their five-session winning streak on Friday, with the Sensex shedding 607 points and the Nifty settling at…

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Crude comeback: IOCL, HPCL buy 7 million barrels of energy supplies

India’s state-owned oil refining giants stepped up crude purchases last week, securing millions of barrels through separate tenders. According to sources cited by Reuters, Indian Oil Corp (IOC) and Hindustan Petroleum Corp (HPCL) together bought around 7 million barrels of crude, with the cargoes scheduled for delivery over the coming months.IOC accounted for 5 million…

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From Scorpio-N to Innova Crysta: BMC plans Rs 1.5-crore vehicle upgrade for key elected leaders amid ‘comfort’ demand | Mumbai News

The plan follows the allotment of Toyota Innova Hycross hybrid vehicles to mayor Ritu Tawde (right) and additional municipal commissioners. Currently, the BMC chief Ashwini Bhide uses an EV (left). MUMBAI: After deputy mayor Sanjay Ghadi sought accommodation at the Rani Baug bungalow, citing his long commute from Dahisar to south Mumbai and heavy traffic,…

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