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Sports

ISRL teams can now retain star riders

Pune As the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) gears up for its Season 2 auction, a major update has been announced — teams can now keep up to two riders from last season. This new “Rider Retention” rule adds excitement and strategy, marking the first time such a rule has

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Sports

Rahane steps down as Mumbai cricket captain

Veteran Passes Torch New Delhi Veteran cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has stepped down as captain of Mumbai ahead of the 2025–26 domestic cricket season. Rahane announced his decision on social media, saying it was the right time to prepare a new leader for the team. “Captaini

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Sports

Benfica draw: Bodo/Glimt shine in play-offs

Goalkeepers Egribayat and Trubin impressed as Fenerbahce and Benfica drew goalless. Florentino’s red card complicates Benfica’s chances ahead of the return leg in Lisbon New Delhi The opening legs of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League play-offs delivered drama across Europe,

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Sports

Errani, Vavassori defend US Open mixed doubles

Errani and Vavassori remained composed in tiebreak, defeating Swiatek and Ruud to claim $1 million New York Italian duo Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori successfully defended their US Open mixed doubles crown, defeating Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud 6-3, 5-7, 10-6 in a thrill

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India

Gadkari: $1 Hydrogen Can Make India Energy Exporter

Gadkari presided over the lecture delivered by ISA Director General Ashish Khanna. India targets 10% of global green hydrogen demand, expected to cross 100 million metric tonnes by 2030 New Delhi Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said Ind

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India

LS Disruptions Over Ministers’ Bills, Real-Money Game Ban Passed

New Delhi The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, aiming to ban online games played with money to curb addiction, financial fraud, and money laundering. The legislation also prohibits advertisements for such games and bars ba

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India

Amid protests, online gaming bill introduced in LS

Online Gaming Bill New Delhi A bill to prohibit and regulate online gaming was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, even as opposition members continued protests over the electoral roll revision in Bihar. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw presented the bill while oppo

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Bengaluru

Youth Power Stronger than Nuclear Power: Minister Eshwar Khandre

“Youth power is greater than nuclear power, and with firm determination even the impossible can be achieved,” said Forest, Biology and Environment Minister Eshwar B. Khandre. He urged young people to dedicate themselves to the nation’s progress and channel their energy toward con

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Sports

Top water sports stars to compete at KIWSF

Srinagar The first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) will begin today at the famous Dal Lake in Srinagar. Over three days, more than 400 top athletes from across India will compete in canoeing, kayaking, and rowing. The event offers 24 gold medals across these

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Sports

Salah says PFA award ‘hits different’ after title

New Delhi Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has said winning the PFA Player of the Year award feels extra special when paired with the Premier League title. The Egyptian star beat tough competition from players like Alexis Mac Allister, Bruno Fernandes, and Declan Rice to claim the aw

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Sports

Leanne Kiernan extends Liverpool Women’s contract

Liverpool Irish striker Leanne Kiernan has signed a new contract to continue her career with Liverpool FC Women, the club announced Wednesday at the AXA Melwood Training Centre. Kiernan, the club’s second-highest scorer since the Women’s Super League began, will enter her fift

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Sports

Government tables Online Gaming Bill in Parliament

Safe Skill Gaming New Delhi The central government has introduced the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, in Lok Sabha. The Bill aims to encourage esports and educational games while banning online money games, betting, and gambling activities. The Bill

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Sports

Mbappe scores penalty as Real Madrid win

In the 50th minute, Mbappe earned and scored a penalty after being fouled by Juan Cruz, giving Madrid a 1-0 win and three points Madrid Kylian Mbappe scored from the penalty spot to give Real Madrid a winning start in their LaLiga campaign, as they beat Osasuna 1-0 at the S

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Sports

India shines with medals at Asian Shooting

Indian duo beat Chinese Taipei’s Liu Heng-Yu, Hsieh Hsiang-Chen 17-9 Shymkent India continued its impressive show at the Asian Shooting Championships as shooters clinched medals in both senior and junior categories. The highlight was the bronze medal won by Saurabh Chaudhar

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News

The silent epidemic: Rising ACL injuries among young athletes in India

In playgrounds, school fields, college tournaments, and even weekend amateur leagues across India, a quiet crisis is unfolding—an alarming surge in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Once seen primarily in elite athletes, ACL tears are now becoming increasingly common amo

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Entertainment

Malavika Jayaram clears air on film career

Malavika Jayaram, daughter of veteran actor Jayaram and sister of actor Kalidas Jayaram, recently spoke about why she never entered films. At the muhurat pooja of Aashakal Aayiram, where her father and brother are acting together, Malavika said marriage was not the reason she sta

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Bengaluru

Shakti Scheme Sets World Record Milestone

Free Bus Travel Empowers Women, Boosts Jobs and Income Across Karnataka CH NEWS Karnataka’s flagship women’s empowerment initiative, the Shakti Scheme, has secured a prestigious place in the Golden Book of World Records for recording the highest number of women passengers i

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Sports

Manu Bhaker clinches 10m Air Pistol bronze

Shymkent Two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker added another feather to her career by winning a bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event at the Asian Shooting Championship on Tuesday. Manu scored 219.7 in the eight-shooter final, finishing behind Korea’s Yang Jiin, wh

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