He is the Sports Editor at Mid-day and has covered big-ticket events for the organization like the 2015 Cricket World Cup, the 2008 Olympics, and several Asian Games; specialises in hockey. Twitter: @ashwinferro
New women’s national boxing coach Santiago Nieva says talent at hand has potential to win multiple medals at 2028 Olympics, including a historic gold... [Read More]
03 December,2025 08:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin FerroWhile India women’s hockey team head coach Harendra Singh resigns citing personal reasons, mid-day learns that the players complained to Hockey India, saying his intrusion in their personal life was making them uncomfortable... [Read More]
02 December,2025 10:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin FerroFormer India hockey striker Edward Aranha excited ahead of son Brooklyn’s Jr World Cup debut for Canada in Madurai; Aranha Sr says no pressure on boy, but youngster keen to make dad proud... [Read More]
25 November,2025 09:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin Ferromid-day had highlighted how state-level medal-winner Rutvi Lolge, 15, a student of St Anne’s High School, Malad, is in need of funds to upgrade her wooden bow to a more sophisticated Advance Compound Bow which costs Rs 4-5 lakh... [Read More]
22 November,2025 10:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin FerroWheelchair-bound Rutvi Lolge, 15, a rising star on the archery scene, with impressive wins to her credit, has not allowed Spina Bifida — a debilitating congenital condition — shake her will to win... [Read More]
20 November,2025 07:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin FerroDelhi woke up to another morning of toxic air on Tuesday, with the city`s AQI remaining in the `very poor` category. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
02 December,2025 11:16 AM ISTCentral Railway has collected fines worth Rs 141.27 crore in 23.76 lakh cases of unauthorised and ticketless travel between April and October in the ongoing financial year (2025-26) (PICS/CR)... [Read More]
17 November,2025 01:38 PM ISTThe Indian military recently conducted Tri-Service Exercise 2025, a complex operation involving the Indian Navy, Air Force, and Army, from November 3 to 7. The exercise took place in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and the North Arabian Sea, showcasing the country`s military capabilities. (PICS/PTI)... [Read More]
10 November,2025 10:39 AM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday praised the National Security Guard`s (NSG) efforts in fighting a formidable battle against terrorism for the past four decades. (PICS/ PTI)... [Read More]
14 October,2025 07:51 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched two major schemes, PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, in the agriculture sector, with an outlay of Rs 35,440 crore. (PICS/ PTI)... [Read More]
11 October,2025 02:49 PM IST | New DelhiIn the ODI Women`s World Cup 2025 match against South Africa, Team India`s Deepti Sharma will look to achieve a huge feat in the 50-over format. Here`s all you need to know (Pic: X)... [Read More]
09 October,2025 06:34 PM ISTAhead of the second Test match against the West Indies, Team India`s Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul will be eyeing the same milestone. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)... [Read More]
08 October,2025 02:13 PM ISTDuring the first Test match against the West Indies, Team India`s Ravindra Jadeja is on the brink of another record. Here`s all you need to know (Pic: AFP)... [Read More]
03 October,2025 05:14 PM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for a 2-day state visit, receiving an unusually personal welcome from Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Delhi airport — a signal of how strategically important the India–Russia partnership remains despite global tensions. Here’s a roundup on the agenda. ... [Read More]
04 December,2025 11:35 PM ISTA deadly crash in Oregon has sparked national outrage after an illegal migrant truck driver, Rajinder Kumar, caused the accident that killed newlyweds William Carter and Jennifer Lower on Highway 20. Federal officials say Kumar — who entered the U.S. illegally in 2022 — was granted a California CDL and a 2023 work permit, raising major questions about how undocumented drivers are operating 40-ton trucks on American highways.... [Read More]
03 December,2025 12:43 AM ISTA magnitude 4.0 earthquake rattled the San Jose, Gilroy area before dawn, sending vibrations across the corridor stretching from San Jose to Salinas. The USGS initially reported a higher magnitude, but early readings were revised downward as more precise data became available, giving residents and analysts a clearer picture of the quake’s impact. WATCH... [Read More]
26 November,2025 01:31 AM ISTA quiet Queens neighbourhood turned into a warzone overnight when a massive mob stormed the streets during an illegal car takeover. Residents say chaos erupted around 12:30 a.m. as dozens of cars poured into Malba — doing donuts, tearing up lawns, and blocking the streets.... [Read More]
24 November,2025 09:19 PM ISTAfter a record-breaking 40 days of political deadlock, the U.S. Senate has officially voted to end the longest government shutdown in American history. Lawmakers reached a bipartisan breakthrough following a tense weekend of negotiations in Washington, paving the way to restore essential federal operations. The agreement, which marks a rare cross-party compromise, provides temporary funding and outlines a framework for broader budget discussions expected in the coming weeks. Despite the breakthrough, more than 1.4 million federal employees remain without pay as government services begin the slow process of resuming normal operations. WATCH ... [Read More]
10 November,2025 06:27 PM ISTAmerica faces travel chaos as the U.S. government shutdown triggers nationwide flight cuts across more than 40 major airports. From JFK and LAX to Chicago O’Hare and Dallas–Fort Worth, the Transportation Secretary has confirmed a wave of flight reductions beginning Friday. Airlines are scrambling, passengers are panicking, and aviation experts warn this could become the worst U.S. travel crisis in years.... [Read More]
06 November,2025 11:56 PM ISTStorm Amy has wreaked havoc across the UK with winds topping 100mph, leaving tens of thousands without power and causing widespread travel chaos. A man died in Ireland in a weather-related incident as rail, ferry, and flight services were thrown into disarray.... [Read More]
05 October,2025 05:42 PM ISTSuper Typhoon Ragasa slammed into the Philippines’ Calayan Island with gale-force winds, cutting power and forcing evacuations. China’s tech hub Shenzhen is preparing to evacuate 400,000 residents as the storm barrels toward its coast. Authorities warn of floods, landslides, and a dangerous storm surge as emergency crews race to protect lives ... [Read More]
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