India to host first-ever IRONMAN 5i50 Triathlon as Chennai gears up for historic endurance event

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:37 PM

Chennai, Jan 9 (IANS) Chennai will make history in Indian endurance sports when it hosts the country’s first-ever IRONMAN 5i50 Triathlon, alongside the debut of the DuYoska Duathlon, on Sunday (January 11). With the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) as the presenting sponsor, the event places India among a select group of nations to host the globally recognised IRONMAN 5i50 format.

WPL 2026: Meg Lanning era kicks off as UP Warriorz gear up for season opener

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:34 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) UP Warriorz begin their WPL 2026 campaign with their season opener against Gujarat Giants on Saturday at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, looking to start strong under newly appointed captain Meg Lanning and head coach Abhishek Nayar.

Vaccination, screening and early treatment key to fighting cervical cancer

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Vaccination, screening and early treatment are crucial to fight cervical cancer, which is causing the death of a woman every eight minutes in India, said health experts on Friday.

India once again reminds Pakistan of its deeply stained record of repression of minorities

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday hit out at Pakistan once again over its absurd allegations that efforts were being made to erase Muslim heritage in India. Addressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Friday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that Pakistan should look at the situation of minorities in their own country before making comment about others.

Aware of proposed US bill to raise tariffs to 500 pc, dealing with 'great care': Govt

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The government on Friday said that it is aware of the US bill that proposes to raise tariffs on countries buying energy products, including oil, from Russia to at least 500 per cent, adding that it is dealing with the issue with "great care".

Manchester City sign Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:12 PM

Manchester, Jan 9 (IANS) Three times Premier League champions Manchester City on Friday secured the signing of AFC Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, strengthening their attacking options midway through the ongoing season. The Ghana international has been roped in on a five-and-a-half-year contract that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2031.

India calls for firm action against 'disturbing pattern of recurring attacks' on minorities in Bangladesh

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Expressing deep concerns over the several recent attacks on minorities, especially Hindus, across Bangladesh, India on Friday said that it continues to monitor the situation in the neighbouring country and hopes that such acts of communal violence are addressed decisively.

Women's HIL: New champion ready to be crowned as SG Pipers lock horns with Sharachi Bengal Tigers

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:05 PM

Ranchi, Jan 9 (IANS) After two weeks of high-octane hockey action featuring 12 matches that witnessed 37 goals in the Women’s Hockey India League 2025-26, the stage is set for SG Pipers and Shrachi Bengal Tigers to lock horns in the final that is scheduled to take place at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Saturday.

'Toxic' director Geetu Mohandas identifies Beatriz Taufenbach as actress in intimate scene in film's trailer

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:05 PM

Chennai, Jan 9 (IANS) Seeking to put a stop to the speculation on social media over the identity of the actress seen in a sensuous scene in the trailer of her upcoming film 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups', director Geetu Mohandas on Friday put out a post on her Instagram stories section, identifying the actress as Beatriz Taufenbach.

Sonam Bajwa says collaborating with Diljit Dosanjh on ‘Border 2’ revived memories of their first movie ‘Punjab 1984’

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:04 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Actress Sonam Bajwa, who is all geared up for her upcoming movie Border 2, revealed that collaborating with Punjabi music sensation and actor Diljit Dosanjh for the song ‘Ishq Da Chehra’ brought back good memories from their hit movie 'Punjab 1984'.