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Topic: boxing

From Delhi’s Golf Links to Uttarakhand’s hills, 2 Indians chase glory in Mixed Martial Arts arena

Jason Solomon & Angad Bisht represent contrasting journeys shaping India’s future in MMA, a sport that hasn't picked up much pace since it was first televised in the country 13 yrs ago.

Minor boxer from Hisar accuses woman coach of sexual misconduct, assault during training tour, FIR filed

The allegations, detailed in FIR registered on complaint by the national-level boxer's mother, describe disturbing series of events & raise questions about athlete safety.

Haryana Olympic Association warns athletes over unrecognised events amid Colombo boxing event row

At a Colombo event, 19 Indian boxers competed under the unrecognised Indian Amateur Boxing Federation banner. The medals won by Haryana athletes are now in limbo.

‘In disbelief. He was the better boxer’ — Vijender Singh on controversy over Nishant Dev’s Paris loss

2008 Olympic medallist & politician Singh talks about the scoring system following Dev’s controversial defeat at Olympics 2024, says Dev must appeal against decision if he's dissatisfied.

Olympic boxers Imane Khelif & Lin Yu-ting at centre of gender row, here’s what science & rules say

Algerian boxer Khelif defeated Italian Angela Carini in 46 seconds at Olympics, after which she was accused of having genetically male traits.

‘God chose me for sports’—How MC Mary Kom fought sceptics to punch her way to the top

In 'Iconic Indians', authors Sanjeev Sanyal and Rajesh Singh chronicle the lives of 75 remarkable people who played an important role in transforming India.

Two Pakistani boxers ‘go missing’ in Birmingham after 2022 Commonwealth Games

Boxers Suleman Baloch & Nazeer Ullah were reported missing a few hours before the Pakistani squad, which consisted of five boxers and four officials, was to depart for Islamabad.

How Nikhat Zareen fought patriarchy, shoulder injury & ‘idol Mary Kom’ to become world champion

The boxer from Telangana defeated Thailand’s Jitpong Jutamas to win a gold in the flyweight category at IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Istanbul Thursday.

Nagaland MLAs win hearts with a song seeking to heal world ‘sailing in stormy weather’

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

Dingko Singh — the ‘hot-blooded’ Asian Games gold medalist who inspired a generation of boxers

Ngangom Dingko Singh died Thursday after a long battle with liver cancer. He was 42.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.