D Gukesh vs Viswanathan Anand cancelled as reigning world champion pulls out of Tata Steel Chess: 'Personal reasons'

Posted On: 2026-01-04 Posted By: HT Sports Desk

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India, Jan. 4 -- In huge news for chess fans in India, reigning World Champion D Gukesh has withdrawn from the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid and Blitz tournament. The tournament is scheduled to be held... Read More

Bangladesh Unrest: Dilip Ghosh expresses concern over atrocities on Hindus

Posted On: 2026-01-04 Posted By: support@aniin.com (ANI)

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Paschim Medinipur, Jan. 4 -- The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh, commenting on the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh, said that the situation in the neighbouring country is deeply disturbin... Read More

Former India captain backs BCCI over Mustafizur Rahman issue

Posted On: 2026-01-04 Posted By: Rajendra Mohapatra

Cities Sports Orissa TV

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 4 -- Former Indian captain Mohammed Azharuddin has backed the BCCI for how it handled the controversy involving Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman and his participation in IPL 2026. ... Read More

Life's Greatest Comeback: Former Aussie legend wakes from life-threatening coma

Posted On: 2026-01-04 Posted By: Bibhu Prasad Ray

Sports Orissa TV

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 4 -- Australian cricket has witnessed many unforgettable moments, but few as moving as this. Beyond runs, records and trophies, the game has paused to celebrate something far more im... Read More

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers secure 4-2 win against Ranchi Royals in Men's Hockey India League

Posted On: 2026-01-04 Posted By: support@aniin.com (ANI)

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Chennai, Jan. 4 -- Vedanta Kalinga Lancers claimed a 4-2 victory over Ranchi Royals in the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. Alexander Hen... Read More

Can Marijne make the Indian women's hockey team turn the corner once again?

Posted On: 2026-01-04 Posted By: Sandip Sikdar

Sports HT Lucknow

NEW DELHI, Jan. 4 -- Hockey India (HI) on Friday made official what had been doing the rounds in the game's circle ever since Harendra Singh quit last month - Sjoerd Marijne was appointed the chief co... Read More

Gill, Iyer return for NZ series

Posted On: 2026-01-04 Posted By: Rasesh Mandani

Sports HT Lucknow

Mumbai, Jan. 4 -- Skipper Shubman Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer get another chance to align efforts to fashion a winning ODI formula after being named in the 15-member squad for the home series a... Read More

KKR releases B'desh pacer Mustafizur on instruction of BCCI

Posted On: 2026-01-04 Posted By: Somshuvra Laha

Cities Sports HT Chandigarh

Kolkata, Jan. 4 -- Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday released Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their 2026 squad following instructio... Read More