Over 80 surfers from six states set for Indian Open of Surfing 2026 in Mangalore

IANS | May 28, 2026 2:38 PM

Mangalore, May 28 (IANS) Indian surfing reaches a historic milestone this week with the upcoming seventh edition of the Indian Open of Surfing 2026. As a major event on the national surfing circuit, it will showcase many of the country’s top surfers at Blue Bay Tannirbhavi Eco Beach in Mangalore from May 29 to 31.

Stronger India-Canada trade ties can bolster supply chain resilience: Report

IANS | May 28, 2026 2:25 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) A Canada-India trade agreement may seem modest in aggregate volume, but it is disproportionately important for Canada’s diversification strategy and North American supply chain resilience, especially in critical minerals, clean energy and knowledge intensive services, according to an article in One World Outlook.

Maiden India call‑up a ‘dream come true’, says Nandni Sharma ahead of England T20Is

IANS | May 28, 2026 2:25 PM

Chelmsford, May 28 (IANS) Young fast bowler Nandni Sharma described her maiden call‑up to the Indian women’s cricket team for the upcoming T20Is against England and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup as a ‘dream come true,’ adding that the feeling of making it to the national team finally hit her when she played in the tour game against the ECB Development Women’s XI.

Four Indians named in Women’s T20 WC match officials

IANS | May 28, 2026 2:22 PM

London, May 28 (IANS) Janani N, Vrinda Rathi and Gayathri Venugopalan have been named in the umpires panel for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, while GS Lakshmi has been included as one of the four match referees for the mega event starting on June 12 in Birmingham.