CWG 2026: Rishikanta dedicates weightlifting silver to PM Modi, nation

IANS | July 26, 2026 6:00 PM

Glasgow, July 26 (IANS) India's Commonwealth Games 2026 silver medallist Rishikanta Singh Chanambam dedicated his historic medal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, crediting the government's support for Indian sport after producing a record-breaking performance in the men's 60kg weightlifting event in Glasgow on Sunday.

CWG 2026: Who is Rishikanta Singh Chanambam, the weightlifter who won silver for India

IANS | July 26, 2026 5:52 PM

Glasgow, July 26 (IANS) When Rishikanta Singh Chanambam stepped onto the weightlifting platform in Glasgow at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, he was carrying more than just a barbell. The 28-year-old was carrying years of relentless training, a journey that began in the lanes of Imphal, and the expectations of a nation looking for another weightlifting hero.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to approach court to seek permission for Aug 5 protest

IANS | July 26, 2026 5:50 PM

Islamabad, July 26 (IANS) The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have announced that they will approach the court to seek permission for holding a protest on August 5 as the Lahore Deputy Commissioner Syed Musa Raza has not yet responded to their request for holding a peaceful gathering, local media reported on Sunday.

Seers, former Babri litigant welcome new SIT for Ram Temple embezzlement probe

IANS | July 26, 2026 5:44 PM

Ayodhya, July 26 (IANS) Hindu saints in Ayodhya and former litigant in the Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid case, Iqbal Ansari, welcomed the Uttar Pradesh government's move to reconstitute the Special Investigation Team (SIT), following a Supreme Court order regarding the alleged misappropriation of donations and offerings made at the Ram Temple.

Sepang returns to Formula 1 as Malaysia hosts Bahrain Grand Prix in 2026

IANS | July 26, 2026 5:33 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Formula 1 and the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) on Sunday confirmed that Malaysia will host the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit from October 2 to 4, 2026, marking the return of the iconic venue to the Formula 1 calendar.