AIPA players clinch 4 gold, 3 silver & 2 bronze medals in WPC Series

IANS | April 21, 2026 5:37 PM

Penang Island, April 21 (IANS) The All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) team delivered an excellent performance at the WPC Series in Penang, Malaysia, winning multiple medals across various categories and highlighting India’s increasing strength in international pickleball.

Tennis: Anisimova, Alexandrova withdraw from Madrid due to injury

IANS | April 21, 2026 5:23 PM

Madrid, April 21 (IANS) Two seeded players, No. 6 Amanda Anisimova and No. 12 Ekaterina Alexandrova, have both been withdrawn from the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open due to injury. Two-time major finalist Anisimova cited a wrist injury, while Alexandrova cited a lower back injury.

Bengal polls: ECI restricts bike riding, pillion use

IANS | April 21, 2026 5:22 PM

Kolkata, April 21 (IANS) Ahead of the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, the Election Commission has imposed strict restrictions on motorcycle movement to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful polling process.

Tank shell explosion kills three Japanese defence personnel

IANS | April 21, 2026 5:10 PM

Tokyo, April 21 (IANS) Three defence forces personnel have died and one injured after a premature explosion of a tank shell at a Ground Self-Defence Force (GSDF) training range in southwestern Japan, the country's media reported on Tuesday.

Northamptonshire extend Darren Lehmann’s contract till end of 2029

IANS | April 21, 2026 5:00 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Northamptonshire County Cricket Club have secured the services of head coach Darren Lehmann for the long term, with the former Australia international signing a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2029 season.

Tashkent to host 2027 World Para Athletics Championships

IANS | April 21, 2026 4:56 PM

Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) The World Para Athletics (WPA) has confirmed Tashkent as the host city for the 2027 World Para Athletics Championships, marking the first time the prestigious event will be staged in Uzbekistan and Central Asia.