Medvedev enters Brisbane QF; Lehecka retires with ankle injury, Pegula prevails

IANS | January 7, 2026 2:40 PM

Brisbane, Jan 7 (IANS) Top seed Daniil Medvedev swept past former world No. 10 Frances Tiafoe on Wednesday, reaching the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International. On the heels of a convincing first-round win over Marton Fucsovics, the 29-year-old Russian delivered a clinical hour of tennis and secured a 6-3, 6-2 victory.

Labour Codes to boost social security for mine workers: Minister

IANS | January 7, 2026 2:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The four new Labour Codes are aimed at building 'Viksit Bharat' and ensuring social security for mine workers, including for contractual workers, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, said on Wednesday.