2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India cannot expect a significant rise in its Olympic medal tally unless it starts competing in many sports where it currently has little or no representation, including surfing and sport climbing.Addressing athletes, students and volunteers virtually during the Khelo India Dialogue ahead…

Accused dismantled motorcycles and sold them as parts to avoid detection Chennai: A 41-year-old man was arrested in connection with a series of motorcycle thefts around Maraimalai Nagar railway station near Chengalpet. Six two-wheelers and a cellphone were seized from him.Police identified the accused as Kesavan, a resident of Guduvanchery. The arrest followed a series…

India will face two-time FIFA World Cup winners Uruguay in a major international friendly on October 6 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.The match will be part of a busy FIFA window for India, with the team set to play three strong opponents in just 11 days. India set for major World Cup…

Chennai: Two men from Arunachal Pradesh were arrested for smuggling 36g of heroin by train at Chintadripet.The accused were identified as Bimal Chakma, 38, and Bhaskar Gayan, 30. Both were employed at a private company in Kundrathur in Chennai.According to police, the duo travelled to Assam, procured heroin and brought it to Chennai by train….