Ashwin warns ICC of slow death of ODI cricket after 2027 World Cup
New Delhi, Jan 1, 2026 (IANS): Indian spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin has sounded a warning over the future of ODI cricket, expressing concern that the 50-over format could face a slow decline after the 2027 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. With the growing dominance of T20 leagues […]
Barcelona derby and no Mbappe for Real Madrid as La Liga returns for New Year
Madrid, Jan 1 (IANS) La Liga returns to action after a one-week Christmas hiatus this weekend with a full round of matches, which come ahead of the Spanish Supercup between Athletic Club Bilbao, Atletico Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Real Madrid to be played in Saudi Arabia the following week. The round of games gets underway […]
Vimath Dinsara to lead Sri Lanka in 2026 U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup
Colombo, Jan 1 (IANS) Vimath Dinsara will captain Sri Lanka in the 2026 Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Thursday. Kavija Gamage has been named as Sri Lanka’s vice-captain for the tournament beginning on January 15 in Zimbabwe and Namibia. The squad features a strong mix of promising batters, including […]
India International Youth Sailing Championship to take place in Chennai from Jan 4 to 10
Chennai, Jan 1 (IANS) The 11th India International Youth Sailing Championship (IIR) 2026, India’s longest-running and most consistent international youth sailing regatta, was officially launched in Chennai on Thursday, and will officially take place from January 4 to 10 at the Chennai Port. The championship, an Intellectual Property of the Tamil Nadu Sailing Association (TNSA), […]
Women’s HIL 2025-26: Shrachi Bengal Tigers beat SG Pipers 3-3 (4-3 SO) in thrilling clash
Ranchi, Jan 1 (IANS) Shrachi Bengal Tigers held their nerve in a dramatic Women’s Hockey India League 2025-26 encounter to edge past SG Pipers 4-3 in a shootout after the two sides were locked at 3-3 at the end of regulation time, with Lalremsiami’s sudden-death conversion sealing the bonus point after a pulsating contest. Agustina […]
Sensex, Nifty end flat on 1st trading day of 2026
Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) Indian equity markets ended the first trading session of the calendar year 2026 on a flat note, as investors stayed cautious in the absence of strong domestic or global triggers. At the close of trade, the Sensex slipped marginally by 32 points, or 0.04 per cent, to settle at 85,188.6. The […]
GAIL Gas cuts domestic PNG and CNG costs across authorised areas
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) GAIL Gas Limited on Thursday announced to reduce the cost of domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) by Rs 1 per SCM (Standard Cubic Meter) and Rs 1 per kg respectively, across all its authorised areas in the country. The price cut comes into effect from […]
KYV discontinued for cars on new FASTag issued after Feb 1: NHAI
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Thursday announced to discontinue the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for cars for all new FASTag issuances, with effect from February 1, 2026. This is a major step to enhance public convenience and eliminate post-activation harassment faced by highway users of cars, […]
IANS Year Ender 2025: How tech-based SWAGAT revolutionised grievance redressal mechanism
Gandhinagar, Jan 1 (IANS) The SWAGAT (State-wide Attention on Grievances by Application of Technology) programme, launched two decades ago in Gujarat, has played a pivotal role in strengthening citizens’ trust in governance and has achieved several key milestones over the years. According to official estimates, more than 99 per cent of applications, comprising citizens’ complaints […]
Record deliveries on New Year’s Eve despite strike calls: Deepinder Goyal
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Food delivery and quick commerce platforms Zomato and Blinkit achieved record delivery numbers on New Year’s Eve, despite calls for strikes circulating over the past few days, its co-founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal said on Thursday. Goyal said that both platforms continued operations smoothly with the support of local authorities. […]
