UPKL Season 2: Awadh Ramdoots end campaign on a high with commanding win over Purvanchal Panthers

IANS | January 9, 2026 10:14 PM

Noida, Jan 9 (IANS) Awadh Ramdoots came up with a dominant performance to defeat Purvanchal Panthers 47–33 on the final day of the Do-or-Die Week in Season 2 of the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) at the Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida on Friday. With both teams already out of the race for the top four, the contest was about pride, momentum, and finishing the league stage on a strong note.

Maharashtra among top performers in Ayushman Bharat implementation: BJP leader

IANS | January 9, 2026 9:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Maharashtra BJP leader and State Coordinator of the Ayushman Bharat Mission, Satish Talekar on Friday explained how the Central government’s ambitious Ayushman Bharat scheme is being effectively implemented in the state. He also explained how the BJP is actively working to connect beneficiaries with the programme.

WPL 2026: Sajana top-scores with 45 as MI make a competitive 154/6 against RCB

IANS | January 9, 2026 9:42 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Sajeevan Sajana top-scored with a counter-attacking 45 off 25 balls and made the most of being dropped twice early on as Mumbai Indians (MI) posted a competitive 154/6 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening match of the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday.