Siddhant Kumar
Siddhant Kumar is a young, energetic journalist who likes to cover stories that will touch the minds and hearts of his readers. Siddhant has over five years of experience in news coverage including reporting, analysis and feature writing. Siddhant covers both breaking news stories as well as social issue articles. He deeply cares to present his readers with accurate and thought-provoking content thus leaving a track record behind within this ever-changing world of journalism and reporting.
Lionel Messi's Response to Novak Djokovic's ‘Pressure’ Question Speaks Volumes About Argentina
The Argentina captain shared the stage with Djokovic, NFL legend Tom Brady and NBA star Kevin Durant, while FIFA handed the microphone to leading sporting personalities to pose questions to Messi and Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni.
France Coach Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Third-Place Match: "England Don't Want To Play, Neither Do We"
France's bid to reach a third successive World Cup final ended after a 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semi-finals. Ahead of the playoff, Deschamps stressed that, despite the disappointment of missing out on the title match, the fixture still carries significance.
Rohit Sharma's Request Turned Down, Shubman Gill Forced to Make Key ODI Call on Yashasvi Jaiswal: Report
According to The Times of India, the BCCI selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, has decided that the team should begin looking beyond the former captain and hand greater opportunities to Yashasvi Jaiswal as part of its preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Sir Garfield Sobers, Legendary West Indies All-Rounder, Dies at 89
Revered for his brilliance with both bat and ball, Sobers left an enduring mark on world cricket and was just 10 days away from his 90th birthday.
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Fire Breaks Out at Kuwait Power and Water Plant After Iran Strike; Bahrain Airbase Also Hit
The ministry said efforts were underway to extinguish the blaze and restore the affected infrastructure.
Sonam Wangchuk Shifted to Hospital After Being Removed From Protest Site on Day 21 of Hunger Strike
The 59-year-old had been fasting to press for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET paper leak. His removal took place amid protests and slogan-shouting by activists of the Cockroach Janata Party, the group leading the agitation.
Delhi govt to commercially utilise 6, Flagstaff Road bungalow dubbed ‘Kejriwal's Sheesh Mahal’ by BJP
The Civil Lines bungalow served as the official residence of former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal during his tenure and became the focus of a prolonged political dispute between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The BJP had labelled the property the ‘Sheesh Mahal’ (Glass Palace), alleging that costly fittings were installed during the former chief minister’s stay.
Pakistan Fears Being Pulled Into US-Iran Conflict After Houthis Strike Saudi Arabia
Pakistan, a nuclear-armed country that helped facilitate an interim agreement last month between Washington and Tehran, has a mutual defence pact with Saudi Arabia signed last year. Thousands of Pakistani troops are stationed in the kingdom, along with a squadron of fighter aircraft.
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Former Spy Agency Chief Anurag Kumar Appointed Delhi's New Police Commissioner
A 1994-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the AGMUT cadre, Kumar most recently served as Special Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB). His appointment follows his repatriation from the central intelligence agency to his parent cadre after approval by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
Rohit Sharma Told His ODI Future May Be Over During BCCI Meeting, Gautam Gambhir Also Informed, Report
Questions over Rohit's place in India's long-term plans had already surfaced when the squad for the England series was announced. With preparations gradually shifting towards the 2027 ODI World Cup, there has been increasing speculation over whether the 39-year-old will remain part of the team's plans. The presence of young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who is waiting for a sustained opportunity, has further intensified the debate.
US Hits Iran's Airport, Railway Station and Bridges in Tit-for-Tat Strikes
The renewed hostilities around the strategically important Strait of Hormuz come one month after a preliminary agreement intended to halt the conflict that erupted in late February following large-scale US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Pak MP Challenges Asim Munir to Leave Army, Contest Elections
Speaking at a public gathering on July 12, Rehman accused the military of overstepping its constitutional role and interfering in the country's political affairs instead of limiting itself to defence and national security.
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Consumer Court Orders Maruti to Replace Damaged Grand Vitara, Rules in Owner's Favour in E20 Case
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered Maruti Suzuki to replace a Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid or compensate the owner if a replacement is not provided within 45 days.
Lexus Launches New ES 350h in India at Rs 66.10 Lakh, Opens Bookings
The model is priced between Rs 66.10 lakh and Rs 71.80 lakh (ex-showroom), with bookings now open across the country.
‘Will back delimitation bill if all states get 50% seat increase each’: Supriya Sule's Remarks Trigger Political Buzz
Her remarks came amid growing speculation that the Centre is preparing to reintroduce the bill after it failed to secure the constitutionally mandated two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha during the previous session.
Watch | Jude Bellingham Clashes With Lionel Messi Before Heated Confrontation With Another Argentina Player
The flashpoint came soon after kick-off following a series of robust challenges. Leandro Paredes arrived late on Bellingham before Enzo Fernandez produced a similar tackle on Elliot Anderson. England believed at least one of the incidents deserved a booking, but the referee opted against taking disciplinary action, prompting a brief exchange between Messi and Bellingham.
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Argentina Players Mock England With Falklands Banner After FIFA World Cup Victory
The fiercely contested encounter at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium lived up to expectations, with Lionel Messi's Argentina overturning a second-half deficit to book a place in Sunday's World Cup final against Spain. The match was punctuated by repeated confrontations between players, producing 26 fouls and four yellow cards.
Iran Says It Shot Down MQ-9 Drone as US Strikes Hit Children's Cancer Hospital
Explosions were reported across multiple parts of Iran, including Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Chabahar, Konarak, Rask City, Khondab, and the western city of Khorramabad, according to Al Jazeera.
'I was trying to hit the ball too hard′: Axar Patel Opens Up on T20I Struggles After ODI Heroics
Axar produced a decisive all-round performance to earn the Player of the Match award as India recovered from their 0-4 T20I series defeat with a convincing six-wicket win in the first ODI. The left-arm spinner claimed 4/62 from 9.5 overs before anchoring the chase with a well-crafted 57 off 52 deliveries, helping India overhaul the target of 259 with 28 balls remaining.
India-UK Trade Deal Comes Into Effect: What Gets Cheaper and Which Sectors Stand to Benefit Most
For Indian consumers, the agreement is likely to make imported Scotch whisky, premium British automobiles, cosmetics, chocolates and selected food products more affordable over time. However, the most significant gains are expected to accrue to Indian exporters, who will benefit from broader access to the UK market.
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Chinese Passport, Religious Books and AI Device Found on US National Arrested Near Nepal Border
The accused, identified as Jordan Brown from California, was detained on Saturday in Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj district while allegedly trying to cross the India-Nepal border. His arrest led to questioning by several central intelligence and security agencies due to the nature of the materials recovered from him.
Ram Temple Donation Row: Treasurer Govind Giri Refuses to Quit, Holds SBI Responsible
Speaking to reporters in Pune, Giri Maharaj said his responsibility was to ensure such an incident does not recur, not to step down from his position.
Family Confirms Death of Indian Sailor in Vessel Attack: 'Informed Us He Had Crossed Hormuz Safely'
Karmarkar was one of 24 crew members aboard the cargo vessel, which included 11 Indian nationals, when it was attacked by Iran in Omani waters at around 3.30 am IST on Sunday. Shipping authorities said the projectile struck the vessel's engine room, sparking a fire that disabled its propulsion system.
1st ODI: Shubman Gill, Axar Patel Lead India to Six-Wicket Victory Over England
Axar Patel, who had come under criticism for modest returns during the recent T20I series, responded with a match-winning all-round performance. After claiming 4/62 with the ball, he remained unbeaten on 57 from 52 deliveries to steer India home alongside Washington Sundar, who finished on an unbeaten 52 off 63 balls.
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‘We Must Control All Of Hormuz’: Iran Says US ‘Completely Dismantled’ Deal, Pulls Out of MoU
In a statement, Iran's Foreign Ministry said Tehran no longer considers itself bound by key provisions of the agreement that had been negotiated to halt hostilities. The ministry alleged that the United States repeatedly failed to honour its commitments and effectively terminated the accord by restoring a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
Watch | Why Donald Trump Wants to "Take It Out": What Is Pickaxe Mountain?
Speaking during an interview on the Hugh Hewitt Show, Trump repeatedly identified Pickaxe Mountain as a possible military target and said the United States was maintaining constant surveillance of the site.
IBM Suffers Worst Stock Plunge in 58 Years, Wiping Out $70 Billion: What Triggered the Crash?
The dramatic sell-off erased between $67 billion and $70 billion from IBM's market value in a single trading session. The company, established in 1911, reported revenue of $17.2 billion for the three months ending in June, representing growth of just one per cent compared with the same period a year earlier.
Watch | PM Modi Stopped Putin From Using Nuclear Weapons Against Ukraine in 2022: Polish Minister
Bartoszewski also pointed to events in late 2022, asserting that PM Modi had contributed to persuading Russia not to deploy tactical nuclear weapons during the war.
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Non-bailable warrant issued against Hafiz Saeed over Pahalgam attack, trial in absentia likely
The development follows a supplementary chargesheet submitted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 6, in which Saeed was named as an accused. The agency has alleged that he was the key figure behind the April 22, 2025 attack in Pahalgam that resulted in the deaths of 26 people, most of them tourists.
Average car owners unable to verify mileage themselves: Nitin Gadkari amid E20 controversy
Gadkari made the remarks during an interview with ABP News on Monday while responding to a journalist who claimed that her car’s mileage had dropped significantly in city driving conditions after the transition to government-mandated E20 petrol.
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