Former world championship medallist Vinesh Phogat has been allowed to compete in the women’s 53kg category at the Asian Games selection trials after the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) reversed its earlier decision to restrict her participation to the 50kg division. The controversy unfolded during the official weigh-in on Saturday when Vinesh was informed that she could only compete in the 50kg category. WFI officials cited her participation in that weight class in recent international events, including the Paris Olympics, as the reason behind the restriction. Vinesh strongly opposed the decision, arguing that she should be free to compete in…
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In an IPL season dominated by fearless young batters, veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has quietly demonstrated that experience and skill still have a crucial place in T20 cricket. While much of the spotlight has fallen on teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and a new generation of aggressive stroke-makers, Bhuvneshwar has consistently found ways to counter their attacking approach. At 36, the seasoned fast bowler has emerged as one of the tournament’s leading wicket-takers, claiming 26 wickets. His victims include several of the league’s most exciting young talents, such as Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Sahil Parakh, Sameer Rizvi, and Ayush Mhatre. Although…
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have officially announced that Rishabh Pant will no longer serve as the team’s captain following a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign. The decision comes after Pant himself requested to be relieved of leadership duties, a request that the franchise accepted with immediate effect. The 2026 season proved challenging for both Pant and LSG. Despite entering the tournament with high expectations, the franchise finished at the bottom of the 10-team points table. Pant also struggled with the bat, scoring only 312 runs in 14 innings, making it one of the most difficult seasons of his IPL career. In…
Fourteen-year-old Indian-American student Shrey Parikh from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, emerging victorious after a thrilling spell-off round. The eighth-grade student from Day Creek Intermediate School correctly spelled 32 out of 35 words within 90 seconds, setting a new spell-off record and surpassing the previous mark established in 2024. Parikh secured the championship by correctly spelling “Bromocriptine,” a dopamine-mimicking alkaloid used in medical treatments. He defeated 12-year-old Ishaan Gupta of New Jersey, who finished as runner-up, while Sarv Dharavane of Georgia claimed third place. Ishaan received $25,000 in prize money, while Sarv earned $15,000. As the…
Negotiators from the United States and Iran are reportedly close to finalising a 60-day extension of the fragile ceasefire that followed months of conflict in West Asia. However, the proposed agreement is still awaiting approval from Donald Trump. According to U.S. officials, both sides have agreed in principle to a memorandum of understanding that would extend the truce and open negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme. The development follows repeated accusations from both Washington and Tehran over alleged ceasefire violations, highlighting ongoing tensions despite diplomatic progress. Iranian media outlet Tasnim reported that the agreement text has not yet been fully finalised.…
An Austrian court has sentenced a 21-year-old man to 15 years in prison for planning a foiled Islamist attack targeting a concert by Taylor Swift in Vienna in 2024. The court found the accused guilty of multiple terrorism-related offences after he admitted involvement in the planned attack. The accused, identified only as Beran A under Austrian privacy laws, was arrested on August 7, 2024, just one day before the first of Swift’s three scheduled concerts in Vienna. Following the arrest, all three shows were cancelled due to security concerns, disappointing thousands of fans worldwide. During the trial, Beran A reportedly…
Tom Hardy has found himself at the center of controversy following reports of behind-the-scenes tensions on the set of MobLand. While rumors recently suggested that the actor had been fired from the hit crime drama, sources have clarified that no final decision has been made regarding his future on the show. According to reports, Hardy’s behavior during the filming of Season 2 reportedly caused friction with producers and cast members. Sources claimed the actor frequently arrived late to set and occasionally remained inside his trailer for hours, leaving co-stars Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren waiting during production delays. The actor…
Filmmaker Karan Johar recently sparked major buzz on social media after fans noticed that he had unfollowed several Bollywood celebrities on Instagram. The move led to widespread speculation, especially because many of the stars removed from his following list are known to share close personal and professional relationships with him. According to a report by Filmfare, the decision was not linked to any fallout or personal conflict. Sources claimed that the mass unfollowing was simply part of a social media management strategy. Celebrities reportedly unfollowed by Karan include Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra,…
The Assam Assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, introducing a common civil framework for marriage, divorce, inheritance, and live-in relationships in the state. The Bill was approved through a voice vote in the 126-member Assembly with support from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies, while Congress, Raijor Dal, and Trinamool Congress opposed the legislation. The law makes Assam the third state after Uttarakhand and Gujarat to adopt a Uniform Civil Code. However, Scheduled Tribes (STs), who make up over 12% of Assam’s population, have been kept outside the purview of the legislation.…
A renewed crackdown on illegal infiltration in West Bengal has reportedly triggered a rush of people attempting to return to Bangladesh through the Hakimpur border check post in North 24 Parganas. The development comes amid the implementation of the BJP government’s “Detect, Delete and Deport” policy under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. According to reports from the ground, hundreds of alleged Bangladeshi infiltrators have gathered near the border, fearing stricter enforcement measures and police action. Many were shifted to government holding centres for identity verification and deportation proceedings under existing laws. Hakimpur, located several hours from Kolkata, has previously witnessed similar…