Costa Navarino (Greece), Mar 20 (UNI) Boxing was officially included in the sports programme of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games following a vote at the 144th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session here on Thursday. The IOC Executive Board had provisionally recognized World Boxing as the international federation for boxing on February 26, recommending the…
Jaipur, Mar 20 (UNI) Rajasthan Royals have announced that Riyan Parag will lead the team for the first three matches of IPL 2025. The young all-rounder will take charge in the opening fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23, followed by home encounters against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders on March 26 and five-time champions…
Islamabad, Mar 20 (UNI) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) spokesperson Aamir Mir and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Javed Murtaza has dismissed reports of financial losses from hosting the ICC Champions Trophy, stating that the tournament contributed significantly to the board’s revenue. Speaking at a press conference, the PCB spokespersons rejected claims made in Indian media, asserting…
Tokyo, Mar 20 (UNI) Japan have become the first nation to book their place in the 2026 World Cup through qualifiers by beating Bahrain 2-0 in Saitama stadium here. Crystal Palace’s Daichi Kamada and Real Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo scored in the second half as the Japanese progressed with three games to spare in the third…
Mumbai, Mar 20 (UNI) Renowned actor Kartik Aaryan has been conferred with the prestigious ‘Maharastrian of the Year 2025’ award in recognition of his extraordinary performance as Murlikant Petkar, India’s first Paralympic gold medalist, in the biographical drama “Chandu Champion”. Through his performance, Aaryan has brought to light the extraordinary journey of one of Maharashtra’s…
Kolkata, Mar 20 (UNI) Flipkart has partnered with FanCode Shop, India’s premier destination for official sports merchandise. This partnership will bring a dedicated FanCode Shop to Flipkart’s SuperCoin ecosystem, offering millions of users seamless access to authentic sports merchandise, according to a media statement here on Thursday. Customers can now shop for official gear from…
Mumbai, Mar 20 (UNI) The equity market maintained its supremacy for the fourth straight session on Thursday, with BSE Sensex spurted 899.01 pts to close at 76,348.06 following gains in Telecommunications, Technology and Oil and Gas stocks. Federal Reserve decision to keep interest rates steady fuelled optimism across the global market. The National Stock Exchange…
Kolkata, Mar 20 (UNI) Salesforce on Thursday announced its partnership with Bandhan Bank to revolutionize its loan origination systems (LOS) and deliver a seamless, digital-first experience for customers. This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone in the bank’s technology-driven transformation journey, aiming to provide accessible, efficient, and technology-driven financial solutions to customers across India. The…
Srinagar, Mar 20 (UNI) BJP leader and former MLA, Gurez Faqeer Mohammad Khan, allegedly shot himself dead at Srinagar’s high-security Tulsi Bagh area on Thursday, officials said. Khan, a senior leader of the BJP who unsuccessfully contested the assembly polls on the party ticket in 2024, had a gunshot wound. Police said initial findings suggest…
Chandigarh, Mar 20 (UNI) Condemning the removal of farmers from Khanauri and Shambhu borders, Congress general secretary in-charge of party affairs in Punjab, and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday alleged that the AAP and the BJP were two sides of the same coin. He took to X to vent his anger and…
