Rugby Premier League: Bengaluru Bravehearts seal semifinal spot in Season 2
Hyderabad, June 24 (IANS) Bengaluru Bravehearts defeated Kolkata Banga Tigers 26-21 in a league match in Season 2 of the Rugby Premier League and qualified for the semifinals on the ninth day of the competition at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Gachibowli in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Bengaluru Bravehearts made a flying start as Jonas Mikalcius […]
Inter-State Athletics: Anushka Yadav smashes National hammer throw record with 67.02m
Bhubaneswar, June 24 (IANS) Teenager Anushka Yadav stole the spotlight on the opening day of the 56th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships 2026 in Bhubaneswar, shattering the women’s hammer throw national record and securing qualification for the 2026 Asian Games with a sensational performance at the Kalinga Stadium on Wednesday. The 18-year-old produced a series […]
Asia Cup Bridge: India B Seniors take lead; semifinalists confirmed in women’s section
Panaji (Goa), June 24 (IANS) Host nation India secured their first knockout milestone on Wednesday at the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championships 2026, as the women’s team sealed its place in Friday’s semifinals at the Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon in Panaji. There was more good news for the host nation as India B surged […]
Women’s T20 WC: Willing to put my hand up as an all-rounder, says Shafali Verma
Manchester, June 24 (IANS) Asserting that she now considers herself a complete all-rounder, opener Shafali Verma said she is ready to raise her hand and deliver in any situation as India look to put their semifinal aspirations on track when they take the field for a crucial 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup Group A match […]
A symphony of swords and splendor as curtains fall on historic Asian Fencing C’ships
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Curtains came down at the Bharat Mandapam on a historic day for India as the 26th Asian Senior Fencing Championship, the first Continental-level competition in the sport in the country, concluded, marking a milestone in the sporting history of the country on Wednesday. As the final echo of clashing steel […]
CAB names Ashoke Dinda as Head of Vision 2028 programme & fast bowling coach
Kolkata, June 24 (IANS) The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Ashoke Dinda and Utpal Chatterjee to spearhead its ambitious ‘Vision 2028’ player development programme, scheduled to commence in July 2026. “The Cricket Association of Bengal on Wednesday announced two Bengal legends, Mr Utpal Chatterjee and Mr Ashoke Dinda, in […]
AI, digital technologies to redefine India’s steel industry: Minister
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Digitalisation is no longer an option but a necessity for the long-term survival and global competitiveness of India’s steel industry, Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy said on Wednesday. Addressing the ‘Chintan Shivir 2026 on Digitalisation in the Steel Sector’ here, the minister said the future of […]
India positioned to lead Amazon’s fastest-growing business: CEO Andy Jassy
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) India has emerged as a key market for Amazon’s expanding quick-commerce ambitions, with the company’s ‘Amazon Now’ service becoming its fastest-growing ecommerce business unit in the country, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said on Wednesday. Sharing his experiences after visiting an Amazon Now micro-fulfillment center in one of Mumbai’s busiest neighbourhoods, Jassy […]
Adani Electricity gears up to safeguard 3.15 million Mumbai customers from potential monsoon disruptions
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Adani Electricity has proactively escalated its disaster management readiness in preparation for the monsoon season, aiming to safeguard its 3.15 million customers from potential disruptions, it was announced on Wednesday. To address any emergencies that may arise during the monsoon, Adani Electricity has activated its Central Disaster Control Centre (CDCC). This […]
India’s solar surge creating new generation green jobs: Report
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Rooftop solar is already among the most affordable sources of electricity available today. In many Indian states, the growth of solar power is encouraging the establishment of small-scale industries in suburban and rural areas, according to an article in Saviours magazine. The article highlights that India’s solar expansion is creating […]
