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As India celebrates 77th Republic Day, Ladakh Scouts out there to make a difference in ice hockey

IANS | January 26, 2026 9:55 AM

Leh, Jan 26 (IANS) There is an ice hockey revolution going on in the country to be sure, with Ladakh Scouts, a specialised mountain infantry regiment of the Indian Army, being at the forefront of it. As India celebrates its 77th Republic Day, there is no better time than this to highlight their exemplary work in the field of ice hockey.

Aus Open: Pegula ends Keys' title defence in straight sets

IANS | January 26, 2026 9:30 AM

Melbourne, Jan 26 (IANS) Jessica Pegula ended Madison Keys' title defense at the Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-4 victory and sailed into the quarterfinals on Monday.

'It's a very big moment for me': Harmanpreet Kaur on being honoured with Padma Shri

IANS | January 26, 2026 12:41 AM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Indian women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur described her Padma Shri honour as a “very big moment” in her career.

Name mix-up after Padma awards leaves ex-cricketer Praveen Kumar ‘surprised’

IANS | January 26, 2026 12:14 AM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Soon after the Padma Awards list was made public on Sunday, a case of mistaken identity involving Praveen Kumar triggered confusion on social media, with several users assuming the honour had been conferred on the former Indian cricketer instead of a para-athlete.

From Moga to Padma Shri: Harmanpreet Kaur’s journey that redefined Indian women’s cricket

IANS | January 26, 2026 12:06 AM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, was announced as a Padma Shri awardee on Sunday, joining eight other current and former sportspersons on the 2026 Padma Awards list. This prestigious list includes five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri recipients.

3rd T20I: Bumrah stresses flexibility in bowling, says ‘I’m happy as far as I'm able to contribute’

IANS | January 25, 2026 11:43 PM

Guwahati, Jan 25 (IANS) India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah said that he does not have any preference on bowling with the old or the new ball and is happy as long as he’s able to contribute to the team’s success after India sealed the five-match T20I series with two games to spare after a commanding eight-wicket win in the third match here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

A career built on patience and leadership: Rohit Sharma's journey to national glory

IANS | January 25, 2026 11:30 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Former India captain Rohit Sharma was named in the list of Padma Shri awardees on Sunday, joining eight other past and present sportspersons on the 2026 Padma Awards honour roll, which comprises five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards.

Former BCCI president I.S Bindra passes away aged 84

IANS | January 25, 2026 11:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah paid tribute to former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Inderjit Singh Bindra, popularly known as I.S. Bindra, who passed away at his residence on Sunday at the age of 84.

3rd T20I: ‘This is the brand of cricket we want to play,’ says Suryakumar after India’s 8-wicket win over NZ

IANS | January 25, 2026 11:09 PM

Guwahati, Jan 25 (IANS) India skipper Suryakumar Yadav continued his fine form with the bat and carried the momentum from the second T20I into the third game as the Men in Blue beat New Zealand by eight wickets at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Sunday and stated that this is the ‘brand of cricket’ that the team wants to put up in the format, irrespective of the side batting first or chasing a total.

3rd T20I: ‘Impossible to break Yuvraj’s record but you never know,’ says Abhishek after slamming record fifty for India

IANS | January 25, 2026 10:44 PM

Guwahati, Jan 25 (IANS) Explosive Team India opener Abhishek Sharma smashed the second-fastest T20I half-century ever by an Indian, reaching the mark in just 14 balls during the third T20I against New Zealand here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Sunday as India clinched a thumping victory riding on the youngster’s power-hitting prowess.

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As India celebrates 77th Republic Day, Ladakh Scouts out there to make a difference in ice hockey

Aus Open: Pegula ends Keys' title defence in straight sets

'It's a very big moment for me': Harmanpreet Kaur on being honoured with Padma Shri

Name mix-up after Padma awards leaves ex-cricketer Praveen Kumar ‘surprised’

From Moga to Padma Shri: Harmanpreet Kaur’s journey that redefined Indian women’s cricket

3rd T20I: Bumrah stresses flexibility in bowling, says ‘I’m happy as far as I'm able to contribute’

A career built on patience and leadership: Rohit Sharma's journey to national glory

Former BCCI president I.S Bindra passes away aged 84

3rd T20I: ‘This is the brand of cricket we want to play,’ says Suryakumar after India’s 8-wicket win over NZ

3rd T20I: ‘Impossible to break Yuvraj’s record but you never know,’ says Abhishek after slamming record fifty for India

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