Josh Tongue earns surprise call-up as England name provisional squad for T20 World Cup 2026
London : England have announced their provisional 15-member squad for the upcoming T20I World Cup 2026. Surprisingly, the Three Lions have included pacer Josh Tongue, who is yet to play a limited-overs match for England, in their T20 WC…
Task Force on Capacity Building of Sports Administrators to run under Abhinav Bindra
New Delhi : To fulfil the vision of positioning India among the Top 10 sporting nations by 2036 and accelerate global sporting excellence, the Department of Sports recognised the need to strengthen the sports administrative capabilities,…
A resounding year that saw Indian Men’s Hockey Team retain Asia No.1 status
New Delhi : A resounding victory at the Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar reinstated Indian Men's Hockey Team's status as the No.1 side in Asia. The title victory after a gap of eight years was a highlight of 2025 for Craig Fulton and team as they…
JSW Soorma Hockey Club and SG Pipers boast defensive stalwarts and clinical finishers
New Delhi : As the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) heads into the 2026 season, JSW Soorma Hockey Club and SG Pipers are shaping up as strong contenders, each following a distinct approach. While Soorma continues to rely on a core group of…
SA20: DSG coach Lance Klusener confident in Kwena Maphaka’s form ahead of JSK match
Durban : Durban's Super Giants coach Lance Klusener believes Kwena Maphaka's early-season form bodes well heading into the Betway SA20 clash against Joburg Super Kings at Kingsmead on Tuesday, according to a release.
Maphaka joined the…
Teyana Taylor calls Grammy, Golden Globe nominations “answered prayers”, reflects on…
Washington DC : Singer, actor and filmmaker Teyana Taylor has described her first-ever Grammy and Golden Globe nominations as "one answered prayer after another," marking a defining moment in a year she says has been transformative both…
Shilpa Shetty looks to 2026 with “big and positive dreams” shares unseen pics with fans
Mumbai : Manifesting joy, gratitude, and simple moments, actor Shilpa Shetty looked back at her year as she shared unseen memories with fans that "never made it to the gram." The actor took to Instagram to post a video featuring moments…
Chinese state backed Global Times alleges Salman Khan film on Galwan Battle ‘distorting…
Beijing : Salman Khan starrer 'Battle of Galwan' is making headlines not only in India but globally with the release of its teaser on December 27, coinciding with actor's birthday. Now, the Global Times, a prominent state-run Chinese media…
Bigg Boss 17’s Isha Malviya to make big-screen debut with Punjabi film ‘Ishqa’n De…
Mumbai : 'Bigg Boss 17' contestant Isha Malviya is ready to begin a new chapter in her career as she makes her big-screen debut in a Punjabi film. Isha will be seen in the upcoming movie 'Ishqa'n De Lekhe,' where she stars opposite popular…
Hrithik Roshan returns to pages he “underlined 25 years ago”, enjoys family time with…
Mumbai : Actor Hrithik Roshan gave fans a peek into his everyday life, where fitness and family time go hand in hand. The actor posted on Instagram on Tuesday to share moments from his day, sharing how he spends time with his sons while…
Balochistan Liberation Front takes responsibility for two attacks in Balochistan, six Pakistani…
Balochistan : The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) stated on Monday that its operatives had killed ten members of the Pakistani military in multiple attacks in Jhao, Barkhan, Tump, and Turbat, occurring less than a day after Baloch armed…
“Deeply saddened”: PM Modi condoles death of Khaleda Zia, recalls 2015 meeting in Dhaka
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, extending condolences to her family and the…
PM Modi condoles the loss of lives in Almora bus accident
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the Almora bus mishap, in which a bus fell into a deep gorge, leaving six to seven people dead. In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office…
Ashish Sood slams AAP over “teachers counting dogs” claim, challenges party to produce…
New Delhi : Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Tuesday hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), accusing it of spreading "lies and misinformation" over an alleged directive asking teachers to count stray dogs.
Speaking at a press…
Indian Level II Plus Hospital honoured for bravery and commitment in Goma
New Delhi : Reinforcing India's enduring commitment to United Nations peacekeeping and its standing as a credible security partner, the India Level II Plus Hospital (earlier India Level III Hospital) deployed with United Nations…
Mamata Banerjee condoles death of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia
Kolkata : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday expressed heartfelt condolences over the demise of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, whom she called a "prominent public leader."
"Saddened by the demise of…
At least six dead as passenger bus falls into a deep gorge in Almora
Almora : A tragic road accident in Uttarakhand's Almora district has left several people dead after a private bus veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local police have reached the…
Multiple vehicles collide amid dense fog in Haryana’s Bahalgarh
Bahalgarh : Multiple vehicles collided on the Delhi-Sonipat road near Bahalgarh in Haryana amid dense fog conditions on Monday, officials said. The incident left at least one or two people injured, as per an eyewitness.
According to an…
“Courage and valour”: PM Modi on when Netaji hoisted tricolour in Port Blair for the…
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose had hoisted the tricolour for the first time in Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on December 30, 1943.
In an X post, recalling the…
“2025 will be remembered for innovation in technology, AI, data”: CM Yogi hails state…
Lucknow : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday called for investment and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the state, stating that 2025 will be remembered for innovation in technology and data.
In an open letter…
