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Elections for 17th Lok Sabha conclude successfully Around 62 % polling recorded in final phase of Lok Sabha polls PM Modi congratulates Scott Morrison on his victory in elections British PM promises new deal to save her Brexit agreement Karolina Pliskova wins Italian Open; Men's title clash between Noval Djokovic & Rafael Nadal underway

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Karolina Pliskova wins Italian Open; Men's title clash between Noval Djokovic & Rafael Nadal underway

Czech fourth seed Karolina Pliskova swept past Britain's Johanna Konta 6-3, 6-4 to win the WTA Italian Open in Rome today.

BFA launches two new formats of game - AirBadminton & Triples

The world body governing Badminton, BFA, has launched two new formats of the game --AirBadminton and Triples with new dimensions of the court and an innovative shuttlecock called Airshuttle.

Novak Djokovic to Meet Rafael Nadal in title clash of Italian Open

In Tennis, world number one Novak Djokovic of Serbia will take on second-placed Spaniard Rafael Nadal in the title clash of the Italian Open at Rome today.

2nd India Open International Boxing Tournament to be held in Guwahati from tomorrow

The Second India Open International Boxing tournament will be held in Guwahati from tomorrow to 24th of this month. 200 players from 16 countries will take place in the event.

Rafael Nadal beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in Italian Open

Defending champion Rafael Nadal swept past Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4 to advance to his first final on clay this season at the Italian Open today.

PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal to spearhead Indian challenge at Sudirman Cup in China

In Badminton, Sudirman Cup tournament will begin at the Guangxi Sports Center Gymnasium in Nanning, China today.

India lose to Australia in final match of Down Under tour

The Indian men's hockey team ended their tour Down Under with a 2-5 loss to world no. 2 Australia in the fifth and final match in Perth yesterday.

USD 10 million on offer in ICC World Cup, winner to earn 4 million

Ten million US Dollars or a little more than 70 crore rupees are on offer in the upcoming ICC men's cricket World Cup.

Nadal, Federer enter in Pre-Quarterfinal of Italian Open tournament

Rafal Nadal and Roger Federer have entered in the Pe-Quarterfinal of Italian Open Tennis tournament being held in Rome.

South Korea abandons its bid to stage football's Asian Cup in 2023

South Korea has abandoned its bid to stage football's Asian Cup in 2023, leaving the sole other bidders China with a free run to become hosts.

Football: China to host 2023 Asian Cup after Korea withdraw bid

South Korea have abandoned their bid to stage Asian Cup Football tournament in 2023, leaving the sole other bidders China with a free run to become hosts.