Strong contender Alok’s IV, comprising captain Alok Daga, Samir Basak, Pranab Roy, Sandip Dutta and Bharati Dey, topped the eight-round Swiss League with 111.20 Victory Points (VPs) to enter the pre-quarterfinals of the team event on the penultimate day of the 5th Balarampur Chini East Zone Bridge Championship at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town on Saturday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is emerging as a strong contender to host the 2036 Olympic Games, while announcing a nationwide talent-hunt campaign to identify and nurture young sporting talent for the mega event.
Kolkata/IBNS: Displaying fine acumen, Deepadhar represented by Badal Das, Joyrup Mullick, Prosenjit Manna, and former Asian Games Gold Medalists Pranab Bardhan and Sibnath (Kachchu) De Sarkar led the field in the team event with 65.22 Victory Points (VPs) at the end of the fourth round on the inaugural day of the 5th Balrampur Chini East Zone Bridge Championship at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town here Friday.
Kolkata/IBNS: The fifth Balrampur Chini East Zone Open Bridge Championship 2026 will be held on August 14-16 at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre here.
Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married his longtime partner, Georgina Rodríguez, in a private ceremony in Portugal, media reports said.
Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher has remained away from the public spotlight for several years following his devastating skiing accident, but a piece of happy news has now emerged from his family.
Kolkata/IBNS: Abishek Porel, the Bengal cricketer who represents Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has been arrested in connection with a criminal case involving allegations of rape, assault and criminal intimidation.
Kolkata/IBNS: Over 15,000 runners are expected to join the 11th edition of Jai Balaji Group’s Kolkata Marathon taking place on November 29, 2026.
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised boxer Lovlina Borgohain for objecting to a distorted map of India that she spotted at a restaurant in Glasgow during the 2026 Commonwealth Games, media reports said.
Thousands of fans of Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo gathered outside a cathedral in Madeira after mistakenly believing that the football star was getting married, turning an unsuspecting couple’s wedding into a bizarre scene of chaos.
Hefei/Kolkata/IBNS: City based Sagnik Roy and Sayantan Kushari made India proud bagging the gold in the Under 31 pairs final of 9th World Youth Transnational Bridge Championship held at Hefei, China on Saturday, according to Bridge Federation of India secretary Debasish Ray.
Rockstar Games and streaming platform Netflix have announced a partnership that will led to the premiere of an extensive look of its much-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI this month.
Glasgow/IBNS: India signed off its campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a fourth-place finish in the overall medal standings, collecting 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze.
Indian Olympic medallist and boxing icon MC Mary Kom has inspired generations of young athletes across the country. Now, an inspiring story has emerged from Pakistan, where Commonwealth Games medallist Fatima Zahra has credited the Indian legend for motivating her boxing journey.
India delivered an impressive performance at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday, securing multiple medals across various disciplines and strengthening its position in the medals table.
Glasgow/IBNS: Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh scripted history for Indian sport by winning the country's first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medals in judo.
Indian Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra produced a commanding performance under testing conditions to win the silver medal in the men's javelin throw event at the ongoing Commonwealth Games on Friday.
New Delhi/IBNS: Hockey India has defended its decision to change the colour of the Indian men's and women's national hockey team jerseys after the move triggered widespread criticism, with former captain Viren Rasquinha calling it "embarrassing".
Mumbai/IBNS: Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane, one of India's most accomplished Test batters, on Thursday announced his retirement from international cricket.
Sharmila Dhankar proved that determination can triumph over adversity as the Indian para-athlete scripted history by winning a gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, becoming the country's first-ever para-athletics gold medallist at the event.
India's wait for a gold medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games came to an end on Sunday as star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu delivered a record-breaking performance to clinch the women's 48kg title in Glasgow.
India's wait for a CWG gold medal was prolonged after Chanambam Rishikanta Singh settled for the second position in the men's 60kg weightlifting on Sunday.
Glassgow: As India's athletes chase medals at the Commonwealth Games, a team of doctors and physiotherapists is working behind the scenes to keep competitors fit, manage injuries and ensure they remain ready to perform throughout the event.
The excitement of the FIFA World Cup may be over, but football fans in India could soon have another major spectacle to look forward to, with Brazil reportedly set to visit Kolkata for an international friendly in October.
The Oval in London has been confirmed as the venue for next year's ICC World Test Championship Final, which will be played from Wednesday, 9 June to Sunday, 13 June.
Spain lifted the FIFA World Cup 2026 title after edging Argentina 1-0 in an extra-time thriller, but the final was overshadowed by ugly post-match scenes that reportedly prompted FIFA to open an investigation into Argentina's conduct.
An awkward moment during the FIFA World Cup final presentation ceremony went viral after US President Donald Trump appeared to remain on the podium as Spain celebrated its title triumph on Sunday night.
Spain are world champions again. A goal in the 106th minute — deep into extra time — gave Spain a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, delivering La Roja their second world title and confirming their status as the most complete footballing nation on the planet right now.
Cricket legend and former West Indies captain Sir Garfield Sobers passed away at the age of 89 on Friday, according to media reports.
Music superstar Shakira has paid an emotional tribute to Lionel Messi ahead of Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain, calling the football icon "beyond extraordinary" and praising his dedication, discipline and longevity.
