Greater Noida, Mar 24 (UNI) Reigning Minimum weight (45-48kg) national champion Minakshi took a massive step toward defending her title, defeating Commonwealth and World Championships gold medallist Nitu Ghanghas in a high-stakes quarterfinal showdown at the 8th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championship. Representing All India Police (AIP), the Asian Championships silver medallist edged out Nitu…
Pattaya, Mar 24 (UNI) India ended their campaign in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025, losing to Lebanon 1-6 in their concluding Group A encounter at the Jomtien Beach Arena here in Thailand on Monday. It was India’s third defeat in the four-team group. They had earlier lost to hosts Thailand and Kuwait….
Nairobi, Mar 24 (UNI) Kenya’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification dreams suffered a blow after a 2-1 defeat at home to Gabon here. Former Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored either side of the break to put the visitors 2-0 up on Sunday. Captain Michael Olunga pulled one back just past the hour,…
Dhaka, Mar 24 (UNI) Bangladesh cricket was left stunned as former captain Tamim Iqbal suffered a heart attack mid-match during a Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League game in Savar. The veteran opener had to be rushed to hospital, where an emergency angioplasty was performed to clear arterial blockages. The incident unfolded dramatically as Tamim, who…
New Delhi, Mar 24 (UNI) The Rajya Sabha on Monday witnessed repeated adjournments over Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s remark concerning reservation to Muslim community in public contracts in the state. With members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) continuing their protests on the issue, the Upper House was adjourned for the day…
Tokyo, Mar 24 (UNI) A Joint Operations Command was created in Japan’s Ministry of Defense on Monday to improve defense efficiency and flexibility and enhance cooperation with allies, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said at a press conference. “The creation of the Joint Operations Command will make it possible to exercise unified command and control…
Florida, Mar 24 (UNI) Novak Djokovic is through to the last 16 of the Miami Open after a 6-1 7-6 (7-1) win over a spirited Camilo Ugo Carabelli. The Serb, seeded fourth, looked on course for a comfortable victory against the Argentine world number 65 when he took the first set in just 34 minutes…
Mumbai, Mar 24 (UNI) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced the retainership for the Indian Women’s team for the 2024-25 season, covering the period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. All-format skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, alongside star batter Smriti Mandhana and stylish all-rounder Deepti Sharma have been slotted…
Mumbai, Mar 24 (UNI) Young batswoman Shafali Verma has secured a place in the BCCI’s annual retainers list for the 2024-25 season despite not having featured in the national team since October last year. The 20-year-old has been placed in Grade B, which carries a retainer worth INR 30 lakh. The BCCI has awarded contracts…
New Delhi/Bengaluru/Kalaburagi, Mar 24 (UNI) The BJP on Monday launched a scathing attack on Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over his reported remarks on constitutional changes, accusing him and the Congress of indulging in Muslim appeasement politics. Shivakumar, however, hit back, asserting that his statement was being misquoted. Addressing a press conference in Delhi,…
