Pakistan can visit India for Hockey Asia Cup: Sports Ministry sources

IANS | July 3, 2025 5:24 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Amid the growing uncertainty over Pakistan's participation in the upcoming Men's Hockey Asia Cup in India next month, the Sports Ministry sources have confirmed that their team will be allowed to cross the border for the continental tournament.

Dal Lake to host Khelo India Water Sports Festival in August

IANS | July 3, 2025 5:05 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival will be held at Srinagar’s iconic Dal Lake from August 21-23. The announcement was made by the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, here on Thursday.

Premier League, Liverpool 'devastated' by tragic passing of Diogo Jota at 28

IANS | July 3, 2025 4:33 PM

Liverpool, July 3 (IANS) Premier League and Liverpool said they were "devastated" to hear the news of Portugal and Red's forward Diogo Jota's demise in a tragic car accident in Spain on Thursday. According to a BBC report, Jota's brother, Andre Silva, who is also a professional footballer with Portuguese second-tier club Penafiel, also died in the accident, which took place in the Spanish province of Zamora.