January 18, 2026
City Sports

Hariom Shukla Shines Under the Guidance of Aman Saxena

Farrukhabad: A proud moment for Farrukhabad district as Hariom Shukla, a resident of Mahaveerganj (Nitganja), delivered an outstanding performance for Gazab Ghaziabad in the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League. Picked for ₹40,000 during the auction held in Noida, Hariom justified the team’s faith by playing a crucial role in their emphatic victory. In the UP Kabaddi

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City Sports

Ganga Kings of Mirzapur Register First Win of the Season, Beat JD Noida Ninjas

Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) Season 2 Noida: On Day 5 of Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League Season 2, Ganga Kings of Mirzapur secured their first victory of the season with a thrilling 44–42 win over JD Noida Ninjas at the Noida Indoor Stadium. Amit Nagar was named Raider of the Day for his match-winning performance. The contest began on an even note, with

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National Sports

RCB’s Victory Celebration Turns Deadly! 7 Killed, Over 50 Injured in Stampede

Bengaluru: What began as a moment of celebration quickly turned into a tragic incident during Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) IPL 2025 victory parade. The team, having clinched their first-ever Indian Premier League title, was being honored by thousands of jubilant fans gathered at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and its surrounding areas in Bengaluru. However, the

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Sports

Rajasthan Police Inspector Wins Gold for India at World Wushu Championship

They assert that if one is willing to do something, nothing is impossible—and Mukesh Choudhary of a small village called Dhankya in Jaipur has made this a reality. He has created history in Indian Wushu by winning a gold medal for India at the 10th Sanda World Cup 2025 in Jiangyin, China. Mukesh is presently

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Sports

Hardik Pandya Fined Rs 12 Lakh for Slow Over-Rate in IPL 2025 Clash

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has been fined for keeping slow over-rate while playing their IPL match against Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday. IPL released a statement stating that since this was the first such offense by Mumbai Indians this season according to Article 2.2 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which

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Sports

Chennai Super Kings Edge Out Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 Opener

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) began their IPL 2025 journey with a heart-stopping 4-wicket win over long-time rivals Mumbai Indians (MI) in the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. In the presence of a full house crowd, CSK chased a paltry total of 156 runs and reached 158/6 in 19.1 overs. The highlight of the night was

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Sports

RCB Crush KKR by 7 Wickets as Kohli and Salt Shine in IPL Opener

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) initiated their IPL season with a one-sided 7-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens on Saturday. Pursuing 175, RCB drew strength from half-centuries from Virat Kohli and Phil Salt, who laid the foundation through a perfect partnership. Captain Rajat Patidar chipped in with a rapid cameo before Liam

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Sports

IPL 2025 Opener in Jeopardy: Heavy Showers Hit Eden Gardens

The inaugural match of the 2025 Indian Premier League between reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens is threatened by continuous rain. The weather has already derailed practice sessions of both teams a day before the game, and fears are being raised about a possible delay or even cancellation of

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Sports

Rohit Sharma’s Test Captaincy Secured for England Tour

Time has a tendency to turn things around, and no one illustrates this better than Rohit Sharma. Only a few months ago, he took the unexpected step of removing himself from India’s playing XI for the fifth Test against Australia following a series of poor performances, questioning his future in red-ball cricket. Now, he has

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Sports

From Vice-Captain of India to Delhi Capitals’ Leader: Axar Patel’s New Challenge

Delhi Capitals have formally appointed Axar Patel as their captain for IPL 2025, putting an end to speculation about the captaincy position. Axar, who is 31 years old, has been a part of the franchise for six years and was retained for Rs 16.5 crore. Although his experience as IPL captain is limited, he has

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