WTT Feeder Series: Sarthak-Hardee upset third seeds Snehit-Sayali; Anusha beats Nitya in women's singles (Ld)

IANS | January 7, 2026 11:09 PM

Vadodara, Jan 7 (IANS) Sarthak Arya and Hardee Patel upset third seeds Snehit Suravajjula and Sayali Wani 5-11, 11-9, 11-9, 9-11, 12-10 to advance to the second round of the mixed doubles qualifying, while Anusha Kutumbale upset the experienced Nithya Mani in Group 2 of women’s singles qualifying to stay in hunt for a knockout spot in the WTT Feeder Series 2026 at the SAMA Indoor Sports Complex here on Wednesday.

Nepal: Minister Ghising resigns after 115 days

IANS | January 7, 2026 11:06 PM

Kathmandu, Jan 7 (IANS) Nepali Cabinet Minister Kul Man Ghising on Wednesday resigned from his post amid pressure from Prime Minister Sushila Karki on ministers aligned with political parties to quit their ministerial positions.

Bradley Cooper addresses rumors about his plastic surgery

IANS | January 7, 2026 10:47 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 7 (IANS) Hollywood star Bradley Cooper is setting the record straight on rumors about his plastic surgery. The actor was recently asked about the interesting rumours that he has heard of himself.

Bengaluru Open 2026: Dhakshineswar Suresh and Manas Dhamne march into quarter-finals, Sumit Nagal bows out

IANS | January 7, 2026 10:44 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 7 (IANS) Indian tennis stars had a mixed day at the 10th Bengaluru Open as Dhakshineswar Suresh and Manas Dhamne advanced to the Quarter-Finals with hard-fought three-set victories, while former champion Sumit Nagal exited after a gruelling battle against second seed Harold Mayot.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar holds diplomatic engagements with Norwegian, German Ambassadors

IANS | January 7, 2026 10:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner of India and Chairperson of International IDEA, Gyanesh Kumar, engaged in back-to-back diplomatic meetings on Wednesday at Nirvachan Sadan, underscoring India's growing role in global democratic discourse and electoral cooperation. In the morning session, Kumar met May-Elin Stener, the Ambassador of Norway to India.

KIBG 2026: Simran braves knee injury to help Chandigarh win women’s ganda gold in Pencak Silat

IANS | January 7, 2026 10:13 PM

Diu, Jan 7 (IANS) Chandigarh’s Simran and Sonia broke the hearts of local fans as they defeated home favourites Anushka Singh and Anshu Kumari in the women’s Ganda double final in Pencak Silat on Day 3 of the Khelo India Beach Games 2026 at the Ghoghla Beach here on Wednesday.

Nupur Sanon, Stebin Ben jet off to Udaipur to ring in wedding bells

IANS | January 7, 2026 10:05 PM

Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) Actress Nupur Sanon and playback singer Stebin Ben have jetted off to Udaipur to tie the knot. On Wednesday, the couple was clicked at the Mumbai airport as they prepared to leave for the wedding festivities.

Indusfood 2026 to showcase India’s growing leadership in global food trade

IANS | January 7, 2026 9:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Indusfood 2026, India’s flagship global food and beverage exhibition, is set to highlight the country’s rising role as a reliable and competitive player in the global food trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Wednesday.

Centre invites suggestions from public on new Pesticides Bill

IANS | January 7, 2026 9:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare on Wednesday invited suggestions from stakeholders and the general public for its new draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025, which aims to ensure the supply of quality pesticides for farmers and decriminalise petty offences, thereby promoting ease of living as well as ease of doing business.

Men's HIL: Hyderabad Toofans script remarkable comeback to register 3-2 win against Ranchi Royals

IANS | January 7, 2026 9:40 PM

Chennai, Jan 7 (IANS) Hyderabad Toofans registered a magnificent turnaround to secure a 3-2 win against Ranchi Royals in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Egmore on Wednesday.