Patients with weak heart function who receive stem cell therapy shortly after a heart attack are less likely to suffer heart failure, according to a study.
Rare feat
The Indian women’s cricket team scripted an extraordinary chapter in their sporting history by pulling off the highest successful run chase in Women’s ODI World Cup semifinals against Australia, the seven-time defending champions.
PCB increases domestic contracts to 157 players
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday increased the number of domestic cricket contracts from 131 to 157 players for the 2025/26 season.
Kiran George stuns Popov in Hylo Open
India’s Kiran George stunned world No.13 Toma Junior Popov of France to enter the men’s singles quarterfinals of the USD 475,000 Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament here on Thursday.
Nayar new head coach of KKR
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday announced Abhishek Nayar as the team’s new head coach ahead of the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Getting better everyday: Shreyas
Star Indian batter Shreyas Iyer on Thursday said he is “on the road to recovery and getting better every passing day” after sustaining a ruptured spleen and rib cage injury during the third ODI against Australia.
Jemimah’s special fires India into final
A diminutive Jemimah Rodrigues stood tall on the biggest stage with the innings of her life as her unbeaten 127 off 134 balls sent India into their third Women’s ODI World Cup final, halting the juggernaut of seven-time champions Australia with a record chase here on Thursday.
Protests erupt after Brazil police raid kills 119
A significant police raid on a drug gang in Rio de Janeiro resulted in at least 119 fatalities, leading to public protests over excessive force and calls for the governor’s resignation.
Pak kills 18 ultras in Baloch
Pakistan security forces killed 18 terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBO) in restive Balochistan province, the army said on Thursday.
Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s grid
Russia launched another massive wave of drone and missile attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure Thursday, causing nationwide blackouts, killing at least three people, including a 7-year-old girl, and injuring 17 others, Ukrainian officials said.
