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New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) The Pakistan hockey team will not be stopped from competing in next month's Asia Cup in India, a sports ministry source said on Thursday. "We are not against any team competing in India in a multi-national competition. But bilateral is different," the source said. Also Read | Who is Diogo Jota's Wife Rute Cardoso? Know All About Late Portugal and Liverpool Footballer's Better Half. The tournament is scheduled to be held in Rajgir, Bihar India from August 27 September 7.
Chandel (Manipur) [India], September 26 (ANI): In a decisive operation aimed at curbing illicit drug trafficking, a joint team of 22 personnel from Assam Rifles and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has successfully apprehended two individuals in possession of a massive cache of narcotics in Chandel district, Manipur, a release said on Friday. According to the release, the operation unfolded on Friday following specific intelligence inputs. Acting swiftly on the information, a mobile vehicle check post was established in the general area of Bala Point. Also Read | Raipur Steel Plant Collaps ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 5 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the Indian hockey team for winning the men's junior Asia Cup, saying their unmatched skill, unwavering grit and incredible teamwork have etched this victory into the annals of sporting glory. He said on X, "Proud of our hockey champions! It's a historic moment for Indian hockey as our Men's Junior Team wins the Junior Asia Cup 2024 title.Their unmatched skill, unwavering grit and incredible teamwork have etched this win into the annals of sporting glory." Araijeet Singh Hundal slammed four goals as defending champions Indi ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sept 16 (PTI) Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said India playing a cricket match with Pakistan has exposed the BJP's "farce" of patriotism and stressed that the country should have shown firmness by not participating. India won the Asia Cup match against the traditional rivals by seven wickets on Sunday amid boycott calls on social media, with the BCCI drawing heavy criticism for agreeing to the engagement in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. Thackeray also targeted the Mahayuti government over its mounting debt burden of Rs 9 lakh crore and referred to the la ...Read More >
Bangladesh is poised to potentially replace Pakistan in the upcoming men's Asia Cup hockey tournament in Rajgir, Bihar, scheduled to begin on August 29. This possibility arises from the Pakistan Hockey Federation's reluctance to participate, citing security concerns, despite the Indian government's offer to provide visas. A final decision is expected within the next 48 hours. Bangladesh is likely to replace Pakistan in the men's Asia Cup hockey tournament to be held in Rajgir, Bihar from August ...Read More >
India pacer Harshit Rana says game time in the ongoing Delhi Premier League has served as ideal preparation for the Asia Cup beginning on September 9. Rana was with the Indian Test team in the UK briefly after the India A shadow tour. He had last played for India in the Champions Trophy in February. "It is not at all that I have become out of practice. In the last 20-25 days, I have played 12-13 T20 matches. So, my practice is completely on because DPL (Delhi Premier League) was going on, before ...Read More >
Kanpur (UP), Sep 13 (PTI) The widow of a Kanpur businessman who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack has called for the boycott of the upcoming cricket match between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled for this Sunday. Aishanya, the widow of Shubham Dwivedi, criticised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for their decision to proceed with the match after the attack that claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including her husband. Speaking to PTI on Saturday, Aishanya described the decision to hold the match as "deeply insensitive" and accused the BCCI of disregar ...Read More >
Thane, Sep 14 (PTI) The Shiv Sena (UBT) held a protest in Thane on Sunday against the Centre for allowing the Indian team to play Pakistan later in the evening in the Asia Cup cricket tournament. It is the first time the traditional rivals are meeting on the cricket field since the April 22 Pahalgam attack, in which 26 persons were gunned by Pakistan-backed terrorists. India had responded with Operation Sindoor on May 7, inflicting heavy damage to terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK). The protest was held to voice public sentiment against the "double-faced" U ...Read More >
No Handshake: The aftermath of India's commanding seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 continues to dominate discussions, not for cricketing reasons but for what happened-or rather, what didn't happen-after the match. The Indian team refrained from the customary handshake with their Pakistani counterparts, a move that has triggered a wave of reactions across the cricketing world. According to a PTI report, a senior BCCI official clarified that there is no rule mandating players to shake hands after a game. "Look, if you read the rule book, there is no specification about shaki ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 16 (PTI) A day after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann slammed the Centre for refusing permission to Sikh jathas to visit Pakistan for Guru Nanak Dev's 'Parkash Purb' celebrations in November, BJP national spokesperson R P Singh hit back, saying there was a security threat perception in the neighbouring nation. He also asked Mann who would be responsible if anything went wrong with any Indian pilgrim in Pakistan. Mann on Monday attacked the BJP-led Centre for giving its nod to the Asia Cup T20 cricket match between India and Pakistan but denying permission to send a Sikh ja ...Read More >
Mumbai: The BCCI has declared that the Asia Cup-winning Indian cricket team and its support staff will be presented a prize money of Rs 21 crore for its unbeaten run in the just-concluded tournament. The Board made the announcement after the team defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by five wickets in the final of the tournament in Dubai on Sunday. "It was (an) extraordinary victory and therefore as a part of celebrations, BCCI has announced a cash award of Rs 21 crore in favour of the players and the support staff who are part of the Indian team in the Asia Cup," BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told ...Read More >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal is on its path to beat the record-rally of 1979. Multiple factors like US Fed rate cut, trade becau ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Homegrown Premier Energies on Monday announced securing multiple solar contract worth USD 19.95 million (around Rs 177 crore) Republic of Benin, West Africa. These projects are part of a national initiative by the Government of Benin to expand access to reliable, sustainable clean energy, Premier Energies said in a statement. Implementation will be carried out by Premier Energies in collaboration with the General Directorate of Energy Planning and Rural Electrification, under the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines, Republic of Benin. The scope of the contracts cover ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Hitting out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "Operation Sindoor" post on X, the Congress on Monday said it is not right to compare a cricket match to a battlefield but when the prime minister has made that comparison, he needs to learn from the Indian cricket team that when one is close to victory, then "good captains do not announce a ceasefire on the orders of any third umpire". Modi on Sunday likened the India-Pakistan final in the Asia Cup to Operation Sindoor and said the outcome was the same as India won. "Operation Sindoor on the games field. Outcome is ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 15: Out-of-favour India pacer Mohammed Shami grabbed three wickets in four balls in the fag end of the day to help Bengal bundle out Uttarakhand for 213 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C fixture, here Wednesday. In reply, Bengal made a jittery start as captain and India Test hopeful Abhimanyu Easwaran was dismissed in the first ball. The hosts ended the day at 8 for 1 in five overs, with Sudip Chatterjee (1 batting) and Sudip Kumar Gharami (7 batting) seeing through some anxious moments. Bengal trail Uttarakhand by 205 runs going into the second day. Havin ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, July 3: Pakistan's hockey teams will not be stopped from competing in next month's Asia Cup and the subsequent junior World Cup in India as any move to block the arch-foes from multi-lateral competitions in the country would be a violation of the Olympic Charter, a sports ministry source said on Thursday. While the Asia Cup is scheduled to be held in Rajgir, Bihar from August 27 to September 7, the junior World Cup will be organised in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 to December 10. "We are not against any team competing in India in a multi-national competition. If we try to ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 12 (PTI) Opposition parties in Maharashtra on Friday slammed the BJP and the BCCI over the India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match scheduled for September 14, with Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray asking if "blood and cricket can flow together." The Maharashtra Congress called it an insult to the kin of those killed in the Pahalgam terror attack and soldiers who have been martyred in the line of duty. The Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) said the government's dual standards had been exposed after it allowed the match to proceed. Responding to the criticism, Maharashtra minister an ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure area forming over the north Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh and West Bengal is expected to trigger heavy to very heavy rainfall across parts of Odisha through July 4, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Saturday. An upper air cyclonic circulation currently persists over southwest Bangladesh and adjoining Gangetic West Bengal, extending up to 7.6 km above mean sea level and tilting southwestward with height, the IMD said. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is likely to develop over the region within the next 48 hours. The sy ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) Srinagar will host the inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival at its iconic Dal Lake where more than 400 athletes from all over the country will compete in disciplines like kayaking and canoeing, water skiing and rowing from August 21 to 23. Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced this in an interaction with the media here and said it would add to the government's push for expansion of the Khelo India movement that recently added the first ever Beach Games in Diu to its roster. Also Read | Who is Diogo Jota? Here's All You Need To Know About Portugal and Liver ...Read More >
The minister, while speaking to the media on the sidelines of an event to launch department of youth affairs' initiatives against drug addiction, also reiterated the government's position that Pakistani athletes will not be stopped from coming to India for multi-lateral sporting engagements. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said the long-awaited National Sports Governance Bill will be tabled in Parliament during the monsoon session beginning July 21. The minister, while speaking to t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Jaismine Lamboria and Minakshi Hooda for winning the gold medal in the 57 kg and 48 kg categories, respectively, at the 2025 World Boxing Championships, and said that their stupendous performances will inspire countless athletes. The PM also hailed the Indian women's hockey team for making the nation proud by winning the silver medal in the Women's Asia Cup 2025. "Proud of Minakshi on her outstanding performance at the 2025 World Boxing Championships in Liverpool! She brings home the Gold in the 48kg category," Modi ...Read More >
Bengaluru, 29 September 2025: Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, in collaboration with Freecharge, has unveiled Credit on UPI with Gold Loans - India's first gold-backed credit line accessible through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This innovative product is designed to unlock the economic potential of gold assets, especially for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), self-employed entrepreneurs and merchants across both urban and rural India. Credit on UPI with Gold Loans enables customers to access instant credit against their gold holdings. The produc ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi is not as excited at the prospect of becoming the youngest ever to play in the IPL as he is at being coached by the legendary Rahul Dravid at Rajasthan Royals. The 13-year-old Suryavanshi became the youngest cricketer ever to be bought at an IPL auction last month when he was acquired by Rajasthan Royals who will be coached by Dravid. "I am really glad that I am getting a chance to play in the IPL. I am excited to play under Rahul Dravid sir, more than playing in the IPL, I am happy to play under him. "I have no strategy as such for ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 14 (PTI) The BJP on Sunday accused Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray of hypocrisy over his call to boycott the India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match, and questioned his alliance with the Congress, blaming it for emboldening Pakistan in the past. Traditional rivals India and Pakistan will face off in Dubai on Sunday evening in what will be the first match between the two sides since the escalation of the border conflict in May when India launched strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan after 26 tourists were killed in a dastardly attack in Pahalgam on April 22. According ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 29: Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar revealed that his heart had been pounding intensely while watching the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Men in Blue secured a convincing victory as they chased down a target of 147 runs with just two balls remaining, in what was a thrilling encounter. The win also marked India's third consecutive victory against Pakistan in the 2025 tournament, as well as the team's record-extending ninth title. From Dressing Room To Field of Play, Check Raw Emotions As Team India Beat Pakistan To Compl ...Read More >
India secured its ninth Asia Cup title. Abhishek Sharma led India's batting with 314 runs. Kuldeep Yadav took 17 wickets. Tilak Varma delivered a match-winning knock in the final. Pathum Nissanka scored the tournament's only century. Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan was their top batter. The tournament concluded with several notable individual performances. The just-concluded Asia Cup was deeply saturated with off-field drama. But even amidst the bedlam, there were sparks of brilliance, emergence of new stars and tears of failure. From a team perspective, India remained unconquered in seven match ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Union Minister Suresh Gopi stirred controversy on Tuesday by claiming that those elected by "corpses" are now serving the state. Speaking at a neighbourhood meet called "Kalungu" in Idukki district, he alleged that cadavers from 25 years ago had cast votes in Kerala elections. Media reports have previously highlighted incidents of deceased voters being listed as active in Kerala's voter list, he said, while indirectly referring to the accusations of "scientific rigging " against the Left parties. The minister was responding to allegations of voter fraud in Thrissur consti ...Read More >
Jaipur: Two workers died while five others are feared trapped after soil caved in during pipeline excavation work in Rajasthan's Bharatpur on Sunday morning, police said. According to officials, some labourers were filling a 10-foot-deep trench dug to lay a pipeline near Jangi ka Nagla village when the soil caved in. Twelve workers got trapped under the soil. Upon hearing the cries, other labourers and project staff started rescue attempts, but the depth and heaviness of the soil made immediate efforts difficult, they said. District administration, police and disaster management teams reach ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) Describing the sports ministry's decision, which has paved the way for the Pakistan hockey team's participation in two major multi-nation tournaments here, as a "positive step", former Pak captain Rehan Butt said the Indian team should also cross the border in future and play in his country. A source in the Indian sports ministry said on Thursday that Pakistani hockey teams will be allowed to compete in next month's Asia Cup and the subsequent Junior World Cup. Also Read | Who is Diogo Jota? Here's All You Need To Know About Portugal and Liverpool Star Footballer Who D ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) The BJP on Monday took a swipe at the Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi, saying the opposition party seems to have gone into a "comatose state" after India's stunning victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup final. The Congress leaders seem to be more pained by Pakistan's defeat, and it is just like Operation Sindoor when they "couldn't bring themselves to congratulate the Indian Army for its stupendous strikes", the ruling party said. India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the final on Sunday, clinching its record ninth Asia Cup title. "Not even a single soci ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A day after the Indian cricket team won the Asia Cup Championship, political row erupted over PM Modi's congratulatory remarks, with Congress terming the Operation Sindoor mention "inappropriate".Soon after the win, PM Modi posted on X last night saying, "#OperationSindoor on the games field. Outcome is the same - India wins! Congrats to our cricketers."The post drew flak from Congress, with Pawan Khera writing a direct post to PM Modi saying, "Prime Minister, firstly, comparing a cricket match to a battlefield is not appropriate." Further taking a jibe at the PM and indirectly hint ...Read More >