Shikhar Dhawan hails Anahat Singh after historic World Junior squash triumph

IANS | July 26, 2026 12:55 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan congratulated teenage squash sensation Anahat Singh after she scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championship. The 17-year-old achieved the milestone on Saturday at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, defeating Egypt’s Ruqayya Salem in straight games to secure the biggest title of her career and end Egypt’s 15-year dominance in the women’s event.

Raveena Tandon says peaceful student protest was ‘hijacked by hooligans and political parties’

IANS | July 26, 2026 12:55 PM

Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) Actress Raveena Tandon expressed that in some states, peaceful student movements were hijacked by “hooligans, political parties, and people looking for opportunities to gain limelight.”

'Take confidence, not comfort from the series win,' says Laxman after Zimbabwe rout

IANS | July 26, 2026 12:45 PM

Harare, July 26 (IANS) India's head coach VVS Laxman urged his players to draw confidence rather than comfort from their commanding performances against Zimbabwe after the visitors sealed the three-match T20I series with a game to spare.

PM Modi hails Indian youth, 'Nari Shakti' for recent sports achievements in 'Mann Ki Baat'

IANS | July 26, 2026 12:42 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded Indian youth and women athletes for their remarkable achievements on the global sports stage, highlighting badminton star PV Sindhu's historic Japan Open title and a historic Test match victory by the Indian women's cricket team at Lord's.

'Will never forget their debt': Sehwag, Kedar pay tribute to war heroes on Kargil Vijay Diwas

IANS | July 26, 2026 12:38 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Former India cricketers Virender Sehwag and Kedar Jadhav paid tribute to the brave soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces on Kargil Vijay Diwas, acknowledging their extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and steadfast dedication to protecting India's sovereignty.

G V Prakash-starrer 'Idi Muzhakkam' director Seenu Ramasamy releases lyric videos of two songs from film!

IANS | July 26, 2026 12:35 PM

Chennai, July 26 (IANS) National Award winning filmmaker Seenu Ramasamy, best known for having directed critically acclaimed films such as Vijay Sethupathi's 'Thenmerkku Paruvakaatru' and 'Dharmadurai', on Sunday released the lyrical videos of two songs from his long-awaited film, 'Idi Muzhakkam', featuring G V Prakash and Gayathrie in the lead.

Ankita Lokhande bids farewell to ‘Laughter Chefs Season 3’, calls it a 'journey that “brought out the best in her'

IANS | July 26, 2026 12:27 PM

Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) Actress Ankita Lokhande penned an emotional farewell note as the third season of the popular reality show “Laughter Chefs” concluded.

India needs gas market reforms and infrastructure push to unlock long-term demand: Report

IANS | July 26, 2026 12:12 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) India's long-term natural gas growth will depend not only on expanding liquefied natural gas (LNG) import capacity but also on accelerating investment in transmission and distribution infrastructure, reforming gas pricing and market regulations, and creating stronger demand from gas-intensive industries, according to a new report by the International Gas Union (IGU).

Iraola begins Liverpool reign with 4-2 win over Sunderland in pre-season friendly

IANS | July 26, 2026 12:09 PM

Nashville, July 26 (IANS) Andoni Iraola enjoyed a winning start to his tenure as Liverpool head coach as the Reds came from behind to defeat Sunderland 4-2 in their opening pre-season friendly at Geodis Park on Sunday.

Anu Malik recalls how Shah Rukh Khan’s expressions took his song ‘Dil Ki Tanhai Ko’ to a whole new level

IANS | July 26, 2026 12:04 PM

Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) Veteran music composer Anu Malik revisited memories of his iconic song “Dil Ki Tanhai Ko” and praised Shah Rukh Khan for adding a special touch to the track with his powerful expressions.