Host India to face UAE, Sri Lanka & Nepal after World Junior C’ships Mixed Team redraw

IANS | September 17, 2025 8:16 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Host India will face the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sri Lanka, and Nepal in the BWF World Junior Championships Mixed Team event, following a group stage redraw on Wednesday. The withdrawal of the Cook Islands prompted the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to reshuffle the field for the current 36 countries participating in the tournament, also known as the Suhandinata Cup.

Smriti Mandhana slams second fastest women’s ODI ton by Indian batter

IANS | September 17, 2025 4:05 PM

New Chandigarh, Sep 17 (IANS) Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana registered the second-fastest century by an Indian batter in women’s ODIs when she reached the three-figure mark in 77 balls against Australia in the second match of the ongoing series at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

When Modiji became Prime Minister, I began winning: PV Sindhu

IANS | September 17, 2025 3:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) On Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday, Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu not only wished and prayed for his good health and happiness but also for the continued progress of the nation under his guidance.