February 13, 2026 9:39 PM हिंदी

Sports

GCL Season 3: American Gambits' head coach Srinath, co-owner Prachura reflect on player draft

IANS | September 29, 2025 5:53 PM

Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) After an eventful day at the Global Chess League (GCL) Season 3 draft in Mumbai, American Gambits\ head coach GM Srinath Narayanan and co-owner Prachura PP discussed their draft approach. They emphasised their focus on securing GM Arjun Erigaisi and the promising talent Volodar Murzin, known as the X-factor, as they prepare for the upcoming season in India later this year.

First match is always crucial as it sets tone for the tournament, says Deepti

IANS | September 29, 2025 5:08 PM

Guwahati, Sep 29 (IANS) Ahead of India's opening match in the Women’s ODI World Cup campaign against co-hosts Sri Lanka, senior off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma emphasised the importance of starting strong in the competition, saying that it becomes a tone-setter for the rest of the team’s campaign.

Japanese sumo wrestler Jokoryu Takayuki performs Shiomaki ritual, wishes PM Modi on his 75th birthday

IANS | September 29, 2025 4:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Jokoryu Takayuki, a Japanese sumo wrestler, performed the Shiomaki ritual to ward off evil spirits and strengthen the Indian Prime Minister Modi. As part of a ‘Vishwa Sewa Pakhwada,’ Japan's youngest sumo wrestler Jokoryu Takayuki performed the renowned Shiomaki ritual to ward off evil spirits and to wish Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi well on his 75th birthday.

Women's ODI WC: India’s quest for maiden ICC title set to begin with opener against Sri Lanka (preview)

IANS | September 29, 2025 4:36 PM

Guwahati, Sep 29 (IANS) 2025 has belonged to those sporting teams that previously missed out on winning trophies and have transformed into title winners in their respective competitive leagues. For India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, it's more or less the same – a chance to shed the weight of history and live up to the hope of a nation yearning for its first senior women’s global championship glory. That quest begins again when India open their 2025 Women's ODI World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka at the ACA Stadium here on Tuesday.

Smiles on people faces back home is our trophy: SKY reacts on Asia Cup trophy row

IANS | September 29, 2025 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav responded to the Asia Cup trophy row following their five-wicket win over Pakistan in the final, stating that the team's main goal was to play good cricket and win. He emphasised that whether they received the trophy or not was unimportant, adding that seeing smiling faces back home is the real reward for the team.

Prime Volleyball League: This team can surprise a lot of people, says Bengaluru Torpedoes captain Matt West

IANS | September 29, 2025 2:11 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 29 (IANS) American setter Matt West, the newly appointed captain of the Bengaluru Torpedoes, is prepared to lead the team in the upcoming fourth season of the Prime Volleyball League, which starts in Hyderabad on October 2. Hailing from Seattle, Washington, the soon-to-be 32-year-old has accumulated over ten years of professional experience across nine countries.

LATEST NEWS

Pakistan faces self-made multi front security crisis: Report

Pakistan faces self-made multi front security crisis: Report

China's covert cyber attack platform targets critical infrastructure of neighbouring nations: Report

China's covert cyber attack platform targets critical infrastructure of neighbouring nations: Report

India closest neighbour, maintaining good relations important: First Hindu MP From Dhaka

India closest neighbour, maintaining good relations important: First Hindu MP From Dhaka

Karnataka beat Delhi in Super Over to bag national T20 cricket title in the Nagesh Trophy – Men’s National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2025 at Tau Devi Lal Stadium on Friday. Photo credit: CABI

Nagesh Trophy: Karnataka beat Delhi in Super Over to bag national T20 cricket title

China faces looming pension crisis amid ageing population: Report (File image)

China faces looming pension crisis amid ageing population: Report

Sreeleela reintroduces herself as 'Dr. Sreeleela' after graduating with a MBBS degree

Sreeleela reintroduces herself as 'Dr. Sreeleela' after graduating with a MBBS degree

Mukkamalla’s 79, Ranjane’s 48 not out power USA to 196/6 against the Netherlands

T20 WC: Mukkamalla’s 79, Ranjane’s 48 not out power USA to 196/6 against the Netherlands

China's digital crackdown erasing Mongolian culture and identity: Report

China's digital crackdown erasing Mongolian culture and identity: Report

Anil Kapoor calls 'Kahan Kahan Se Guzar Gaya' a turning point in his life

Anil Kapoor calls 'Kahan Kahan Se Guzar Gaya' a turning point in his life

Top world leaders to attend next week's India–AI Impact Summit in New Delhi (File image)

Top world leaders to attend next week's India–AI Impact Summit in New Delhi