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New Delhi:The Indian women’s team continued its impressive run at the Women’s U18 Hockey Asia Cup with a convincing 3-1 victory over South Korea in their second Pool A match in Kakamigahara on Sunday. After opening their campaign with a win over Malaysia, India delivered another dominant performance, with goals from Nousheen Naz, Shruti Kumari and Kiran Ekka securing all three points. India made a strong start and earned a penalty stroke early in the opening quarter. Nousheen Naz converted the opportunity in the fourth minute to give her side a 1-0 lead. The Indian team maintained control of the…

New Delhi: India’s star badminton pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty produced a remarkable comeback to win their maiden Singapore Open men’s doubles title, defeating Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in the final of the prestigious Singapore Open. The former world No. 1 Indian duo fought back after losing the opening game to register an impressive 18-21, 21-17, 21-16 victory in a thrilling contest that lasted one hour and 13 minutes. The win marked their first title in two years, their ninth career World Tour crown, and a third BWF Super 750 title. With the triumph, Satwik…

New Delhi: Senior IPS officer Arun Bothra has sparked a debate on social media after expressing concern over the conduct of some Indian tourists abroad, warning that inappropriate behaviour could damage India’s reputation and lead to stricter visa policies for Indian citizens. In a post on X, Bothra, who serves as Additional Director General of Police (CID Crime) and Transport Commissioner in Odisha, said holding an Indian passport carries responsibilities alongside rights. He urged travellers to respect local laws, maintain public decorum and act in a manner that reflects positively on the country. “Having an Indian passport is not just…

New Delhi: Indian football fans will be able to watch the next two FIFA World Cups on platforms owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) after the media company secured exclusive Indian broadcast rights for several major FIFA tournaments through 2034. The landmark agreement makes ZEEL the official broadcaster in India for the 2026 and 2030 editions of the FIFA World Cup. Matches will be televised on the company’s newly launched Unite8 Sports channels and streamed live on ZEE5. The first tournament under the deal will be the expanded 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted jointly by…

New Delhi: Indian Air Force chief Amar Preet Singh is on an official visit to France as India moves forward with plans to acquire 114 additional Dassault Rafale fighter jets to strengthen its combat fleet and address a shortage of fighter squadrons. As part of the procurement process, India has issued a Letter of Request (LoR) to France seeking details for the proposed acquisition. During his visit, Air Chief Marshal Singh toured facilities of Dassault Aviation, the company that manufactures the Rafale aircraft. The visit comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to France later this month for the…

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday recreated the crime scene at the Bhopal residence of former model and actor Twisha Sharma as part of its ongoing probe into her death. Sharma was found dead at her marital home in the Katara Hills area on May 12. According to officials, the agency, along with forensic and crime scene experts, brought Sharma’s husband, Samarth Singh, and her mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, to the residence for a detailed reconstruction of the events leading up to her death. Both are currently in CBI custody. Investigators used a dummy matching Sharma’s approximate…

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has widened its investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack, revealing in its chargesheet that it is examining possible links between Pakistan-based terror outfits and the Gaza-based militant group Hamas. In a significant development, the agency stated that further investigation is required to determine whether the accused organisation—identified as Lashkar-e-Taiba and its proxy outfit The Resistance Front—has operational or ideological connections with Hamas and other international terrorist organisations. According to the chargesheet, investigators are continuing to examine possible links between the accused and groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Al-Qaeda and its affiliates, along with Hamas…