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Singapore, May 26: Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu advanced to the second round of the womens singles competition with an impressive straight-game win over fifth seed Putri Kusuma Wardani at the Singapore Open here on Tuesday. The 30-year-old two-time Olympic medallist produced a composed performance to outwit the World No. 6 Indonesian 21-17, 21-18 in []

New Delhi, May 26: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday said Yogasana would be pushed for inclusion in the future Olympic Games roster keeping in mind Indias bid to host the 2036 Games as the sport geared up to make a statement with its maiden World Championship in Ahmedabad from June 4 to 8. The []

New Delhi, May 26: The Sports Ministry on Tuesday notified the rules of operation for the soon-to-be-formed National Sports Tribunal (NST) and the National Sports Board (NSB), stating that a dedicated portal would be set up for submission of disputes and maintenance of legal records. In separate notifications addressing the roles of the two bodies, []

London, May 26: The Indian mens national team will return to English soil after 24 years as they take on Jamaica in the Unity Cup 2026 semi-final at The Valley here on Wednesday. Indias return to the United Kingdom brings with it both nostalgia and opportunity. The last time the Blue Tigers played in the []

Paris, May 26: Defending champion Coco Gauff began her French Open campaign in commanding fashion with a straight-sets victory over fellow American Taylor Townsend to storm into the second round at Roland Garros on Tuesday. The world No. 4 recovered from an early setback to register a 6-4, 6-0 win in just one hour and []

Members of the Meghalaya Kudo team pose with their medals after winning four golds and one silver at the 4th National Kudo Championship held in Pune, Maharashtra, from June 16 to 22. (ST)

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 26: Rymbai Shkenshynriah SC joined Langsning FC from Group B in the semifinals of the 5th Meghalaya State League after the conclusion of the last quarterfinal league stage matches at the SSA Stadium here on Tuesday. Group A winners Nongkseh SSCC and runners-up Shillong Lajong FC also qualified for the []

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 26: Meghalayas ambitious push to strengthen its sporting infrastructure gathered momentum on Tuesday as the Committee on Government Assurances of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly reviewed progress at three major projects, including the under-construction Mawkhanu Football Stadium, the indoor stadium at Umsawli and the Water Sports Centre at Umtham. The inspection []

Toronto, May 26: Canada head coach Jesse Marsch believes captain Alphonso Davies will play in the World Cup, although its unlikely hell be ready for the teams opener because of injury. Davies injured his hamstring earlier this month while playing for Bayern Munich. Marsch included Davies on Monday on the teams latest 32-player training camp []

Mumbai, May 26: The rupee depreciated 44 paise to close at 95.70 against the US dollar on Tuesday, on renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a rise in crude oil prices. Forex traders said a strong US dollar and weak domestic markets also pressured the rupee. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee []

New Delhi, May 26: Fuel price hikes and higher import duties on gold and silver could push retail inflation to 5 per cent by June, but the RBI will wait and watch till the impact of fuel price hike settles in before tightening interest rates in the second half of the fiscal year, economists said. []

Mumbai, May 26: Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower in a volatile trade on Tuesday following a spike in crude oil prices amid reports of fresh US military operations in southern Iran. Besides, losses in financial and banking stocks amid a weak rupee dragged the indices lower, traders said. The 30-share BSE Sensex []

New Delhi, May 26: Gold prices declined by Rs 2,800 to Rs 1.62 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday as military tensions between Washington and Tehran drove investors towards the US dollar. According to the All India Sarafa Association, gold of 99.9 per cent purity depreciated by Rs 2,800 to Rs []

Canadian Parliamentary Seminar-o Meghalaya Legislative Assembly-ni Speaker Thomas A Sangma, gipin parliament membor-rang aro official-rang baksa jachipchangenga.

SHILLONG: Meghalaya Legislative Assembly-ni Speaker Thomas A Sangma-ba, May 25 tarikoni 29 tarikona, Canada asongni Ottawa songjinmao Canada Parliament-ni ongatenggipa Canadian Parliamentary Seminar-o bak raenga. Ia bilsini Canadian Parliamentary Seminar-ko Parliaments in the 21st Century: Innovation and Adaptation for Democracy ine pangchakaniko done ongatenga aro ia seminar-o dingtang dingtang parliament-ni dilgiparang aro official-rangba bak rae, []

Nokma Sani Union-ni membor-rang, GHADC-ni Chief Executive Membor (CEM) Dhormonath Ch Sangma-ko grongenga.

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | GILL-SUDHARSAN FIRST IN IPL TO SCORE 600+ RUNS EACH IN TWO CONSECUTIVE SEASONS MATCH TODAY SUNRISERS HYDERABAD VS RAJASTHAN ROYALS AT 7:30 PM Dharamsala, May 26: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru marched into a second successive IPL final with a 92-run demolition of Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 here on []

TURA: Gitcham Nokma Union-ko Nokma Sani Union ine mingskaenba, gital dake songpiltaiaha. Ia Nokma Sani Union-ko songani bidingo talate onatengon, ia Nokma Union-ara gital songako mangipa union ba dol ongja indiba Meghalaya adokna krenge kamko kaengmiting somoirango bikotgipa dolan onga ine Nokma Sani Union-ni secretary parakataha. Nokma Union-ko Nokma Sani Union-ni mingsreani gimin talataniko onangskaengon, []

SHILLONG: Shillong Lok Sabha by-election-ko ongatanio Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ba susana tik kamanahani gimin saksku manderang, party-ni tikitna nidingenga aro iani bidingo adokni BJP, bakan mamongni dilgiparangna recommendation-ko watatna siengaha. Iani bidingo kobor ratimgipa manderang baksa agangrikengon, adita salrangna skangsan BJP-ni dilgiparang tome chanchirimangtaienba, Shillong Lok Sabha by-election-o susana tik kaangaha ine Meghalaya BJP-na kuwattimgipa []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: At a time when Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has directed all government departments to strictly follow Prime Minister Narendra Modis austerity drive including slashing the size of vehicle convoys, cutting non-essential expenditure, and drastically reducing foreign travels the message appears to have been conveniently discarded by []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Vincent H. Pala on Tuesday claimed that internal divisions within the ruling National Peoples Party (NPP) are widening and may intensify in the coming months. Speaking to reporters, Pala alleged that dissatisfaction within the NPP has increased following recent political developments, including ministerial []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: The BJPs Meghalaya unit on Tuesday urged the state government to revisit tender eligibility norms to create greater opportunities for local contractors, as concerns were raised over the award of Public Health Engineering (PHE) projects worth nearly Rs 1,900 crore to Hyderabad-based BAC Infratech Pvt Ltd. Addressing reporters, BJP []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: The Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW) could not conclude its inquiry on Tuesday into the alleged failure of Meghalaya Cricket Association (MCA) officials to act on sexual harassment complaints filed by members of the state Under-23 womens cricket team. Three former MCA officials honorary secretary Rayonald Kharkamni, []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: The 34th emergent Academic Council meeting of North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) on Tuesday approved the curriculum and syllabi for the seventh and eighth semesters of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The meeting also addressed key concerns regarding the transition of fourth-year students []

Our Bureau SHILLONG/NONGPOH, May 26: In a significant breakthrough, Ri-Bhoi Police have arrested a man from Rajasthan for allegedly impersonating an IPS officer through a fake social media profile and cheating a victim of money. The accused, identified as Jahul Ali, son of Farukh Khan and a resident of Kakrali Meo in Alwar district, Rajasthan, []

From Our Correspondent TURA, May 26: An MeECL employee lost his life on Monday while repairing electric lines near the Edenbari locality, on the outskirts of Tura in West Garo Hills. The incident occurred when the lineman, identified as Dalbin Ch Momin, a resident of Megonggre under Edenbari, was atop an electric pole, repairing the []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Vincent H Pala on Tuesday criticised the state governments handling of the interstate border dispute with Assam, particularly in the Lapangap area of West Jaintia Hills, and called the governments scientific mining policy a failure. Speaking to reporters, Pala alleged the government has []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: The opposing faction of the Mawkhar Presbyterian Church (MPC), under Mawkhar District, Shillong Ri-Lum Presbytery and KJP Synod Sepngi, has hit back at Rev. Macdonald Pyngrope for claiming to be a pastor even after the Synod withdrew his ordination. The MPC accused him of attempting to mislead the public []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: The Meghalaya Nursing Council (MNC), in collaboration with the Meghalaya Health Systems Strengthening Project (MHSSP), on Tuesday launched the Continued Nursing Education (CNE) through Clinical Vignettes to enhance clinical competency among nursing professionals in the state. The programme introduces an online Healthcare Learning System (HLS), a digital platform providing []

Angeles, May 25: Rescuers pulled out three people on Monday from an immense pile of rubble that was all that remained of a nine-storey hotel, which collapsed while under construction in a northern Philippine city, bringing the death toll to four with 17 others still missing, officials said. Two of the men were dead, while []

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) on Monday said its more than four lakh members would not work with Ranveer Singh following his last minute exit from Farhan Akhtars Don 3 which had been in the making for three years. Akhtar and his partner Ritesh Sidhwani had filed a complaint against Singh before []

Kangana Ranaut defended Aishwarya Rai Bachchan against criticism over her outfit at the Cannes Film Festival. Sharing Aishwaryas picture on Instagram, Kangana stated that fashion is a form of self-expression and reflects a persons attitude and interpretation of life. She emphasized that no woman is obligated to satisfy public expectations and praised Aishwaryas confidence and []

Actor Janhvi Kapoor during the promotion event of her film Peddi, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on Monday. (PTI)

Drake has made music chart history by becoming the first artist ever to simultaneously hold the top three positions on the albums chart with Iceman, Habibti and Maid of Honour. According to Billboard, Iceman debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 463,000 equivalent album units, giving Drake his 15th No. 1 album []

Ranchi, May 25: Madhya Pradeshs Samardeep Singh Gill outduelled seasoned Punjab thrower Tajinderpal Singh to win gold medal in the mens shot put event on the final day of the National National Senior Federation Competition here on Monday. Two-time Asian Games champion Toor began his campaign with an opening throw of 20.07m, but the 25-year-old []

Perth, May 25: The Indian womens hockey team would look to kickstart its preparations for the FIH Nations Cup on a positive note when it takes on Australia in the four-match series starting here on Tuesday. The Salima Tete-led side will aim to build vital momentum ahead of the crucial FIH Hockey Womens Nations Cup []

Munich, May 25: Two finals in the mens 10m air pistol and 10m air rifle events are scheduled on the opening day of competitions at the Munich leg of the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol on Tuesday with Samrat Rana and Arjun Babuta leading the Indian challenge. Traditionally billed as a blue-riband annual event in the []

New Delhi, May 25: In a rejig of the Sports Authority of Indias day-to-day operations, the N S Johal-led Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Division has been given charge of 27 Olympic disciplines besides being told to address governance issues in national federations whenever asked by the Sports Ministry. In an order issued by Sports []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | PUNJAB KINGS HIT THE MOST SIXES IN THE LEAGUE STAGE (163) PLAY-OFFS MAY 26 RCB VS GT AT 7:30 PM | MAY 27 SRH VS RR AT 7:30 PM Dharamshala, May 25: Royal Challengers Bengalurus pursuit of back-to-back Indian Premier League (IPL) titles will run into the seasons []

Niksamso Garo Community Organization (NGCO), Achik National Youth Organisation (ANYO), aro Achik Conscious Holistically Integrated Krima (ACHIK)-ni dilgiparang, Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-ni Chief Executive Membor (CEM) Dhormonath Sangma-na memorandum onenga.

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | PUNJAB KINGS HIT THE MOST SIXES IN THE LEAGUE STAGE (163) PLAY-OFFS MAY 26 RCB VS GT AT 7:30 PM | MAY 27 SRH VS RR AT 7:30 PM Kolkata, May 25: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane said thoughts of stepping down never crossed his mind despite []

TURA: Garo Hills-ni dingtang dingtang songrangko Achik bimingchi mingsrechina gita dabie, Garo Hills-ni dingtang dingtang dolrang, chongmotan Niksamso Garo Community Organization (NGCO), Achik National Youth Organisation (ANYO), aro Achik Conscious Holistically Integrated Krima (ACHIK), Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-ni Chief Executive Membor (CEM) Dhormonath Sangma-na memorandum onangaha. GHADC-ni CEM-na sedoatgipa chittio NGO-rangni parakatani gitade, []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | PUNJAB KINGS HIT THE MOST SIXES IN THE LEAGUE STAGE (163) PLAY-OFFS MAY 26 RCB VS GT AT 7:30 PM | MAY 27 SRH VS RR AT 7:30 PM Kolkata, May 25: Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani admitted that his side failed to produce consistent performances through []

By Balakmen Suting At the entrance of Iewduh known as Shillongs great beating heart of commerce, the oldest and most beloved bazaar (Iew) of the Khasi people, there is an archway that every trader, every vendor, every customer passes beneath. Carved into that archway, above the bustle of vendors and the scent of fresh produce []

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 25: From the indigenous Garo community to the captaincy of a national football team, midfielder Maria Manda Sangmas journey has become a powerful symbol of how tribal women athletes from the hills continue to break barriers in South Asian football. Ahead of the SAFF Womens Championship 2026 in Goa, Bangladesh []

By Rudi V Warjri I was a member of the three-member committee which was specified to search for a VC for NEHU sometime in 2020 2021. A panel of five names was recommended to the Ministry of Education. The Ministry in its own wisdom zeroed in on the current VC, Prof P S Shukla. []

Paris, May 25: Elina Svitolina survived a major first-round scare at the French Open after fighting back from a set down to defeat Hungarys Anna Bondar in a dramatic three-set contest at Roland Garros on Monday. The world No. 7 battled for two hours and 26 minutes before sealing a hard-fought 3-6, 6-1, 7-6(3) victory, []

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 25: Nongkseh SSCC and Shillong Lajong FC finished first and second respectively in Group A of the 5th Meghalaya State League quarterfinal league stage after both came through their respective matches at the SSA Stadium here on Monday. Both Nongkseh and Lajong had already secured the top two spots in []

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 25: Army Public School (APS), Happy Valley delivered a commanding performance to complete a hat-trick of titles at the Eastern Command Cluster Level Inter-APS Football Championship, emerging victorious in the Boys Under-17, Girls Under-17 and Boys Under-15 categories. The three-day tournament, held from May 22 to 24 at the Manekshaw []

From Our Correspondent TURA, May 23: The All Garo Hills SSA School Teachers Association (AGHSSASTA-CB) on Saturday held a felicitation programme at the Matchakolgre LP School Playground to honour Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma for his commitment to the education sector and for addressing the concerns of SSA teachers. During the event, the Chief Minister []