Iran to boycott FIFA World Cup final draw over US visa denial

IANS | November 29, 2025 9:34 AM

Tehran, Nov 29 (IANS) Iran's Football Federation will boycott the final draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the United States refused to grant visas to several key members of its delegation, as the draw is scheduled for December 5 in Washington, D.C.

Aditi lies 10th as Avani is 27th and Pranavi 45th at Open de Espana

IANS | November 28, 2025 8:46 PM

Malaga (Spain), Nov 28 (IANS) It was a mixed opening day for India, as Aditi Ashok, multiple-time winner on the Ladies European Tour (LET), shot 3-under 69 to be Tied-10th after the first day at the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España. She was three shots behind Denmark’s Smilla Tarning Soenderby and Thailand’s Trichat Cheenglab, who shared the lead at six-under-par.

'Do bhai, dono tabahi': India awaits Ro-Ko’s explosive return to ODI action

Chetan Sharma | November 28, 2025 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) As India prepare to face South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series in Ranchi on Sunday, all eyes are firmly fixed on two of the biggest names in world cricket — Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The iconic duo, fondly referred to by fans as “Do Bhai, Dono Tabahi”, are set to return to international action, igniting excitement across the nation.