Asian Boxing C’ships 2026: Indian women sweep semis; six men advance

Ulaanbaatar, April 5 (IANS) On the seventh day of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 in Mongolia, the Indian women’s boxing team continued their strong performance, with Meenakshi and Jaismine achieving unanimous victories in the morning session. Their wins secured medals for all Indian women boxers still in competition, each of whom reached the semifinals. Meanwhile, […]
AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup: India suffer 0-5 loss to Australia

Pathum Thani, April 5 (IANS) The Indian U20 women’s national team suffered a 0-5 defeat to Australia at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 in the Pathum Thani Stadium, Thailand, on Sunday. Skye Halmarick’s (38’ p, 39’, 48’) hat-trick gave Australia a strong lead, followed by goals from Danella Brutus (54’) and Daisy Brown […]
Sub Jr Women National C’ship: Punjab, Jharkhand, MP, UP, Bengal and AP win on Day 5

Ranchi, April 5 (IANS) Hockey Punjab, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Hockey Jharkhand won on opening day of Division A of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026. Meanwhile, In Division B, Hockey Bengal and Hockey Arunachal registered wins at the Rajgir Sports Complex on Sunday. In Pool A of Division […]
IPL 2026: ‘Bowlers set us up for the night,’ says Pant after LSG clinch last-over thriller

Hyderabad, April 5 (IANS) Rishabh Pant described Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) final-over win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) as a big boost for the side, crediting the bowlers for laying the foundation before he finished the chase in their tense Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday. Pant held […]
CM Omar hails passage of Private Universities Bill in Assembly

Jammu, April 4 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday welcomed the passage of the Private Universities Bill in the Legislative Assembly, describing it as a milestone for the youth of the Union Territory. “The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has passed the Private Universities Bill today, marking a significant step towards […]
Gap between rich & poor increased under BJP rule: Siddaramaiah

Bagalkot, April 4 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, coming down heavily on the BJP during the bypoll campaign, charged that “the BJP government has widened the gap between the rich and the poor.” Addressing a public meeting, he said: “Our government has implemented various schemes to empower the weaker sections of society and has spent […]
Manipur CM prioritises peace, harmony and development during visit to Jiribam

Imphal, April 4 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday reaffirmed that the Bharatiya Janatya Party (BJP)-led state government’s foremost priorities are restoring peace, strengthening communal harmony, and accelerating inclusive and sustainable development while safeguarding the state’s indigenous culture. Accompanied by State BJP President Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi, the Chief Minister undertook his maiden […]
Will bring Ganga water to Faridabad, promises Haryana CM to residents

Faridabad, April 4 (IANS) Promising to bring the Ganga water to Faridabad, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing the ‘Dhanyavaad Evam Viksit Faridabad Rally’ here on Saturday, made several announcements. He said that to reduce vehicular pollution, major junctions in the city will be improved in a phased manner to ensure smooth traffic […]
BRO’s Project Chetak celebrates 47th Raising Day

Bikaner, April 4 (IANS) Project Chetak of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 47th Raising Day at Bikaner, Rajasthan, on Saturday, marking its over four decades of dedicated service, said an official. Raised on this day in 1980 in the strategically important western sector, the project has played a vital role in developing and […]
MP: Jyotiraditya Scindia holds public hearing in Guna constituency

Gwalior, April 4 (IANS) Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday participated in multiple events, including a public hearing meeting held in Ashoknagar district, during his visit to his Lok Sabha constituency, Guna in Madhya Pradesh. On the second day of his visit to the parliamentary constituency, Scindia inaugurated five completed projects worth Rs 9 crore, […]