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New Delhi: The India men’s national field hockey team snapped a prolonged losing run in the FIH Pro League with a morale boosting victory over world number three Australia men’s national field hockey team, prevailing 3-1 in a shoot-out after regulation time ended 1-1 in Hobart on Wednesday. The result marked India’s first win of the Hobart leg and provided a timely lift after a difficult start to the season. The contest was tightly contested through the opening three quarters, with both sides cancelling each other out in midfield and defence. Australia controlled possession for long periods, but India remained…

New Delhi: World champion D Gukesh opened his campaign at the Prague International Chess Festival by holding Hans Moke Niemann to a tense draw in the Masters section, surviving a challenging middle game in what proved to be the sole drawn contest of the opening round. The game was shaped by a combative Berlin Defence that quickly set the tone. Despite playing with the white pieces, Gukesh was forced onto the defensive when Niemann opted for an ambitious approach, sacrificing a knight on the thirteenth move to generate initiative and long term pressure. The decision created a complex position that…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Impressive all round performances highlighted Wednesday’s matches in the Junior Cricket Championship organised by the Oxford Cricket Club, with Power Panthers Porvorim, Dhadsakhal Stars, Oxford, and Ghumteshwar all registering convincing victories. The matches were played at the SAG Ground and Arlem Ground, drawing enthusiastic participation and competitive cricket. At Chicalim, Panjim Challengers set a challenging total of 139 for 6 in 25 overs after batting first. Vansh Kudtarkar anchored the innings with an unbeaten 80, receiving limited support from the middle order. In reply, Power Panthers Porvorim chased the target comfortably, reaching 140 for 2 in 20…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Rising talents took centre stage at the Baale BPS Open 2026 as key finals across categories were decided at the B.P.S. Sports Club, with impressive performances from youth competitors drawing strong attention. The tournament, currently underway in Margao, has continued to highlight competitive depth and emerging promise in Indian tennis. In the Girls Under 18 final, Tvisha Sardesai displayed control and consistency to defeat Urvi Panandiker in straight sets. Tvisha closed out the contest 4-1, 4-3, maintaining composure in key moments to secure the title. Her ability to dictate play and manage pressure proved decisive in the…

GIRF 2026 (Great Indian Restaurant Festival) to be live from February 15, 2026 for 2 months, Upto 50% off across 40,000 top restaurants in 60+ cities across India, Unveils a campaign with Bhuvan Bam who brings the iconic world of BB Ki Vines Bengaluru: Swiggy Limited, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, has announced the launch of Swiggy Dineout’s widely popular Great Indian Restaurant Festival (GIRF) 2026. Launched with Bhuvan Bam as the official ambassador for GIRF 2026, integrating the much loved universe of BB Ki Vines into India’s biggest dining festival. Following the phenomenal success of last year’s editions, GIRF…

New Delhi: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday issued a strong assurance of action following an incident of racial abuse involving three women from Arunachal Pradesh in south Delhi. The case, which triggered widespread outrage after a video went viral on social media, has renewed concerns over the safety and dignity of people from the Northeast living in the national capital. Speaking to the media for the first time on the matter, Rijiju said he had been personally monitoring developments and coordinating with authorities to ensure swift justice. He stressed that protecting the dignity of people from the Northeast was…

New Delhi: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has called for the immediate discontinuation of the Environment Compensation Charge imposed on commercial vehicles entering and exiting Delhi, questioning both its effectiveness and utilisation. Speaking at a public event, the minister said the levy has failed to deliver tangible environmental benefits and has instead added to the burden on transporters and ordinary citizens. The Environment Compensation Charge, commonly referred to as the green tax, is collected from commercial vehicles as they cross into the national capital. It was introduced in 2015 following directions from the Supreme Court of India,…