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'PKL has contributed to growth of Kabaddi'

Kabaddi player Rohit Kumar said on Wednesday that the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) has contributed to the tremendous growth of the sport in the country.

2023-09-20T19:28:22.765390+00:00 IST

Asian Games: Women's cricket, football, sailing events today

India will start its campaigns in women's cricket, football and sailing at the Hangzhou Asian Games on Thursday.

2023-09-20T18:51:22.209660+00:00 IST

Delhi LG approves extension of ad-hoc appointments

Delhi LG directed the Education Department to expeditiously take up the matter with UPSC to regularize their appointments and not keep employees on an ad-hoc basis.

2023-09-20T17:27:17.096163+00:00 IST

Asian Games: India shines in rowing and volleyball

India had a great day on Wednesday in the Asian Games where the men's Volleyball team qualified for the quarter-finals while Rowing teams also moved to the next rounds.

2023-09-20T17:17:37.470420+00:00 IST

My wheelchair reached everywhere in the new building: Deepa

Paralympic athlete Deepa Malik on Wednesday visited the New Parliament Building where she noticed that there was no place where her wheelchair did not reach.

2023-09-20T16:09:55.042149+00:00 IST

Asian Games: Harmanpreet, boxer Lovlina to lead Indian contingent

Harmanpreet Singh is one of the most effective drag-flickers in world hockey and was a member of India’s Olympic bronze medal-winning team in Tokyo. With six goals, Singh was India’s top scorer at Tokyo 2020. He also led India to a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham last year.

2023-09-20T16:03:29.550469+00:00 IST

"It is a great move": Mithali Raj on Women's Reservation Bill 

"I congratulate our Prime Minister and our government on the Women's Reservation Bill... With 33 per cent (reservation), the participation of women in governance will increase... It is a great move... We are all very happy," she said.

2023-09-20T15:19:58.153700+00:00 IST

Asian Games: India men's volleyball clinch thrilling victory

Both teams went toe-to-toe in a match that lasted for the entire five games. Korea took the first game but India bounced back to take a 2-1 lead. South Korea didn't allow the Indian team to take away the game as they took the fourth game. The match went to a fifth game which kept the fans on the edge of their seats as India scripted a thrilling victory.

2023-09-20T14:06:19.036526+00:00 IST

"New revolution is going to happen in India": Anju Bobby George

Former Indian athlete Anju Bobby George expressed her gratitude and feels that a new revolution is going to happen in the country as talks about the Women’s Reservation Bill continued on Wednesday.

2023-09-20T13:08:59.102702+00:00 IST

World Wrestling Championships: Panghal qualifies for Round of 16

Antim caused a major upset by defeating last year's World Champion Parris D 3-2 in the 53kg weight category

2023-09-20T12:33:37.695661+00:00 IST

India finishes first in men's fours heats to qualify for finals

The Indian team continued to dominate rowing in the Asian Games as the men's and women's secured a strong finish in their respective events on Wednesday. 

2023-09-20T12:11:32.486839+00:00 IST

Indian Rowing team starts campaign on positive note at Asian Game

The Lightweight Men's Double Sculls duo of Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh, showed their grit with a second-place finish in the heats, clocking a time of 6:27.45.

2023-09-20T03:41:28.465195+00:00 IST

A look at India's second-day schedule for Asian Games in Hangzhou

Asian Games will officially kickstart from September 23 and will go on till October 8. However, action for some sports has already started.

2023-09-19T17:46:38.882821+00:00 IST

India starts with mixed-bag results in Asian Games campaign 

The Indian contingent of the Hangzhou Asian Games had a mixed bag on day one as the men's volleyball team started with a thumping win over Cambodia, but on the other side, the much-anticipated campaign of the men's football team led by Sunil Chhetri started with a huge loss to China.

2023-09-19T16:42:58.943398+00:00 IST

I am fit now, would try to do well in tournaments: Deepak Chahar

Indian pacer Deepak Chahar said that he is fit now and is looking forward to doing well in every opportunity he gets to make his way back into the national side

2023-09-19T15:13:38.076633+00:00 IST

Nischal shoots silver in Rio World Cup, breaks national record

Teenage Indian rifle shooter Nischal won a silver medal in the Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P) at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol stage in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday to give India a second medal on the final day of the tournament.

2023-09-19T05:44:12.948789+00:00 IST

UKK franchises demand reworking of league's financial model

In an open letter addressed to Niyogi, the franchises sought an update on the issues of financial viability of the franchises which were raised with the League founders in a meeting on July 25th, attended by Niyogi, Abhay Agarwal and all relevant stakeholders.

2023-09-18T16:59:12.657369+00:00 IST

Veteran runners express excitement for Delhi Half Marathon

With the 18th edition of the Delhi Half Marathon nearing, runners from various parts of the national capital are gearing up for the day

2023-09-18T16:45:18.640123+00:00 IST

Neha, Tvesa, Pranavi ready for battle in 13th leg of WPGT

The field this week also includes Pranavi Urs, who is prepping herself for the Asian Games, and Tvesa Malik, who showed she is playing herself back into form

2023-09-18T16:14:35.828667+00:00 IST

Marc Marquez reveals three key recipes to conquer GP of India

Six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez is ready to make waves at the Buddh International Circuit during the Grand Prix of India, scheduled to take place from September 22 to September 24.

2023-09-18T15:09:40.580476+00:00 IST

Theegala hopes PGA TOUR win at Fortinet will spur Indians

Sahith Theegala, who is of Indian heritage, fired a final round of 4-under 68 at Silverado Resort in Napa, California to win by two strokes over Korea’s S.H. Kim as he joined fellow Indian-American Akshay Bhatia in the winner’s club following the latter’s triumph at the Barracuda Championship in July.

2023-09-18T14:57:40.729284+00:00 IST