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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…

08 Mar

Lakshya Sen Falls Short of Historic All England Crown; Lin Chun-Yi Claims First Title for Chinese Taipei

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsAll England Open, badminton, India Sports, Lakshya Sen, Lin Chun-Yi

Birmingham (Rajeev Sharma) — India's long wait for an All-England men's singles title will continue as Lakshya Sen fell agonizingly short in a high-octane final on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The 24-year-old from Almora, playing his second final at the prestigious tournament, was defeated by Chinese Taipei’s Lin Chun-Yi in straight sets, 15-21, 20-22. The 57-minute encounter was a masterclass in modern badminton, defined by blistering rallies and relentless offensive play. The physical toll of a grueling week appeared to be a decisive factor. Sen entered the final having spent over five hours on court, including a marathon 97-minute semifinal…

08 Mar

India Creates History in Ahmedabad: Crushes New Zealand to Retain T20 World Cup Title

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsSportsAhmedabad, Cricket Champions, India vs New Zealand, Sanju Samson, T20 World Cup

Ahmedabad (Gurpreet Singh) — In a historic night at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the Indian cricket team asserted its global dominance by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Playing in front of a record-breaking crowd of over 100,000 spectators on Sunday, March 8, India became the first nation to successfully defend the title and the first host country to lift the trophy on home soil. This victory marks India’s third T20 World Cup crown, adding to their previous triumphs in 2007 and 2024. The foundation of the victory was laid by…

08 Mar

Ahmedabad Pitch Expected to Favour Big Hitters in T20 World Cup Final

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Sports, TrendingAhmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gurpreet Singh): As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final approaches, attention has shifted to the pitch conditions at Narendra Modi Stadium, where hosts India national cricket team will face New Zealand national cricket team in the tournament’s title clash. Ground staff completed their final preparations by removing the covers, trimming the grass and rolling the surface, leaving behind what is widely expected to be a flat and batter-friendly track. Reports from the venue suggest that the strip could produce plenty of runs, similar to the high-scoring matches seen during the semi-finals. The conditions present an interesting challenge…

07 Mar

T20 World Cup Final Fever Pushes Ahmedabad Hotel Tariffs to Record Levels

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsSports, TrendingAhmedabad, T20 World Cup

Ahmedabad (Gurpreet Singh): Accommodation costs in Ahmedabad have skyrocketed ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, as cricket enthusiasts rush to the city to witness the much-awaited showdown between the India national cricket team and the New Zealand national cricket team on Sunday. The championship match will be held at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium, drawing thousands of fans from across India and overseas. The surge in visitors has created an unprecedented demand for hotel rooms, pushing nightly rates to unusually high levels across the city. Industry estimates indicate that rooms in budget hotels are being quoted…

05 Mar

Punbus–PRTC Contract Workers Announce Fresh Protest, Gate Rallies Planned Across Depots on March 6

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsSportsBus Protest, Punjab

Gurpreet Singh :- Contract employees of Punjab Roadways’ Panbus and PRTC have once again announced an intensified agitation against the state government, declaring a series of protests to press for their long-pending demands. As part of the renewed movement, workers will stage gate rallies outside bus depots across Punjab on March 6. In addition, eleven employees have decided to begin a daily hunger strike from Monday, observing the protest from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Union representatives alleged that several workers were earlier picked up from their homes and detained by the police. They claimed that when the strike was…

27 Feb

India Shatters Records to Thrash Zimbabwe by 72 Runs; Keeps T20 World Cup 2026 Hopes Alive

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsSportsAbhishek Sharma 55 runs, Hardik Pandya half century, India vs West Indies virtual quarter final, India vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup 2026

Chennai (Gurpreet Singh)— In a dominant display of power-hitting and clinical bowling, India kept their T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final dreams alive by thrashing Zimbabwe by 72 runs in a high stakes Super Eight encounter at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Powered by blazing half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya, India posted a mammoth 256 for four, the highest total of the tournament so far before restricting a spirited Zimbabwe side to 184 for six. After Zimbabwe opted to bowl first under the lights at Chepauk, Abhishek Sharma provided the early fireworks, smashing a…