JLN dog bite incident: Affected area sanitised to ensure venue remains operational, say sources (Lead)

IANS | October 3, 2025 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) After an unusual case of a dog biting a foreign official here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium during the World Para Athletics Championships 2025, sources said the organising committee carried out a sanitisation of the affected areas, ensuring the venue remains "safe, hygienic, and fully operational" and reinforced preventive measures has been taken to avoid any recurrence of such cases.

Slow start for Akshay Bhatia, four-way lead at Sanderson Farms

IANS | October 3, 2025 3:56 PM

Jackson (USA), Oct 3 (IANS) Akshay Bhatia had a disappointing start despite an even par card on the opening day of the 2025 Sanderson Farms Championship in the Fall season of the PGA Tour. Bhatia, who posted an even-par 72 in the opening round, was tied for 88th at the Country Club of Jackson.

'Ride the home support and trust process': Prannoy, Lakshya's message to Indian contingent for BWF Jr. Worlds

IANS | October 3, 2025 3:30 PM

Guwahati, Oct 3 (IANS) India’s top shuttlers, including former World Junior Championships medallists HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen along with Olympian and women’s doubles star shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa recorded a special message for the Indian contingent for the upcoming World Junior Championships, urging them to enjoy themselves and trust their preparations.

Women's WC: Knight set for 150th ODI as England opt to bowl against South Africa

IANS | October 3, 2025 2:57 PM

Guwahati, Oct 3 (IANS) England won the toss and elected to bowl first against South Africa in the fourth match of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup here at the Barsapara Stadium on Friday. This will be Heather Knight's 150th WODI for England, making her the second England player after Charlotte Edwards to get to this milestone.