Lucknow fire: Demolition notice to building with no emergency exit, investigators begin probe

 The building gutted in a fire that killed 15 people was operating as a commercial establishment with only one main entry point, no emergency exit and no measures to prevent smoke accumulation, police said on Tuesday as investigators and grieving families alike tried to make sense of the tragedy. A day later, the three-floor building … Read more

Hardik Pandya to Leave Mumbai Indians as KKR Eyes Star All-Rounder for Captaincy

Speculation surrounding the future of Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has intensified following reports that two franchises have expressed interest in acquiring him from Mumbai Indians ahead of the next season. According to sources, both Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals have approached the five-time IPL champions regarding a … Read more

Padma Shri Awardee Savita Punia Sets Gold Medal Target For Women’s Hockey World Cup

Indian women’s hockey goalkeeper Savita Punia expressed pride and gratitude after being selected for the Padma Shri, while also setting her sights on a bigger sporting achievement – helping India win a gold medal at the upcoming Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup. The experienced goalkeeper reflected on her journey from a shy young girl with … Read more

Sooryavanshi’s India jersey number puts him in elite company of Harbhajan, Maldini & Roberto Carlos

15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the talk of the town, and after being bestowed with his first official Team India jersey ahead of the Ireland T20Is, he joined global sports royalty. Should he debut during the first leg of the away UK tour, which starts with two T20Is in Belfast on June 26, Sooryavanshi will become … Read more

National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships: Big names gather with Asiad on mind

Bhubaneswar: The elite names of Indian athletics — barring Neeraj Chopra, Gurindervir Singh and Tejaswin Shankar — have assembled in Bhubaneswar with a singular aim: breach the Asian Games qualification mark. The five-day National Inter-State Championships serves as the final trials for those who haven’t met participation criteria across national and state meets. Beyond qualification, … Read more

“He Wanted Out”: Gaethje’s Brutal Verdict On Topuria After UFC White House War

Fresh off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history, Justin Gaethje isn’t interested in giving Ilia Topuria a second chance. Appearing on The Joe Rogan Experience alongside longtime coach Trevor Wittman, the newly crowned UFC lightweight champion dismissed calls for an immediate rematch with Topuria and delivered a brutally honest assessment of their UFC … Read more

Norway Survive Late Senegal Scare To Reach World Cup Knockouts; Stale Solbakken Hails Erling Haaland

New Jersey: Norway head coach Ståle Solbakken admitted to feeling immense relief after his side survived a grueling final 10 minutes of stoppage time to secure a 3-2 victory over Senegal and book their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. Despite controlling most of the match behind an Erling Haaland brace, the Norwegians … Read more

‘We left 20 runs out there’: Kathryn Bryce rues missed opportunity against NZ after Scotland’s exit

Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce admitted her side fell short of a winning total after their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign ended with a defeat to defending champions New Zealand on Tuesday here at County Ground. Scotland, who posted 131/7 after a promising start before New Zealand chased it down with six wickets in hand, were … Read more

Pune: Police Seize Banned Gutkha Worth Rs 22.91 Lakh, Two Arrested in Smuggling Racket Bust

Pune Police have cracked down on a gutkha smuggling racket and seized banned tobacco products worth Rs 22.91 lakh that were allegedly brought from Gujarat for illegal sale. Two persons have been arrested in connection with the case, and offences have been registered against them under multiple laws. Tip-Off Leads to Bus Interception Near Navale … Read more