Sachin Siwach advanced in boxing while Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh continued their lawn bowls unbeaten streak. India’s artistic gymnastics team secured fifth place in their subdivision competition. Both swimmers failed to reach the 400m freestyle final, ending their pool challenge. The women’s wheelchair basketball team faced a significant defeat against Wales.
Jhandu Kumar secured India’s first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. He won bronze in para powerlifting after successful lifts of 181kg and 190kg. His journey began with polio and taunts over a name born from hardship. Kumar previously worked as an e-rickshaw driver to fund his training. He now aims to break records at
Ishan Kishan’s spectacular 81 powered India to a series-clinching T20 victory over Zimbabwe. He also provided amusement with a missed run-out opportunity during the match. India secured a commanding 90-run win, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead. Kishan’s performance overshadowed a fielding lapse, which he later joked about. The team’s bowlers also contributed significantly to the
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday was assigned the charge of the Ministry of Education after President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan from the Union Council of Ministers owing to widespread student-led protests across the nation over the NEET paper leak.
India secured a dominant series victory against Zimbabwe under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership. Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma’s aggressive batting propelled India to a substantial total. The bowlers then effectively restricted Zimbabwe to a manageable score in the second match. This series win highlighted the young team’s positive and attacking approach to the game.
An Israeli software company is set to cut its global workforce by around twenty percent in a strategic move to enhance efficiency and pivot towards AI-driven operations. The co-founder emphasized that this decision is not about replacing technology, but about fostering future growth. Departing employees will be offered substantial support packages to aid their transition,
Zebra mussels, an aquatic invader from Eurasia, continue their continental spread after arriving in North America. These tiny shellfish are now infesting Lake Meredith in Texas, raising new concerns. Officials confirmed a reproducing population, marking the lake as a potential stepping stone. The mussels damage ecosystems and infrastructure by clinging to hard surfaces and multiplying
