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Ex-India Hockey Captain Slams Switch from Blue to Saffron Jersey for 2026 World Cup

Former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha has publicly criticised Hockey India's decision to replace the team's traditional blue jersey with a saffron one ahead of the 2026 Hockey World Cup. Rasquinha called the change 'embarrassing' and questioned the reasoning behind dropping the iconic colour. Hockey India defended the move, stating that saffron represents 'courage, sacrifice and victory' and symbolises new beginnings for the team. Both the Indian men's and women's teams are set to compete in Group D at the upcoming World Cup.

Salman Rushdie's attacker convicted on Hezbollah support and terror charges

A US man already serving a lengthy prison sentence has been convicted on new federal charges related to the stabbing of author Salman Rushdie. The jury found him guilty of providing material support to the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Prosecutors connected his actions to a 1989 fatwa issued against Rushdie and a subsequent speech. Rushdie himself testified at the federal trial, recounting details of the attack. The new conviction adds to the attacker's existing sentence for attempted murder.

India secures 10 boxing medals at Commonwealth Games, surpassing Birmingham record

Ten Indian boxers have guaranteed themselves medals at the current Commonwealth Games after advancing to the semifinals of their respective weight categories. The group includes world champion Jaismine Lamboria, Lovlina Borgohain, and eight others across various weight classes. This marks a new record for Indian boxing at the Commonwealth Games, eclipsing the previous best of seven medals won at the 2022 Birmingham edition. In Birmingham, India had claimed three gold, one silver, and three bronze medals in boxing.