Former England batter Robin Smith dies aged 62

IANS | December 2, 2025 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Former England batter Robin Arnold Smith, remembered as one of the greatest players of fast bowling England ever had, has passed away at the age of 62 in Perth, Australia. Smith, widely known as 'The Judge', died unexpectedly at his South Perth apartment on Monday, the cricketer's family said. However, the cause of Smith's death is at present unknown.

Referee Training Programme kicks off in New Delhi as part of Ice Hockey Season 3

IANS | December 2, 2025 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The Referee Training Programme for Ice Hockey Season 3 is currently underway in Delhi NCR, marking the second on-ground capacity-building intervention of the 2025–26 season. Held from December 1 to 5, the programme brings together over 20 officials from Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, reinforcing the continued focus on strengthening the technical backbone of Ice Hockey across the Himalayan region.

Assam: PM Modi reiterates commitment on Asom Diwas

IANS | December 2, 2025 4:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Extending greetings on the occasion of Asom Divas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reiterated the commitment to advancing the inclusive, culturally rooted and development-oriented vision of Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha, the founder of the Ahom kingdom, whose legacy continues to shape Assam’s identity.