Aus Open: Federer, Agassi light up opening ceremony at Melbourne Park

IANS | January 17, 2026 5:56 PM

Melbourne, Jan 17 (IANS) On Saturday night at the Australian Open, Roger Federer, Andre Agassi, Lleyton Hewitt, Patrick Rafter, and Ashleigh Barty entertained the crowd with a lively exhibition doubles match during the opening ceremony, sharing laughs throughout.

Union Ministers Mandaviya, Kishan Reddy to join 57th Fit India Sundays on cycle

IANS | January 17, 2026 5:27 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 17 (IANS) The Fit India Movement, under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, will organise the 57th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle across multiple cities on Sunday, January 18, as part of the Government of India’s ongoing effort to promote fitness as a mass movement.

3rd ODI: India, NZ head into series decider with milestones in mind (Preview)

IANS | January 17, 2026 5:13 PM

Indore, Jan 17 (IANS) Rajkot witnessed the class of KL Rahul, but improved bowling and the might of Daryl Mitchell gave New Zealand the last laugh as the visitors outclassed India to clinch a seven-wicket win and level the series 1-1. All eyes now turn to Indore, as India and New Zealand battle it out in the series decider.

U19 WC: India, Bangladesh captains skip handshake at toss

IANS | January 17, 2026 3:53 PM

Bulawayo, Dec 17 (IANS) India's captain Ayush Mhatre and Bangladesh's vice-captain Zawad Abrar declined the usual handshake at the toss of a Group A match in the ICC Under-19 World Cup at Queens Sports Club on Saturday, signalling of the ongoing tension between the neighbouring countries.