Under-19 Asia Cup: India crush Afghanistan by 8 wickets, set up title clash against Pakistan
Captain Lakshya Raichandani led from the front with a 93 as India defeated Afghanistan by…
Under-19 Asia Cup: India crush Afghanistan by 8 wickets, set up title clash against Pakistan
Captain Lakshya Raichandani led from the front with a 93 as India defeated Afghanistan by eight wickets in the Under-19 Asia Cup semifinal at Al Amerat, Oman, on Thursday. The win set up a final clash against Pakistan on Sunday. India made light work of the 228-run target, reaching 230 for two in just 36.5…
Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 rankings: Navi Mumbai replaces Indore as India’s cleanest city
Navi Mumbai has been named India’s cleanest city in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 rankings, ending Indore’s eight-year run at the top. Surat finished second, followed by Vijayawada in third place. The annual cleanliness survey also recognised Rewa as the cleanest riverfront town and Rudrapur as the cleanest Himalayan city. Among cities with a population of…
Siechem Trophy: Odisha U23 beat Bengal by seven wickets
Odisha U23 registered a comfortable seven-wicket win over Bengal U23 in their Siechem Trophy 2026 Under-23 Men’s Inter-State Multi-Day Tournament match at Siechem CAP Ground 3 in Pondicherry. Bengal, who won the toss and elected to bat, were bowled out for 154 in 47.1 overs. Chandrahas Dash top-scored with 41 off 73 balls, while Milind…
Olympian Ravi Kumar inspires Ravenshaw students on National Sports Day
Kataka: Ravenshaw University celebrated National Sports Day 2026 by organising competitions with an emphasis on fitness, discipline and teamwork at the University Sports Field here on Saturday. The event was organised to mark the birth anniversary of legendary Indian hockey player Major Dhyan Chand and encourage students to take part in sports and fitness activities….
Chennai monsoon preparedness: Corporation allocates Rs 100 crore ahead of Northeast Monsoon
Chennai: The Greater Chennai Corporation has allocated Rs 100 crore for monsoon preparedness in Chennai, with precautionary measures being stepped up ahead of the Northeast Monsoon and the expected impact of the El Niño phenomenon. The decision was taken at a recent review meeting chaired by Corporation commissioner G S Sameeran, a senior Corporation official…
CNG prices hiked across Delhi-NCR: Here’s what you’ll pay in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram
New Delhi: CNG prices in Delhi-NCR have been increased by Rs 3.89 per kg, with the new rates coming into effect from 6 am on Saturday. Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), the main city gas distributor in the National Capital Region, announced the CNG price hike, which will affect motorists and commercial vehicle operators across Delhi,…
Delhi fire safety rules get major overhaul, new measures made mandatory
New Delhi: The Delhi government has notified the Delhi Fire Service (Amendment) Rules, 2026, bringing the city’s fire safety standards in line with the updated Unified Building Bye-Laws (UBBL), an official said on Saturday. Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu issued the new rules under the Delhi Fire Service Act, 2007. Delhi home minister Ashish Sood said…
Karnataka to identify five new cities for industrial growth
Bengaluru: Karnataka chief minister D K Shivakumar has asked officials to shortlist five cities outside Bengaluru to push forward industrial development in the state. He gave the directive while chairing a progress review meeting of the Commerce and Industries Department at his home office in Bengaluru. The idea is to draw industries to these new…
Delhi to launch ‘Vayo Anand’ scheme for senior citizens
New Delhi: The Delhi government is rolling out a new scheme called ‘Vayo Anand’ to give senior citizens a dedicated space to relax, socialise and stay active. The plan involves setting up recreational centres across the city where elderly residents can spend their free time, play indoor games, and connect with others their age. To…
Delhi: Gym trainer accused of killing 21-year-old DU student arrested after shootout
New Delhi: Police have arrested the man accused of murdering a 21-year-old Delhi University student in Tilak Nagar, west Delhi, after he was caught in a gunfight with officers on Friday. How he was caught The accused, Aqib, who goes by Imran (26), worked as a gym trainer. He had been on the run since…
