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Asian Games 2026: India secures double podium as Sri Lankas Rumesh Pathirage wins javelin gold

The javelin is often overlooked by casual fans of track and field, but its a gold-medal specialty in South Asia specifically for India, Pakistan and now Sri Lanka

28 Sep 2026 7:58 pm
India, Kazakhstan to hold joint counter-terrorism exercise KAZIND from September 28

60-member Indian contingent to participate in ninth edition of joint military drill in Kazakhstan

28 Sep 2026 7:55 pm
Chasemaster Kohli truly in a league of his own

The constant desire to become even better than he already is, along with the devotion to fitness, ensures the 37-year-old remains the best; his numbers are simply sensational in the ODI format

28 Sep 2026 7:46 pm
Asian Games 2026: There was confusion, says Rahi on technical and scoring issues

I have never shot so out of target in my life, not even when I first started shooting; it is very difficult to believe and accept, especially when your score is also counted for the team score, said Rahi Sarnobat

28 Sep 2026 6:58 pm
Indian Railways approves new tri-weekly train Between Machilipatnam and Kurnool City

New Train to Provide Direct Rail Connectivity to Gudivada, Vinukonda, Nandyal and Other Key Stations in Andhra Pradesh

28 Sep 2026 6:50 pm
From KYC to AI models: Is India losing its digital sovereignty? | In Focus Podcast

V. Anand and Srinath Sridharan explore how AI is reshaping questions of privacy, identity, freedom and national sovereignty.

28 Sep 2026 5:58 pm
Asian Games 2026: Parul earns 5000m bronze, Gulveer wins silver in 1500m, Ramraj claims bronze in womens 400m hurdles

Ramraj bettered Usha's 55.42sec effort that came in the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. Usha is currently heading the Indian Olympic Association and is in attendance at the Games.

28 Sep 2026 5:54 pm
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Indian Coast Guard averts capsize of foreign chemical tanker off Paradip coast in Odisha

A damage control team boarded the Belize-flagged MT Seagull 9, carrying 9,000 tonnes of palm oil and 23 crew members, after its engine failed and a ballast tank flooded

28 Sep 2026 4:46 pm
What India Is Drinking 2026: Bombay Sapphire, Don Julio, Grey Goose, Bacardi, Indri, Woodburns Among Most Popular Brands In Premium Indian Bars. Picante The Most Popular Cocktail.

What India Is Drinking 2026: Bombay Sapphire, Don Julio, Grey Goose, Bacardi, Indri, Woodburns Among Most Popular Brands In Premium Indian Bars. Picante The Most Popular Cocktail.

28 Sep 2026 4:30 pm
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AgriCon-HortiConnect India 2026 bring agriculture and horticulture buyers together in Bengaluru

AgriCon-HortiConnect India 2026 bring agriculture and horticulture buyers together in Bengaluru

28 Sep 2026 3:32 pm
Deakin University awards Vice Chancellor's Meritorious 50% Scholarships to 8 students across 4 HUBs in India

Deakin University awards Vice Chancellor's Meritorious 50% Scholarships to 8 students across 4 HUBs in India

28 Sep 2026 3:30 pm
Herbalife India Joins Hands with Indian Olympic Association as Official Nutrition Partner for the Indian Contingent at Asian Games 2026

Herbalife India Joins Hands with Indian Olympic Association as Official Nutrition Partner for the Indian Contingent at Asian Games 2026

28 Sep 2026 2:30 pm
Nitish Kumar Reddy becomes first Andhra fast bowler to lead Indias pace attack

The 23-year-old from Gajuwaka shares the new ball with Prasidh Krishna, recovers from an 18-run first over and takes a wicket in the final over

28 Sep 2026 1:16 pm
Asian Games 2026: Ankita-Rutuja pair bow out; rain pushes Nagals match to September 29

The Indian pair lost 7-5 3-6 5-10 to the Kazakh duo in a contest that went down to the deciding match tie-break.

28 Sep 2026 1:13 pm
Asian Games 2026: Kurash player Pincky Balhara signs off with bronze

It is Balharas second Asian Games medal, having won a silver in the womens 52kg category at the Jakarta Games in 2018 when this sports discipline made its debut at the continental showpiece

28 Sep 2026 12:50 pm
Asian Games 2026: Lovlina Borgohain moves to semifinal; assured of medal

Competing in her first bout of the tournament, Lovlina defeated South Koreas Seong Suyeon 5-0 in the quarterfinals, assuring herself of at least a bronze medal

28 Sep 2026 12:35 pm
Asian Games 2026: Indian squash teams begin with wins over China

The men blanked China 3-0 in Pool A, while the women came from behind to win 2-1 in Pool C after Joshna Chinappa sealed the tie.

28 Sep 2026 12:30 pm
Asian Games 2026: Indian cricket team advance to semis after Afghanistan QF abandoned

The defending champion side made it to the last four as it is ranked No.1 in the ICC T20I rankings while Afghanistan is currently placed 10th

28 Sep 2026 12:18 pm
Asian Games 2026: Gritty Esha claims silver in womens 25m pistol; Manu ends medal-less

The 21-year-old from Hyderabad, who is the reigning world number one, won three shoot-offs to be in contention for silver before being engaged in two more in the gold medal clash with Chinas Xiao Jiaruixuan.

28 Sep 2026 12:17 pm
From cleaning rest rooms to winning two Asian Games golds the rise of Aslam Inamdar

The star raider has cleared many hurdles and come a long way since taking to kabaddi when he was about 14; irrespective of the hardships, the sport has been a constant

28 Sep 2026 11:33 am
Delhi court issues notice on women wrestlers appeal against Brij Bhushans acquittal

The appeal also challenges the acquittal of former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar on the charge of criminal intimidation

28 Sep 2026 11:30 am
Need to get the bronze monkey off my back: Tejaswin

Tejaswin finished with 7924 points better than the 7666 that got him a silver last time around but it was not more than a blip in what has been a long, exhausting year that saw him become the first Indian to breach the 8000-barrier and win a Commonwealth Games medal in the event

28 Sep 2026 10:43 am
Asian Games 2026 LIVE: Packed September 28 awaits India as Sable, Lovlina, Nagal, Bhaker lead medal hopes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian athletes, including silver medalists Ancy Sojan, Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh, for their stupendous performance.

28 Sep 2026 5:14 am
Following court order, JKCA holds annual general meeting, discusses Irani Cup

The court directed that any decision taken at the AGM shall not be declared

27 Sep 2026 10:04 pm
Asian Games | Learnt a lot from my individual campaign: Anahat

I played my match yesterday, and there have not been many instances where I have come back from being down. Its always the other way around. I am just learning how to handle the pressure of playing against more experienced players,says Anahat

27 Sep 2026 9:43 pm
ASIAN GAMES 2026 | Anahat and Abhay come up short againt Malaysias powerhouses

Reigning champions Sivasangari and Eain Yow of Malaysia retain their womens and mens individual squash titles in style

27 Sep 2026 9:19 pm
Asian Games 2026: Ancy misses gold by a whisker; Sarvesh wins silver

The former is pipped by Chinas Huang in womens long jump; the latter continues his consistent run of late in high jump; decathleteTejaswin, steeplechaserParuland sprinterHarita, too, make it to the podium

27 Sep 2026 9:14 pm
Virat Kohli completes 15,000 runs in ODI cricket

Virat Kohli reached the landmark during the opening ODI between India and the West Indies here at the Greenfield International Stadium

27 Sep 2026 8:46 pm
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Asian Games 2026: Anahat, Abhay end with silver each after losing to the mighty Malaysians

Abhay could not match the class and consistency of Eain Yow Ng in the mens singles final, losing in straight games 9-11, 5-11, 5-11.The same was the case for 18-year-old Anahat who lost 4-11, 4-11, 7-11

27 Sep 2026 2:52 pm
IND vs WI 1st ODI: India opt to bowl first

India have handed debut to spin all-rounder Naman Dhir

27 Sep 2026 2:30 pm
Asian Games 2026: Sreeshankar, Patturaj, Santhosh, Vithya, Anu qualify for athletics finals

Sreeshankar produced a best effort of 7.84m to finish second in qualification, while Patturajs 7.62m placed him seventh as both qualified for the mens long jump final.

27 Sep 2026 2:22 pm
Asian Games 2026: Abhay settles for silver after losing to Malaysias Eain Yow

Abhay Singh, ranked 26, could not post a stiff challenge to Eain Yow, the world number 18 who defended his gold medal with a commanding performance

27 Sep 2026 1:50 pm
Asian Games 2026: Sindhu, Unnati bow out in quarters as India draw blank in individual badminton

While the Indian mens team managed a bronze, none of the other shuttlers could reach the semifinals of the various categories, which would have assured a medal.

27 Sep 2026 12:23 pm
Punjab varsity students protest, block highway over unverified rape report

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Kapurthula, Gaurav Toora said police have no information of any such crime.

27 Sep 2026 11:38 am