UPKL: Ganga Kings of Mirzapur secure first win after three defeats, edge JD Noida Ninjas

IANS | December 29, 2025 7:44 PM

Noida, Dec 29 (IANS) Ganga Kings of Mirzapur finally opened their account in the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) season 2, registering a hard-fought two-point victory over JD Noida Ninjas in the opening match of day 5 at the Noida Indoor Stadium. The contest began on an even footing, with both teams trading points in the early exchanges.

Badminton: India Open 2026 to run from January 13 to 18

IANS | December 29, 2025 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The India Open will take place from January 13 to 18, 2026, at the renowned Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, which can seat over 8,000 people—more than twice the capacity of the previous location. The event highlights the increasing importance of India’s leading international badminton event.