(From right) Neeraj Chopra with Rohit Yadav and Anderson Peters in Glasgow (Image credit: Instagram) The last time Neeraj Chopra competed at Commonwealth Games, he won gold in 2018. The next edition passed him by because of a groin injury. Now, after nearly nine months out and a return to competition only last month, the…
Judoka Arun Kumar and Tulika Maan (Image credit: Agencies) Shortly before the Commonwealth Games (CWG) began at Glasgow, a startling doping scandal rocked the weightlifting contingent. Four national campers – N Ajith (71kg), Sairaj Pardeshi (88kg), Harcharan Singh (110kg) and Vanshita Verma (77kg) – tested positive for prohibited substances during the qualification period, forcing them…
The ICAI has announced a fresh application window for the CA Final November 2026 examination, allowing eligible candidates to register between August 1 and August 5, 2026. The move offers relief to aspirants who were unable to apply during the previous schedule. Applications must be submitted online through the ICAI e-service portal along with the…
Gulveer Singh (Image credit: X) What are you running for?” “World peace? The homeless? The environment?” The questions they asked Forrest Gump, they should have thrown at Gulveer Singh. Because, a decade ago, before living the life of an athlete, all Gulveer knew was to run. Running to help his father at the farm, running…
NEET UG Counselling 2026: MCC introduces student-friendly changes for medical admissions NEET UG Counselling 2026: Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has reviewed the preparedness for NEET UG Counselling 2026, with the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) set to introduce several technology-driven reforms aimed at making the medical admission process more transparent and student-friendly.The review covered…
Gulveer Singh (Image taken from X) India’s Gulveer Singh created history by winning the silver medal in the men’s 10,000m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, becoming the first Indian to finish on the podium in the event. His achievement sparked celebrations in his village, with family members expressing pride over his success.His mother, Laxmi, recalled…
Three Azim Premji University young researchers named 2026 EnviroChamp Fellows for environmental projects Three undergraduate students have been selected for the 2026 Avery Dennison Foundation EnviroChamp Fellowship, a national programme that supports young women working in environmental sustainability. The students — Anuja Krishna, Shivaani Arunprasad and Vanya Hegde — are among 10 fellows chosen from…
BCB president Tamim Iqbal (Image credit: BCB) Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal remains hopeful that India will travel to Bangladesh for the scheduled white-ball series in September 2026. The six-match series, comprising three ODIs and three T20Is, is still uncertain due to several factors. However, Tamim said discussions are underway with the Board…
UPTET 2026 scorecard update: Nearly 17.7 lakh candidates await results after July exam UPTET 2026 result: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) is expected to announce the UPTET 2026 result soon for candidates who appeared in the Teacher Eligibility Test held from July 2 to July 4. Once declared, candidates will be able…
Saltburn Cricket Club suspends player over cheating allegations Saltburn Cricket Club have suspended a player, humorously called “Clicky Ponting”, after he was accused of cheating during a local league match by clicking his fingers to make it sound like the batter had edged the ball. The incident, which happened during Saltburn’s second XI win over…