Sreejesh not fired, his term is over: HI responds to explosive remarks by outgoing junior men’s coach (Ld)

IANS | May 13, 2026 8:09 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) After P.R. Sreejesh’s allegations about him being removed from the Indian junior men’s hockey coaching setup, Hockey India on Wednesday issued a detailed clarification, asserting that the former goalkeeper’s coaching tenure had concluded “as per contract” and denying claims that he was removed to accommodate a foreign coach.

Convoy vehicles reduction only 'hollow symbolism', says RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha

IANS | May 13, 2026 7:54 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Wednesday termed the move by BJP's top leadership to reduce the number of vehicles in their convoys "hollow symbolism" and questioned the actual extent of the reduction.

Rashmika Mandanna faces her fear of heights during her Kochi stay

IANS | May 13, 2026 7:51 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Actress Rashmika Mandanna decided to face her fear of heights during her stay in Kochi.

IPL 2026: Focus on things I can do instead of overthinking what is not happening, says Jitesh

IANS | May 13, 2026 7:51 PM

Raipur, May 13 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper‑batter Jitesh Sharma has said he is staying positive despite a lean run with the bat this season by focusing on his wicketkeeping, team feedback and intent, rather than overthinking what is not going his way.

IPL 2026: Confidence always helps you to execute better, says Bhuvneshwar Kumar

IANS | May 13, 2026 7:49 PM

Raipur, May 13 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar said confidence is a factor which helps him in executing his plans better, which in turn helps him perform better in a long Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Bhuvneshwar is the season’s leading wicket-taker with 21 scalps in 11 games.

Raducanu handed Strasbourg wildcard as Brit eyes French Open return

IANS | May 13, 2026 7:43 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Emma Raducanu will make her long-awaited return to competitive tennis at next week’s Strasbourg Open after being awarded a wildcard entry into the WTA 500 event, giving the British No. 1 a vital opportunity to regain match sharpness ahead of the French Open.

IPL 2026: KKR’s winning streak built on collective effort, experience and planning, says Narine

IANS | May 13, 2026 7:40 PM

Raipur, May 13 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders’ seasoned campaigner Sunil Narine has attributed the franchise’s four‑match winning streak in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to collective effort, experience, and careful planning. After being winless in their first six games, KKR have won four straight games to keep themselves in slight contention for the playoffs.

Pakistan: Ban on participation of Baloch, Sindhi rights groups in Aurat March sparks criticism

IANS | May 13, 2026 7:36 PM

Quetta, May 13 (IANS) Journalists and rights activists have criticised the Sindh government in Pakistan for imposing 28-point conditions, including a ban on the participation or support of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) and the Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM), in Karachi's Aurat March.

MOC approves foreign training for Olympic medallists Neeraj Chopra, Manu Bhaker as preparation for CWG, Asian Games

IANS | May 13, 2026 7:34 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) With the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games around the corner, the Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) approved two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra’s request for a 47-day off-season training camp in Switzerland during its 173rd meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday.

PM Modi hails BJP’s spectacular show in Haryana Municipal elections

IANS | May 13, 2026 7:27 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed the “spectacular victory” of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Haryana Municipal Corporation elections and called it a testament of people’s unwavering faith in the developmental and good governance policies of the double-engine government.