Smriti Mandhana lone Indian in TIME’s list of 100 most influential people in sports | Cricket News

Smriti Mandhana (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has earned another prestigious honour after being named in TIME magazine’s list of the 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026, emerging as the only Indian to feature among a star-studded global lineup.The annual list recognises athletes, coaches, investors and advocates who are “shaping…

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Vozinha: ‘We didn’t manage the visa money in time’: FIFA World Cup 2026 hero Vozinha breaks down over Mum’s absence after Spain draw | Football News

Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser) For most footballers, earning the Player of the Match award at a FIFA World Cup is the pinnacle of a lifetime’s work. For Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, the moment was bittersweet.Moments after producing a sensational display to help tournament debutants Cape Verde hold Spain to a stunning…

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‘100% with development’: Mamata aide Firhad Hakim praises Suvendu Adhikari amid TMC rebellion | India News

NEW DELHI: Mamata Banerjee‘s close aide Firhad Hakim on Monday hinted at a softer stance towards the new Bengal chief minister and rival BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari amid the massive rebellion rocking the Trinamool Congress.The Kolkata Port MLA struck a positive tone towards the Suvendu Adhikari-led government, expressing hope for “100% development” under the new…

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Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi face ICC action? What the Code of Conduct says after pushing Sri Lanka A player | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could find himself under scrutiny after an ugly post-match altercation with a Sri Lanka A player overshadowed India’s dramatic Super Over defeat in the tri-series clash.The 15-year-old prodigy, who has emerged as one of India’s brightest young stars, was involved in a heated exchange that escalated into physical…

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Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar elected NCPI president ahead of TMC rebels merger with party | India News

NEW DELHI: Rebel TMC MPs merged with Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) to dodge disqualification provisions under the anti-defection law. Now they have taken over the party.Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, a longtime confidant of TMC chairperson Mamata Banerjee and who became the face of party’s Lok Sabha MPs’ rebellion against her leadership, was elected president…

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Rusty knives under scanner as FSSAI orders nationwide crackdown | India News

NEW DELHI: Days after directing food businesses to stop using staple pins in food packaging, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered restaurants, food processors and other food establishments to immediately discontinue the use of rusted, corroded, chipped and damaged knives, blades and cutting equipment.The advisory issued on Monday follows reports…

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Neymar injury update: Brazil star could miss entire FIFA World Cup group stage | Football News

Brazil’s Neymar (AP Photo) Brazil’s hopes of having Neymar available anytime soon at the FIFA World Cup suffered another setback on Monday after the veteran forward underwent fresh tests on his injured right calf, casting further doubt over his long-awaited tournament debut.There had been optimism that the Santos star would rejoin training after sitting out…

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