New Delhi, Jan 18 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the government is working to ensure that the private sector’s share in defence manufacturing rises to 50 per cent or more, underscoring its push for self-reliance and indigenisation in the sector. Speaking after inaugurating the Medium Calibre Ammunition Manufacturing Facility at Solar Defence…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 18 (UNI): Vedanta Kalinga Lancers confirmed their place in the playoffs of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 with a commanding 6-1 victory over SG Pipers at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. The table toppers extended their winning streak to five matches and continue to sit at the top of…
New Delhi, Jan 18(UNI): Defending Champion An Se Young on Sunday once again underlined her supremacy with a clinical demolition of China’s Wang Zhi Yi in the women’s singles final while Lin Chun-Yi of Chinese Taipei defeated third seed Jonatan Christie in straight games to clinch the men’s singles title in the YONEX-SUNRISE India Open…
Melbourne, Jan 18 (UNI) World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka launched her Australian Open 2026 campaign with a composed 6-4, 6-1 win over spirited French wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah in a first-round clash at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday night, negotiating an early test before asserting her authority. Chasing a slice of history as she bids to…
New Delhi, Jan 18 (UNI) The President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will be on a day-long official visit to India on Monday, January 19. The visit assumes significance, coming in the wake of rising tensions between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The visit is at the invitation of…
Indore, Jan 18 (UNI) A late assault led by skipper Michael Bracewell, combined with a monumental 219-run partnership between Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips, propelled New Zealand to a commanding 337 for 8 against India in the third One-Day International of the New Zealand tour of India at the Holkar Cricket Stadium here today. Put…
New Delhi, Jan 17 (UNI) Actors Divyaa Agarwal and Karan Patel have been confirmed as contestants on the upcoming reality show ‘The 50’, the Indian adaptation of an international format by Banijay. The show will bring together popular faces from television and digital platforms for a game centered on strategy, social play, and survival. For…
Bhubaneshwar, Jan 17 (UNI): Table-toppers Vedanta Kalinga Lancers opened the Bhubaneshwar leg of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) with a commanding 6-1 victory over SG Pipers. Playing at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Saturday, the Lancers extended their winning streak to five matches, proving they are the team to beat this season. Boby…
New Delhi, Jan 17 (UNI): Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie beat former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in the men’s singles semifinals while world no. 1 An Se Young set up a women’s singles summit clash against China’s Wang Zhi Yi in the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026 on Saturday. Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026 is a…
Bulawayo, Jan 17 (UNI) A blend of composure, flair and match-winning impact from Abhigyan Kundu, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Vihaan Malhotra powered India Under-19 to a gripping 18-run victory over Bangladesh Under-19 in a rain-affected Group A encounter of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 at the Queens Sports Club here on Saturday. Batting first after…
