Amelia Valverde named coach of Indian senior women's football team
From speed skating to historic Asian ice hockey bronze, Padma trailblazer journey
India Women to travel to South Africa for five-match T20I series
Ashalata -- who has earned over 100 international caps and captained the national side on multiple occasions -- said the (senior) team has made steady progress but is still short of world-class standards.
New Zealand captain Sophie Devine has called for a review of fielding rules and boundary lengths in women's cricket, saying current conditions give batters too much of an advantage.
Nine women Agniveer will be part of the Indian Air Force's band contingent that will march down the Kartavya Path during the 77th Republic Day Parade, marking a historic first. Flt Lt Akshita Dhankar will unfurl the national flag alongside President Droupadi Murmu.
New research from NYU suggests that worrying about aging, particularly fears about declining health, may accelerate biological aging at the cellular level in women.
Diksha Dagar of India recovered from a poor first round to climb to tied 26th place at the Ford Women's NSW Open, while Hannah Reeves leads the tournament.
Bangladesh and the Netherlands have booked two of the four available spots at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.
Elena Rybakina put on a brilliant performance to defeat favourite Aryna Sabalenka 64, 46, 64 and lift her first Australian Open trophy.
A Pakistan minister refuted social media reports about the conclusion of the operation against Afghan Taliban, stating that the operation is continuing with full intensity.
Dev Ruparelia and Nishchal Chand secured victories in the men's singles category at the YONEX Dutch Junior International 2026, while Shaina Manimuthu advanced in the women's singles.
Bengaluru City Police arrested 16 individuals, including two women, for alleged drug peddling and seized contraband worth 5.24 crore. The Narcotics Wing of the Central Crime Branch made the arrests, seizing MDMA ecstasy pills, MDMA crystal, ganja, and hydro ganja. Nine foreign nationals overstaying their visas and allegedly involved in drug peddling were also taken into custody.
Delhi Police have arrested five individuals, including three women, for allegedly robbing a Jammu resident of Rs 15 lakh in cash and 22 iPhones in Delhi's Majnu ka Tila area, following a week-long search across Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.
A 26-year-old working woman, opens up about navigating today's arranged marriage and dating market, where expectations have multiplied, contradictions have deepened and finding a 'suitable' partner feels harder than ever.
Police in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have launched an investigation after graffiti reading 'This road is not for Muslims' appeared on the Delhi-Dehradun National Highway. Authorities are also verifying a video purportedly showing two women spray-painting the message.
Punjab's Sahil and Haryana's Ravina emerged victorious in the men's and women's half marathon events respectively at the Indian Open Race Walk Competition.
A 40-year-old woman was killed and four others were seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident in the Budhana area of Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the unidentified vehicle and driver.
Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen will lead the Indian contingent at the Asian Boxing Championships in Mongolia.
Radha Yadav's all-round performance propelled India A Women to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka A in the Women's Rising Stars T20 Asia Cup semifinal, securing their place in the final.
Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledges India's batting struggles in the ODI series against Australia after consecutive defeats. Australia's Alyssa Healy praises young players Voll and Litchfield for their outstanding performance.
Several soccer games in Mexico were postponed due to violence following a military operation and the reported death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, alias "El Mencho."
Kartik Karkera won the 11th New Delhi Marathon, surpassing the Asian Games qualifying standard, along with two other runners. Over 30,000 runners participated in the event.
Following reports of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, widespread protests erupted in Kashmir, with demonstrators expressing strong anti-US and anti-Israel sentiments.
Even as Benedict and Sophie steal sultry glances and get intimate, one crucial thing is missing all throughout, notes Divya Nair.
The Museum Of Innocence is too long. Nine episodes could have been reduced to six, with some slick editing, observes A Ganesh Nadar.
Bill Gates has apologized to the Gates Foundation staff for his association with Jeffrey Epstein and admitted to having affairs with Russian women, stating he did nothing illicit but regrets the mistake.
A 28-year-old woman delivered a baby girl at the main gate of a Raisen district hospital after a Janani Express ambulance driver allegedly left her outside. Hospital staff assisted the woman and her newborn, and the hospital is investigating the incident.
Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia has opted out of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers due to personal reasons, with Salima Tete named as the captain of the 20-member Indian squad.
The Indian government is set to launch a nationwide HPV vaccination program targeting 14-year-old girls to prevent cervical cancer, utilizing a single-dose vaccine and aiming for equitable access across socio-economic groups.
The 51-year-old, who was associated with the Indian women's team from 2017 to 2021, will be supported by Matias Vila as analytical coach.
BJP MLA Chhagan Singh Rajpurohit voices concerns over young couples entering love marriages or live-in relationships without parental consent, advocating for legal safeguards to ensure parental involvement and social stability.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that the Sangh focuses on individual development to build a strong society and nation, rather than practicing Hindutva politics. He emphasized the importance of unity, devotion to the motherland, and the need for women's equal participation in governance.
A former BJP MP in Rajasthan is facing accusations of religious discrimination after allegedly insulting a Muslim woman and taking back a blanket during a distribution event.
Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia has withdrawn from the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers due to personal reasons, with Salima Tete named as the captain of the 20-member Indian squad.
''Women are coming into public spaces in larger numbers than ever before. They are educated, capable, opinionated, and determined.' 'But the more women push for access to public space, the harder they are pushed back -- through attacks like this, through discrimination, through the glass ceiling, through the deliberate denial of recognition.'
"It's easier, easier than ever now to impersonate someone, to create deep fakes, to manipulate images, to misuse personal data. And most women, unfortunately, we don't know how to fight back," says Soha Ali Khan.
Guadalajara violence postpones matches, FIFA monitoring World Cup host city
Hiring was strongest in education and training, healthcare services, retail, financial services and wellness.
Delhi Police have arrested a woman for allegedly racially abusing and using insulting language against her neighbors from the Northeast in Malviya Nagar.
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