Srinagar, Aug 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday expressed condolences on the untimely demise of daughter of Udhampur SSP Amod Nagpure Ashok. Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chief Ghulam Nabi Azad also condoled the death, saying "there can be no greater pain for a parent than losing a child". In a message, LG Sinha said, "Shocked and heartbroken by the tragic news of the passing of the daughter of SSP Udhampur Shri Amod...Read More
Hyderabad, August 3 (IANS) Legendary icons Kapil Dev, Baichung Bhutia, Abhinav Bindra, Pullela Gopichand, and Gagan Narang have come together in a first-of-its-kind governance initiative for Indian sports. This integrated approach aims to strengthen grassroots talent, optimise infrastructure, and drive excellence for robust, holistic sports development. By creating clear athlete pathways and aligning with the state's progressive sports policy, the initiative positions Telangana at the forefront...Read More
London, Aug 3 (PTI) Scoreboard at lunch on the fourth day of the fifth Test between India and England here on Sunday. India 1st innings: 224 England 1st innings: 247 India 2nd innings: 396 England 2nd innings: (overnight 50/1 in 13.5 overs) Zak Crawley b Mohammed Siraj 14 Ben Duckett c Rahul b Prasidh Krishna 54 Ollie Pope lbw b Mohammed Siraj 27 Joe Root batting 23 Harry Brook batting 38 Extras: (LB-2 NB-1 W-5) 8 Total: (For 3 wickets in 38 overs) 164 Fall of wickets: 1/50 2/82 3/106 Bowling: ...Read More
LONDON (AP) - India removed England's Ben Duckett and stand-in captain Ollie Pope to effectively be six wickets from tying the series on day four Sunday of the fifth test at the Oval. England, absent the injured allrounder Chris Woakes, was 164-3 at lunch in pursuit of 374 to win the test and clinch the series 3-1. Harry Brook was 38 not out with Joe Root on 23 and England needing 210 more runs. Root survived an umpire's call on 3 and Brook should have been out on 19 but Mohammed Siraj, with ...Read More
India Champions denied playing Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam Attacks Australian former cricketer turned commentator Matthew Hayden has opened up on the spine-chilling experience when the PBKS vs DC match was stopped at Dharamshala owing to cross-border firing between India and Pakistan. The IPL 2025 proceedings were briefly halted by the cross-border altercations between rival nations India and Pakistan, and several overseas players, as well as commentators, witnessed the incident ...Read More
'He Knew The Importance...': Nayar Explains Reasons Behind Rahul's Success In England Abhishek Nayar has lauded KL Rahul's dedication, leaving his newborn to prepare for England series. Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has said that although he cannot divulge all the secrets behind KL Rahul's transformation to a very successful Test batter, the determination to work hard for the England series, to the point of leaving his newborn behind, has led him to succeed. Rahul finished as In...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Following a disappointing 2024-25 Premier League campaign - where Manchester United ended a historic low 15th in the table and missed out on UEFA Champions League qualification after a narrow 0-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final, head coach Ruben Amorim admitted he felt frustrated going to games, knowing his side will not be competitive. The Red Devils will face Everton on Monday (IST) as part of their final game of the ongoing Premier Leagu...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said that India's first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will commence operations "very soon," and it will reduce travel time between the two cities to just 2 hours and 7 minutes. Talking to reporters at the Bhavnagar terminus in Gujarat, after virtually flagging off three trains: the Ayodhya Express, Rewa-Pune Express, and Jabalpur-Raipur Express, Vaishnaw stated that the bullet train project is moving quick...Read More
The last edition earned them their first silverware. And the 134th edition of Durand Cup will see them take their first step towards title defence when NorthEast United FC face off against Malaysian Armed Forces FT to kick off their season at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Saturday.While the Malaysian Armed Forces will be their first opponents, NEUFC will also be facing their other Group E rivals in two Shillong clubs in Shillong Lajong FC and Rangdajied United FC in their next matches....Read More
Lionel Messi, arguably the greatest footballer of all time, is all set to mark his second appearance in India. As per reports, Messi is scheduled to fly to Mumbai in December this year. India might be a cricketing nation but the country also has millions of football fans, who will get a rare opportunity to see the Argentine maestro at the Wankhede Stadium. It has also been reported that Messi could be seen playing cricket on the occasion, that too against Indian cricket greats like MS Dhoni and ...Read More
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 3 (ANI): Mohun Bagan Super Giant will look to build on their impressive start to the Durand Cup 2025 when they face Border Security Force FT at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Monday. After a commanding win in the Kolkata Derby against Mohammedan SC, the Mariners will be eager to keep the momentum going, as per a release from ISL. Also Read | IND vs ENG 5th Test 2025: Dinesh Karthik Says Spin Could Play Role on Day Four if India's Pacers Don't Strike Earl...Read More
Weeks after announcing her separation from Parupalli Kashyap, Saina Nehwal posted a picture with him on Instagram, stating they are "trying again." Weeks after announcing her separation from husband Parupalli Kashyap, Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal has posted a picture with him, stating that they are 'trying again'. Saina shared a photo on Instagram with Kashyap, with a beautiful backdrop of the sea and mountains. "Sometimes distance teaches you the value of presence. Here we are -- trying ag...Read More
Guwahati, Aug 3: Continuing his campaign trail for the second straight day in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reiterated his development pitch ahead of the upcoming September council polls, on Sunday. Reaffirming the BJP's development agenda at a public gathering in Kumarikata, Tamulpur, , the Chief Minister stated, "The BTR needs bridges, schools, and colleges. If candidates from all communities in Assam are getting government jobs in a free and transp...Read More
Mumbai, August 3: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik believes spin might come into play for the visitors' on a decisive day four of the fifth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test if the fast bowlers fail to take early wickets. With England requiring 324 more runs to complete the chase of 374 and secure a 3-1 series victory, India need to take out the remaining wickets to get an improbable victory and tie the series score line 2-2. IND vs ENG 5th Test 2025: Sanjay Bangar Heaps Praise on In...Read More
Coimbatore, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rahil Pillarisetty from Hyderabad and Bengaluru teenager Savion Sabu hogged the limelight with contrasting victories in the two premier Pro-Stock categories as the Rolon Round of the MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship concluded at the Kari Motor Speedway here on Sunday. While the 27-year-old Rahil (RACR Castrol Power1) maintained an impressive pace to fight off strong challenges to win the Pro-Stock 301-400cc Open race, Savion swept to a...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) With the income tax return (ITR) filing date extended to September 15, taxpayers have more time to decide whether to choose the old or new tax regime. Salaried employees or pensioners without business income can change their tax regime at any time prior to filing their ITR every year by simply selecting the relevant option on the ITR-1 or ITR-2 form. With commercial or professional income, the regulations are stricter. Only once in your lifetime may you return...Read More
Mumbai, August 3: Former India pacer Varun Aaron believes that all-rounder Washington Sundar is having one of the best Test series on the ongoing England tour. Sundar, who scored his maiden Test century at Old Trafford in Manchester, has accumulated 284 runs across eight innings in four Tests on the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. In the ongoing fifth and final Test at The Oval, Sundar scored his fourth half-century during India's second innings after Yashasvi Jaiswal's ton and Akash Deep and Ravindr...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 3 (PTI) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday hit out at the Centre over the scheduled India-Pakistan cricket match in the upcoming Asia Cup, stating that engaging in sports with the neighbouring country in the wake of the Pahalgam attack was a "mockery of emotions". Calling the move a "blockbuster fixture", Thackeray asked why the government was not asking the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to withdraw from playing in the Asia Cup, and said it shows "mone...Read More
Hyderabad: The fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy has reached an exciting stage. The match is likely to have an outcome as two days of play are left. India has set a massive target of 374, and England are at 50/1 by stumps on Day three. With Chris Woakes ruled out of the Test, England only have eight wickets remaining. Yashasvi Jaiswal batted brilliantly in the second innings for India. He smacked a 6th Test hundred of his career to put India in a strong position. Akash Deep,...Read More
Mumbai, August 3: A special edition of the popular fitness campaign 'Fit India - Sundays on Cycle' was held on Sunday at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in collaboration with India Post, drawing large participation from athletes, youth, and fitness enthusiasts. Organised under the banner of the Fit India Movement, an initiative of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the weekly cycling event promotes cycling as a sustainable, environment-friendly, and health-conscious lifestyle choice. This Sunda...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka)[India], August 3(ANI): Taarini Lodha, Stasya Pandya, Freya Deshmane, Yashaan Khambata and Yash Nensee representing Mumbai's Amateur Riders' Club (ARC) secured medals in multiple categories at the Equestrian Premier League (EPL) held in Bengaluru on Saturday, organised by Embassy International Riding School (EIRS). The competition saw over 130 riders from clubs across the country and was judged by some of the top experts in the sport. On at the Equestrian Premier League 202...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): The second edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) kicked off in style on Saturday at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium. Spectators were treated to high-energy performances by Sunanda Sharma, Raftaar, KRSNA and Seedhe Maut. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, former Union Cabinet Minister Smriti Irani, DDCA President Rohan Jaitley, and BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla graced the grand opening. Speaking at the occasion, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta extended...Read More
India and Mumbai all-rounder Shardul Thakur was on Friday named the West Zone captain for the Duleep Trophy to be played in September. The 15-member squad also includes India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, middle-order batters Sarfaraz Khan and Shreyas Iyer as a total of seven Mumbai players have been named in the team. Ruturaj Gaikwad will bolster the middle-order while Saurashtra's Harvik Desai and Maharashtra's Saurabh Nawale are the wicketkeepers. Seven others, including Mumbai's Musheer Khan, wer...Read More
Bhubaneswar, Aug 1 (UNI) More than 200 athletes from 19 countries are set to participate in 20 events during the prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze competition, to be held at Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium on August 10. Speaking during a review of the ongoing preparations at the stadium, Odisha Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said, "Hosting the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze in Odisha for the first time is a matter of immense pride. We are fully prepared to organize ...Read More
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], August 2 (ANI): Odisha is set to host the prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze competition for the first time at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on August 10. Odisha Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Friday reviewed the ongoing preparations at the venue. Also Read | Lakshya Sen, Tharun Mannepalli Enter Macau Open 2025 Super 300 Semifinal; Shuttlers Defeat Chinese Oppositions to Qualify For Last Four. "Hosting the World Athletics Continental T...Read More
Bulandshahr: A court in Bulandshahr delivered its verdict in the Syana violence case that dates back to December 2018. The court convicted all 38 accused individuals, including prominent local activists and community members. Mob Violence Erupted Over Cow Carcass Discovery The violence followed the discovery of cow carcasses near Mahav village, prompting protesters to storm Chingrawathi police outpost. They set vehicles ablaze, leading to escalating chaos. During the riot, Inspector Subodh Kum...Read More
CRICKET - INDIA roared back into contention on an exhilarating day two of the final Test yesterday as their seamers restricted England to a 23-run lead after the hosts had threatened to run away with a match that the tourists need to win to square the series. After mopping up India's brittle tail in less than 30 minutes in the morning, openers Zac Crawley and Ben Duckett raced to 92-0 in 12 overs in a blistering return of Bazball. However, continuing the back and forth theme of the entire seri...Read More
New Delhi: Delhi govt has prepared a plan under which Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus drivers and conductors will receive regular training, with a focus on ethical values, customer service and safe driving, transport minister Pankaj Singh said on Friday. The move is for improving the public image of DTC buses.The minister mentioned that DTC bus drivers who fail to halt at designated stops or are found speeding will face strict departmental action.Several commuters have complained about the...Read More
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], August 2 (ANI): Odisha is set to host the prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze competition for the first time at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on August 10. Odisha Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Friday reviewed the ongoing preparations at the venue. 'Hosting the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze in Odisha for the first time is a matter of immense pride. We are fully prepared to organise it successfully,' the minister said during the...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): Pakistan women team will travel to Ireland without top-order batter Sadaf Shamas, who has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series due to a muscle injury sustained during a practice session in Karachi. The 26-year-old has been replaced by Shawaal Zulfiqar, who was part of the 24-player skills camp held in Karachi. The 20-year-old has previously represented Pakistan in seven T20Is and three ODIs. She will travel from Lahore to Karachi to join the national squ...Read More