As India looks to unlock the potential of its vast coastline and river systems, Odisha is emerging as one of the key states positioning itself at the forefront of water sports development. While no fresh infrastructure proposal has been cleared recently at the Centre for certain coastal regions like Karnataka, Odisha has already taken proactive
Updated 19 January 2026 at 11:41 IST A six-member special team has been formed to investigate the mysterious deaths of two minor girls at a Sports Authority of India (SAI) hostel. SAI has not yet issued an official statement on the incident at the time of writing. Kerala: SIT Formed After Two Girls Found Dead
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Synopsis Barstool Netflix: Netflix is expanding its sports media offerings by partnering with Barstool Sports for a multi-year deal. Starting in early 2026, the streaming giant will exclusively feature video versions of three popular Barstool podcasts: Pardon My Take, The Ryen Russillo Podcast, and Spittin’ Chiclets. This move signals Netflix’s focus on personality-driven sports content.
Updated 17 December 2025 at 18:28 IST Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate got himself admitted to hospital after a non-bailable arrest warrant was issued against him by the Nashik District Sessions Court in a 1990s cheating and forgery case. This came as the Nashik Police was on its way to arrest him. Maharashtra Sports Minister
KOLKATA: Aroop Biswas on Tuesday stepped down as West Bengal sports minister following the controversy over the chaos at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium when football legend Lionel Messi made a brief appearance on December 13, people familiar with the matter said. Angry fans vandalise banners, throw bottles, ripped up seats and threw them on the
KOLKATA: West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas has resigned over the controversy around the chaos at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium when football legend Lionel Messi made a brief appearance on December 13, people familiar with the matter said. Angry fans vandalise banners, throw bottles, ripped up seats and threw them on the pitch after Argentina