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October 29, 2025 7:16 PM

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Rain Washes Out First India-Australia T20 in Canberra

In Men's Cricket, the first T20 International of five-match series between India and Australia in Canberra was called off midway due to incessant rainfall. Put in to bat, India were cruising at 97 for 1 in 9.4 overs when rain interrupted play at Manuka Oval.     Earlier, the match was reduced to 18 ...

October 29, 2025 1:50 PM

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Punjab’s Namitbir Singh Walia Becomes International Master in Chess

Punjab’s Namitbir Singh Walia from Jalandhar has become an International Master (IM) in Chess by securing the fourth overall position at the 3rd Annemasse International Masters Tournament in France, recently.         He began playing chess at the age of six. He started taking coaching at the age of ...

October 29, 2025 12:30 PM

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India’s Anahat Singh Reaches Semifinals of Canadian Women’s Open 2025

In Squash, India's Anahat Singh stormed into the semifinals of the Canadian Women's Open 2025. Anahat defeated world number seven Tinne Gilis of Belgium 3-NIL (12-10, 11-9, 11-9) in straight games in the women’s singles quarter-final in Toronto yesterday. Anahat Singh will be up against England’s Ge...

October 29, 2025 9:03 AM

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Six Indian Boxers Reach Finals at Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain

Six Indian boxers stormed into the finals of the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Manama, Bahrain, yesterday. India’s Anant Deshmukh also secured a bronze medal, putting up a strong fight in the men’s semifinal bout. In the girls’ semifinals, Khushi Chand in the 46kg category registered a commanding 5-0 vi...

October 28, 2025 7:34 PM

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Ministry Extends Deadline for National Sports Awards Applications to Next Month

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports today extended the last date for submitting online applications for National Sports Awards to the 4th of the next month. Eligible sportspersons, coaches, and entities can submit their applications through the official online portal at www.dbtyas-sports.gov.in.   ...

October 28, 2025 4:52 PM

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Smriti Mandhana Tops Women’s ODI Batting Rankings with 828 Points

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has secured the top spot among batters in the world in Women's ODI rankings.  She achieved the rating of 828 points, which puts her nearly 100 points ahead of the second-placed player, Ashleigh Gardner of Australia-thanks to her spectacular performance in the home IC...

October 28, 2025 1:35 PM

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Gukesh Dommaraju Takes Early Lead at Clutch Chess Champions Showdown 2025

In Chess, Gukesh Dommaraju took the early lead at the Clutch Chess Champions Showdown 2025, finishing Day 1 atop the table at the St. Louis Chess Club, USA, yesterday. Against a lineup featuring the world’s elite Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Fabiano Caruana, the 18-year-old Indian grandmaste...