Aditya Ahuja, Author at DD India

January 15, 2026 10:05 AM

Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Ticketing platform crashes as India-Pakistan sales open

The second phase of ticket sales for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup opened on Wednesday, but overwhelming demand for the marquee India–Pakistan fixture caused the ticketing platform to crash within minutes. The high-profile clash, scheduled ...

January 15, 2026 9:51 AM

FIFA: World Cup received more than 500 million ticket requests

The random selection draw phase for 2026 World Cup tickets concluded Tuesday, with more than half a billion requests submitted, FIFA announced. During the phase, which began on Dec. 11, people could apply for tickets using their credit card. Every p...

January 15, 2026 9:46 AM

Arsenal edge thriller to take narrow SF lead over Chelsea

Ben White, Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi helped Arsenal take a one-goal advantage into the second leg after a breathless 3-2 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup semi-final. White headed home Declan Rice’s corner after...

January 14, 2026 4:36 PM

NITI Aayog releases Export Preparedness Index 2024, assesses States’ export readiness

NITI Aayog on Wednesday released the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, a comprehensive assessment of export readiness across India’s States and Union Territories (UTs). The Index acknowledges the diversity of subnational economic structures and...

January 14, 2026 3:41 PM

Gujarat CM inaugurates Gandhinagar Kite festival 2026, flies kites with citizens

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday inaugurated the Gandhinagar Kite Festival, marking the commencement of ‘Patang Utsav 2026’ in the city. The Chief Minister extended greetings and warm wishes to the people on the occasion of Ut...

January 14, 2026 2:45 PM

Alcaraz, Sabalenka to headline Australian Open draw as top seeds

Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka will headline the Australian Open 2026 as the top seeds in the men’s and women’s singles draws, which are set to be revealed on Thursday, with main-draw action beginning on Sunday. In the men’s singles, Alcar...

January 14, 2026 2:10 PM

Virat Kohli dethrones Rohit Sharma to reclaim top spot in ODI rankings

India batter Virat Kohli has regained the No. 1 position in the ODI batting rankings, dethroning teammate Rohit Sharma, who slipped to third place in the latest men’s rankings following India’s four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first OD...

January 14, 2026 2:02 PM

Keys sets Adelaide QF with Mboko; Cristian beats Kasatkina

Defending champion Madison Keys registered a 6-4, 6-1 win over Tereza Valentova to reach the Adelaide International quarter-finals for the second consecutive year on Wednesday. Keys overcame seven double faults and saved five break points to secure ...

January 14, 2026 2:14 PM

Death toll rises to 25 in Thailand after crane collapsed on train

A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday after a construction crane fell on three of its carriages, killing at least 25 people and injuring about 80, police said. The accident took place on Wednesday morning in the Sikhio district of N...

January 14, 2026 12:02 PM

Extra five minutes of sleep, two minutes of brisk walking can add one year to life: Study

Just five extra minutes of sleep and two minutes of moderate exercise, such as brisk walking or climbing stairs, can add a year to a person’s life, according to a study released on Wednesday. Adding half a serving of vegetables to the daily diet c...