Chengdu, April 28 (UNI) Defending Thomas Cup champions India kicked off their title defence with a thumping 4-1 win over Thailand in Group A while their women counterparts defeated Canada by an identical margin in the group stage of the Thomas and Uber Cup 2024 here in China.
New Delhi, April 27 (UNI) Asian champions India kicked off their Uber Cup campaign with a dominating 4-1 win over Canada in the Group A encounter at Chengdu, China on Saturday.
Canberra, April 27 (UNI) Thousands of Australians rallied against violence towards women on Saturday following April''s attack on a Sydney shopping mall that is believed to have been motivated by misogyny, Australian media reported.
Vijayawada, Apr 27 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy here on Saturday unveiled the YSRCP''s 2024 Manifesto outlining his vision for the state''s future over the next five years.
Mies, Switzerland, April 26 (UNI) The draw of the 2026 Women''s World Cup Pre-Qualifying Tournaments was held here on Thursday at the headquarters of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).
Shahjahanpur (UP), April 25 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government will work to make three crore women ''Lakhpati Didi'' in the next five years when it comes to power at the center for the third time.
New Delhi, April 25 (UNI) Indian football has recorded a historic 138 per cent surge in women’s player registration for the last two years, indicating a healthy growth in the popularity of the sport as well as an increase in young female athletes opting for football, professionally.
Mumbai, Apr 25 (UNI) The NCP (SP) on Thursday unveiled its manifesto, promising 50 per cent reservation for women in jobs and also favouring caste-census and promising a separate commission for farmers'' welfare, right to apprenticeship.
Ranchi, April 25 (UNI) Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh on Thursday in a press conference held here at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium, spoke to reports about the importance of the much-awaited National Women’s Hockey League 2024-25.
Kampala, April 24 (UNI) Uganda''s women''s badminton team has promised to make a good impression and perform well when they take part in the 2024 Uber Cup to take place in China.
Dubai, April 24 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced Pakistan legend, Sana Mir, as ambassador for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier, supported by Dream11.
New Delhi, April 24 (UNI) the All India Football Federation’s Technical Committee, chaired by chairman IM Vijayan, on Wednesday recommended former player Langam Chaoba Devi as the new head coach for the senior women’s national team.
Vizianagaram, April 23 (UNI) Telugu Desam Party national president N Chandrababu Naidu promised to provide equal importance for women on a par with men in all the legislative bodies after the TDP-allied National Democratic Alliance (NDA) formed the government in Andhra Pradesh.
Hyderabad, Apr 23 (UNI) G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister and Telangana BJP President, highlighted the increasing involvement of non-political individuals and women in supporting Prime Minister Modi during this election.
Dubai, Apr 23 (UNI) Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu is back at the top of the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings after a superb 195 not out in the third ODI against South Africa in Potchefstroom that helped her team level the ICC Women’s Championship Series 1-1.
Aswan, Egypt, Apr 21 (UNI) The eighth edition of the Aswan International Women Film Festival (AIWFF) opens Saturday night in Egypt''s city of Aswan by the Nile River with a red-carpet ceremony.
London, Apr 21 (UNI) Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya won the London Marathon women''s race with a time of 2:16:16 here on Sunday.
Warsaw, Apr 20 (UNI) Chemik Police emerged as the Polish women''s volleyball league champion after beating PGE Rysice Rzeszow 3-1 (20-25, 25-18, 25-16, 25-23) in the third game of the final on Friday evening.
Bengaluru, April 19 (UNI) The Karnataka High Court on Friday stayed the notice issued by the Karnataka State Women''s Commission to former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy. The notice was related to a comment made by Kumaraswamy suggesting that women were ''losing their way'' due to election promises made by the Congress party.
Kochi, Apr 18 (UNI) Two Australian women tourists were booked by Fort Kochi Police for destroying pro-Palestine posters put up by the Student Islamic Organisation (SIO).
Itanagar, Apr 18 (UNI) In an encouraging ‘development’, Arunachal Pradesh is witnessing the women-led conduction of the election process in many pockets of the hilly state, which is going to simultaneous polls on Friday.
Patna, Apr 18 (UNI) BJP Women wing demanded the state Chief Electoral Officer to lodge an FIR and initiate action against the RJD leaders and workers for using abusive words against LJP (Ramvilas) leader Chirag Paswan and his mother.
Patna, Apr 18 (UNI) BJP Women wing demanded Bihar Chief Electoral Officer that an FIR be registered and initiate action against the RJD leaders and workers for using abusive words and casteist remarks against LJP (Ramvilas) leader Chirag Paswan and his mother.
Srinagar, Apr 18 (UNI) Kashmiri batmakers are overjoyed as the willow bat has made its debut in the Women''s International Cricket.
New Delhi (India), April 17: Recently, the Young FICCI Ladies Organisation (YFLO), Delhi, the women’s wing of FICCI, has appointed Dr.
Karachi, Apr 17 (UNI) The three-game ODI series between Pakistan and West Indies, which is a part of the ICC Women’s Championship (IWC), will commence on Thursday here.
Harare, Apr 17 (UNI) Zimbabwe women have brought in former West Indies pacer Courtney Walsh as a coaching consultant in a bid to qualify for the ICC Women''s T20 World Cup 2024 in Bangladesh.
Abu Dhabi, Apr 17 (UNI) The two finalists of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Abu Dhabi will secure their spots in this year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup to be held in Bangladesh.
Dhaka, Apr 17 (UNI) Bangladesh have announced their 15-player Women''s squad for the five-match T20I series against India later this month.
Kendrapara (Odisha), Apr 16 (UNI) Ad-hoc Additional Session Judge (Fast Track Special Court), Tribikram Keshari Chinhara on Tuesday sentenced a man to 10 years of Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) and imposed a fine amount of Rs 31,000 for raping a married woman.
Dubai, Apr 16 (UNI) South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has moved into the top five of the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings after helping her team to a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second match of their ICC Women’s Championship series in Kimberley.
United Nations, Apr 16 (UNI) One year of fighting in Sudan prompted cries at the UN headquarters on Monday for an end to violence, which has a devastating impact on civilians, particularly women and girls.
Gadag, April 12 (UNI) Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai''s tirade against the Congress government''s alleged lack of development initiatives and financial mismanagement took a poignant turn as he highlighted the plight of women attempting to avail benefits under the Gruha Laxmi scheme.
Phuket (Thailand), Apr 9 (UNI) Ecuadorian weightlifter Neisi Patricia Dajomes Barrera clinched the title in the women''s 81kg category at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Cup here on Tuesday.
Geneva, Apr 9 (UNI) FIFA unveiled the emblem and brand identity of the 2024 Colombia U-20 Women''s World Cup, the world football governing body announced.
Bengaluru, April 9 (UNI) Prominent spiritual leader Sadhguru has expressed strong concern about the declining quality of political discourse concerning women in the lead-up to the Lok Sabha election.
New Delhi, Apr 9 (UNI) Hockey India on Tuesday unveiled yet another ground-breaking initiative, the National Women''s Hockey League 2024 – 2025, marking a significant milestone in the nation''s sporting landscape.
Dubai, Apr 9 (UNI) New Zealand captain Sophie Devine and England’s wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones have progressed in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings after the end of their ICC Women’s Championship series which England won 2-1.
Dubai, Apr 9 (UNI) Performers during England’s tour of New Zealand were rewarded in the recent ICC Women’s Player Rankings update.
Colombo, Apr 9 (UNI) Sri Lanka Women’s team captain Chamari Athapaththu has cleared the air about her future in international cricket.
Mumbai, Apr 8 (UNI) Congress Women''s state president Sandhya Savvalakhe said on Monday that she has filed a complaint with the Election Commission, alleging that the office of the Maharashtra State Women''s Commission is being used for political programmes.
Bengaluru, Apr 8 (UNI) Hockey India, on Monday, announced the 33-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team that will continue to train in SAI Bangalore till May 16.
Chandigarh, April 7 (UNI) The Tarn Taran police have arrested four people, including a woman, for assaulting and parading a woman in a semi-naked condition in the street of village Voltoha, said SSP Tarn Taran Ashwani Kapur here on Saturday.
Pune, Apr 6 (UNI) In a survey conducted ahead of upcoming Lok Sabha elections, it was found that 93 per cent of women voters in various districts of Maharashtra expressed that it is important to elect people''s representatives and to carry out development work.
Dharamshala, Apr 6 (UNI) Under the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, a special campaign will be run until May 4, this year, to register the names of women voters and physically challenged voters left out on the voter list.
Karachi, Apr 6 (UNI) Pakistan’s women captain Bismah Maroof and leg-spinner Ghulam Fatima have sustained “minor injuries” following a car accident on Friday evening, according to a statement from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Wellington, Apr 6 (UNI) New Zealand women''s national cricket team captain Sophie Devine will return to lead the side while Bernadine Bezuidenhout is sidelined due to a hamstring injury.
East London (South Africa), Apr 5 (UNI) South Africa women all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has been found guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the T20I between South Africa and Sri Lanka here on Wednesday.
Hyderabad, Apr 5 (UNI) The Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) have apprehended two women and confiscated 203.400 kgs of Ganja, valued at approximately Rs 50.85 lakhs in the grey market.
Faridkot (Punjab), April 5 (UNI) Five people, including two women, were killed, while eight others were seriously injured in a collision between a truck and a trailer early Friday near Panjgrain Khurd village of Kotakpura.
Mumbai, Apr 4 (UNI) Accusing Congress leaders of repeatedly insulting women, Bharatiya Janata Party''s Mahila Morcha Mumbai regional president Chitra Wagh on Thursday warned that unless they showed respect to women, people would teach a lesson to the grand old party in the coming parliamentary polls.
Port Moresby, Apr 4 (UNI) The East Asia-Pacific cricket community is in mourning following the news of the passing of Papua New Guinea women international player Kaia Arua at just 33.
Buffalo Park (South Africa), Apr 4 (UNI) Sri Lanka''s women''s side has created history in East London here as they registered their first T20I series triumph over South Africa in any format.
Bengaluru, April 4 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday alleged that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh prohibits the entry of "shudras" and women into its inner sanctum.
New Delhi, Apr 3 (UNI) The draw for the 28th Senior Women’s National Football Championship 2023–24 Final Rounds was held virtually at the Football House here on Wednesday.
Dhaka, Apr 3 (UNI) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has released the schedule for the upcoming home assignment against India women later this month.
Dubai, Apr 2 (UNI) Formerly top-ranked batters Ellyse Perry of Australia and Suzie Bates of New Zealand have progressed in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings while England’s Amy Jones has attained a career-best 17th position after their performances in matches of the ICC Women’s Championship.
Dubai, Apr 2 (UNI) England''s good form during their ongoing tour of New Zealand has been rewarded with a host of their players making big gains on the latest ICC Women''s T20I Player Rankings just months out from the start of the ICC Women''s T20 World Cup.
Harare, Apr 1 (UNI) Papua New Guinea''s women have claimed their first win over Full Member opposition in a T20I, beating Zimbabwe in a Super Over here.
Wellington, Apr 1 (UNI) After being reduced to 79/6 in the chase of 208, England managed to secure a four-wicket win in the first women''s ODI against New Zealand on the back of a stellar unbeaten stand between Amy Jones and Charlie Dean.
Bengaluru, Apr 1 (UNI) Hockey India, on Monday, announced the 60-member Indian Women''s Hockey Team squad that will report at the SAI, Bengaluru for an assessment camp scheduled to commence on April 1 and last till April 7.
Kushinagar (UP), Mar 31 (UP) Two women were killed and one more was injured after being hit by an ambulance in Padrauna area of Kushinagar district here in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, police sources said.
Chennai, Mar 31 (UNI) In a tragic incident, four women, including two teenage girls, were drowned in a lake at Veppur village near Gudiyatham town in Vellore on Saturday evening.