Image credit: Hockey India NEW DELHI: Hockey India (HI) on Thursday explained why the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams will wear saffron jerseys instead of their traditional blue kits at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, saying the decision was taken for both technical reasons and the colour’s national significance.The move drew criticism from…
How Mirabai Chanu’s unconventional education shaped a three-time Commonwealth Games champion. (ANI Photo) Mirabai Chanu’s “education” was built on resilience, life lessons, and unconventional learning environments rather than sitting in a traditional school classroom. While rigorous training schedules left her little time for a conventional desk education, her life story reflects a profound journey of…
Meta to brief Govt on policy, technical issues NEW DELHI: Meta has agreed to appear before the government to clarify policy and technical issues related to its operations, ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) secretary S Krishnan said on Thursday.Krishnan said the company would engage with the government to explain concerns surrounding its policies…
Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 8 Live Updates: India’s campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 enters a crucial phase on Thursday, July 30, with several medal opportunities on offer and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra finally set to begin his campaign in Glasgow. The star javelin thrower will compete in the men’s qualification round alongside Rohit Yadav…
The Himachal Pradesh Directorate of School Education has instructed all government schools to remain operational on August 15, 2026, to mark Independence Day through flag hoisting, cultural events, and patriotic programmes. Schools have also been directed to join official celebrations at district, sub-divisional, and tehsil headquarters, with authorities ordered to ensure strict implementation of the…
Always remember, ‘Sare Jahan Se Achcha Hindustan Humara’, Harish Salve said. NEW DELHI: Senior advocate Harish Salve on Wednesday said criticism aimed at “keep[ing] the government in control” is essential in a democracy, but urged people not to “denigrate India” in today’s world of social media.Speaking about the turmoil in the Western world, particularly in…
(From right) Neeraj Chopra with Rohit Yadav and Anderson Peters in Glasgow (Image credit: Instagram) The last time Neeraj Chopra competed at Commonwealth Games, he won gold in 2018. The next edition passed him by because of a groin injury. Now, after nearly nine months out and a return to competition only last month, the…
India’s Ajinkya Rahane, left, is congratulated by Australia’s Steve Smith (Photo by AP/PTI) NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Rahane never sought the spotlight. In an era dominated by classy stroke-makers and larger-than-life personalities, he quietly built a reputation as one of India’s most dependable overseas batters and one of the country’s most respected leaders. On Thursday, the…
The Medical Counselling Committee is expected to launch NEET UG 2026 counselling by August 7, while its official website indicates that the detailed schedule will be updated soon. Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has directed authorities to ensure a transparent, merit-based admission process as candidates await registration, choice filling and seat allotment. The Medical…
SC directs Centre to preserve the ammunition log of the Rapid Action Force. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that police are “empowered to use pellet guns in exceptional situations” while directing the Centre to preserve the ammunition log of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) deployed at Jantar Mantar.The court’s observation comes at…
