NEW DELHI: India’s MMA fighter Varun Sanyal has broken his silence after being forced to withdraw from the Asian Games following a blackout during a sauna session, admitting that his attempt to cut weight on his own was “quite foolish” but saying he felt he had no choice.Sanyal, who was due to compete in the…
“BJP’s Punjab conspiracy exposed”: Sanjay Singh alleges drug trafficker Jagga was called ‘Bhai’ by BJP, being portrayed as revolutionary The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday alleged a conspiracy by the BJP, ShiromAkali Dal and Congress to defame Punjab and undermine the Bhagwant Mann government’s campaign against drugs.Senior party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh…
Evgenii Romanov of Israel, Petar Arnaudov of Bulgaria, Nurgyul Salimova of Bulgaria (Photo by Rafal Oleksiewicz for FIDE) NEW DELHI: Israel Chess Federation chief Zvika Barkai has accused FIDE of failing to honour a prior agreement over scheduling arrangements for Yom Kippur, after both Israel’s men’s and women’s teams forfeited their Round 6 matches at…
During the Janta Darshan, people raised various issues A large number of people from different districts of Uttar Pradesh reached deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak’s residence on Monday for a public grievance hearing, or Janta Darshan.The complaints raised during the hearing included issues related to medical treatment, financial assistance, police matters, revenue, family disputes and…
Luis de la Fuente rewarded with four-year Spain contract extension after leading La Roja to World Cup glory/ Image: AP Spain have extended Luis de la Fuente’s contract through 2032 after the 65-year-old coach led La Roja to the World Cup title this summer, extending a remarkable run of success since he took charge of…
Mayawati’s chosen one is Ishan Anand. NEW DELHI: Mayawati’s chosen one is Ishan Anand. Or is he? Well, at least for now. There’s another twist in the ongoing succession drama in the BSP chief’s family. Younger nephew Ishan, who was ruled out from getting any position in the BSP only ten days back, has ended…
Indian women’s cricket team at the Asian Games Indian women’s cricket team will be in focus on September 22 as it takes on Sri Lanka in the Asian Games final, with a gold medal at stake.The defending champions have reached the final after a strong run in the tournament and are now one win away…
Japan will host India in a historic one-off T20 International in Sano on Tuesday, marking the biggest match in the country’s cricket history and celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Japan.The fixture was announced recently and has been scheduled ahead of India’s Asian Games campaign in Aichi-Nagoya.On paper, it is a one-sided…
Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday said strengthening cooperatives and M-PACS can play a key role in boosting the rural economy, supporting mountain agriculture and creating opportunities for youth in the state.Virtually addressing the inaugural session of the Shri Laxmanrao Inamdar…
Grandmaster Anish Giri during the Global Chess League 2026, in Bengaluru. (PTI Photo) Israel’s men and women teams forfeited their sixth-round matches against the Netherlands and Bulgaria at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand on Monday after both opponents declined requests to change the schedule for Yom Kippur.The Israeli men’s team was due to…
