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08 May

Cricket Legend M.S. Dhoni Tops Individual Taxpayer Rankings in Bihar and Jharkhand for 2025-26 Fiscal Year

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsSportsBihar, Fiscal Year, Income Tax, Jharkhand, M.S. Dhoni, New Act, Revenue, Taxpayer

Patna (Gurpreet Singh): Even six years after walking away from the international cricket pitch, Mahendra Singh Dhoni continues to lead the scoreboard in a very different arena. The former Indian captain has officially emerged as the highest individual taxpayer across the states of Bihar and Jharkhand for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This revelation highlights the enduring commercial power of the cricketing icon, whose financial footprint remains as formidable as his legendary helicopter shot. Dr. D. Sudhakara Rao, the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax for the region, confirmed Dhoni’s top-tier status while reviewing the broader economic performance of the two…

08 May

Punjab Congress to Hold Key Strategy Meeting Ahead of Civic, Assembly Polls

nishuthapar10 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, Sports, TrendingBig news, Chandigarh, Congress, Elections, Meeting

Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab Congress has intensified preparations for the upcoming municipal corporation and Assembly elections, with a crucial party meeting scheduled to be held in Chandigarh on Saturday. The meeting will be chaired by Punjab Congress in-charge Bhupesh Baghel and is expected to focus on the party’s electoral roadmap and organisational strengthening in the state. Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa are also expected to attend the deliberations. With elections due for municipal corporations, municipal councils and nagar panchayats across Punjab, the party leadership is likely to finalise strategies for…

03 May

Vinesh Phogat Identifies as Sexual Harassment Complainant Ahead of Gonda Tournament

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsSportsAsian Games, Brij Bhushan, Gonda Tournament, sexual harassment, Vinesh Phogat, WFI

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a significant revelation that has intensified the spotlight on the leadership of Indian wrestling, Olympian and Congress MLA Vinesh Phogat disclosed on Sunday that she is one of the six female athletes who filed formal sexual harassment complaints against former federation president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Making the announcement via a social media post, Phogat explained that while she had intended to remain anonymous under Supreme Court protections, the circumstances surrounding the upcoming 2026 Senior Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, forced her hand. She expressed deep-seated fears regarding her safety and the neutrality of…

03 May

Mittal Family and Adar Poonawalla Set to Take Majority Control of Rajasthan Royals in Record IPL Deal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsSportsAdar Poonawalla, Cricket business, IPL investment, Lakshmi Mittal, Mittal acquisition, Rajasthan Royals

Jaipur (Gurpreet Singh): In a transformative development for the Indian Premier League, steel magnates Lakshmi Niwas Mittal and Aditya Mittal have entered the world of professional cricket by securing a monumental acquisition of the Rajasthan Royals franchise. This significant transaction, which includes the participation of prominent business leader Adar Poonawalla, values the enterprise at an estimated $1.65 billion US dollars, or approximately 15,660 crore rupees. This deal represents one of the largest investment movements in the history of the league, reflecting the rapidly escalating global valuation of cricket as a premier sporting asset. Upon the completion of regulatory formalities, the…

03 May

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans—Playoff Race Heats Up in Ahmedabad

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, SportsIPL 2026

Rajeev Sharma :- Punjab Kings will take on Gujarat Titans in an important IPL 2026 clash on Sunday evening at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with the match scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm. The toss will take place at 7 pm. Punjab Kings, despite a loss to Rajasthan in their previous outing, have been in strong form this season, winning six of their eight matches and sitting comfortably at the top of the points table with 13 points. Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, have won five out of nine games and are currently placed fifth with 10 points. A…

22 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann Meets Dutch Hockey Legend Floris Jan Bovelander, Invites Him to Meet Punjab’s Athletes

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Sports, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Floris Jan Bovelander, Punjab

CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday reached out to celebrated Dutch hockey legend Floris Jan Bovelander, offering to utilise his expertise to further strengthen hockey in Punjab, particularly in the run-up to the prestigious Asian Champions Trophy. During a detailed meeting, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann discussed the broader ecosystem of hockey and sports in Punjab, emphasising the government’s commitment to restoring the pristine glory of the national game. He lauded Floris Jan Bovelander’s exceptional skills and immense contribution to hockey, noting that his remarkable journey continues to inspire young players across the globe. Inviting the…

10 Apr

Rajasthan Royals vs RCB: Jaiswal–Suryavanshi Firepower Faces In-Form Padikkal in Key IPL Clash

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, SportsIPL 2026

Gurpreet Singh :- Rajasthan Royals will look to continue their dominant run when they take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in an IPL encounter on Friday, with both teams relying on contrasting strengths to gain the upper hand. Rajasthan have emerged as one of the most aggressive batting units this season, largely due to the explosive starts provided by Yashasvi Jaiswal and young Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The duo has consistently put opposition bowlers under pressure in the powerplay, setting the tone for big totals. Suryavanshi, in particular, has grabbed attention with his fearless approach, even taking on top bowlers from the very…

26 Mar

Transgender Women Barred from Women’s Events at Olympics Under New IOC Policy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsgender testing in sports, IOC transgender policy, Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, Olympic eligibility rules, transgender athletes ban, women’s sports fairness

Los Angeles (Bureau): In a significant policy shift, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that transgender women will no longer be eligible to compete in women’s events at the Olympic Games. The decision, revealed in Lausanne, will come into effect from the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Under the new rules, participation in female categories will be restricted to biological females. The policy introduces a mandatory one-time genetic test for athletes, which will determine eligibility based on the presence of the SRY gene, typically found on the Y chromosome. The IOC stated that the move is aimed at ensuring “fairness,…

22 Mar

Christopher Morales Williams Shatters Championship Record to Claim World Indoor 400m Gold

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Sports400m gold, championship record, Christopher Morales Williams, World Athletics Indoor Championships 2026

Toruń, Poland (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian sensation Christopher Morales Williams secured his first global title on Saturday, March 21, 2026, winning the men’s 400-metre gold at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Toruń, Poland. The 21-year-old from Vaughan, Ontario, clocked a staggering 44.76 seconds, establishing a new championship record and becoming the first athlete in history to run a sub-45-second 400m indoors outside of the United States. Morales Williams entered the final as the man to beat after posting the fastest times in both the heats (45.51) and the semi-finals (45.35) earlier in the competition. In the final, which was conducted…

10 Mar

BCCI announces Rs 131 crore reward for India after Historic T20 World Cup victory

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, Sports, TrendingBCCI, T20 World Cup

Rajeev Sharma :- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of Rs 131 crore for the Indian cricket team after their remarkable triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The announcement was made on Tuesday, recognising the team’s outstanding performance and historic achievement. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India secured the title with a commanding victory over New Zealand national cricket team in the final played at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With the win, India became the first team in history to claim the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title…