IWL 2025-26: Emem hat-trick powers Kickstart to victory over Sesa

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:46 PM

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IANS) Kickstart FC earned only their second victory of the Indian Women’s League 2025-26, defeating Sesa Football Academy 3-1 at the National Centre of Excellence in Kolkata, on Friday. Nigerian forward Emem Peace Essien (2’, 61’, 90+3’) netted a hat-trick to earn the victory for Kickstart, while Sesa FA captain Aniela Barretto (17’) scored one.

MEA says India still keen on trade deal with US, rejects Commerce Secy Lutnick's comments

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday rejected US Commerce Secretary Lutnick’s comments that the India-US trade negotiations have stalled because Prime Minister Narendra Modi "didn’t call" President Donald Trump.

PWL 2026 assembles elite coaching line-ups as league prepares for return

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Pro Wrestling League has confirmed high-profile coaching benches across all six franchises ahead of its fifth season, assembling an impressive line-up of Olympians, national team architects and internationally certified coaches as the league prepares for its return in 2026.

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.