RANKINGS

Medvedev stuns top-ranked Sinner to reach Wimbledon semi-finals

Daniil Medvedev defeated world number one Jannik Sinner in five sets on Tuesday to reach a second successive Wimbledon semi-final. Medvedev overcame Sinner's strong challenge and a mid-match health scare suffered by the Italian. Medvedev, who is ranked fifth, won the match 6-7 (7/9), 6-4, 7-6 (7/4), 2-6, 6-3. This victory avenged his Australian Open final loss to Sinner in January.

10 best schools in Delhi, as per IIRF Ranking

NEET Exam: Top 11,000 ranks evenly spread across 800 centres, says NTA

Addressing concerns about a "systemic leak," NTA officials emphasised that top-ranking students ranging from the top 1000 to 10,000 were evenly distributed across the 800-plus examination centres. They clarified that the candidate whose test booklet was investigated had scored 103 marks out of 720.

Techie takes revenge: Launches website to expose airlines after girlfriend's lost luggage

Pieter Levels, frustrated by his girlfriend's lost luggage incident with Vueling Airlines, launched luggagelosers.com. This innovative website ranks airlines based on their rates of lost baggage using real-time data sourced from social media. The initiative aims to empower travelers with information while advocating for improved baggage handling standards across the airline industry.

10 best universities in India: JNU to DU

NEET 2024 Rank: NEET-UG re-test exam's revised rank list announced; Check your new ranking here

NEET 2024 Revised Rank: The NTA has announced the revised rank list for NEET-UG 2024 after a Supreme Court-mandated retest. The re-exam, held on June 23, was conducted for 1,563 candidates affected by initial exam delays. Less than half of these candidates opted for the retest. The NEET UG re-exam results will be available today, June 30, on exams.nta.ac.in, with the counselling process commencing on July 6.

PM Modi lauds Indian universities for making strides on global stage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Indian universities for their global advancements and highlighted the government's dedication to quality education, resulting in positive outcomes. Modi expressed delight in India's universities excelling internationally and assured continued support for educational institutions to foster growth and innovation for the youth. The prime minister's remarks were in response to Phil Baty's acknowledgment of India's increasing presence in the Times Higher Education Rankings.

Travis Head replaces Suryakumar as top T20 batter, Bumrah moves to 24 in ICC rankings

The Australian is two points ahead of Suryakumar (842 points) who dropped a spot to second. However, he has a chance to reclaim the numero uno position as India's campaign at the T20 World Cup is still alive.

Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet in top-10 of ICC Women's ODI batting rankings

Players like Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, and Deepti Sharma made significant moves in the ICC Women's ODI rankings, showcasing their talent and determination on the field.

Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar qualify for Paris Olympics

Indian golfing stars Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar qualify for Paris Olympics via world rankings. They join Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar to form India's four-member team for the event from July 26 to August 11.

Marcus Stoinis becomes top-ranked T20 all rounder, Suryakumar Yadav retains top spot in batters rankings

Australia's Marcus Stoinis claimed the top spot as the number one all-rounder in the ICC T20 rankings, while Mohammad Nabi dropped three places. Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga and Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan climbed to second and third. West Indies bowler Akeal Hosein moved up in the rankings to second. India's Suryakumar Yadav maintained his position as the top-ranked batter.

Smriti Mandhana rises to third spot in women's ODI batting rankings

India's vice-captain Smriti Mandhana rose to third in the ICC Women's ODI batting rankings after her century led India to a 143-run victory over South Africa. Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu lost the top spot to England's Natalie Sciver-Brunt, who regained it with a century against Pakistan. Deepti Sharma and Pooja Vastrakar also made gains in the rankings, with Vastrakar moving up four places in the all-rounders list.

MultiVersus: Will Ranked Mode return? Here’s what we know so far

MultiVersus relaunched with new features but lacked the anticipated Ranked Mode. This mode, crucial for competitive gameplay, is expected to return.

Djokovic undergoes successful knee surgery after withdrawing from French Open

Novak Djokovic underwent knee surgery after withdrawing from the French Open due to an injury that could threaten his Wimbledon and Olympic chances. The injury, sustained in his fourth-round win over Francisco Cerundolo, ended the Serb's quest to win a record-extending 25th Grand Slam trophy and will result in him losing his top ranking to Italian Jannik Sinner.

QS World University Rankings: MIT best varsity; IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi among top 150

MIT secures top spot in QS World University Rankings for 13th year. Imperial College London jumps to second place, Harvard and Oxford tie for third. Cambridge and Stanford drop in rankings.

Novak Djokovic withdraws from the French Open with an injured right knee

Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open due to an injured right knee, ending his title defense and relinquishing the No. 1 ranking. The torn medial meniscus in his knee was discovered after a fourth-round victory against Francisco Cerundolo. Djokovic's withdrawal means he will be replaced by current No. 2 Jannik Sinner at Roland Garros.

You're on a roll: Gautam Adani lauds Praggnanandhaa for beating top-two ranked players at Norway Chess

Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani praised Indian teen chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa for defeating world number one Magnus Carlsen and world number two Fabiano Caruana at Norway Chess.

India hold top spot in ICC rankings heading into T20 World Cup

India, the Inaugural T20 World Cup winners, lead the men's T20I team rankings ahead of the upcoming tournament co-hosted by West Indies and USA from June 1-29.

French Open: Carlos Alcaraz destroys JJ Wolf to reach second round

Carlos Alcaraz dominates JJ Wolf at the French Open 2024, showcasing his exceptional form on the clay court major.

‘My Job as a player is to leave Table Tennis in a better place’: Manika Batra

“It is a peculiar coincidence that Manika, too, is ranked No. 24,” national coach Raman Subramanyan said, adding, “I want her to go higher and make it a first for Indian table tennis.” Speaking with Boria Majumdar about her future plans, Manika said that the rankings will give her enough motivation to improve upon her previous Olympics performance at the Paris Games.

Harmanpreet, Richa surge in ICC Women's T20I rankings

India stars excelled in the ICC Women's T20I rankings with a series whitewash over Bangladesh. England's progress against Pakistan and Sri Lanka's success at the T20 World Cup Qualifier were notable. Key players like Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh, and Heather Knight shone in the latest rankings.

"We have spoken to ICC about it": Jay Shah on possibility of new venue for WTC Final

India's Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has discussed new venues for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final with the International Cricket Council (ICC). The final will be held in June 2025, following a series of losses in England. India currently holds the top spot in WTC rankings with 74 points and 68.52 per cent, while Australia holds second with 90 points in 12 matches and a point percentage of 62.50.

IPL 2024 Playoff Race: Can Mumbai Indians still qualify? Predicting chances for all IPL teams in the fray

IPL 2024 Playoff Race: With 13 matches remaining in IPL 2024, uncertainty looms as no team except Mumbai Indians is guaranteed a playoff spot. Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals have a 36% chance of topping the table individually, with slim playoff hopes. Sunrisers Hyderabad's recent win significantly boosted their chances to nearly 94%, while Delhi Capitals' odds of reaching the playoffs stand just below 50%. Mumbai Indians are definitively out of contention, with calculations based on 8,192 possible match outcomes.