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Badminton WC: Why was 29-30 enough to decide the set -- the golden-point rule that dented India’s thriller

IANS | August 18, 2026 4:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) A scoreline of 30-29 is not something badminton fans see every day, but it proved decisive for Ashith Surya and Amrutha Pramuthesh as their BWF World Championships debut turned into a 71-minute battle against Turkey’s Emre Sonmez and Yasemen Bektas at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday.

PM Modi to inaugurate fifth edition of 'SEMICON India' on Sept 17

IANS | August 18, 2026 4:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 on September 17 here as India seeks to accelerate the development of its domestic semiconductor ecosystem, an official statement said on Tuesday.

New BJP office-bearers thank party leadership, vow to carry out new responsibilities with dedication

IANS | August 18, 2026 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Newly appointed office-bearers of the BJP on Tuesday expressed their gratitude to the party leadership for entrusting them with new organisational responsibilities and pledged to discharge their duties with dedication, commitment and sincerity.

CWG 2030 must be India’s test of whether they can make Games work on its own terms: Olympic research chief (IANS Exclusive)

Mann Yuvraj Singh | August 18, 2026 4:42 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 18 (IANS) Ahmedabad must use the 2030 Commonwealth Games to build a sporting and urban legacy for India rather than allow the event itself to dictate what the country builds, according to Dr Utsav Chaware, Director of the Bharat Centre of Olympic Research and Education (BCORE) at Rashtriya Raksha University.

Why Bangladesh overlooks Hasina's statement on returning home in December

IANS | August 18, 2026 4:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Bangladesh’s statement of a rethink on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s India tour, linking Dhaka’s demands for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, interestingly came the same month that the latter herself announced her intention of returning home in December.

Defence Secretary visits IT lab established by India’s support in Armenian Military Academy

IANS | August 18, 2026 4:41 PM

Yerevan, Aug 18 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Tuesday visited the Military Academy of Armenia and reviewed the IT Lab established with New Delhi's support, the Ministry of Defence stated.

3x3 Quest launched in India, winners to earn FIBA World Series opportunity

IANS | August 18, 2026 4:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) 3x3 Quest India 2026, a FIBA-sanctioned basketball competition, was officially launched on Tuesday with the aim of providing Indian players with greater competitive opportunities and a pathway to the international 3x3 circuit.

ASEAN digital pact offers India model for deeper Southeast Asia ties: Report

IANS | August 18, 2026 4:32 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Digital Economy Framework Agreement provides India a blueprint for deeper digital engagement with Southeast Asia, a new report has said.

Commonwealth winners recall emotional victory moments on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 18'

IANS | August 18, 2026 4:27 PM

Mumbai, Aug 18 (IANS) After finishing fourth at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, winners Lovlina Borgohain and Jhandu Kumar took on the hot seat at the popular reality game show, 'Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18'.

‘Dependable performers’: HI president lauds Lalremsiami, Rajkumar Pal on being conferred Arjuna Award

IANS | August 18, 2026 4:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Hockey India on Tuesday congratulated women's team forward Lalremsiami and men's team midfielder Rajkumar Pal on being named recipients of the prestigious Arjuna Award for the year 2025, as announced by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

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Badminton WC: Why was 29-30 enough to decide the set -- the golden-point rule that dented India’s thriller

PM Modi to inaugurate fifth edition of 'SEMICON India' on Sept 17

New BJP office-bearers thank party leadership, vow to carry out new responsibilities with dedication

CWG 2030 must be India’s test of whether they can make Games work on its own terms: Olympic research chief (IANS Exclusive)

Why Bangladesh overlooks Hasina's statement on returning home in December

Defence Secretary visits IT lab established by India’s support in Armenian Military Academy

3x3 Quest launched in India, winners to earn FIBA World Series opportunity

ASEAN digital pact offers India model for deeper Southeast Asia ties: Report

Commonwealth winners recall emotional victory moments on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 18'

‘Dependable performers’: HI president lauds Lalremsiami, Rajkumar Pal on being conferred Arjuna Award

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