Formula 1 2025 Season turns out to be pivotal year for Indian motorsport

IANS | December 23, 2025 11:58 AM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Formula 1 has experienced a remarkable rise in popularity across the subcontinent, with India's fanbase expanding to 78.8 million. This significant growth coincides with a season marked by outstanding performances, including Kush Maini’s resilient win in Monaco and Arvid Lindblad’s rapid ascent to the F1 grid. The Drivers’ Championship battle was intensely close, culminating in a final that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. As the world celebrates Lando Norris’s dramatic victory in the most competitive season finale in 15 years, the Indian motorsport community looks forward with renewed optimism.

Striker Viktor Gyokeres optimistic Arsenal will end title drought in Premier League this season

IANS | December 22, 2025 11:22 PM

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) Arsenal won the English Premier League title way back in the 2003-04 season and have since come close to regaining the title, only to fall short. They have come close to winning the title in the last three seasons, finishing a close second to champions Liverpool in the 2024-25 season. However, the Gunners' Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres believes their title drought will come to an end in this ongoing season.

Concerns over security, integrity raise doubts over Bangladesh Premier League ahead of kick-off: Report

IANS | December 22, 2025 10:38 PM

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) The death of a key figure in last year's political uprising and cancellation of the opening ceremony in Dhaka over political unrest have raised doubts over the next season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). As franchises ramp up preparations, questions continue to swirl around the tournament’s ability to start on schedule amid political unrest and security concerns across Bangladesh, a news report said on Monday.