BSP chief Mayawati expels former UP Health Minister Anant Kumar Mishra

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati expelled former Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Anant Kumar Mishra for alleged anti-party activities. She also urged party workers to remain vigilant against opponents ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Thursday announced the expulsion of former Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Anant Kumar Mishra, … Read more

Vinay Kumar Appointed Head Coach of Karnataka Senior Mens Cricket Team

Bengaluru, August 14: Former Indian fast bowler Vinay Kumar has been appointed as the head coach of the Karnataka senior men’s cricket team for the upcoming 2026-27 domestic season. The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) made this announcement on Thursday. The 42-year-old Vinay will take over from Yere Goud, who has joined the BCCI Centre of … Read more

Shreyas Iyers Leadership Shines as Punjab Kings Prepare for IPL 2027

August 14: The Punjab Kings (PBKS) have faced challenges since their final appearance in 2014, struggling in subsequent seasons. However, under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, the team made a remarkable comeback in 2025, reaching the finals. Despite falling short of the title, their performance left a lasting impression. As the IPL 2026 season kicked off, … Read more

Kerala’s ‘Resurge’ event to reclaim public spaces for women at night

The Kerala Women and Child Development Dept is organising ‘Resurge’, a women’s night gathering in Thiruvananthapuram on Aug 14-15. The event aims to reclaim public spaces for women and promote safety through cultural and awareness activities. The Keralam Women and Child Development Department will organise ‘Resurge – Safe Women, Safe Kerala’, a women’s gathering in … Read more

TTFI flags implications of suspension, urges Ministry to reconsider order

The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) on Thursday flagged the implications of the Sports Ministry’s decision to suspend the national body for the sport, stressing that its autonomy under the IOC’s Olympic Charter must be respected and its governance kept free from third-party interference. It also urged the Ministry to keep its August 12 … Read more

Dhruv Jurel’s preparation: Talking to Rahul, watchful against spin at nets

 Dhruv Jurel was a picture of concentration in the nets at the sweltering Galle, middling almost everything that came his way from pacers and spinners alike. Prior to that, he was an active presence in the fielding practice session, taking some tumbling catches at the cordon. Jurel’s enthusiasm actually belied the career cross-road that he … Read more

Bihar CM reviews ‘Vision 2030’ to boost fisheries, Blue Economy

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary reviewed ‘Vision 2030’ for fisheries. The plan aims to make Bihar a leading fish-farming state, increase production by 50,200 metric tons, and boost the ‘Blue Economy’ through various priority projects. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday reviewed the ‘Vision 2030 – Bihar Fisheries Priority Projects’ at the ‘Sankalp’ auditorium located … Read more

Hasan takes 6-55 as Australia dismissed for 198 by Bangladesh to start test series

The Bangladesh bowlers overshadowed Australia’s Big Four getting back together on day one of the first test as the host was dismissed for 198 and Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55 on Thursday. And just to show the flurry of wickets wasn’t entirely down to the conditions, Bangladesh’s top-order batters combined to reach 96-1 at … Read more