National Shooting C’ship: Saurabh Chaudhary, Varun Tomar in Air Pistol final
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Former world No.1 Saurabh Chaudhary representing the Railways, and multiple international medallist Varun Tomar of the Army, are among the final eight who will be vying for the Men’s 10m Air Pistol national title in the 67th National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) for Pistol events at the Dr. Karni Singh […]
Opelka beats Mpetshi Perricard in Brisbane, reaches first final since 2022
Brisbane, Jan 4 (IANS) In a battle between two of the biggest serves on the ATP Tour, Reilly Opelka came out on top against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the Brisbane International here on Saturday. In an absorbing clash, the 6’11” Opelka earned a 6-3, 7-6(4) win against 6’8” Mpetshi Perricard to reach his first ATP […]
Shikhar Dhawan, Ross Taylor headline Delhi Royals squad in Legend 90 League
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan and veteran New Zealand batter Ross Taylor will headline the roster for Delhi Royals, one of the seven franchises, in the Legend 90 League, which is set to be played in February 2025. Joining them in the Delhi Royals squad are former West Indies opener […]
La Liga: Real Madrid’s Vinicius faces possible suspension for 12 matches for misconduct
Madrid, Jan 4 (IANS) Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior risks a suspension of four to 12 matches for pushing the opposing team’s goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski during the 79th minute of the La Liga match against Valencia, which ended 2-1 at the Mestella. After the incident, the Brazilian player was sent off. According to Spanish La […]
ISL 2024-25: Jamshedpur come back late to beat Bengaluru 2-1 for 4th successive home win
Jamshedpur, Jan 4 (IANS) Jordan Murray and Muhammad Uvais scored in the final few minutes of the match as Jamshedpur FC came from behind to pip Bengaluru FC 2-1 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Saturday night. Bengaluru FC were ahead in the game courtesy […]
HIL 2024-25: Team Gonasika beat Hyderabad Toofans for first win of season
Rourkela, Jan 4 (IANS) SV Sunil, Victor Charlet, and Nilam Sanjeep Xess scored a goal each as Team Gonasika secured their first win of Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 beating Hyderabad Toofans 3-1 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. Sunil opened the scoring in the second minute for Team Gonasika and Charlet […]
Yuva Kabaddi Series: Big wins take the spotlight on Day 2 of Division 1
Coimbatore, Jan 4 (IANS) Kurukshetra Warriors, Sonipat Spartans, Palani Tuskers, and Karpagam Raiders won their respective matches in another exciting round of action on the second day of the 11th Yuva Kabaddi Series – Division 1 at the Karpagam Academy of Higher Education here on Saturday. The day began with a stellar performance by the […]
2nd Test: Rickelton, Verreynne power South Africa to a big lead over Pakistan
Cape Town, Jan 4 (IANS) Opener Ryan Rickelton scored a brilliant maiden double century while Kyle Verreynne (100) and Marco Jansen made vital contributions as South Africa posted a mammoth first innings total before coming out to claim three early wickets to take a commanding lead in the second Test against Pakistan at the Newlands […]
DPIIT joins Stride Ventures to help Indian startups go global
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Saturday said it has partnered with Stride Ventures, a leading venture debt firm, to boost the growth of startups in the country and widen their global footprint. Stride Ventures will curate dedicated programmes and collaborate on engagements like the […]
ONDC can create additional GMV opportunity worth Rs 3.75 lakh crore in 5 years
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), which has the potential to create a market opportunity to the tune of Rs 3.75 lakh crore in additional gross merchandise value (GMV) in the next five years, is addressing the challenges of monopolistic practices and empowering smaller players, the government said on […]
