Noida, Feb 2 (IANS) Haryana Thunders were crowned champions of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 after narrowly defeating Delhi Dangal Warriors 5–4 in a tense final on Sunday. Following their victory, head coach Virender Dahiya attributed the franchise’s success to its long-term vision and emphasised the league’s significance for emerging wrestlers. He noted that the league provided valuable learning experiences from foreign players and expressed confidence that Indian wrestlers will continue to…
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Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) In a significant move to improve living conditions of the city’s police force, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday appointed senior IAS officer Iqbal Singh Chahal as Chairman of the Mumbai Police Housing Township Project.The appointment, announced through an official notification dated January 21, 2026, will take effect on February 1, 2026, immediately after Chahal’s retirement from active service on January 31.Chahal was one of the frontrunners for the post of stat…
Jaipur, Jan 18 (IANS) Former Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Sunday shared candid insights into Brexit negotiations, global leadership and his personal political journey while speaking at the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF).Reflecting on the Brexit period, Varadkar said he worked with three British Prime Ministers, noting how frequently leadership changed in the UK at the time. Drawing contrasts, he remarked: “Rishi Sunak wants to do business, but he doesn’t take the initiative,” whi…
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) Actor Atul Agnihotri on Sunday shared a picture ‘celebrating’ his superstar brother-in-law Salman Khan, that also featured cricket legend MS Dhoni.The picture shared by Atul on his social media account, featured his wife and Salman’s sister Alvira Agnihotri, Arpita Khan Sharma posing with brother Salman Khan and MS Dhoni and his wife Sakshi Dhoni.Going by Atul’s caption, it seems the picture was clicked during Salman Khan’s grand 61st birthday celebrations on the 27…
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) With the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) scheduled to kick off on January 15, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has decided to intervene to ensure financial transparency and guarantee that athletes receive their agreed-upon payments on time.The federation has taken note of previous controversies regarding salary delays and is instituting a monitoring mechanism to protect the interests of the wrestlers this season.”To ensure transparency in the distribution of salaries, t…
Ranchi, Jan 5 (IANS) The Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee (JPCC) on Monday organised a protest march in Ranchi against the new law enacted to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), alleging that the move would weaken rural employment security.The march, led by State Congress President Keshav Mahto Kamlesh, began at Bapu Vatika in Morabadi and culminated at Lok Bhavan in Ranchi.Before the start of the march, Congress leaders and workers paid floral tribu…
Chennai, Jan 2 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, on Friday, challenged young minds at the IIT Madras to see India not just as a nation of the present, but as a civilisation shaping the global future. While addressing the students and faculty at IIT Madras on various subjects including democracy, diplomacy and India’s growing international role, his address painted a powerful picture of a country rooted in ancient wisdom yet confidently navigating modern global challenges.EAM …
Jaipur, Dec 30 (IANS) Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel on Tuesday hit back at former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s remarks on the Rajasthan Refinery project, stating that the agreement signed during the Congress government was not in the interest of the state, while the revised agreement under the BJP government safeguarded Rajasthan’s rights and benefits. Responding to questions at a press conference, Patel said that Ashok Gehlot was making statements merely to stay in the headl…
Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) The Shiv Sena-UBT Chief Uddhav Thackeray, on Sunday, alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is on a mission to “finish off” his party and “devour” Mumbai. He described the upcoming elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) as a battle for the soul of the state capital, asserting in a veiled reference to the Central BJP leadership are attempting to swallow the state.Addressing party workers and office-bearers, Uddhav Thackeray justified his recent alli…
Mumbai, Dec 27 (IANS) The teaser of the upcoming combat film ‘Battle of Galwan’ was unveiled on Saturday on the occasion of Salman Khan’s birthday. The teaser stands as a tribute to India’s frontline soldiers and their indomitable spirit. In the teaser Salman Khan appears in one of his most commanding avatars, as he embodies an Indian Army officer with restrained ferocity and quiet authority. In the teaser, he can be seen in a weathered look, controlled aggression, and piercing silence s…