Indian shooting legend Jaspal Rana given full state honours at his residence

IANS | June 13, 2026 1:21 PM

Dehradun, June 13 (IANS) India bid a tearful farewell to legendary shooter and coach Jaspal Rana on Saturday as his mortal remains were placed at his residence for the public, fellow athletes, and dignitaries to pay their last respects. Full state honours were accorded to the 49-year-old, whose sudden death following cardiac complications left the Indian sporting fraternity in shock.

MPL T20 Scindia Cup: A positive dressing room has been key to our success, says Pooja Vastrakar ahead of big final

IANS | June 13, 2026 10:57 AM

Indore, June 12 (IANS) Chambal Ghariyals have stormed into the final of the women’s competition in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 after remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament. Captain Pooja Vastrakar credited the team’s positive environment and strong dressing-room culture for their impressive run, while also praising the players for executing plans consistently and delivering under pressure.

‘One of the greatest Blackcaps’: NZ PM Pays Tribute to Williamson

IANS | June 13, 2026 10:40 AM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hailed Kane Williamson as “one of the greatest Blackcaps of all time” after the batting great announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on a glittering 16-year career that transformed him into New Zealand’s highest run-scorer across formats.