Countdown begins for Eknath Khadse exit? Maha CM Fadnavis meets PM Modi, Amit Shah
Amid speculation of Maharashtra Revenue minister Eknath Khadse losing his ministerial birth, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met BJP chief Amit Shah in Delhi. One of the most senior members in the cabinet, Khadse is tackling twin charges of land grabbing and links with underworld kingpin Dawood Ibrahim. After meeting Shah, Fadnavis told reporters that he has provided BJP chief with a factual report on recent developments and held discussions. Read More
Saina Nehwal in quarters; Jwala-Ashwini, Manu-Sumeeth out of Indonesia Open
Star shuttler Saina Nehwal's straight-game win in the pre-quarterfinals of the Indonesia Open Superseries was the lone bright spot as Rio-bound doubles pairs Jwala Gutta-Ashwini Ponappa and Manu Attri-B. Sumeeth Reddy crashed out on Thursday. World No.8 Saina registered a comprehensive 21-11, 21-10 win over local favourite Fitriani Fitriani to advance to the quarter-finals of the women's singles at the Istora Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. Read More
French Open: Sania Mirza, Leander Paes enter mixed doubles semi-finals
Leander Paes on Thursday inched closer towards completing a 'Career Slam' in mixed doubles with Swiss partner Martina Hingis but may find compatriot Sania Mirza in his way as the two Indian players reached the semifinals of the French Open, in Paris on Thursday. Unseeded Paes and Hingis scored a dominating 6-4 6-3 win over fifth seeds Elena Vesnina and Bruno Soares in the quarterfinals of the clay court Major. Read More
French Open 2016: Serena Williams struggles past Yulia Putintseva to reach semis
Defending champion Serena Williams survived a fright as she laboured into the semi-finals of the French Open with a 5-7 6-4 6-1 victory against Kazakh Yulia Putintseva on Thursday. The world number one, who will take on Dutchwoman Kiki Bertens for a place in Saturday’s final, made a mess of numerous routine shots as her opponent took the opening set having made only one unforced error.
