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New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India is set to announce the Indian squad for the upcoming three match ODI series against New Zealand on January 3. The home series will begin on January 11 and will be played across three venues, with the opening match in Vadodara, followed by games in Rajkot on January 14 and Indore on January 18. India return to the 50 over format after their last ODI outing in early December 2025 against South Africa, where the team secured a series victory by winning two of the three matches. That series was…

New Delhi: The National Sports Governance Act will partially come into force from January 1, marking a major step toward restructuring and formalising sports administration in the country. The initial phase of implementation will activate several core provisions of the law, laying the foundation for a new regulatory and dispute resolution framework in Indian sports. Notified in the Official Gazette on August 18, the Act introduces institutional mechanisms aimed at improving transparency, accountability and professionalism across national sports bodies. The provisions being enforced in the first phase relate primarily to the establishment and governance structure of major sporting organisations, including…

New Delhi: Indian chess grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi capped off an impressive end to the year by winning back to back bronze medals at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships, marking another significant milestone in his rapidly rising international career. Following the achievement, Erigaisi expressed heartfelt gratitude to his family, team, sponsors and the wider chess community for their constant support throughout the season. After securing bronze at the World Rapid Championship in Doha, Erigaisi went on to replicate the feat at the World Blitz Championship, showcasing remarkable consistency against a strong global field. Sharing his thoughts after the tournaments,…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended New Year greetings to people across the country, wishing everyone a “wonderful 2026.” In his message, he expressed hope that the year ahead would bring good health, prosperity and success in all endeavours. The Prime Minister said he was praying for peace and happiness in society, underscoring the importance of harmony and well-being as the nation steps into the New Year. He also wished people fulfilment in their personal and professional lives. The message reflected an optimistic outlook for 2026, encouraging citizens to move forward with positivity, confidence and a shared…

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar paid a brief but diplomatically significant visit to Dhaka to attend the funeral of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, during which he held meetings with key regional figures, including Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tarique Rahman and Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. Jaishankar represented India at the state funeral and conveyed a letter of condolence from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Tarique Rahman, the eldest son of Khaleda Zia and the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. During their interaction, Jaishankar acknowledged Zia’s role in shaping Bangladesh’s democratic journey and…

New Delhi: A Pakistani drone crossed the Line of Control into Indian territory in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district and dropped a consignment containing suspected explosives, ammunition and narcotics, triggering large-scale search operations by security forces in the sensitive border region. According to officials, the drone entered Indian airspace in the Khadi Karmada area of Poonch and remained inside for over five minutes before returning across the Line of Control. During this brief but concerning incursion, the drone released material that included an improvised explosive device, live ammunition and drugs, raising serious security concerns amid heightened alert levels in the…

New Delhi: A deadly explosion tore through a crowded bar in the upscale Swiss ski resort town of Crans Montana in the early hours of Thursday, killing several people and injuring others as New Year celebrations were underway. Emergency services rushed to the scene as flames engulfed part of the building and authorities sealed off the surrounding area. The blast occurred at around 1.30 am at Le Constellation, a bar known to attract both tourists and local residents during peak holiday periods. The venue was reportedly busy at the time, with revellers marking the arrival of the New Year when…