New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Hockey India on Monday announced the Indian Women’s Hockey Team for the upcoming Tour of Australia, scheduled from May 26 to 30 in Perth. The four-match tour will be held at the Perth Hockey Stadium, with matches scheduled on May 26, 27, 29 and 30. The tour will prepare the team for the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2025–26, scheduled to take place in Auckland from June 15–21.The Indian Team heads into the tour on the back of a strong showing in Argentina earlie…
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Tashkent, May 15 (IANS) India concluded its U-17 campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 with a total of 17 medals, including 2 gold, 7 silver and 8 bronze, with the girls’ contingent leading the charge.The U-17 girls delivered an impressive 12-medal haul, comprising 2 gold, 6 silver and 4 bronze, while the U-17 boys added 1 silver and 4 bronze medals.India secured two gold medals in the girls’ finals. Rakhi (46kg) clinched gold with a strong RSC win in the second round against Rukhs…
Tashkent, May 12 (IANS) India’s U-17 boys had a challenging day at the Asian Boxing U17 Championships 2026, with Lakshay Phogat emerging as the lone finalist, while four other boxers secured bronze medals after their semifinal bouts in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.In the 75kg category, Lakshay Phogat delivered a dominant performance to defeat Seungmin Lee of Korea (KOR) by a unanimous 5:0 decision to book his place in the final. In other semifinal bouts, Narendra Nella (46kg) went down 0:5 against Abd…
Tashkent, May 11 (IANS) India’s U-17 girls continued their strong run at the Asian Boxing U17 Championships 2026, with eight boxers advancing to the finals and four boxers finishing with bronze medals after the semifinals in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.Rakhi (46kg) led the charge with a commanding RSC win in the third round against Yating Zhang of China (CHN). In 48kg, Khushi Chand secured a dominant 5:0 victory over Mungunzul Altamgadasa of Mongolia (MGL).In the 52kg category, Mamta Murlidhar Raut w…
Tashkent, May 7 (IANS) India’s U-17 girls continued their dominant run at the Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026, with 12 medals confirmed, underlining their strong presence at the continental stage in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Thursday.Leading the charge, Rakhi (46 kg) delivered a composed performance to secure a 5:0 victory over Chinese Taipei, while Khushi (48kg) showcased her aggressive intent with a first-round RSC win against Korea. Mamta (52kg) added to the tally with a strong…
Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) A second woman has died within 48 hours following complications after Caesarean deliveries at Kota’s New Medical Hospital, intensifying outrage among families and Opposition workers, hospital officials said on Thursday. The deceased woman, identified as Jyoti (20), died on Thursday morning after being placed on ventilator support when her condition turned critical.Following her death, family members refused to accept the body and staged a protest outside the Super Specialty …
Faridabad, May 6 (IANS) A 26-year-old man allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at a hotel near Haryana’s Faridabad after his girlfriend announced her decision to part ways with him. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community. The deceased has been identified as Nazir, a professional interior designer. Police have taken custody of the body, sent it for a post-mortem examination, and initiated a formal investigation.According to reports, Nazir had been involved in a rom…
Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Filmmaker Subhash Ghai, who helmed the 1993 film “Khalnayak”, has heaped praise Sanjay Dutt for bringing back the action crime movie and said that playing the iconic character of Ballu Balram is a “bigger challenge” for the Bollywood star and he’s sure he will prove it again. It was on Friday, when Sanjay announced that Khalnayak Returns will be a ‘fresh interpretation’ of the 1993 original, which also stars Madhuri Dixit Nene and Jackie Shroff.Taking to Ins…
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Hockey India has revealed a 24-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team for the upcoming tour of Argentina, set to take place in Buenos Aires from April 13 to 17. The four-match exposure series against the top Argentine team arrives at a crucial point in India’s international schedule, with the FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium & the Netherlands 2026 and the Asian Games approaching. The squad combines experienced players with promising new talent, showcasing both the growth …
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) A domestic help was arrested for stealing cash and jewellery worth Rs 30 lakh from the owner’s house in Delhi’s Dwarka, said police on Monday. The accused, identified as Jyoti, was apprehended by a team from Police Station Dwarka Sector-23, and the stolen property was recovered from her possession.Police said 190 grams of gold jewellery valued at around Rs 30 lakh, two silver coins worth about Rs 4,000, and Rs 18,000 in cash were recovered during the operation.According t…