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After defeating Japan with 3–2 on Sunday in Rajgir, India reached the Super 4 stage in the Hockey Asia Cup 2025. Since the beginning of the match it was exciting and both teams played hard, but India controlled the early minutes. India opened its score quickly. In the fourth minute, Mandeep Singh scored a beautiful goal. India led 1–0. Soon after, captain Harmanpreet Singh converted a penalty corner. The score went up to 3–0 and Harmanpreet’s goal lifted the team’s spirits. Japan did not give up. In the third quarter, Kosei Kawabe scored to make it 3–1. He scored again…
American tennis player Taylor Fritz has produced an impressive performance at the 2025 US Open, reaching the quarterfinal. He is now the last male player from the United States remaining in the tournament, raising the hopes of his countrymen once again. In his fourth-round match, Taylor Fritz defeated Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 in straight sets. The match lasted 1 hour and 38 minutes, meaning Fritz won three consecutive sets without losing any. Throughout the game, he dominated his service points and gave very few opportunities to his opponent. Taylor Fritz served exceptionally well, hitting 14…
Novak Djokovic made history on Sunday night at the US Open by defeating Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2. This victory secured Djokovic a place in the quarterfinals, marking his 64th Grand Slam quarter-final appearance, a record in tennis history. Novak Djokovic maintained complete control at the start of the match. He took an early lead and won many points comfortably. During the game, the 38-year-old Novak Djokovic felt pain in his neck. He began stretching by touching his neck. He lost a few games due to the discomfort but soon regained the composure. During the match Djokovic…
A truck carrying sacks of flour got stuck on Friday morning after a portion of the Batla House road, just under the Jamia Millia Islamia Metro Station, caved in. The incident occurred around 11:30 am and forced authorities to close the entire stretch of Batla House road, raising fresh concerns over the deteriorating condition of Okhla’s key roads. This is not the first such incident in the area. Just days ago, a section near Holy Family Hospital had collapsed, which was only temporarily patched up, said residents, adding that it has been noticed that in this locality potholes are leveled…
Silver prices hiked Rs 2,000 to touch a new high of Rs 1,20,000 per kilogram in New Delhi on Wednesday, as investors shifted to safe-haven assets following the imposition of US tariffs on Indian products that came into effect. The latest rally follows Tuesday’s sharp gain when the white metal had jumped by Rs 3,000 to settle at Rs 1,18,000 per kilogram. The momentum in silver reflects heightened investor demand amid both geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Gold also witnessed an uptick in domestic markets. In Delhi, gold of 99.9 per cent purity advanced by ₹500 to ₹1,01,270 per 10 grams…
A video showing a young man carefully packing ganja under the guise of a popular company’s logo (Amazon) for online delivery in Zakir Nagar has shaken Okhla, sparking outrage among residents and prompting local activists to sound the alarm over the growing menace of drug deliveries in the heart of Jamia Nagar. The incident was reported on Tuesday late night. ALSO READ: Why Jamia dismissed two security guards from service: The inside story It remains unclear whether this is an isolated incident in the area, which, according to activist Sagheer Abbasi, has been grappling with a growing problem of drug…
Following an unfortunate incident on Jamia Millia Islamia campus on August 25, the university has taken action to security guards. This development has been confirmed by an order issued on August 26 in which the university wrote: “The Competent Authority has taken cognizance of an unfortunate incident occurred on 25th August, 2025 (Monday) at around 6:10 p.m. near Gate No. 7, wherein a scuffle broke out between a student of the Faculty of Law and security guards over the issue of the student’s identity card. “As per visuals of the CCTV cameras installed at the location, a verbal exchange between…
Gold rates on Tuesday surged Rs 600 to reach Rs 1,00,770 per 10 grams in the national capital, supported by a weaker rupee and positive global trends. In its previous session on Monday, the yellow metal had settled at Rs 1,00,170 per 10 grams. The yellow metal continued its upward march on Tuesday, giving investors and buyers plenty to watch as festive and wedding demand inches closer. Meanwhile, silver stole the spotlight with a stunning rally of Rs 3,000, revisiting its all-time high level of Rs 1,18,000 per kg (inclusive of all taxes). The white metal had finished at Rs…
The Hamdard Institute of Legal Studies and Research (HILSR), Jamia Hamdard, in collaboration with Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA), organized Aarambh 2025 — a two-day Youth Parliament held at Convention Centre, Jamia Hamdard. The programme was conceived to familiarize students with parliamentary functioning and to cultivate values of democratic leadership among youth. The event was graced by distinguished dignitaries including Shri Sanjay Mayukh, Hon’ble Member of Bihar Legislative Council and Media Co-Head, BJP, as the Chief Guest; Surabhi Tiwari, renowned Kathak dancer, singer and social worker; A. A. Rahim, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha); and Dr. Rajiv Mani, ILS, Secretary, Legislative…
Commuters in Okhla faced severe traffic congestion on Tuesday after a vehicle broke down during rainy weather on Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Marg. According to an auto driver, traffic snarls stretched from Julena red light to Holy Family Hospital, disrupting movement during peak hours. Residents said the taxi broke down near the same spot where the road had recently caved in a few days ago. One local resident reported that the vehicle’s axle had snapped, leaving it stranded in the middle of the road. The breakdown caused a massive traffic jam, forcing residents to intervene. With considerable effort, some residents…