Pakistan introduces stringent fitness regime in domestic cricket

IANS | July 28, 2026 5:35 PM

Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board’s new sports medicine head has introduced a comprehensive and stringent fitness policy in domestic cricket, hoping it will help players meet the international standards,m a news report has claimed.

Kerala HC bars bid to move Kumbh Mela viral star out of Kochi

IANS | July 28, 2026 5:28 PM

Kochi, July 28 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Tuesday stepped in to protect the woman popularly known as the Kumbh Mela viral star, directing the State government to ensure that she is not taken out of the jurisdiction of Kochi city against her will or without the court's permission.

166 Indian seafarers near Strait of Hormuz: MEA

IANS | July 28, 2026 5:24 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday confirmed that there are currently six Indian ships with 125 seafarers west of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest maritime chokepoints for oil shipments. With India being the second-largest seafaring community in the world, many Indian seafarers are also serving on foreign vessels in the region.

Textile PLI scheme draws Rs 167.51 crore investment in Maharashtra: Govt

IANS | July 28, 2026 5:12 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) As many as 24 companies from Maharashtra have been approved under the Centre's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, with investments worth Rs 167.51 crore made in the state as of March 31, 2026, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday.

Ryan ten Doeschate steps down as India’s assistant coach, set for KKR return: Report

IANS | July 28, 2026 5:10 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Ryan ten Doeschate has ended his stint as the Indian team's assistant coach following the conclusion of the white-ball tour of England, bringing to a close a two-year association with the national team. The former Netherlands captain is expected to rejoin Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he is set to take up a coaching role.

Centre imposes stock holding limits on sugar dealers from Aug 1-Nov 30

IANS | July 28, 2026 5:09 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) In a bid to prevent hoarding and ensure a transparent and efficient sugar supply chain, the government on Tuesday announced to impose stock holding limits on sugar dealers across the country that will come into effect from August 1 till November 30, 2026.

Pine Labs reports 67 pc sequential fall in Q1 net profit

IANS | July 28, 2026 4:51 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Fintech company Pine Labs on Tuesday reported a 67 per cent quarter-on-quarter decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 19.57 crore for the first quarter of FY27, even as revenue from operations registered sequential growth.