Bopanna’s SG Pipers and Luciano Darderi’s Rangers kick-off TPL 7 with wins

IANS | December 9, 2025 10:32 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 9 (IANS) The opening day of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7 featured a series of fiercely contested matches at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium. Hosting the event in Ahmedabad for the first time, players like Rohan Bopanna, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, and Luciano Darderi provided an exciting spectacle for the fans. The matches were played on a charcoal-coloured court, and all eight teams participated in the action on Tuesday.

1st T20I: All-round Pandya, bowlers’ effort hand India thumping 101-run win over SA

IANS | December 9, 2025 10:24 PM

Cuttack, Dec 9 (IANS) Hardik Pandya’s all-round performance and cumulative efforts by the bowlers handed India a 101-run victory in the first T20I against South Africa here at the Barabati Stadium. With that, the hosts took a 1-0 lead in the five-game series to start their T20 World Cup 2-26 preparations in style.

BB 19 winner Gaurav Khanna's father says he “would have slapped Farrhana Bhatt”

IANS | December 9, 2025 10:13 PM

Mumbai Dec 9 (IANS) Bigg Boss 19 winner Gaurav Khanna has won a million hearts, and his recent win speaks volumes of the same. Just like his fans, his parents are also immensely proud of their son.

Gujarat marks International Anti-Corruption Day with CM Patel’s call for collective vigilance

IANS | December 9, 2025 10:10 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 9 (IANS) With the theme “Vigilance is Our Shared Responsibility”, Gujarat on Tuesday observed International Anti-Corruption Day in a state-level ceremony chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and attended by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi.

Rightful owners claim over Rs 2,000 crore under ‘Your Money, Your Right’ campaign: Minister

IANS | December 9, 2025 10:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) After the Centre launched a nationwide campaign titled "Your Money, Your Right" on October 4 this year to facilitate settlement of unclaimed financial assets, including bank deposits, insurance, dividends, shares, mutual funds, and pensions, to their legitimate claimants, funds amounting to approx Rs 2,000 crore has been claimed by their rightful owners in its first two months, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

Danish Pandor opens up on his bromance with Ranveer Singh on ‘Dhurandhar’ sets

IANS | December 9, 2025 9:59 PM

Mumbai, Dec 9 (IANS) Actor Danish Pandor, who has been getting a lot of good response to his work in the recently released film ‘Dhurandhar’, has spoken up on his camaraderie with actor Ranveer Singh.

India, Kenya discuss strengthening cooperation in healthcare sector

IANS | December 9, 2025 9:50 PM

Nairobi, Dec 9 (IANS) Indian High Commissioner to Kenya Adarsh Swaika called on Kenya's Cabinet Secretary of Health, Aden Duale, on Tuesday, and discussed further strengthening between the two nations in healthcare, including pharmaceuticals, pharma manufacturing, equipment, medical devices, and capacity building.

Sonia Gandhi’s birthday: INDIA Bloc sends out subtle message of unity ahead of key Assembly polls

IANS | December 9, 2025 9:42 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) The 79th birthday celebration of Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday turned into an unexpected show of strength for the INDIA Bloc, as senior leaders from across opposition parties gathered at the Parliament Complex in New Delhi.

Sania, Bopanna take to court for exhibition match on opening day of Tennis Premier League 7

IANS | December 9, 2025 9:33 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 9 (IANS) Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7 kicked off with a historic event as two of India’s top tennis icons, Sania Mirza, brand ambassador of Gurgaon Grand Slammers, and Rohan Bopanna, marquee player for SG Pipers, came together on the court for a special exhibition match that thrilled a full house at Gujarat University Tennis Stadium.

‘Unconstitutional and illegal’: Imran Khan's sisters, PTI members hold sit-in outside Adiala jail after meeting denied

IANS | December 9, 2025 9:11 PM

Islamabad, Dec 9 (IANS) Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members on Tuesday held a sit-in outside Adiala jail in Rawalpindi after jail authorities once again did not allow them to meet the founding PTI chairman, local media reported.