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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
Asian Games 2026: Full-strength India to face inexperienced Afghanistan in opener

It is to be noted that India have come here with a full strength squad unlike last time with Iyer himself part of the side alongside Jasprit Bumrah, Ishan Kishan Abhishek Sharma and Axar Patel

27 Sep 2026 11:10 am
Private university students hold 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 10:44 am
UEFA Nations League: Ireland players agree to play Israel fixtures, plan black armbands

David Courell, the CEO of the Football Association of Ireland, said at a long-delayed press conference earlier that an unnamed player's discomfort with fulfilling this fixture had caused deliberations for the rest of the squad

27 Sep 2026 8:57 am
Asian Games 2026 LIVE: Sindhu, Manu Bhaker, Shaili Singh in medal hunt

Squash stars Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh will eye historic gold in singles finals

27 Sep 2026 4:52 am
Playing India in their backyard is a challenge, need to grasp and embrace it: West Indies skipper Hope

We see great sparks in different series and from different people, says captain Shai

26 Sep 2026 10:01 pm
Asian Games 2026: Sawan clinches marathon silver; Tajinderpal settles for second spot; Prachi pulls off a surprise

Questions around selections and accountability of absentee athletes overshadow the impressive performances of the Indians

26 Sep 2026 9:57 pm
Someone has to be answerable: AFI on Jyothi, Praveen pull-out

AFI seeks accountability after Jyothi Yarrajis no-show and Praveen Chhitravels pull-out at the Nagoya Asian Games, amid alleged injuries and last-minute medical clearance

26 Sep 2026 9:41 pm
Men in Blue begin ODI World Cup roadmap

The three-match series against the Windies promises plenty of action; the visiting side will be desperate for a good show in a country where it hasnt won a bilateral series since 2002

26 Sep 2026 9:34 pm
Asian Games 2026: My aim now only is to throw 22m or above at Olympics, says Toor

The silver-medal-winning shot-put thrower admits to being disappointed at not winning gold in Nagoya despite feeling good about his body

26 Sep 2026 9:31 pm
It is not a case of Jaiswal being treated unfairly, he needs to wait for his opportunity: India batting coach Kotak

There is so much competition for places in the team, and so many players are performing, says Kotak

26 Sep 2026 9:27 pm
JK Tyre Rally of Himalayas officially flagged off

The 2026 iteration of the rally is also being held as a special tribute to Hari Singh, the Gypsy King and a five-time National Rally Championship winner

26 Sep 2026 9:20 pm
Sealing the Olympic quota was on my mind, says Anahat after securing a berth in final

When I was losing, the first thought in my mind was that I couldnt let the Olympic spot go by so quickly, and that is something that really motivates me. Coming into this event, a lot was expected. I still have a match left; hopefully I will take it further and win gold tomorrow, Anahat admitted after the win

26 Sep 2026 7:50 pm
Gem Granites Veeramani POCSO case in Tamil Nadu: a compilation

This is a collection of stories done by The Hindu on Gem Granites Veeramani POCSO case

26 Sep 2026 5:13 pm
Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026 | interviews with political leaders: a compilation

Find all our exclusive interviews with political leaders here.

26 Sep 2026 5:03 pm
Asian Games 2026: Indian men retain kabaddi title

The Indian men overcame Iran 40-34 in a closely fought final to retain their gold medal, following the womens teams 37-34 victory over the same opponents earlier in the day

26 Sep 2026 4:36 pm
Its the last World Cup Im going to play for India: Kohli

For me, its the last World Cup Im going to play for India. And that is my motivation. Like, you know, to leave everything out there. And of course, the goal is absolutely to win the World Cup. And whatever it takes, Im absolutely ready, Kohli said

26 Sep 2026 4:33 pm
Asian Games 2026: India beats Japan 2-0 to seal semifinal berth men's hockey

India will take on Bangladesh in their final pool A match on September 28

26 Sep 2026 3:52 pm
Women crickets moment under the Indian political sun

The lack of a cricketing history between Indian and Pakistani women is less a consequence of the political history, and more a feature of the patriarchal mindsets both these teams have had to wrestle against

26 Sep 2026 3:36 pm
Two days of rain halve Andhra Pradeshs monsoon deficit from 43% to 22%

After the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, Visakhapatnam districts shortfall falls from 53.2% to 3.6%

26 Sep 2026 3:16 pm
Illegal riverbed mining inviting catastrophe: Assam tribal students body

The All Dimasa Students Union has lodged a complaint with Dima Hasao districts Chief Conservator of Forests

26 Sep 2026 3:09 pm
Tushar Gandhi disappointed with Keralam government over IDSFFK row

Mahatma Gandhis great-grandson says the government did not show the courage to fight the dictatorial decision of the Centre to deny permission to 31 films selected for the festival

26 Sep 2026 3:08 pm
Ukraine says it struck Ilsky oil refinery in southern Russia

The General Staff said a fire had broken out at the facility, which it described as helping fuel Moscow's war effort in Ukraine

26 Sep 2026 3:03 pm
Gill has the perspective and desire to lead India in the right manner: Virat Kohli

Kohli says India captain Shubman Gill has the right intensity to lead the team for a long time, as he speaks about his own freer batting approach

26 Sep 2026 3:01 pm
New leadership for Keralams cultural institutions after four-month vacuum

Writer Kalpetta Narayanan to lead Sahitya Akademi; Singer G. Venugopal to head Sangeetha Nataka Akademi; Production designer Prof. Prakash Moorthy will be new chairman of Lalithakala Akademi

26 Sep 2026 2:41 pm
Three-capitals petitions infructuous now that Amaravati is Andhras capital by law, High Court says

Chief Justice Lisa Gills Bench posts pending cases to November 20, ahead of the Supreme Courts likely hearing on November 29 of the appeals against its 2022 Amaravati judgment

26 Sep 2026 2:15 pm
Asian Games 2026: Sindhu, Ayush, Unnati advance; Lakshya bows out in second round

World No. 11 Sindhu, who won her maiden Super 750 title at Japan a few months back, saw off Chinese Taipeis world no. 17 Chiu Pin-chian 21-19 21-14 in the womens singles second round

26 Sep 2026 1:50 pm