Manpreet Singh

Indian hockey captain Manpreet Singh has challenged Virat Kohli and the RCB squad to a joint training and yo-yo test session. Singh, acknowledging the distinct fitness demands of both sports, expressed his team's eagerness to compete. This comes after Kohli praised the superior fitness levels of hockey players, suggesting cricketers would be outmatched.

The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to a Canadian citizen, Manpreet Singh Gill, accused of rape. Justices Aravind Kumar and PB Varale noted that unverified allegations alone aren't grounds for "moral condemnation." Gill, who claims the relationship was consensual and allegations are for extortion, had his pre-arrest bail plea rejected by lower courts.

Rebel SAD MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali resigned from the Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) and its 'Panthic unity coordination committee'. Ayali cited the inclusion of leaders who had lost moral authority, as per Akal Takht hukamnama, as the reason for his departure. He praised Amritpal Singh's faction and declared he would not join Delhi-run parties or return to the SAD.

The teaser for "Dama Dum Mast Kalandar," starring King B Chouhan and Malvi Malhotra, has been released. This Punjabi situational comedy, directed by Sukhvir Singh, explores the humorous struggles of two friends working abroad and their longing for home. Actor King B Chouhan finds the story deeply personal, emphasizing the importance of remembering one's roots and serving their motherland.

India's T20 World Cup stars Abhishek Sharma and Axar Patel have joined NADA's Registered Testing Pool for 2026, replacing Smriti Mandhana and Shreyas Iyer. This elite list of 348 athletes, including prominent cricketers, track and field stars, and Olympians, ensures rigorous anti-doping checks. NADA's updated roster underscores its commitment to fair play across all sports.

Delhi Police have identified Babbar Khalsa International operatives Manu Agwan and Maninder Billa as chief handlers of a newly uncovered espionage-terror module. The investigation revealed a shift in ISI's recruitment tactics, targeting educated youth alongside traditional laborers. This sophisticated network facilitated arms trafficking, narco-smuggling, and high-tech surveillance, funded through a mix of illegal proceeds and UPI transactions.

India’s Rs 1,350 crore sports celebrity endorsement market is undergoing a dramatic transformation as elite athletes like Shreyas Iyer, Neeraj Chopra, Hardik Pandya, and Ishan Kishan break away from traditional agencies to assert control over their own brands and careers. By seeing themselves as businesses, these athletes are forming in-house offices and management firms, resulting in endorsement deals that are often up to three times more lucrative than before.