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NEW DELHI, April 6: India will look to make the most of familiar conditions and home support when the Asia-Oceania Group I ties of the Billie Jean King Cup begin at the DLTA Complex on Tuesday, with promotion to the 2026 play-offs firmly on their radar. However, the home challenge has suffered a dent with the withdrawal of talented Shrivalli Bhamidipaty. Placed alongside Indonesia, Korea, Mongolia, New Zealand and Thailand, the hosts face a stiff challenge in a tightly-contested field where only the top two teams will progress, while the bottom two sides will be relegated to Group II for 2027. India return to the regional competition after a disappointing outing in the 2025 play-offs held in Bengaluru, where they finished third in a three-team Group G. The hosts suffered a 1-2 defeat to Slovenia and a 0-3 loss to the Netherlands, despite spirited efforts from debutant Shrivalli and Sahaja Yamalapalli. That campaign marked a transition phase for the team, and the responsibility in singles now firmly rests on Sahaja and top-ranked Vaishnavi Adkar, who lead India's charge in the format. Experienced campaigner Ankita Raina, meanwhile, is expected to focus on doubles duties, where her experience alongside Rutuja Bhosale remains a key asset. It won't be a surprise if skipper Vishal Uppal asks Ankita to play singles also during the tournament. Sahaja, India's number two player at number 384, has been a consistent performer on the ITF circuit, reaching multiple semifinals over the past year and breaking into the top-300, underlining her role as the team's lead singles option. She also gained valuable exposure at the WTA level, including a main-draw win on debut at the Chennai Open, reflecting her ability to compete against higher-ranked opposition.Shrivalli has shown her big-match temperament in national colours, having gone unbeaten in singles during India's strong run in the 2025 Asia-Oceania Group I event, defeating multiple higher-ranked players. She faced early exits in recent events such as the Mumbai Open, but her fighting displays continue to underline her potential at this level. Her withdrawal is a setback for the hosts.(PTI)
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 >
Ahmedabad, Nov 4 (PTI) Lower-order batters Parth Vats and Yashvardhan Dalal held their nerves after a dramatic batting collapse to help Haryana edge out Gujarat by four wickets on a spin-friendly fourth day pitch, in their Ranji Trophy Group C match here on Tuesday. Chasing just 62 to win the third round match and grab six points here at the Gujarat College Ground, Haryana were off to a disastrous start losing a couple of wickets with only two runs on board. Both the openers -- Lakshay Dalal and skipper Ankit Kumar -- were back in the dressing room by the fourth over, paving the way for Maya ...Read More >
Young Andhra batter Hemanth Reddy proved way too strong-willed in the face of some hostile bowling from Punjab as he smashed an unbeaten 109 to lead his side to a thrilling five-wicket win in a high-scoring Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League A match, in Pune Sunday. Reddy, playing only his second SMAT game, saw the entire Andhra top and middle order being wiped out and leaving them perilously close to defeat at 56 for 5 while chasing 206 for victory. But the 23-year-old, who has played most of ...Read More >
New Delhi: India will head into the Billie Jean King Cup (Asia/Oceania Group 1) women's team tennis competition starting at the DLTA courts here on Tuesday without Shrivalli Bhamidipati, who played a stellar role in taking the team to the playoffs last season. Shrivalli, who was training here with the India team, withdrew due to a back spasm. In Pune last year, Shrivalli came out with guns blazing, winning all her five singles matches and slaying higher-ranked opponents. It set the stage for Ind ...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 >
Ludhiana, Jun 8 (PTI) Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Sunday asserted that his party will win the Ludhiana West assembly bypoll, scheduled to be held on june 19, with a "record margin". "Congress practically has no competition here", he claimed. Warring, who is also the Ludhiana MP, said that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was badly mistaken that the Congress would allow it to abuse power and misuse the official machinery for the elections. "First of all, we will not let any misuse of the official machinery and second, in case any official is found to be misusing ...Read More >
Tinsukia (Assam), Oct 25 (PTI) Services bowlers Arjun Sharma and Mohit Jangra recorded the first-ever instance of two bowlers taking hat-tricks in the history of the Ranji Trophy in their Elite Group C match against Assam here on Saturday. On a day where a whopping 25 wickets fell with Assam being bowled out twice, they still had a lead of 51 runs in the second innings reaching 56 for five in their second essay here at the Tinsukia District Sports Association Ground. Assam were bowled out for 103 with Jangra returning 4-2-5-3 and Arjun taking 5/46 in his 6.1 overs and in reply, the home team ...Read More >
Bengaluru: India has its task cut out in the Billie Jean King Cup playoffs, beginning at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium on Friday. The odds are stacked against the hosts, who are logged alongside higher-rated sides in Netherlands and Slovenia in Group G.The gulf in rankings between India and its opponents this weekend, underlines the challenge that lies ahead. Sahaja Yamalapalli, No. 309, leads India's singles lineup, followed by Shrivalli Bhamidipaty at No. 381. In contrast, the Netherlands boast ...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 >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) India's Vaishnavi Adkar faltered under the weight of unforced errors, slumping to a shock straight-set defeat against Aunchisa Chanta as the hosts trailed 0-1 against Thailand in their opening Asia/Oceania Group I tie of the Billie Jean King Cup here on Tuesday. Ranked 73 places above her opponent at 383, Vaishnavi went down 1-6, 3-6 in one hour and 13 minutes at the DLTA Centre Court after play was delayed by more than three hours due to persistent drizzle which caused unusually cool conditions. The onus is now on Sahaja Yamlapalli (384), who takes on Patcharin Cheapc ...Read More >
Nagpur, Jun 8 (PTI) Orange Tigers secured their second win of the Vidarbha Pro T20 League, defeating Nagpur Titans by eight wickets via the D/L Method at the VCA Stadium here on Sunday. Asked to bat, Nagpur Titans posted 153/6 in 20 overs, riding on a well-crafted 52 (38 balls) from Shubham Dubey. Also Read | AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers: India, Hong Kong Aim To Kickstart Campaign at Kai Tak Stadium. In reply, Orange Tigers reached 116/2 in 13.4 overs, with Rohit Binkar unbeaten on 62 (39 balls), to seal the win via D/L method. Nagpur Titans had a shaky start after losing opener Satyam Bh ...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 >
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 [India], April 2 (ANI): Indian tennis player Sahaja Yamalapalli expressed excitement ahead of the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup, highlighting the advantage of playing on home soil in Delhi. "I'm really excited to be part of this. We have a strong team again this year, and I'm looking forward to getting started. Playing at home is always special -- last year we were in Pune and Bangalore, and now Delhi is hosting the Billie Jean King Cup. The energy and support from the crowd will be crazy," Sahaja told ANI. On the Billie Jean King Cup, Tennis Player, Vaidehi Chaudhari told ANI, ".. ...Read More >
New Delhi: India were dealt multiple blows days before the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 round robin matches in New Delhi from 7-11 April. Shrivalli Bhamidipaty picked up a back spasm and Vaidehee Chaudhari twisted her ankle during the practice on Thursday. Zeel Desai, who was playing a W15 tournament in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (earlier called Aurangabad), decided to give a walkover in the semi-final stage and answer to non-playing captain Vishal Uppal's call."Excited to be here and be part of the Indian team. Obviously, I am sad that one of the teammates got injured, I wish her ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6: India will look to capitalize on home conditions and strong local support when the Asia-Oceania Group I ties of the Billie Jean King Cup begin at the DLTA Complex on Tuesday, with a place in the 2026 play-offs firmly on their radar. However, the hosts have been dealt a setback with the withdrawal of talented youngster Shrivalli Bhamidipati due to injury. India returns to the competition after a disappointing 2025 play-offs campaign in Bengaluru, where they finished third in a three-team group following defeats to Slovenia and the Netherlands. Despite spirited performances, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Indian team will begin its campaign in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tournament against Thailand at the DLTA Stadium on Tuesday, according to a release. Speaking at a press conference in the capital, India captain Vishal Uppal expressed confidence in his team's preparation and readiness to perform in front of the home crowd. "We are used to much hotter conditions in April in Delhi," Uppal told the media on Monday. Also Read | Double Olympic Medallist Blanka Vlasic Named Ambassador for World 10K Bengaluru 2026 Scheduled for April 26. "But ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's strength in doubles, and its parallel struggle in singles has again come into focus ahead of next week's Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie in the Capital. None of the host squad members - Ankita Raina, Vaishnavi Adkar, Rutuja Bhosale, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Sahaja Yamalapalli - are currently ranked inside the top 300 in singles. Sahaja, the highest-ranked among them, sits at No. 385, underlining the stiff climb required to compete at the highest level of the women's game.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Tennis star Sania Mir ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) India captain Vishal Uppal on Monday exuded confidence in his team's depth and preparation ahead of the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group I ties, saying the hosts are ready to "give their best" despite an injury setback in the squad. Speaking at the DLTA Complex, Uppal said unseasonal rain in the capital has not disrupted India's build-up. "We are used to much hotter conditions in April in Delhi, but weather is something we can't control. We've had good practice sessions and I feel the team is ready to perform at its optimum level," he said. India will compete i ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Thousands of people who gathered at ashoorkhana in Dabeerpura on the 10th day of Muharram (Youm-e-Ashura) took part in the Bibi-ka-Alam procession. The procession commenced from Dabeerpura on an elephant and concluded at Chaderghat. The Shia mourners took out the procession to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Mohammad's grandson, Imam Hussain, on the 10th day of Muharram. Members of the Shia sect performed matam and participated in processions. The 10th Muharram is the day on which Imam Hussain was martyred in the battle of Karbala by Yazid and his army. The relic made of ...Read More >
Gurgaon: Radhika Yadav, a 25-year-old who played in the junior international tennis circuit, was shot dead, allegedly by her father, at her family home here on Thursday morning.Radhika, according to police, was in the kitchen on the first floor of their Sector 57 house when Deepak Yadav walked in and pumped three bullets into her around 10.30am. One bullet was lodged in her neck and two hit her on the back.The sound of gunshots brought Radhika's younger brother Kuldeep, who lives on the ground floor with his family, rushing upstairs. He found a bleeding Radhika slumped on the ground. Neighbour ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 27 (ANI): A youthful Indian line-up will take centre stage when the Chennai Open 2025 WTA 250 gets underway at the SDAT Stadium on Monday. All eyes will be on 16-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, one of the brightest prospects in Indian tennis, as she gears up to make her mark on home soil, as per Olympics.com. This will be only the second-ever WTA 250 event hosted in India and the first since the inaugural Chennai Open held at the same venue three years a ...Read More >
The 2021 US Open champion Daniil Medvedev has traveled to India for the World Tennis League (WTL) exhibition tennis competition, which will take place in Bengaluru from December 17-20. Since the competition started in 2022, it has never been held outside of the United Arab Emirates. The SM Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru will host the match. A number of elite foreign athletes will compete alongside Medvedev, including former women's world No. 2 Paula Badosa, French star Gael Monfils, Nick Ky ...Read More >
Melbourne, Nov 29 (PTI) Former Australia captain Allan Border has expressed his disappointment over the team's inability to contain Virat Kohli during the first Test in Perth and feels that can potentially cost the hosts the five-match series. Kohli, who had not scored a Test century in 18 months, roared back to form with an unbeaten 100 in the second innings as India secured a thumping 295-run victory over the hosts. Also Read | La Liga 2024-25: Straightforward Matches for Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid on Matchday 15 in Spain. "I was really disappointed in the way we let Kohli ro ...Read More >
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that private self-financing medical colleges are required to pay only a stipend, and not a full salary, to in-service govt doctors pursuing postgraduate or super-specialty courses under the govt quota.A division bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice K Surender passed the order while partly allowing a batch of appeals moved by Karpaga Vinayaga Medical College and others. They challenged a single judge's order that directed private colleges to pay salaries to in-service doctors studying in their institutions.The appeals were moved based on a GO dated ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai, Oct 23: A resurgent Team India stormed into the semifinals of the Women's World Cup with a commanding 53-run victory over New Zealand via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method on Thursday, thanks to breathtaking centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal. After suffering three consecutive defeats earlier in the tournament, India entered the must-win clash under mounting pressure. But the script was rewritten in style at the D.Y. Patil Stadium, where the top order fired as one, and the bowlers maintained their composure to deliver a complete performance when it mattered mos ...Read More >
Dimapur, Oct 26: Young Pradosh Ranjan Paul completed his maiden double-century while upcoming left-arm pacer Gurjapneet Singh took a hat-trick as Tamil Nadu took a firm grip of their Ranji Trophy Group A match against Nagaland, here Sunday. The 24-year-old left-handed Pradosh, batting at the overnight score of 156, resumed from where he left to score an unbeaten 201 off 314 deliveries. His knock was studded with 23 boundaries. Tamil Nadu skipper Sai Kishore declared the innings at 512 for 3 in 115 overs. Emerging left-arm pacer Gurjapneet Singh, who played two unofficial ODIs for India A aga ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): India's non-playing captain Vishal Uppal has acknowledged the challenge posed by a strong group in this year's Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania, stressing that while the competition is tough, his team will take it head-on. Speaking at the DLTA Complex to reporters, Uppal noted, "It's a very tough group. New Zealand is strong, and so is Indonesia. Korea and Thailand have always been challenging, and we can't take Mongolia lightly either, as they have earned their place in Group 1. We have a lot of respect for every team, but we definitely don't fear them and ...Read More >
Nagpur, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Orange Tigers defeated Nagpur Titans by eight wickets (D/L Method) at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Jamtha on Sunday in the Vidarbha Pro T20 League. After losing the toss and being put into bat first, Aniruddha Choudhari and Satyam Bhoyar opened the innings for Nagpur Titans. While Bhoyar was dismissed without opening his account, Choudhari scored 20 in 18 balls. After the fall of the second wicket at the score in 5.2 overs, Skipper Jagjot Sasan was joined by Shubham Dubey in the middle. The duo added 49 runs for the third wicket before Sasan was ...Read More >