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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 6 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said that the increasing drug menace and cybercrimes have posed the biggest challenge to the police. The Chief Minister emphasised that the responsibility of curbing emerging crimes lies with the police forces. The nature of crime has now undergone a transformation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a double-edged sword. Also Read | 8th Pay Commission Sets Key Deadlines for Stakeholder Consulta ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Lamenting that Punjab, which once produced great heroes during the Independence struggle, has now been affected by drugs, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday said that he would not allow Telangana to become another Punjab. "I have been trying to bring youth back to sports fields from pub and drug culture," he said. Speaking at the concluding ceremony of BN Mullik Memorial All India Police Football Championship here, Revanth said that Hyderabad earned a special reputation in the ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 6 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said that the increasing drug menace and cybercrimes have posed the biggest challenge to the police. The Chief Minister emphasised that the responsibility of curbing emerging crimes lies with the police forces. The nature of crime has now undergone a transformation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a double-edged sword. Expressing serious concern over increasing drug abuse by the educated yout ...Read More >
As per reports, a Mohun Bagan fan was seriously injured after being attacked in Jamshedpur following yesterday's ISL match. The 'beautiful game' turned violent for one last night in Jamshedpur. After Mohun Bagan's 1-1 away draw against Jamshedpur FC in the ISL, a Mariners (MBSG) fan was allegedly attacked by locals outside the stadium. Fan Attacked After the Match According to a report from Bangla outlet Sangbad Pratidin, the injured supporter has been identified as Rajiv Roy, a 28-year-old ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 5 (ANI): Aizawl FC held Sreenidi Deccan FC to a 1-1 draw in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Deccan Arena on Sunday. While Colombian forward David Castaneda Munoz gave the hosts the lead in the first half, an own goal by defender Jagdeep Singh restored parity late in the second period, said a release. The result saw the Deccan Warriors move up to second in the table with 12 points from seven matches, behind Diamond Harbour FC, who have a game ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 5 (PTI) Expressing concern over rising drug abuse among educated youth, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday said the society must reflect on why young people are drifting away from sports. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 74th BN Mullick Memorial All India Police Football Championship 2026 at Gachibowli Stadium here, Reddy stressed the need for collective responsibility in guiding youth towards constructive pursuits. He warned that increasing drug menace an ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sunday, April 5, 2026: Mohammed Aimen starred with a goal as SC Delhi secured their first-ever victory in the Indian Super League, defeating Kerala Blasters FC 2-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday, April 5, 2026. The result lifts SC Delhi to 12th place with five points from six matches, while Kerala Blasters FC remain at the bottom of the table with just one point from seven matches. Aimen was adjudged Player of the Match for his decisive contribution. The cont ...Read More >
Bengaluru FC defeated FC Goa 2-0 in a crucial Indian Super League match, propelled by goals from Sunil Chhetri and Namgyal Bhutia, boosting their position in the league standings. Photograph and video: BFC/XKey PointsSunil Chhetri's early goal set the tone for Bengaluru FC's victory against FC Goa in the Indian Super League.Namgyal Bhutia's late goal sealed the win for Bengaluru FC, solidifying their position in the ISL standings.Bengaluru FC's disciplined defence and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's cr ...Read More >
Panaji (Goa) [India], April 5 (ANI): Early and late strikes from captain Sunil Chhetri and Namgyal Bhutia helped Bengaluru FC secure a 2-0 victory over FC Goa in a crucial clash in the race for the top four in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the PJN Stadium in Goa on Saturday. With this win, Bengaluru FC climbed to the fourth spot in the standings with 14 points. They are now level on points with Mumbai City FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Jamshedpur FC. Meanwhile, FC Goa dropped to th ...Read More >
Panaji (Goa) [India], April 5 (ANI): Early and late strikes from captain Sunil Chhetri and Namgyal Bhutia helped Bengaluru FC secure a 2-0 victory over FC Goa in a crucial clash in the race for the top four in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the PJN Stadium in Goa on Saturday. With this win, Bengaluru FC climbed to the fourth spot in the standings with 14 points. They are now level on points with Mumbai City FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Jamshedpur FC. Meanwhile, FC Goa dropped to th ...Read More >
Shriram Mhasane emerges as the frontrunner in the All India Chess Masters tournament after a decisive victory in round seven, showcasing strategic gameplay and setting the stage for an exciting conclusion. Photograph: Utrojao/PixabayKey PointsShriram Mhasane leads the All India Chess Masters tournament with 6.5 points after defeating Arjun Singh.Rajveer Nahar and Shreyansh Somaiya drew their tightly-contested match, both reaching 5.5 points.Deepak Soni, Nikhil Shelar, and Mohsin Yunus Shaikh se ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, Saturday, April 4, 2026: Substitute Ritwik Kumar Das scored a dramatic stoppage-time header as Jamshedpur FC fought back to hold Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League 2025-26 encounter at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Both sides remained on 14 points from seven games after the result. Ritwik Kumar Das was adjudged the Player of the Match. Team changes and match start Jamshedpur FC head coach Owen Coyle made two c ...Read More >
Guwahati: International footballer Gilbertson Sangma passed away on April 4 at his residence in Kahilipara, Guwahati. He was 71. Family sources said he breathed his last around 7 am after a prolonged illness. Widely regarded as the "golden boy of Assam football," Sangma was a towering figure in the state's sporting landscape and a respected name in Indian football. His death has been mourned across the football fraternity, with tributes pouring in for his contribution to the game. Born in Dibr ...Read More >
Guwahati: Acclaimed Assamese footballer Gilbert Sangma passed away on Saturday at his residence in Guwahati's Kahilipara area, leaving the state's sports fraternity in deep mourning. He was 71.Widely regarded as one of the most dedicated and influential footballers to have emerged from Assam, Sangma earned admiration for his skill, discipline, and contribution to the game.On Saturday, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, taking to Facebook, said, "I am deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Gilbe ...Read More >
Margao, Apr 4 (PTI) Strikes from captain Sunil Chhetri and Namgyal Bhutia helped Bengaluru FC secure a 2-0 victory over FC Goa in a crucial match of the Indian Super League here on Saturday. The win lifted Bengaluru FC to fourth in the standings with 14 points, level with Mumbai City FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, and Jamshedpur FC, while FC Goa slipped to seventh with 10 points.. Ryan Williams, whose goal set up India's 2-1 win over Hong Kong in an inconsequential Asian Cup qualifying round mat ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 1 (PTI) Sreenidi Deccan FC and Shillong Lajong FC played out a goalless draw in a top of the table clash of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Deccan Arena here Wednesday. The two teams came into the match level on points, and the contest lived up to expectations with a tactical battle where both defences held firm and goalkeepers stood out with crucial saves. Sreenidi Deccan FC moved to the top of the table with 11 points, while Shillong Lajong sit just behind them ...Read More >
Kerala Blasters is going through a nightmare. It is lying 13th among the 14 teams of the ISL, with five losses and a draw. So Ashley Westwood has a task on his hands. The Englishman with a lot of experience in Indian football has taken over as the new coach, in place of the Spaniard David Catala. He admits it is a big challenge. "I have to get some morale back, some confidence, some team spirit and to obviously try and improve performances," Westwood, who had guided Bengaluru FC to the I-Leagu ...Read More >
Guwahati: Gilbertson Sangma, known as "Man of Golden Boots" for his legendary soccer skills, died of age-related ailments at his Guwahati residence. He was 71 and had been suffering from dementia. Born in 1955, Sanga studied up to Class 10 and joined the Assam Police as a constable in 1971. Soon, he established himself as an active sports enthusiast and continued playing soccer for the Assam Police football team and the state team, too. He was the captain of the Assam Police football team from ...Read More >
One team chasing points. One team fighting for survival. This Sunday's ISL clash in Delhi is a must-watch. The 2025-26 Indian Super League is the 12th season of the ISL and the 30th season of top-tier Indian football, running from February 14 to May 17, 2026, with 91 matches across 14 clubs. Wikipedia And as matchweek rolls on, SC Delhi vs Kerala Blasters on April 5 is shaping up to be one of the most important fixtures of the season for both clubs. SC Delhi vs Kerala Blasters -- Match Details ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 4: One of Assam's finest and most charismatic footballers, Gilbertson Sangma, died at his Kahilipara residence on Saturday morning. He was 71. Born on April 21, 1955, in Dibrugarh, Sangma was a towering figure in Assam football through the 1970s and 80s, captivating fans with his skill and flair. He represented the Indian senior team in 1975, earning three caps in friendly matches against Indonesia and Thailand. Sangma spent his entire domestic career with Assam and Assam Poli ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 4 (PTI) Acclaimed Assam footballer Gilbertson Sangma, known as the 'Man with Golden Boot', died at his Guwahati residence on Saturday. He was 71. Sangma was unwell for the last couple of years due to age-related ailments and was also suffering from dementia. He died at his residence around 7.30 am. The funeral is likely to be held on Sunday, with the details to be finalised after the arrival of the family members of Sangma from different parts of the country. Called the 'Man wi ...Read More >
Raipur, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Six-time World Championship medallist Mary Kom and former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia underlined the importance of grassroots investment and structured development pathways while addressing reporters at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur on Friday. For creating future champions, both the legendary sportspersons maintained that Indian families need to discourage children from indulging in more screen time and rather send them to playgrounds t ...Read More >
RAIPUR: Six-time World Championship medalist Mary Kom and former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday said that talent exists in the tribal regions, but needs an ecosystem to flourish. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the closing ceremony of the first Khelo India Tribal Games, in Raipur, the two legendary sports personalities said that the tribal communities naturally have immense sporting talent and it has already been established. Northeast particularly produced so many ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Former Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia hailed the Khelo India Tribal Games as a great platform for athletes of the tribal community and said there is huge scope for sports in the tribal belt. During the competition, the hosts Chhattisgarh finished ninth on the medals tally with 3 gold, 10 silver and 6 bronze medals. Karnataka were crowned the overall champions, claiming 23 gold along with 8 silver and 7 bronze. Odisha finished second with 21 gold ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Six-time World Championship medallist Mary Kom and former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia underlined the importance of grassroots investment and structured development pathways while addressing reporters at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 here on Friday. For creating future champions, both the legendary sportspersons maintained that Indian families need to discourage children from indulging in more screen time and rather send them to playg ...Read More >
Raipur, Apr 3 (PTI) The Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) is a "grand confluence" of unity, culture and sporting excellence and has emerged as a historic platform for tribal talent, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said on Friday. Addressing the closing ceremony of the first edition of KITG 2026 at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium here, he said the event will now be held every year in Chhattisgarh, calling it a matter of pride for the state. The KITG was inaugurated here on March 25 ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Four legends, one frame and not a single tackle in sight. Lego has pulled off a crossover few thought possible, uniting Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior in a single campaign ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 only this time, they're building dreams brick by brick. Titled "Everyone wants a piece", the campaign features the quartet assembling a Lego version of the World Cup trophy, before placing miniature versions of themselves atop it, a playful nod to fo ...Read More >
Form meets desperation when Punjab FC take on Mohammedan SC in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Friday evening and the contrast between the two sides could not be sharper. Punjab FC come into the game riding confidence. Four matches unbeaten, eight points in five games, and a strong fifth-place position the Shers are quietly building momentum. Their latest statement came away from home, where they stunned Kerala Blasters with three goals inside 38 minutes, showing shar ...Read More >
Imphal, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, on Thursday, chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials, directing them to take firm action to contain disruptive and unruly elements while ensuring secure corridors and smooth transit across the state, officials said. According to an official from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), the meeting was held at the Civil Secretariat, where the prevailing law and order situation was assessed and strategies were di ...Read More >
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) accused Executive Committee member Valanka Alemao and her family of pressuring the organization to include Churchill Brothers FC in the Indian Super League through improper means. The AIFF rejected their claims, affirming that legal obligations and existing rules prevented the club's inclusion after a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling awarded promotion to Inter Kashi. New Delhi, The All India Football Federation on Monday accused its executive commit ...Read More >
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