TRAI mandates pre‑tagging of variables in SMS content templates to curb fraud
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has directed all access providers to mandate pre‑tagging of all variable components in SMS content templates used for commercial communication, the government said on Tuesday. Variable components such as URLs, application download links and callback numbers that change depending on recipients or over […]
Australian Open: Satwik-Chirag move to second round, Treesa-Gayatri bow out
Sydney, Nov 18 (IANS) Indian men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have moved to the second round of the Australian Open, a BWF World Tour Super 500 event, at Sydney Olympic Park on Tuesday. The Indian duo outclassed Chinese Taipei’s Chang Ko-chi and Po Li-Wei 25-23, 21-16 in 48 minutes to set […]
Visually impaired medallist Saurabh Sharma prepares for debut at Adani Ahmedabad Marathon
Ahmedabad, Nov 18 (IANS) For 20-year-old para-athlete Saurabh Sharma, the upcoming Adani Ahmedabad Marathon represents more than just a race; it symbolises his progress in sport and personal growth. A visually impaired runner from Himachal Pradesh, Saurabh has competed on prominent para-athletics platforms both nationally and internationally. Participating in the Ahmedabad Marathon will be a […]
Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker praises ASMITA leagues, says programme is ‘changing mindsets’
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) During the launch of ASMITA women’s league social media handles, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, honoured members of the bronze-winning Indian (under-20) women’s rugby team here on Tuesday, with Olympian Manu Bhaker, present at the event, praising the initiative. Raksha Khadse stated that it was […]
World Boxing Cup: Arundhati Choudhary knocks down triple WC medallist Leonie Muller, five Indians enter final
Greater Noida, Nov 18 (IANS) Arundhati Choudhary delivered one of the most commanding performances of the tournament, stopping Germany’s Leonie Muller—a medallist at all three stages of the 2025 World Boxing Cup to headline a sensational Day 3 for India at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex. Arundhati’s statement win set the tone for […]
Sub Jr Women Hockey Academy C’ship: Roundglass, Pritam Siwach and Sports Hockey Academy win on day 4
Karnal, Nov 18 (IANS) Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy, Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Sonepat and Sports Hockey Academy of Khalsa’s Kolkata recorded wins on day four of the 3rd Hockey India Sub Junior Women Academy Championship 2025 as Zone A & B witnessed comprehensive performances at the Kailash Hockey Stadium in Karnal, Haryana on Tuesday. […]
Digboi Masters: Yuvraj Sandhu hits front with classy 65 in round one
Digboi, Nov 18 (IANS) PGTI ranking leader Yuvraj Sandhu announced his return to one of his favourite venues, the Digboi Golf Links, with a classy seven-under 65 to take a two-shot lead in round one of the Rs 1 crore Digboi Masters 2025. Yuvraj, a two-time winner of the IndianOil Servo Masters (2021 & 2022), […]
Kimmich urges unity after Germany seal 2026 World Cup berth
Berlin, Nov 18 (IANS) Joshua Kimmich carried a relaxed grin as he spoke to reporters after Germany booked its place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 6-0 win against Slovakia. Small gestures matter, he said, especially when it comes to shaping a winning culture. For Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade, that gesture takes […]
Pranavi becomes first woman to lead at IGPL, shares honours with Kochhar
Mumbai, Nov 18 (IANS) Pranavi Urs became the first woman player to hold a share of the lead at any point on the IGPL Tour. With a round of 6-under 62, she shares the lead with Karandeep Kochhar after the first day of the IGPL Invitational Mumbai. Pranavi, playing her first IGPL event, has in […]
Christian Bale tapped to star in ‘Heat 2’
Los Angeles, Nov 18 (IANS) Hollywood star Christian Bale is circling for a role in the upcoming part of the ‘Heat’ franchise. The 51-year-old actor is in contention to star in director Michael Mann’s upcoming sequel to his 1995 heist thriller alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, also 51. However, it’s not clear if who out of Christian […]
