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.

Russia strikes defence enterprises in Kyiv

IANS | July 26, 2026 5:32 PM

Moscow, July 26 (IANS) Russian forces carried out overnight strikes on defence enterprises in Kyiv, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday.

Shafique replaces injured Fazal as Pakistan make two changes for WI, England Tests

IANS | July 26, 2026 4:54 PM

Lahore, July 26 (IANS) Pakistan have made two changes to their Test squad after opener Abdullah Fazal was ruled out of the ongoing Test series against the West Indies and upcoming England tour due to a lower back injury, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Sunday.

Pankaj Tripathi says he initially struggled with portrayal of Atal Bihari Vajpayee in biopic, shares how he changed his approach

IANS | July 26, 2026 4:46 PM

Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) Actor Pankaj Tripathi, who is gearing up for his upcoming film ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’, has shared that he initially struggled with the portrayal of former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in his biopic ‘Main Atal Hoon’.

CWG 2026: Rishikanta claims silver in men's 60kg weightlifting, sets Games record in Snatch

IANS | July 26, 2026 4:44 PM

Glasgow, July 26 (IANS) India added another medal to their tally at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as weightlifter Rishikanta Singh Chanambam clinched silver in the men's 60kg category on Sunday.

3rd T20I: Be yourself, find your own strengths, says India batting coach Kanitkar

IANS | July 26, 2026 4:44 PM

Harare, July 26 (IANS) India’s interim batting coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar said rather than trying to emulate someone else, players competing for spots in the senior men’s team must stay true to themselves and focus on their own individual strengths as batters.

Pakistan's monsoon death toll nears 100 after fresh rain-related fatalities

IANS | July 26, 2026 4:43 PM

Islamabad, July 26 (IANS) Pakistan's monsoon death toll has risen to 97 after 11 more people were killed and 25 others injured in rain-related incidents, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said.