India’s Parveen Hooda (PTI Photo) Parveen Hooda completed a remarkable comeback by clinching the women’s 65kg boxing gold at the Asian Games, beating Chinese Taipei’s Chen Nien-Chen 3-2 in a split decision in a closely fought final.The Indian boxer had to dig deep in the deciding round after Chen levelled the contest following two rounds….
President Murmu gives assent to Gujarat UCC Bill, state becomes second after Uttarakhand NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026, completing the key legal process required for the state to enact the law.The Gujarat assembly had earlier passed the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026,…
NEW DELHI: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday neutralised two Pakistani intruders attempting to enter Indian territory across the International Border (IB) in Punjab, officials said.The intruders were trying to cross into Punjab’s Tarn Taran area around noon. Their identities have yet to be ascertained.(This is a developing story) Source link
Gold medallist India’s Lovlina Borgohain (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: A year after questioning her future in boxing, Lovlina Borgohain found the perfect answer on Friday, winning Asian Games gold on her 29th birthday.The 29-year-old had contemplated walking away from boxing after returning empty-handed from the Paris Olympics. Two years later, after enduring a difficult phase…
Gold prices hold firm ahead of festive season Lower gold prices are beginning to bring physical buyers back into key Asian markets, with demand improving in India and signs of increased buying interest in Singapore. However, some buyers continue to wait for prices to fall further before stepping into the market.Gold prices in the country…
The SP has so far announced two candidates, both of whom are assured of win NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Virendra Singh on Friday announced that the party will field a third candidate in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, despite only two SP candidates being assured of victory.If the SP fields…
Sahibzada Farhan, Shreyas Iyer India and Pakistan are set for their first-ever meeting in the Asian Games cricket competition, with the rivalry taking centre stage in the gold medal match on Saturday at Karogi Sports Park in Nisshin.The defending champions, India, are appearing at the Asian Games for only the second time in the cricket…
PM said the entire country is praying for Captain Smit Machchhar. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke via video call with flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who helped foil his co-pilot’s alleged attempt to crash an Israel-bound flight, and praised his courage, presence of mind and composure.During the conversation, Smit told the…
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh; CEC Gyanesh Kumar NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday accused the Election Commission (EC) of “lying” about its ECINet portal, alleging that the platform was not in accordance with the law.Congress MP Jairam Ramesh also questioned the “intentions” of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, describing them as “not honest.”“In its…
India captain Shubman Gill (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill has already started looking towards the 2027 ODI World Cup, and for India’s captain, the tournament represents more than another opportunity on the global stage. It is unfinished business.Gill, the world’s No. 1-ranked ODI batter, reflected on India’s heartbreaking end to the 2023 World Cup…