NEW DELHI: The sports ministry on Wednesday suspended the recognition of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), citing governance issues within the national body.The ministry also asked the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to set up an ad-hoc committee to oversee the administration of table tennis in the country until a proper governance structure is…
NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday cleared its players to take part in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 after consultations with government authorities.In a statement issued on Monday, the board said it had been in touch with the Ministry of Youth & Sports and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before taking…
Visa officers deny applications because they are trained to spot inconsistencies, an immigration lawyer explained. As US visas are getting difficult to get even for tourism purpose, immigration lawyer Andrea Szew said the approval process does not work the way people think it works. Applicants think they were not given enough time to explain their…
This Australian man is banned from Bali for 10 years after he was caught having sex in public. An Australian tourist has been deported from Bali and banned from entering Indonesia for 10 years after he was allegedly caught on CCTV engaging in a sex act with a woman outside a residential property in North…
Ashok Sharma (BCCI/IPL Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Jaipur: A day after switching his domestic allegiance from Rajasthan to Gujarat, fast bowler Ashok Sharma has been drafted into the India A squad in Sri Lanka as an injury replacement. The 23-year-old pacer replaces injured Yudhvir Singh.Ashok will fly to Colombo on Tuesday morning before linking up with…
Quote of the day by Jackie Chan (AP photo) Every generation looks up to role models. Students admire great teachers, athletes dream of becoming sporting legends, and young professionals often aspire to follow the paths of industry leaders. While inspiration is genuinely valuable, constantly trying to become someone else can prevent people from ever discovering…
The recent popularity of the devotional drama ‘Hanuman Ansh’ has brought renewed attention to Kainchi Dham in Uttarakhand. The spiritual destination has reportedly witnessed a significant influx of devotees in recent days.Kainchi Dham is a prominent ashram and Hanuman temple associated with Neem Karoli Baba. The ashram was founded in 1964 and remains an important…
Pete Hegseth, Defence Secretary, US. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced plans to cut the number of generals and admirals in the US military by 20 per cent, while unveiling a new four-star command focused on autonomous and robotic warfare.According to news agency AP, Hegseth made the announcements during his “State of the Force”…
World’s first AI-designed vaccine trial begins at Oxford A vaccine designed with the help of artificial intelligence has entered human trials in what scientists are calling a world-first moment for medical research and drug development.The vaccine, developed by researchers at the University of Oxford in partnership with biotechnology company Basecamp Research, is being tested against…
A shocking yet heartwarming moment occurred at the grand trailer launch of ‘Maa Inti Bangaram’ in Hyderabad on Monday, when an over-enthusiastic fan breached security and rushed onto the stage. While producer and director Raj Nidimoru was addressing the crowd, the fan approached the Tollywood star, dropped to his knees in a classic movie-style romantic…