HIL 2026: SG Pipers men’s team arrive in Chennai for season 2

IANS | December 22, 2025 6:10 PM

Chennai, Dec 22 (IANS) The SG Pipers men’s team arrived in Chennai as preparations intensify ahead of the upcoming Hero Hockey India League season 2, scheduled to begin on January 03. As the league returns, the Pipers are approaching the season with renewed intent and a sharper focus on consistency, execution, and improved on-field outcomes.

NCDC, WHO meet to strengthen influenza preparedness

IANS | December 22, 2025 6:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) India, on Monday launched a two-day meeting to strengthen influenza preparedness in the country.

Krishnappa Gowtham retires from all forms of cricket

IANS | December 22, 2025 5:58 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham has called time on his professional cricket career, announcing his retirement from all formats on Monday. The 37-year-old shared the news at a special press conference held at the KSCA Media Lounge, attended by Karnataka State Cricket Association president Venkatesh Prasad, vice-president Sujith Somasundar, and secretary Santosh Menon.

Another religious 'secular' political entity rises in the East

Jayanta Bhattacharya | December 22, 2025 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) West Bengal's IPS officer-turned-politician Humayun Kabir may not be the first leader to eye a favourable mandate from more than 30 per cent Muslim population in the state, but perhaps the leader holding an extra edge in capturing religious sentiments with his intent of building a "Babri Masjid" in Murshidabad district.