Actor Veera pays tribute to mountaineer Nims Dai; says, "Legends never truly leave the mountains"

IANS | August 2, 2026 11:42 AM

Chennai, Aug 2 (IANS) Well known Tamil actor Veera, who is best known for his performance in the superhit Tamil film, 'Rajathandhiram', has paid glowing tributes to one of the world's greatest mountaineers, Nirmal Purja, popularly known as Nims Dai, who tragically passed away on Thursday after an avalanche struck the expedition party he was leading to Pakistan's Broad Peak, the 8,051-metre mountain in the Karakoram range.

Malaysia U-21 men's hockey team arrives in India for eight-match exposure tour

IANS | August 2, 2026 11:35 AM

Bengaluru, Aug 2 (IANS) Malaysia's U-21 men's hockey team has arrived here for an eight-match exposure tour, where they will take on the Indian junior team in five matches and the SAI team in three matches at the SAI Netaji Subhas Southern Centre.

DPL 2026: Doseja, Gusain shine as West Delhi Lions beat New Delhi Tigers by 19 runs

IANS | August 2, 2026 11:27 AM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Stand-in skipper Ayush Doseja's classy 84 was well complemented by Mayank Gusain's all-round display as defending champions West Delhi Lions launched their campaign with a 19-run victory over New Delhi Tigers in the 2026 Delhi Premier League (DPL).

Lewandowski scores brace in victorious Chicago Fire home debut against Charlotte

IANS | August 2, 2026 11:26 AM

Chicago, Aug 2 (IANS) Chicago Fire FC overpowered Charlotte FC in a 2-1 victory at Soldier Field. Forward Robert Lewandowski scored both goals for Chicago in his home debut, his first two in Major League Soccer.

Surbhi Jyoti shares motherhood journey, reveals how she prepared for normal delivery

IANS | August 2, 2026 11:25 AM

Mumbai, Aug 2 (IANS) Actress Surbhi Jyoti has opened up about her normal delivery experience after a fan sought advice on preparing for childbirth.

Happy with a medal but disappointed with performance: Chithravel targets Asiad gold after CWG silver

IANS | August 2, 2026 11:17 AM

Glasgow, Aug 2 (IANS) Indian triple jumper Praveen Chithravel admitted that though he won the silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, he is a little disappointed with his performance, and now he is targeting a gold medal at the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi, Nagoya, Japan.

Municipal Council executive officer found dead in Bihar, probe underway

IANS | August 2, 2026 11:15 AM

Aurangabad, Aug 2 (IANS) In a shocking incident reported from Bihar's Aurangabad, the executive officer of the state's Dehri-Dalmianagar Municipal Council died after being found injured under suspicious circumstances near the Dhanauti Bridge within the Barun police station area of the district, officials said on Sunday.

Delhi: Masquerading as 'Arjun', Waseem arrested for planting illegal firearms to implicate brother-in-law

IANS | August 2, 2026 11:10 AM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) In what appears to be a case of personal enmity, a 28-year-old man has been arrested by Delhi Police for deliberately planting illegal firearms at his brother-in-law's residence to falsely implicate him in criminal cases, officials said on Sunday.

Anupam Kher gets emotional on Friendship Day, says true friends bring strength and comfort

IANS | August 2, 2026 10:59 AM

Mumbai, Aug 2 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher celebrated Friendship Day with a heartfelt message dedicated to the special bonds in life.

Probe launched into how Tulu Mondal secured 84 govt contracts during Trinamool rule in Bengal

IANS | August 2, 2026 10:59 AM

Kolkata, Aug 2 (IANS) A probe has begun into how absconding Birbhum‑based stone quarry owner Tulu Mondal, also known as Mohammad Nazibuddin, managed to bag 84 government construction contracts during the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress regime in West Bengal.