Technology to drive space, economic transformation in India: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Technology is acting as the central force behind space and economic transformation in the country, said Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology on Friday. Addressing a press conference on the achievements of the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Earth […]
Game changer: Experts hail approval of 1st oral pill for adults with thalassemia anaemia
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of the first-ever oral pill for anaemia in adults with thalassemia marks a historic milestone and can be a game changer in the management of the genetic blood disorder, said health experts on Friday. The FDA recently approved mitapivat (to be marketed […]
Football transfer watch: AC Milan sign Fullkrug on loan from West Ham
Milan, Jan 2 (IANS) AC Milan have made a high-profile move on the opening day of the Italian winter transfer window, securing West Ham United forward Niclas Fullkrug on loan for the remainder of the season, with an option to make the deal permanent. The seven-time UEFA Champions League winners have an option to buy […]
Bangladeshi player row puts Shah Rukh Khan’s KKR at centre of political and religious flashpoint (Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) A major controversy has erupted following criticism by renowned Kathavachak Devkinandan Thakur against Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan after his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), signed Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman. The issue has triggered sharp reactions across the political spectrum, with leaders from the BJP, Congress, […]
Sri Lanka Cricket plans Day-Night Tests at SSC: Report
Colombo, Jan 2 (IANS) India could be playing a Pink Ball Day/Night Test when they visit Sri Lanka for a long-form series next time. Sri Lanka Cricket is laying the groundwork for a new chapter in the island’s cricketing history, with plans to stage Day-Night Test matches at the historic Sinhalese Sports Club ground in […]
‘Owners and the fans deserve clarity’: Chhetri and footballers question AIFF over restart of ISL
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) With the future of the Indian Super League (ISL) still not clear, Indian footballers, along with international stars, have urged the sport’s global governing body, FIFA, to step in and resolve the lingering state of the franchise-based tournament. Leading figures of Indian football, including Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Sandesh Jhingan, and […]
Sikandar Raza to lead 15-man Zimbabwe squad in Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Harare, Jan 2 (IANS) Zimbabwe Cricket on Friday announced a 15-man squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Veteran all-rounder Sikandar Raza will captain the side, continuing his leadership role as Zimbabwe look to make a strong impression […]
Women’s HIL 2025-26: Rutuja, Sakshi score as Ranchi Royals beat Soorma Hockey Club 2-0
Ranchi, Jan 2 (IANS) Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (30′) and Sakshi Rana (54′) scored a goal each as Ranchi Royals defeated Soorma Hockey Club 2-0 in their Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 encounter at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium in Ranchi on Friday. Defences were on top in the first quarter […]
Amitabh Bachchan says 363 days to 2027
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan seems to be done with 2026 already. On Friday, the actor took to his X, formerly Twitter, and shared a note as he said that 2 days have already passed in 2026, and only 363 days remain until 2027. He wrote, “T 5613 – 2 days […]
Vikas Khanna raises concern over potential health risk at Mumbai airport
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna, who returned to Mumbai to resume shooting for the upcoming season of ‘MasterChef India’, has expressed his concerns with Mumbai airport. On Friday, he took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and shared a picture of the carpet at the Terminal 2 of the Chhatrapati Shivaji […]
