Bengaluru, Feb 23 (IANS) As the Indian women’s hockey team continues its rigorous training at the national camp in Bengaluru, the focus remains firmly on skill enhancement and tactical discipline. Under the guidance of chief coach Sjoerd Marijne and scientific advisor Wayne Lombard, the 18-year-old midfielder Sakshi Rana is utilising this opportunity to sharpen her game and learn from her experienced teammates. For Sakshi, who made a memorable senior debut last year by scoring a goal against S…
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Hobart, Feb 22 (IANS) The Indian Men’s Hockey Team narrowly lost 4-5 in a penalty shootout against host Australia in the second game of the Hobart leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025-26 here at the Tasmania Hockey Centre on Sunday. The match was tied at 2-2 after regulation time, with Amit Rohidas scoring at 15’ and Jugraj Singh at 43’ to give India the lead. However, Joel Rintala scored twice at 47’ and 56’ to help Australia level the score. The hosts dominated possession early on,…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Indian Men’s Hockey Team suffered a 0–2 defeat against Spain in a closely contested encounter, with the Spanish side capitalising on their chances while India were unable to convert promising opportunities despite sustained attacking intent. Goals from Ignacio Abajo (6’) and Ignacio Cobos (36’), one in each half, proved decisive as Spain combined clinical finishing with disciplined defending to secure the win.India began the match with sharp, quick passing, looki…
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Indian hockey team is geared up for a fresh start as they shift focus to the Hobart leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26, scheduled from February 20 to 25 at the Tasmania Hockey Centre in Australia. Eager to bounce back and deliver improved performances, India will take on Spain and hosts Australia in what promises to be a highly competitive block of matches. While the recent Rourkela leg proved to be a steep learning curve, the team has regrouped with a posit…
Washington, Feb 20 (IANS) President Donald Trump said he threatened to impose a 100 per cent tariff on French wine and champagne to force changes in global drug pricing, offering a vivid example of how he uses trade leverage to reshape international economic arrangements.Speaking at a steel plant in Rome, Georgia, Trump described phone calls with foreign leaders after announcing a policy to align US drug prices with the lowest rates paid elsewhere.He said American consumers were paying far more …
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with several world leaders, holding as many as nine bilateral meetings before wrapping up a hectic Wednesday by hosting a banquet for the visiting dignitaries attending India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. PM Modi held meetings with the leaders of Spain, Finland, Serbia, Croatia, Estonia, Kazakhstan and Bhutan. He also met the CEO of Google and co-founder of Sun Microsystems.The informal interactions with global leaders continued…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat joined Spanish President Pedro Sanchez for the dedication of a mural created by Spanish artist Suso Manuel Pinto Gracia in Delhi on Wednesday. “Along with the President of the Government of Spain, Shri. Pedro Sanchez attended the dedication ceremony of a mural painted jointly by a Spanish artist, Susso manual pinto gracia (suso-33) and two young Indian artists, Tarini Sethi and Ishan Bharat, under the Stree…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Spanish President Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday noted the “excellent state” of relations between Spain and India, stating after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi that they will continue to strengthen in the coming times. “Alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, I have noted the excellent state of relations between Spain and India, which we will continue to strengthen. I have congratulated him on the organisation of the Summit on the Impact of Artificial Inte…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a bilateral meeting with Spanish President Pedro Sanchez in New Delhi, and discussed ways to expand cooperation across trade, economy, health, digital technology, innovation and several other key sectors.President Sanchez arrived in the national capital earlier in the day to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026, a global platform focusing on the transformative role of artificial intelligence across industries and governance.Foll…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Indian men’s hockey forward Angad Bir Singh has been named in the 24-member Indian squad for the Hobart leg of the FIH Pro League 2025-26, marking his return to international action after nearly a year, as he didn’t play for the senior team since making his international debut against Ireland during the FIH Pro League 2024–25 season in Bhubaneswar. The upcoming matches will also serve as Angad’s first overseas assignment with the India Men’s Hockey team, as the…