Indian paddler Shikha Chouhan finished seventh in the women's kayak singles canoe slalom final at the Asian Games, clocking 193.31 seconds. She had qualified for the final after finishing 10th in the semifinals.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur needs to stop thinking about the wickets falling around her and focus on playing her natural attacking game, believes former pacer Shikha Pandey, who says the batter can transform into a completely different player once she gets settled at the crease.
Indian canoe slalom paddlers Hitesh Kewat, Pradhyumna Singh Rathod, Pallavi Jagtap, and Rina Sen have successfully advanced to the semifinals in their respective events at the Asian Games. Shikha Chouhan also qualified for the semifinals in the women's kayak single. The semifinals and medal rounds for most are scheduled for Wednesday, with Chouhan competing on Thursday.
Indian athletes are set for a busy day at the Asian Games on October 2, with events across archery, boxing, canoe slalom, cycling, golf, hockey, rugby sevens, sailing, sepak takraw, taekwondo, volleyball, and wrestling. Key medal events include finals in boxing featuring Lovlina Borgohain and Parveen Hooda, and the women's hockey final against China.
The Indian senior women's rugby sevens team is undergoing a national camp in Kolkata to prepare for the upcoming Asian Games in Nagoya. Coach Terence Joseph and Captain Shikha Yadav emphasise execution, consistency, and building on recent form against strong Pool B opponents like China and Hong Kong China.
A look at some of the oldest, richest and famous Ganesh pandals in Mumbai.
Ahead of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 player auction in Kochi on October 28, a total of 63 players, including 23 overseas stars, have been retained across the five franchises.
A comprehensive schedule detailing the events and timings for Indian athletes participating in the Asian Games on Tuesday, September 29, across various sports including archery, athletics, boxing, shooting, tennis, and more, with numerous medal events highlighted.
For its 80th year, Mumbai's Parelcha Raja Narepark pays tribute to Maharashtra's Warkari tradition of worshipping Lord Vitthal with a towering 23 feet Ganesha idol, for which water was brought in from Pandharpur's Chandrabhaga river.
This article provides a comprehensive schedule for Indian athletes participating in various disciplines at the Asian Games on October 1, including archery, cricket, hockey, wrestling, and more, detailing their qualification rounds, semi-finals, and potential medal matches.
Along with prayers and devotion to Lord Krishna, Janmashtami brings food celebrations, of course.
The Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) is set to review a controversial rule allowing DPL franchises to pick three local league players outside the auction, following widespread disrepute caused by the inclusion of cricketer Dev Chaudhary in the New Delhi Tigers squad.
A government primary school headmistress in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, was suspended and an FIR registered against her after she allegedly brandished a knife and cleaver on school premises. The incident, which was captured on video, led to an inquiry. The teacher claimed she carried the weapons for personal safety, while her husband suggested mental health issues.
A devastating fire in a central Kolkata building resulted in nine deaths, primarily due to asphyxia, and the rescue of around 80 people. West Bengal minister Kaushik Chowdhury highlighted the quick response of the Fire Brigade but raised concerns about safety norms, lack of windows, and the proliferation of cramped hotels within the building. An investigation committee will be formed, and fire audits will be conducted across all hotels in the state.
India's Rounak Chouhan advanced to the men's singles main draw of the Macau Open Super 300 badminton tournament after his opponent, Hein Htut, retired. Other Indian players, Tushar Suveer, Alap Mishra, and the women's doubles pair of Ashwini Bhat and Shikha Gautam, were eliminated in the qualification rounds.
Over 700 doctors in Telangana have collectively lost nearly Rs 30 crore to various cyber frauds since September 2024, prompting the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau to hold an awareness meeting for healthcare professionals. Business and investment frauds accounted for the largest share of losses.
Indian badminton players, led by Isharani Baruah and Kiran, are set to compete in the Macau Open Super 300, with a strong contingent across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories. The tournament, starting Tuesday, will see several Indian shuttlers facing international opponents in their opening rounds.
Indian badminton players, led by Isharani Baruah and Kiran, are set to compete in the Macau Open Super 300, with a strong contingent across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories. The tournament, starting Tuesday, will see several Indian shuttlers facing international opponents in their opening rounds.
Two teenage girls drowned while bathing in a river in Jharkhand's Gumla district on Thursday, police said.
Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha qualified for the women's singles main draw of the Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament after defeating Pai Yu-po.
PV Sindhu secured a straight-game victory at the Singapore Open, while Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also advanced. Other Indian shuttlers faced setbacks in the tournament.
Indian shuttlers are set to compete at the Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament, seeking to avenge their recent Thomas Cup semifinal defeat against France. Several Indian players will face French opponents in the singles and doubles categories.
Aakarshi Kashyap of India successfully navigated the qualifying rounds of the Orleans Masters Super 300 badminton tournament, securing her place in the women's singles main draw. Meanwhile, other Indian players faced setbacks in their respective categories.
Indian badminton players Hariharan Amsakarunan and M R Arjun advanced in men's doubles, while Aakarshi Kashyap qualified for the women's singles main draw at the Orleans Masters Super 300 tournament.
A youth kidnapped five days ago was rescued by police in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, and six people, including a woman, were arrested. Police also recovered part of the ransom money, weapons and a car used in the crime.
Families and friends of the victims of the Vivek Vihar fire in Delhi recount the harrowing moments and desperate calls for help from those trapped in the blaze.
Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya recently hosted a baby shower in Mumbai, inviting a host of television celebrities.
A fire in a residential building in Delhi's Vivek Vihar area resulted in the deaths of nine people. Rescue operations were carried out, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
India's junior shooting team is set to compete at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Cairo, with a strong contingent of 71 athletes participating in various events.
A fire in a Delhi residential building resulted in nine deaths, with central locking systems and iron grills hindering escape efforts. The fire, suspected to have been triggered by an air-conditioner blast, trapped residents and complicated rescue operations.
A man in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his father-in-law following a domestic dispute in 2016.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty withdraw from the Badminton Asia Championships due to injury, leaving Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu to lead India's challenge.
Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) arrested five individuals for supplying over 600 Indian SIM cards to a cyber fraud syndicate operating from Cambodia, which defrauded Indian citizens of crores of rupees.
The 22-year-old daughter of an IRS officer was allegedly raped and murdered at her Delhi residence. Police suspect a former domestic help, who is currently absconding.
'If the BJP becomes our political identity, our political face, if we are represented by the BJP, then what happens to our identity as Bengalis?'
Former champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru hammered UP Warriorz by eight wickets to enter the WPL final and virtually knock the opposition out of the playoff race, in Vadodara, on Thursday.
Delhi Capitals, the losing finalists of the first three seasons, have not made an ideal start under the new leadership of Jemimah Rodrigues. It is still early days but Rodrigues and Co. would be desperate to get their campaign back on track.
Young badminton players Ayush Shetty and Tanvi Sharma will lead the Indian contingent at the Orleans Masters Super 300 tournament after HS Prannoy's withdrawal due to a shoulder injury.
UP Warriorz will lean heavily on new captain Meg Lanning as they seek to bounce back after finishing bottom of the standings last season.
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