From the electrifying victory of the Indian cricket team in the recent T20 series to the rising star power of young badminton sensations, India's sporting landscape is ablaze with action! This week alone saw record-breaking performances in the Pro Kabaddi League, showcasing the nation's unwavering passion for indigenous sports. The upcoming Asian Games are generating immense anticipation, with athletes across disciplines sharpening their skills and aiming for glory on the international stage. We delve into the crucial role of sports sponsorships in nurturing talent and boosting India's sporting infrastructure. Furthermore, debates rage on about the future of cricket's dominance in India's sporting ecosystem, with other sports like hockey and football vying for increased attention and investment. Stay updated on all the latest scores, match analyses, and exclusive interviews with your favorite athletes. Explore the dynamic world of Indian sports—from the bustling stadiums to the quiet dedication of rising stars—right here. Discover the stories that shape the nation’s sporting spirit and witness the unfolding drama of the sporting year.
New Delhi, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a surprising turn of events, Indian badminton icon Saina Nehwal has announced her separation from husband and fellow shuttler Kashyap Parupalli. The couple, who have been together for over a decade and tied the knot in 2018, confirmed their decision to part ways through a heartfelt statement shared by Saina on Instagram on Sunday. "Life takes us in different directions sometimes," Saina wrote in her post. "After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to part ways. We're choosing peace, growth, and healing - for ourselves and each other. I'm grateful for the memories and wish nothing but the best moving forward. Thank you for understanding and respecting our privacy during this time," read the statement on social media. The announcement has taken the sports fraternity and fans by surprise, especially given the couple's long-standing partnership both on and off the court. Saina and Kashyap have been among India's most prominent badminton figures, often seen supporting each other at tournaments and celebrating professional milestones together. While the reason behind the separation remains personal, Saina's message emphasized mutual respect and the shared intention to move forward positively. The post was met with an outpouring of support from fans, fellow athletes, and well-wishers, many of whom praised the duo's grace and maturity in handling the situation. Saina Nehwal, a former world number one and Olympic bronze medalist, has been a trailblazer for Indian women in sports. Kashyap Parupalli, too, has had a distinguished career, representing India at several international tournaments, including the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. As they embark on separate personal journeys, both Saina and Kashyap continue to command immense respect within the badminton community and beyond.
New Delhi [India], December 3 (ANI): Indian hockey player Jarmanpreet Singh said that the return of the Hockey India League (HIL) will help up-and-coming players learn more about the overseas players and would help India in ultimately securing the gold medal in Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Jarmanpreet spoke to ANI about the return of the Hockey India League, team India winning the Paris Olympics 2024 bronze and the Asian Champions Trophy, the retirement of legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh etc. Speaking about the return of HIL, Jarmanpreet said to ANI, "Yes (if it will help Team India get LA 20 ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Blistering aggression has given way to stamina-testing rallies in women's singles badminton, says ace Indian shuttler P V Sindhu, who is reinventing her game to keep pace with the evolving tempo while navigating a challenging lean phase. This year has been far from ideal for the two-time Olympic-medallist. She has endured four first-round exits and three second-round losses, with a lone quarterfinal appearance at the India Open in January being a rare bright spot. "The women's singles (competition) has completely changed. Initially it was more of attack and fast rallies; it has be ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI) Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal and husband Parupalli Kashyap, who is also a top former shuttler, have announced their decision to part ways mutually. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Saina shared the personal update that has taken the sporting world by surprise. "Life takes us in different directions sometimes. After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to part ways. We're choosing peace, growth, and healing - for ourselves and each other," Saina, a two-time Commonwealth Games champion, wrote. "I'm grateful for the memories and wish ...Read More >
Top seed Tanvi Sharma assured India of a medal at the BWF World Junior Championships after advancing to the women's singles semifinals with a thrilling three-game win over Japan's Saki Matsumoto in Guwahati on Friday. The 16-year-old Sharma, who was a finalist at the US Open Super 300 earlier this year, recovered from a game down to beat left-handed Matsumoto 13-15, 15-9, 15-10 in a hard-fought quarterfinal contest. However, eighth seed Unnati Hooda, the youngest Indian to win a Super 100 title a ...Read More >
Badminton stars Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap have decided to separate. Saina shared the news on Instagram. The couple married in December 2018. Both trained at the Pullela Gopichand Academy. Saina achieved Olympic bronze and world No. 1 ranking. Kashyap won a Commonwealth Games gold. They seek peace and growth individually. They have requested privacy during this time. Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal and husband Parupalli Kashyap, who is also a top former shuttler, have announced their ...Read More >
Patna, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major action against corruption, the State Vigilance Unit (SVU) on Saturday arrested Sub-Inspector Putul Kumari, the SHO of the Women's Police Station in Samastipur, for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. Her driver was also arrested in the case. The arrest has created a stir within the police department. According to an official, Putul Kumari was caught red-handed while taking the bribe from Rajiv Ranjan, a resident of Chhatauna village under Mufassil police station limits, in connection with an assault case. Rajiv Ranjan had filed a written complaint with ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya flagged off the 'Fit India Cycling Drive' at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here on Tuesday. Close to 500 cycling enthusiasts joined the three kilometres ride from the stadium to Raisina Hills and back, the initiative aimed at promoting cycling as a sustainable and healthy mode of transportation. Also Read | ZIM vs AFG 2024: Rahmanullah Gurbaz Ruled Out of Zimbabwe ODI Series With Quadriceps and Hip Flexor Injuries. The event was flagged off by Mandaviya in the presence of Raksha Khadse, the minister of state (Sports), MP Tej ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 1 (ANI): The BWF World Championships will return to India after 17 years with the capital city, New Delhi, chosen to host the 30th edition in August 2026. The announcement was made during the closing ceremony of the 2025 Championships in Paris, where a handover took place between BWF president Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, Frank Laurent, president of the Federation Francaise de Badminton, and Sanjay Mishra, honorary general secretary of the Badminton Association of India, as per a press release from BAI Media. Also Read | AFG 19/1 in 4 Overs | United Arab Emirat ...Read More >
Baramulla, Jul 5: Hundreds of mourners from Delina and its neighbouring villages Saturday participated in the Muharram procession, the 9th day of the month of Muharram-Ul-Haram at Delina area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district. The procession was one of the series of processions being held in the month of Muharram, the first month of Islamic calendar. Dressed in black and carrying flags bearing religious inscriptions, participants from the villages of Hygam, Bulgam, Bohripora, Syedpora, Uri, Boniyar and other villages marched from new Imambargah through the National Highway NH-1 to the ma ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and its affiliated national sports federations (NSFs) projected a united front in approving the country's bid for the Commonwealth Games in 2030, with Ahmedabad, Delhi and Bhubaneswar emerging as the possible host cities. The IOA, following a government-engineered truce between the sports body's president PT Usha and 12 of its Executive Council (EC) members, held a "cordial" Special General Body Meeting (SGBM) here on Wednesday to "...approve bid to Commonwealth Sports for hosting the 2030 CWG in India". After the SGBM, which lasted a mere 30 min ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Medulla Communications Pvt. Ltd., one of the world's most awarded healthcare-specialist advertising agencies, has announced the launch of its new hub in Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in solving complex healthcare challenges, Medulla is now looking to create a super-specialist category as the first digital healthcare advertising agency in Asia. New Hub to Deliver Scalable, Specialist Healthcare Marketing Solutions Across APAC. Also Read | New Cheque Clearing System: Banks To Clear Cheques Within Few Hours Starting October 4, Announces RBI. ...Read More >
IMAGE: Indian table tennis has a bright future despite the recent retirement of the legendary Sharath Kamal, said Dronacharya awardee coach Sandeep Gupta. Photograph: ANI Photo A rich talent pool of players promises a bright future for Indian table tennis despite the recent retirement of stalwart Sharath Kamal, said Dronacharya awardee coach Sandeep Gupta on Monday. Gupta is currently busy with the conduct of the National Ranking Table Tennis Championship which has returned to Delhi after a long gap of 13 years. The tournament attracting close to 3000 entries is an indicator of the growing ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): The fit India movement took a significant stride towards a healthier and greener India with the launch of the 'Fit India Cycling Drive' on Tuesday morning at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi, according to a release from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. The event was flagged off by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, in the presence of Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, MP Tejasvi Surya, as well as elite athletes, including Paris Paralympics bronze medalist Simran Sharm ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 5 (ANI): Olympic medallist and badminton legend Saina Nehwal has officially come on board as the co-owner of the franchise Keerthi Warriors in the Hyderabad Pickleball League (HPL). This marks her first venture into team ownership, opening a new chapter in her journey as an athlete and mentor. Nehwal, whose achievements have inspired generations of Indians, said her association with the Keerthi Warriors is driven by a desire to nurture and grow pickleball at the grassroots level, HPL said in a release. "For me, sport has always been about inspiring pe ...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 >
BENGALURU, June 26: Blistering aggression has given way to stamina-testing rallies in women's singles badminton, says ace Indian shuttler P V Sindhu, who is reinventing her game to keep pace with the evolving tempo while navigating a challenging lean phase. This year has been far from ideal for the two-time Olympic-medallist. She has endured four first-round exits and three second-round losses, with a lone quarterfinal appearance at the India Open in January being a rare bright spot. "The women's singles (competition) has completely changed. Initially it was more of attack and fast rallies; ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): India seasoned badminton player and Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal announced that she has parted ways with her husband, Parupalli Kashyap, who is also a shuttler. Saina took to Instagram to release a brief statement announcing her divorce from Kashyap, which came nearly seven years after their 2018 marriage. Life takes us in different directions sometimes. After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to part ways. Were choosing peace, growth, and healing - for ourselves and each other. Im grateful for the memories and wish nothi ...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 aga ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): IAS para-badminton player Suhas L Yathiraj said Uttar Pradesh, being the country largest state in terms of population, is committed to strengthening India Olympic aspirations by building international-standard infrastructure, nurturing grassroots talent, offering incentives to athletes, and promoting a culture of fitness and healthy living. India has officially bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA), led by President PT Usha, submitted a Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 17 (ANI): Tanvi Sharma became the first Indian female player to be assured of a BWF World Junior Championships medal in 17 years when she fought back from a game down to beat Japan's Saki Matsumoto and reach the girls singles semifinals at the National Centre of Excellence here on Friday, as per a release from BAI. The 16-year-old kept her nerves under pressure and found winners with her cross-court slice hits to beat Matsumoto 13-15, 15-9, 15-10 in a 47-minute quarterfinal clash that kept the spectators on edge. The last Indian female player to win a world ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a surprising turn of events, Indian badminton icon Saina Nehwal has announced her separation from husband and fellow shuttler Kashyap Parupalli. The couple, who have been together for over a decade and tied the knot in 2018, confirmed their decision to part ways through a heartfelt statement shared by Saina on Instagram on Sunday."Life takes us in different directions sometimes," Saina wrote in her post. "After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to part ways. We're choosing peace, growth, and healing -- for ourselves and each other. I'm grateful ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Over the years, fans have witnessed several shocking breakups and divorces across the worlds of entertainment and sports. While some begin with whispers and end in confirmation, a few announcements truly shake the public. One such unexpected revelation came from Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal, who stunned fans on Sunday night by announcing her separation from husband and fellow shuttler Parupalli Kashyap. The Olympic bronze medalist took to Instagram to share the personal update, which sent shockwaves across the sporting fraternity. "Life takes us in different directions somet ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object inside the cell. DIG Prisons clarified that the incident was not premeditated and dismissed any spec ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's Tanvi Sharma rode on her brilliant form to come up with a near-perfect performance against China's Liu Si Ya to enter the girls' singles final of the BWF World Junior Championships at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati on Saturday. The 16-year-old registered a clinical 15-11, 15-9 win in just over half-an-hour to overcome the Asian Junior Championships silver medallist. Tanvi became only the fifth Indian player, and the third among women, to reach the final of the junior Worlds. Aparna Popat was the first to reach the summit clash in 1996 when she finished runne ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the demolition began, Khaira went live on social media, criticising the state government. Anticipating the ...Read More >
'We have been working on that, especially in terms of being more patient to continue that rally and keep the shuttle in the court for a longer period of time. Because we have to make changes every time the game changes.' IMAGE: PV Sindhu has had a difficult 2025 on court, having endured four first-round exits and three second-round losses. Photograph: Kind courtesy PV Sindhu/X Blistering aggression has given way to stamina-testing rallies in women's singles badminton, says ace Indian shuttler P ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Tanvi Sharma, the 16-year-old badminton player from Punjab, scripted history at the US Open 2025 by becoming the youngest-ever Indian to play in the final of a BWF World Tour Final almost a week back. While her incredible run to the final saw her beat several higher-ranked stars, the recent 10th standard graduate is bound to become an inspiration for many.While her dream run in the competition ended with a 21-11, 16-21, 21-10 defeat to Beiwen Zhang of the United States on June 30, the future is certainly all shades of bright. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIB ...Read More >
Mumbai: It's a weekly ritual. Suvarna Adsule, an inspector with the crime branch of Mumbai Police, cycles from her Thane home to her south Mumbai office every Saturday. "It's a 37km ride one way," says the 54-year-old who, on other days of the week, cycles 25-30km around Thane. "If I don't cycle on a certain day, I feel something missing from my routine," she says. Cyclists all over Mumbai and elsewhere in the metro region are all set to push the pedal with Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviy ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI) Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal and husband Parupalli Kashyap, who is also a top former shuttler, have announced their decision to part ways mutually. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Saina shared the personal update that has taken the sporting world by surprise. Also Read | UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Live Streaming, Netherlands vs France: How to Watch Free Live Telecast of NED-W vs FRA-W on TV and Online Stream Details of Football Match in India. "Life takes us in different directions sometimes. After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): India's seasoned badminton player and Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal announced that she has parted ways with her husband, Parupalli Kashyap, who is also a shuttler. Saina took to Instagram to release a brief statement announcing her divorce from Kashyap, which came nearly seven years after their 2018 marriage. 'Life takes us in different directions sometimes. After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to part ways. We're choosing peace, growth, and healing - for ourselves and each other. I'm grateful for the memories and wish ...Read More >