Hardik Singh, vice captain of the Indian hockey team, shared his optimism about India's chances at the 2028 Olympics, stating, 'There is absolutely no reason why India cannot win the gold in 2028.'
Singh discussed the journey of Indian hockey, the challenges faced by players in a cricket-dominated country, and the inspiration drawn from his family and village, which has produced multiple Olympic medalists. He highlighted the evolution of the sport, the importance of physical fitness, and the impact of foreign coaches and mental conditioning experts.
Singh also reflected on the unpredictability of sports, saying, 'You can do 99% of the things, but still, you can come last also.'
He emphasised the need to focus on upcoming tournaments like the World Cup and Asian Games as stepping stones to Olympic qualification.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, legal expert Harish Salve discussed the constitutional crisis in West Bengal following Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's refusal to resign despite losing her seat and the decisive mandate against her party.
An India Today ground report from Tehran details the ongoing conflict, its impact on the city's infrastructure and how Iranians have gathered at Enghelab Square to demonstrate solidarity and unity amid war.
The Congress state unit in Tamil Nadu held an online meeting and decided to extend support to TVK. Congress is seeking a power-sharing agreement and is likely to demand two cabinet portfolios, along with a few board and corporation chairman posts, and other government roles such as trust members and directors.
Watch as India Today's Geeta Mohan brings this exclusive ground report from Iran's fourteenth-century Golestan Palace, which was damaged during the US-Israel airstrikes on Tehran.
