Bhopal, April 15 (IANS) Senior Congress MLA and former Leader of Opposition in Madhya Pradesh, Ajay Singh, on Wednesday questioned the timing and implementation framework of the Women’s Reservation Bill, alleging that the BJP-led Centre is using the issue for political gains rather than ensuring immediate empowerment of women. Throwing his weight behind Sonia Gandhi, Singh said her recent intervention has brought out “serious gaps” in what is being described as a landmark reform.He argu…
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Ulaanbaatar, April 10 (IANS) India capped off a memorable campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 with Vishvanath Suresh clinching gold in the men’s 50kg category, defeating Japan’s Daichi Iwai by a dominant 5:0 margin in the final.Sachin (60kg) added to the tally with a hard-fought silver medal, rounding off a strong showing for the men’s contingent. India finished second on the table with five golds, one fewer than Kazakhstan, but claimed the most medals overall, 16. The performa…
Ulaanbaatar, April 9 (IANS) The Indian women’s team delivered a historic performance at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, finishing on top of the medal charts with a total of 10 medals, including four gold, two silver, and four bronze, underlining their dominance at the continental stage. Under the stewardship of head coach Santiago Nieva, every member of the women’s team returned home with a medal, stamping their authority on the continental competition. With Boxing Federation of India Presi…
Bokaro (Jharkhand), April 2 (IANS) In a major crackdown on organised crime in Jharkhand’s Bokaro, police have arrested seven operatives linked to the interstate gangs of Aman Sahu and Prince Khan, officials said on Thursday.These gangs are accused of running an extortion network and spreading fear among businessmen, police said.During the operation, the mastermind, Prince Kumar Gupta alias ‘Bhatia’, sustained a bullet injury in an encounter with the police and has been admitted to Bokaro Gen…
Jaipur, March 14 (IANS) The Rajasthan government late on Friday night abruptly replaced the Police Superintendents of 22 districts. Including these 22 SPs, the Rajasthan government transferred a total of 64 officers belonging to the Indian Police Service (IPS).Among these, 9 officers who were promoted from the rank of Police Superintendent have been appointed as Deputy Inspectors General (DIG).Several officers associated with the Cyber Crime wing, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), and the Anti-N…
Bangkok, March 8 (IANS) The Indian youth boxing team made a strong start to its campaign at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, with Joyshree Devi Chirom, Ambekar Meetei Lairenlakpam and Sahil Duhan registering victories on the opening day of the tournament.In the women’s 54kg category, Joyshree Devi Chirom secured a Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) victory in the second round against her opponent from Tajikistan.In the men’s division, Ambekar Meetei Lairenlakpam (50kg) and …
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) India’s young boxers are preparing to compete internationally as the Indian youth boxing team leaves tomorrow for the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026, taking place in Bangkok, Thailand, from March 8 to March 15. The tournament will gather some of the best young boxers from around the globe, providing an important opportunity for them to gain international experience and compete against the top opponents in their age category.The Indian team will participate in the Youth…
Bengaluru, Feb 27 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar on Friday appealed to party legislators not to travel to Delhi on his behalf and asserted that there was no question of any show of strength amid ongoing speculation over a leadership tussle in the state unit.His remarks assume significance as some of his loyalists have been urging the party high command to intervene in the matter and reportedly seeking an opportunity for him in the state’s to…
Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Actress Sadia Khateeb, who has wrapped up the shooting of her upcoming film ‘Silaa’ on Wednesday, has recollected her fondest memories from the shooting of the film. In the film, she stars alongside Harshvardhan Rane. The actress shared her experience of shooting for the film inside the Son Doong Cave with no phone or electricity.Talking about the same, she said, “I have too many great memories from the shooting days, but I’ll start from when we started shooting this …
Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Actor Harshvardhan Rane offered a serene glimpse from the beautiful location in Vietnam, where he is currently shooting for his upcoming film “Silaa”. Taking to Instagram, the actor shared a string of picturesque frames from the location. In one image, the actor is seen sporting a Non la, a traditional Vietnamese conical hat made from palm leaves, bamboo, or straw.Another showed the actor standing on the deck of a boat with his back to the camera. In the backdrop, the w…