Punjab BJP restructures state unit with fresh appointments

IANS | August 3, 2026 12:20 AM

Chandigarh, Aug 3 (IANS) Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Kewal Singh Dhillon has announced a new set of office-bearers for the party's state unit, describing the exercise as a step to reinforce the organisation's base across Punjab.

Tamil Nadu leads India in organ donation: Minister KG Arun Raj

IANS | August 3, 2026 12:11 AM

Coimbatore, Aug 3 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Minister K.G. Arun Raj on Sunday said that the State continued to lead the country in deceased organ donation, accounting for nearly one-third of organ donations in India, while reiterating that the government would show no leniency towards hospitals or organisations involved in irregularities in the transplantation system.

Juventus sign Bosnia forward Kerim Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen

IANS | August 2, 2026 11:34 PM

Turin, Aug 2 (IANS) Juventus have completed the signing of highly rated Bosnia and Herzegovina international Kerim Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen on a permanent transfer, with the 18-year-old winger signing a five-year contract that will keep him at the Serie A club until June 30, 2031.

PM Modi's commitment to sports reflected in India's 2026 CWG success: Harsh Sanghavi

IANS | August 2, 2026 11:04 PM

Glasgow, Aug 2 (IANS) Crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's sustained push for sports development, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said India's medal-winning success at the Commonwealth Games reflected the government's commitment to athletes, pointing out that while Indian sportspersons were bringing home medals in Glasgow, the Centre had increased the sports budget eightfold to strengthen the country's sporting ecosystem.