Team India knocked out in Round of 32 at ITTF World Table Tennis Championships

IANS | May 6, 2026 8:16 PM

London, May 6 (IANS) India's campaign at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships 2026 ended disappointingly as both the men's and women's teams lost in the round of 32 at the OVO Arena Wembley in London. The Indian men’s team faced a 3-0 defeat against Austria, while the women’s team lost 3-1 to the United States. This marked the end of what had been promising runs in the group stages.

Kabul seeks UN intervention over harassment of Afghan refugees in Pakistan

IANS | May 6, 2026 8:13 PM

Kabul, May 6 (IANS) Afghanistan's High Commission for Addressing Migrants' Problems has urged international organisations and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to hold talks with Pakistan so that Afghan nationals do not face difficulties. It also urged to ensure that the refugees do not face harassment, enabling their swift return.

'Ridiculous delay': Michael Vaughan slams ECB over late appointment of National selector

IANS | May 6, 2026 8:01 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has strongly criticised the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for the delay in appointing a new national selector, calling the situation “ridiculous” as the team approaches an important Test series against New Zealand.

AFC bans Mongolian female football official and player for attempted match manipulation

IANS | May 6, 2026 7:42 PM

Kuala Lumpur, May 6 (IANS) The Asian Football Confederation has handed hefty bans to a female match official and a player from Mongolia for attempting to manipulate the outcome of an AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26 (Preliminary Stage) match, taking firm action against the illegal activity by the two persons involved.

President To Lam's visit reflects Vietnam's commitment to deepen ties with India: Report

IANS | May 6, 2026 7:38 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Vietnamese President To Lam's visit to New Delhi demonstrates the Southeast Asian nation's strong commitment to strengthen ties with India, elevating the relationship to a higher level that is more effective, robust and substantive, a report detailed on Wednesday.

Polycab India's expenses jump over 29 pc in Q4, margins contract

IANS | May 6, 2026 7:38 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Polycab India Limited on Wednesday saw margin pressure in the March quarter (Q4 FY26) amid higher expenses and an unfavourable business mix.

Randeep Hooda says Inspector Avinash S2 is a 'much more intense ride'

IANS | May 6, 2026 7:34 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Actor Randeep Hooda is all pepped for his upcoming show Inspector Avinash Season 2 whose trailer dropped in on the 6th of May.

Football: Carreras denies reports of Real Madrid dressing-room bust-up

IANS | May 6, 2026 7:33 PM

Madrid, May 6 (IANS) Real Madrid defender Alvaro Carreras has denied reports of a dressing-room bust-up, saying recent claims about him "do not correspond to reality". The 23-year-old, who joined from Benfica last summer, has fallen out of favour with coach Alvaro Arbeloa in recent weeks.

IPL 2026: Priyansh Arya sits out as PBKS elect to bowl against SRH

IANS | May 6, 2026 7:24 PM

Hyderabad, May 6 (IANS) Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to field against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 49th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Rajeev Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

IPL 2026: ‘Pitch wasn’t a belter, we adapted quickly,’ says Akeal Hosein after CSK beat DC

IANS | May 6, 2026 7:12 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinner Akeal Hosein said quick assessment of conditions and effective communication among bowlers played a key role in their comprehensive eight-wicket win over the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday.