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.
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 16 (ANI): Gnana Dattu TT and mixed doubles combination of Bhavya Chhabra and Vishakha Toppo upset their much higher-ranked opponents, while girls' singles duo of Tanvi Sharma and Unnati Hooda sailed through their respective matches to reach the quarterfinals of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 at the National Centre of Excellence here on Thursday. Gnana Dattu, playing in his first world juniors, defeated 8th seed Garret Tan of USA 15-12, 15-13 in boys' singles, while Bhavya and Vishakha fought back after losing the opening game to beat third seeded French combination of Thibault Gardon and Agathe Cuevas 12-15, 15-11, 15-12 to reach the quarterfinals, according to a press release from BAI Media. Girls' singles top seed Tanvi dominated China's Sun Li Yuan for a 15-8, 15-5 win, while eighth seed Unnati recovered from a bad start to beat Carine Tee of Malaysia 15-10, 15-7. In the quarterfinals, Tanvi will face Japan's Saki Matsumoto while Unnati will take on second seed Anyapat Phichitpreechasak of Thailand. While Tanvi and Unnati lived up to the expectations, Gnana Dattu and the pairing of Bhavya and Vishakha punched above their weight to get within striking distance of a possible medal. Playing against an experienced opponent, Gnana Dattu showcased his racquet skills as he executed late flicks and flat pushes, particularly under pressure, to outmanoeuvre Tan. In both games, Dattu and Tan focused on avoiding errors in the early exchanges, and it was the Indian who managed to seize the initiative from 8-8. Having understood the conditions and his opponent's game plan, the 17-year-old created opportunities with delectable slow drops and sharp dribbles to gain a comfortable advantage and then kept his nerves to close out the match. In the second game, Tan managed to save three match points from 10-14 down as Dattu suddenly tried to avoid mistakes, but the Indian managed to hold his nerves on the fourth point to seal his quarterfinal spot. "Though he has more experience than me because he has played a few senior tournaments, I was confident that I could beat him if I could play at my best, and I am happy that I could do that today," said Gnana Dattu, who is playing in his first World Junior Championships as quoted by the BAI Media press release. On the adjacent court, Bhavya and Toppo perfectly executed the game plan from the better side of the court to upset the third seeds from France. Having lost the opening game rather easily, the Indian combination roared back in the second, adopting an aggressive approach. The decider was a battle of nerves as the third seeds changed ends at 8-6 and then looked comfortably placed at 11-8. This is when the Indians decided to change tactics and not let their opponents attack. This meant that Bhavya got opportunities to find the winners as the Indian combination won six straight points to turn the tables. "While trailing at 8-11, the coach told us to attack more and play soft at the net to ensure that we get to attack more. We simply listened to the coach as it was easier to attack from this side," said Bhavya after the match, as quoted by the BAI Media press release. Bhavya and Vishakha will now face Chinese Taipei's Hung Bing Fu and Chou Yun An, who defeated Korea's Kim Tae Hyun and Moon In Seo 15-9, 15-11 in the other pre-quarterfinals. Indian results: Men's Singles: Gnana Dattu TT bt 8-Garret Tan (USA) 15-12, 15-13 Women's Singles: Tanvi Sharma bt Li Yuan Sun (China) 15-8, 15-5; 8-Unnati Hooda bt Carine Tee (Malaysia) 15-10, 15-7; 10-Rakshitha Sree lost to 4-Ranithma Liyanage (Sri Lanka) 11-15, 9-15 Women's Doubles: 8-Vennala K/Reshika U lost to Salsabila Aulia/Jania Situmorang (Indonesia) 16-14, 12-15, 8-15 Mixed Doubles: 14-Bhavya Chhabra/ Vishakha Toppo bt 3-Thibault Gardon/ Agathe Cuevas (France) 12-15, 15-11, 15-12. (ANI)
NEW DELHI: Axiom-4 crew members, including Shubhanshu Shukla, were welcomed with hugs and drinks as they stepped into the International Space Station on Thursday. The newly launched spacecraft -- the fifth in the Dragon series and named Grace -- successfully completed a soft docking with the International Space Station at 4.01pm while orbiting above the North Atlantic Ocean."At 6:31 am EDT (4:01 IST) on Thursday, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station for the fourth private astronaut mission to the orbiting laboratory, Axiom Mission 4," the National Aeronautics ...Read More >
Goa Monsoon Feast - Select Taj and Vivanta's Finest Dining Destinations in Goa Come Together for a Limited Time Culinary Showcase Goa Monsoon Feast - Select Taj and Vivanta's Finest Dining Destinations in Goa Come Together for a Limited Time Culinary Showcase 3 min read Last Updated : Jul 04 2025 | 7:55 PM IST VMPL New Delhi [India], July 4: This July, the rains don't just bring romance to Goa -- they bring varied flavours, warmth and they bring an invitation unlike any other. Celebrate the Goa Monsoon Feast with seasonal delicacies, comforting curries, and soul-warming flavours -- all ser ...Read More >
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel marked Urban Development Year 2025 festivities in Ahmedabad. The celebration highlighted the city's status as the cleanest in India, showcased new urban projects, and underscored Prime Minister Modi's vision of transforming urban challenges into growth opportunities, aiming for a sustainable, world-class city future. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel attended the Urban Development Year 2025 celebration in Ahmedabad, marking significant milestones in the city's urban g ...Read More >
India's boxing contingent of 40 promising youngsters is ready to make its mark at the Asian U19 and U22 Boxing Championships, which kicks off on July 30 and run until August 12 at the iconic Indoor Stadium Huamark in Bangkok, Thailand. The tournament, organised by Asian Boxing in association with World Boxing and the Thailand Boxing Association, will bring together 396 boxers from 26 nations. It features two age groups U19 (born between 2007 and 2008) and U22 (born between 2004 and 2006) with bo ...Read More >
Japan became the second team to arrive in Bihar late on Saturday night ahead of the men's hockey Asia Cup to begin at the Rajgir Sports Complex next week.The team that has finished fourth on five occasions in the tournament's history has been clubbed in Pool A with hosts India, China and Kazakhstan and they will open their campaign against Kazakhstan in an afternoon game on the opening day of the tournament. While their opener will likely be an easy affair, the match against Harmanpreet Singh & C ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], October 18 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday extended his greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Dhanteras. In a tweet on X, he said, "Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the residents of the state on the auspicious festival of Dhanteras. I pray to Lord Dhanvantari that this festival brings happiness, prosperity, and well-being into all your lives, and that the light of health and auspiciousness always remains illuminated in everyone's life." Also Read | Ladki Bahin Yojana October 2025 Instalment Da ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): The trailer of 'Candy And The Pizza Ggirl' was unveiled on Wednesday, offering a striking glimpse into a surreal, chaotic, and darkly comic night set in Mumbai. Directed by debutant Akkhil Kapur, the movie is set over the course of a surreal full-moon night in Mumbai. Also Read | 'Raaka' Meaning: What Does Allu Arjun-Atlee's Film Title Stand For?. The film follows a chain of chaotic, interconnected events triggered by a single catastrophic incident. As the night unfolds, a diverse group of eccentric characters find their lives colliding in unpred ...Read More >
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged five individuals, including goldy Brar, in relation to the 2024 Gurugram club bombing plot, as revealed in a recently filed chargesheet. This case involves a conspiracy to bomb two clubs, aiming to disrupt communal harmony in Haryana, with the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) implicated. The NIA's investigation highlights the severity of the plot. Those charged include satinderjit Singh (Goldy Brar), Sachin Talian, Ankit, Bhavish, and Randeep Singh. News Directory 3 provides crucial updates on sensitive cases such ...Read More >
Jaipur: Police in Didwana have stepped up their probe into a cross-border smuggling case in which they arrested two arms and drug smugglers on June 27 for supplying Austrian Glock and Chinese Norinco pistols. It has emerged that the case has links to a massive Rs 300-crore heroin consignment seized by Punjab's Amritsar police near the India-Pakistan border in Barmer on June 30. Canada-based Joben Kaler was identified as the main overseas handler of the heroin consignment. Didwana-Kuchaman police had arrested Mohammad Ilyas from Khunkhuna and Amarjeet Singh Takhar, alias Prince, from Jalandhar ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 28 (ANI): Twenty-four-year-old Srihari Nataraj opened India medal tally at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships on Sunday at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad by clinching a Silver medal in the 200m freestyle and 50m backstroke for men. Natraj clocked an impressive 1:48.47 seconds in 200m freestyle, finishing behind China Haibo XU who clocked 1:46.83 to bag the gold and in 50m backstroke he clocked 25.46 seconds to win another Silver. China Gukailai Wang bagged the Gold with a time of 25.11 seconds, as per a press release from the Swimming F ...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 >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The Indian women's tennis team has commenced a five-day preparatory camp at the DLTA Stadium in New Delhi as it gears up for the Billie Jean King Cup Group I - Asia/Oceania round-robin, with a clear focus on securing a third-ever qualification to the prestigious World Group. The Indian team comprises Ankita Raina, Sahaja Yamalapalli, Vaishnavi Adkar, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, Rutuja Bhoosale and Vaidehee Chaudhari, according to a release. The five-day camp, running from April 1 to April 5, serves as a critical build-up phase ahead of the tournament scheduled at ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Former Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna has wished the Indian women's team for the Billie Jean King Cup, which is set to run from April 7 to April 11. Notably, the Indian contingent has commenced a five-day preparatory camp at the DLTA Stadium in New Delhi as they gear up for the Billie Jean King Cup Group I - Asia/Oceania round-robin, with a clear focus on securing a third-ever qualification to the prestigious World Group, according to a release. Rohan Bopanna wished the Indian women's team the best for the tournament, encouraging them to believe in thems ...Read More >
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 8 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh governor S. Abdul Nazeer congratulated reigning Asian champion and Olympian Jyothi Yarraji on winning the gold medal in an impressive 12.99 seconds time in the women's 100m hurdles at the Taiwan Athletics Open 2025 in Taipei. Jyothi Yarraji continued her scorching form this season after she scripted a victory in the women's 100m hurdles as India bagged six gold medals on the opening day of the Taiwan Athletics Open 2025 in Chinese Taipei on Saturday. Also Read | India National Cricket Team Kicks Off Intense Training Ahead of F ...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 >
Rajgir (Bihar) [India], August 25 (ANI): Double Olympic medallist and current Asia No.1 Indian men's hockey team arrived in Patna, Bihar on Monday for the prestigious Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025. India had won the bronze medal in the previous edition held in Jakarta, where a young team with 15 debutants showed heart in their campaign by finishing on the podium. Also Read | Sevilla vs Getafe, La Liga 2025-26 Free Live Streaming Online: How To Watch Spanish League Match Live Telecast on TV & Football Score Updates in IST?. This time, however, with the World Cup qualification at stake, India h ...Read More >
Una (Himachal), Aug 25 Senior BJP leader Anurag Thakur has told students at a school event in Himachal Pradesh that Lord Hanuman might have been the fir.. Senior BJP leader Anurag Thakur has told students at a school event in Himachal Pradesh that Lord Hanuman might have been the first space traveller and urged students to value the country's millennia-old traditions, knowledge and culture. The former Union Minister made these remarks while addressing a National Space Day event at Jawahar Navod ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 28 (ANI): Twenty-four-year-old Srihari Nataraj opened India's medal tally at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships on Sunday at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad by clinching a Silver medal in the 200m freestyle and 50m backstroke for men. Natraj clocked an impressive 1:48.47 seconds in 200m freestyle, finishing behind China's Haibo XU who clocked 1:46.83 to bag the gold and in 50m backstroke he clocked 25.46 seconds to win another Silver. China's Gukailai Wang bagged the Gold with a time of 25.11 seconds, as per a press release from the Swim ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 29 (ANI): In a historic first, Indian divers Indiver Sairam and Willson Sing Ningthoujam bagged a Bronze medal in the 10m synchronised diving in the men category here on Day Two of the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships being held at the state-of-the-art indoor swimming facility at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on Monday. Meanwhile, the swimmers added three medals to their tally, with Rishabh Das clinching a bronze in the 200m Backstroke, Kushagra Rawat winning a Bronze medal in the 1500m freestyle, and the Indian relay team claiming a sil ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 4 (ANI): Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, along with other apex court judges, participated in a community 'langar' at the Supreme Court canteen on Tuesday to mark the celebration of Guru Nanak Jayanti. CJI-designate Justice Surya Kant was also present during the occasion, which witnessed judges and staff coming together to observe the spiritual and communal aspects of the festival. Also Read | Hyderabad Shocker: Woman Among 10 arrested for Plotting Husband's Kidnapping in Telangana, INR 1 Crore Ransom Bid Foiled. Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as 'Gurpurab', is t ...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 >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 1 (ANI): The last day of swimming and diving events at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships 2025 saw China assert their dominance once again, sealing the overall champion title with a staggering 49 medals (38 gold, eight silver, three bronze) at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex on Wednesday. For India, the final day brought four bronze medals through Bhavya Sachdeva, Sajan Prakash, Srihari Nataraj and the Men's relay team. Their efforts in the Women's 400m Freestyle, Men's 200m Butterfly, Men's 100m Backstroke, and Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay lifted Indi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): India has reiterated its commitment to United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, emphasising the crucial role its troops play in maintaining global peace and security. Addressing a media briefing in the national capital, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted India's contribution to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), where approximately 600 Indian troops are currently deployed. "Our troops under the aegis of UN-mandated peacekeeping missions have made a significant contribution to global peace and secu ...Read More >
Srihari Nataraj reached the 200m freestyle semifinals at the World University Games. Swimmer Srihari Nataraj improved his 'Best Indian Time' in the 200m freestyle to advance to the semifinals, while the women's table tennis team overcame the Netherlands to secure a round-of-16 spot. In contrast, the shuttlers lost to Hong Kong in the mixed team event on day two of the World University Games in the Rhine-Ruhr region of Germany on Friday. Two-time Olympian Nataraj, 24, clocked 1:48.22 seconds, to ...Read More >
Bengaluru: For millions of people, the sudden, sharp pain of tooth due to sensitivity can turn a sip of cold water into a jolt. Now, researchers at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), in collaboration with Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup Theranautilus, have engineered "CalBots" - magnetic nanobots that can seal the problem at its source.As per IISc, CalBots are 400-nanometre particles loaded with a calcium silicate-based bioceramic formula, designed to travel 500 micrometres deep inside dentinal tubules, the tiny tunnels in the tooth that lead to nerve endings. Guided by an external magnetic ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Top seed Tanvi Sharma, eighth seed Unnati Hooda, and 10th seed Rakshitha Sree Ramraj overcame some anxious moments before hitting their strides to ease into the pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025, here at the National Center of Excellence on Wednesday. Tanvi defeated Oei Winarto of Indonesia 15-12, 15-7, Unnati beat Alice Wang of the United States 15-8, 15-5, and Rakshitha came from a game down to beat Singapore's Aaliyah Zakaria 11-15, 15-5, 15-8. While the girls continued their march towards a possible medal, only Gnana Dattu TT w ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): India's star boxer Jaismine Lamboria expressed her team's motivation and excitement for the upcoming World Boxing Cup Finals in Noida. She highlighted their extensive preparation and eagerness to make their country proud again. The stage is set for a global boxing spectacle as the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 come to Greater Noida's Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex from November 14 to 21, bringing together over 140 elite boxers from 18 nations, including three Olympic medalists. A strong 20-member squad will represent India at the event, led by se ...Read More >
Pune: Hospitals in Pune have started reporting an increase in dengue cases among children following recent heavy rainfall and intermittent showers. Conditions are now ripe for mosquito breeding, experts said, as they warned citizens to ensure there's no waterlogging or stagnant pools near homes and offices. "Dengue is typically seen first in children as they often play outside," said Dr Sagar Lad, a senior neonatologist and pediatric intensivist at Jehangir Hospital and Sahyadri Hospital, Shastrinagar. Dr Lad said he's seen at least three children admitted for dengue this week, with all of the ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday debunked all allegations made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi about rigging and match-fixing in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections. In his articles titled 'Those Rejected by the People Deny the Mandate', published in the same three newspapers where Gandhi's write-ups appeared, CM Fadnavis advised the Congress MP to "accept defeat, introspect on where you went wrong, why your connect with the people is lacking, and what needs to be done." He taunted Gandhi, saying that the latter was preparing excuses for "defeats ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] September 26 (ANI): The debut edition of Art Asia Delhi 2025, co-hosted by Art Asia and Kintex, was inaugurated by the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to India, H E Lee Seong-ho, at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi. The event is supported by Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, as well as the Korean Cultural Centre India. Marking a historic milestone, Art Asia Delhi 2025 stands as the largest Korea-led international art fair ever hosted in India. The landmark event united 51 galleries and over 220 artists from nations such as Korea, India, the United ...Read More >