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Defending champions India announce kabaddi squads for Asian Games 2026

New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- Star raiders Ayan Lohchab and Devank Dalal, along with all-rounder Pawan Sehrawat, will spearhead India's 12-member men's kabaddi team for the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, J... Read More


From Relief to Livelihood: Tripura drives skill development for Bru youth, CM distributes toolkits

Amarpur, Aug. 23 -- In a major push to transform rehabilitation into sustainable livelihood opportunities, Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha on Sunday distributed toolkits to skilled Bru y... Read More


"Love Jihad a stain on our country": Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai at book launch in Raipur

Raipur, Aug. 23 -- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday expressed concern over what he described as "Love Jihad" and said that women and girls must be made aware of the risks associate... Read More


Kandla Port welcomes school students on National Space Day 2026

Kandla, Aug. 23 -- Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, welcomed school students for an interactive visit as part of National Space Day 2026, the port said in a statement. "As part of National Space Day... Read More


Union Minister Mandaviya, MoS Khadse lead BRICS friendship cycling event in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam, Aug. 23 -- Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya and Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse on Sunday led a BRICS Friendship cycling event ... Read More


"Exposing actual intention of US to go for war": Foreign affairs expert Waiel Awwad on Trump claim on Hormuz as "new US territory"

New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- As tensions continue to escalate between the United States and Iran in wake of the crisis in West Asia, Foreign Affairs Expert Waiel Awwad on Sunday opined that President Donald ... Read More


Mirabai Chanu eyes maiden Asian Games medal as she leads India's weightlifting squad

New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- Olympic medallist and former world champion Mirabai Chanu will lead India's weightlifting squad at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, where she will aim to win the only major ... Read More


Four-time IPL champion Karn Sharma announces retirement from all formats during UPT20 League 2026

Lucknow, Aug. 23 -- Visibly emotional and fighting back tears, veteran Indian leg-spinner Karn Sharma announced his retirement from all formats of competitive cricket. The 38-year-old made the announ... Read More


Ancy Sojan calls 6.71m effort at World Athletics Continental Tour "average", targets 7m and Asian Games gold

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 23 -- National record holder Ancy Sojan Edappilly, who led an Indian sweep in the women's long jump with a winning effort of 6.71m at the World Athletics Silver Level Continental Tou... Read More


18th BRICS Academic Forum commences in Lucknow: Experts to discuss key global challenges

Lucknow, Aug. 23 -- The Observer Research Foundation (ORF), in partnership with the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) and the University of Lucknow, is convening the 18th ... Read More