Bangladesh to skip 150-year celebration of India Meteorological Department
Dhaka: Bangladeshi officials will not attend the 150th-anniversary celebrations of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), authorities said on Friday, citing restrictions on non-essential foreign travel at government expense. Mominul Islam, the acting director of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), confirmed receiving the invitation from the IMD a month ago, saying: “The India Meteorological Department invited […]
“Epitome of discipline and commitment”: BCCI, Harbhajan extend birthday wishes to Rahul Dravid
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and former spin bowling legend Harbhajan Singh extended wishes to former captain and head coach Rahul Dravid on his 52nd birthday. BCCI took to X and extended their wishes to the batting legend, who made a name for himself with an impenetrable defence and […]
Rani Rampal hopes Women”s Hockey India League will inspire future Olympic stars
New Delhi: Former captain Rani Rampal believes the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) can have a similar impact on the sport as the Indian Premier League (IPL) has had on cricket, providing a platform for young girls to earn national team spots for the 2032 Olympics. The inaugural WHIL, scheduled from January 12 to 26 […]
India eye another complete performance from youngsters to seal ODI series against Ireland
Rajkot: Following a commanding performance by the youngsters in the opening match, India will eye another clinical display from them to seal the three-match series when they face Ireland in the second women’s ODI here on Sunday. Despite fielding a relatively inexperienced side, Indian women enjoyed a perfect day in the first ODI, registering a […]
Sports Minister Mandaviya inaugurates National Youth Festival 2025
New Delhi: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the Viksit Bharat Young Leader’s Dialogue and the National Youth Festival here on Saturday. The event, held at Bharat Mandapam, brings together over 3,000 young leaders from across India for thematic discussions and creative competitions. Notable figures in attendance included Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and […]
SGM: Saikia, Bhatia to be officially named as BCCI secretary and treasurer
Mumbai: Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia will be officially elected as the BCCI secretary and treasurer respectively during the Special General Meeting (SGM) here on Sunday. Saikia and Prabhtej were the only candidates in the fray for the vacant posts once BCCI electoral officer and former CEC of India, Achal Kumar Joti finalised the […]
World Championship medallist boxer Nishant Dev turns professional
New Delhi: World championship bronze medallist Indian boxer Nishant Dev has turned professional, bidding adieu to his amateur career. One of the most consistent Indian boxers in recent times, Dev, who represented India at the Paris Olympics, has signed with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing. The 24-year-old will make his professional debut at The Cosmopolitan […]
ICC Cricket Committee looking to give leeway to bowlers on wides: Shaun Pollock
Durban: South African legend Shaun Pollock says the ICC Cricket Committee is working towards giving bowlers “bit more leeway on wides” as the current rule is “very strict on them”, particularly when batters make last minute movement. Across ODIs and T20Is, batters make late movements across the crease to disturb bowlers’ line and lengths and […]
Minimum temperatures rise across Kashmir due to cloud cover
Srinagar: Minimum temperatures rose across Kashmir due to cloud cover but remained below the freezing point, officials said on Saturday. The relief, however, is likely to be short-lived as fresh snowfall is expected in the higher reaches during the day. The minimum temperature in Srinagar settled at minus 3.6 degrees Celsius on Friday night, up […]
Avoid travelling on Mughal road due to slippery conditions, says DDC Poonch
Poonch : Authorities in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir have advised the commuters against travelling on the Mughal road “as slippery conditions persist despite the Border Roads Organisations clearing the road”. Snow clearance operations are underway at Mughal Road in Jammu and Kashmir, as shown in the visuals. Deputy Development Commissioner (DDC) Poonch […]
