Senior National Boxing: Jadumani Singh, Pawan Bartwal set up final clash with easy semifinal victories

IANS | January 9, 2026 8:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Boxing World Cup Finals silver medallist Jadumani Singh dominated the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Amit Panghal in the semifinals of the men's 50-55kg category to set up a mouth-watering summit clash against Pawan Bartwal in the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships with easy wins at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, on Friday.

Men's HIL: Soorma Hockey Club beat Hyderabad Toofans 1-1 (3-1 SO)

IANS | January 9, 2026 7:45 PM

Chennai, Jan 9 (IANS) Soorma Hockey Club registered a thrilling 3-1 shootout victory against Hyderabad Toofans after a 1-1 draw in regulation time in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh (20') scored the goal for Soorma Hockey Club, and Amandeep Lakra (46') was the goalscorer for Hyderabad Toofans.

Harassment of women dog feeders to be dealt under criminal law: SC

IANS | January 9, 2026 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) the Supreme Court, continuing its hearing in the suo motu case on stray dog management in public spaces, on Friday made it clear that allegations of harassment, assault, or use of derogatory language against women feeding dogs constitute criminal offences, and such issues must be addressed under the penal law and not before the apex court in individual cases.