"Just like India's rise as an underdog on the world stage, SARC has consistently shown resilience and reliability--qualities I have experienced first-hand, even beyond professional engagements," he reflected. The launch event of SARC's international expansion was held at Amber India Restaurant in Los Altos, California. It marked a significant milestone for one of India's pioneering professional services firms as it stepped onto the global stage. The occasion resonated with the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji's "Viksit Bharat@2047 through Make in India," and brought together a diverse gathering of global investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and members of the Indian diaspora. The event underscored the growing global relevance of India's economic narrative.

2025-08-28T15:59:50.636973+00:00 IST

Others

AOA unveils Bhogeswar Baruah National Sports Award Trophy

The ceremony was attended by Assam Sports Minister Nandita Gorlosa and star boxer Ankushita Bodo, along with Lakhya Konwar, General Secretary of Assam Olympic Association, among others.

2025-08-28T15:59:16.101456+00:00 IST

Hockey

PM Modi extends best wishes to teams playing Hockey Asia Cup

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to all the participating teams in the Asia Cup 2025 Hockey, which will kickstart from Friday in Bihar's Rajgir on National Sports Day (NSD), a celebration of the birth anniversary of Indian hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.

2025-08-28T15:18:06.351107+00:00 IST

Football

Mandaviya felicitates footballers after historic European treble

Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, felicitated the young footballers of Minerva Academy Football Club, Mohali, in New Delhi on Thursday, terming their victories across Europe as a new beginning for Indian football, going forward, according to a release from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

2025-08-28T14:58:23.537789+00:00 IST

Hockey

"Mindset is to play smartly...": Harmanpreet ahead of Asia Cup

2025-08-28T14:57:04.587620+00:00 IST

Football

CAFA Nations Cup: Indian coach stresses on "positive" thinking

India has been placed in Group B, where, after facing the hosts, they will play Iran (September 1) and Afghanistan (September 4). Group A, meanwhile, consists of hosts Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Turkmenistan, and Oman. The top teams from each group will play each other in the final, while the two second-placed teams will face off in the third-place match, both to be played on September 8.

2025-08-28T14:43:03.213464+00:00 IST

Cricket

Mohammed Shami returns to competitive cricket in Duleep Trophy

Veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami marked his return to competitive cricket on Thursday, turning out for East Zone in the ongoing Duleep Trophy. The 34-year-old finished Day 1 with figures of 1/55 in 17 overs against North Zone in Bengaluru.

2025-08-28T14:34:41.679899+00:00 IST

Hockey

Eyes on direct WC qualification during Asia Cup: Coach Fulton

India will kickstart their Asia Cup hockey campaign against China on August 29. The final will be played on September 7. The Men in Blue are a prolific presence in the tournament, having won it thrice in 2003, 2007 and 2017 and finishing as runners-up five times. They are featured in Pool A alongside Japan, China and Kazakhstan.

2025-08-28T14:25:46.528716+00:00 IST

Others

Global Chess League launches GCL Contenders 2025

Open to amateurs and professionals, this multi-tiered tournament will spotlight grassroots talent, strengthen the chess community, and culminate with the winners stepping onto the same stage as global icons. With the registration opening from August 28, GCL Contenders will take place for almost a month, leading up to Season 3 of the Global Chess League, scheduled to kick off on December 13.

2025-08-28T13:48:36.139185+00:00 IST

Cricket

Duleep Trophy: Rajat Patidar kickstarts campaign with 80-ball ton

Patidar, appointed as captain of the side with wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel ruled out, smashed 125 in 96 balls, with 21 fours and three sixes at a strike rate of almost 130.

2025-08-28T13:47:05.738314+00:00 IST

Cricket

Millions on the line at the SA20 season 4 player auction

All six franchises have completed their pre-signings, retained players and wildcard acquisitions, and can now focus all their energies on building their 19-player squads with the remainder of their allocated funds (2.31 million USD), the second-highest salary cap after the IPL, each.

2025-08-28T13:29:10.762946+00:00 IST

Others

PV Sindhu advances to quarter-finals of BWF World Championships

PV Sindhu stormed into the BWF World Championships 2025 quarter-finals with a sensational victory over World No. 2 Wang Zhiyi of China. The 2019 World Champion stamped her authority early with a win in the first game, before outplaying her opponent with an utterly dominant second game performance to wrap up a 21-19, 21-15 victory in just 48 minutes, as per BAI.

2025-08-28T13:14:31.497262+00:00 IST

Others

UP Yoddhas have given me trust, not pressure: Guman Singh

Guman, who has been a consistent performer since his Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) debut in the seventh season, is stepping into the UP Yoddhas setup with a sense of familiarity.

2025-08-28T13:05:51.985758+00:00 IST

Cricket

KCL: Samson continues red-hot form ahead of Asia Cup

In his fourth appearance in the competition against Trivandrum Royals, Samson once again opened the batting, smashing a 37-ball 62, consisting of four boundaries and five sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 167.57.

2025-08-28T12:40:27.508101+00:00 IST