Elite Women’s Boxing: Nitu, Saweety, Lovlina, Nikhat enter finals

IANS | June 30, 2025 7:14 PM

Hyderabad, June 30 (IANS) World Championships and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nitu Ghanghas defeated Railways’ Manju Rani to enter the final in the 48kg category of the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament here on Monday, setting up a title bout with Chanchal (SAI N). World Champion Saweety Boora also delivered a commanding performance in the 80kg semifinal, outclassing Babita Bisht of All India Police 5:0 at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium here.

Formula 1 confirms 2026 pre-season testing schedule, Azerbaijan GP date shifted

IANS | June 30, 2025 4:34 PM

London, June 30 (IANS) Formula 1 and the FIA have officially unveiled the pre-season testing schedule for the 2026 campaign, setting the stage for what promises to be an intriguing year of fresh regulations and fierce competition. In preparation for the new season, teams will get three crucial opportunities to fine-tune their machinery, starting with a private test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya from January 26 to 30.

Lack of variety in India’s bowling attack is concerning: Greg Chappell

IANS | June 30, 2025 3:00 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Former India head coach Greg Chappell believes that more than the disappointing fielding performance in their five-wicket defeat to England in the first Test at Headingley, it was the lack of variety in the bowling attack which stood out as a more concerning factor for him.

FEMA penalty: SC rejects Lalit Modi's plea demanding BCCI indemnify him

IANS | June 30, 2025 2:47 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea fled by former IPL head Lalit Modi seeking a direction to the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) to pay a penalty of Rs 10.65 crore imposed on him for alleged violation of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).