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Nishant Dev knocks out Cesar Diaz in first round, extends unbeaten run

Nishant Dev knocks out Cesar Diaz in first round, extends unbeaten run

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Indian boxer Nishant Dev delivered another statement performance, stopping Cesar Diaz in the opening round to maintain his unbeaten professional record. Fighting on the undercard of the Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga event, the super welterweight needed just 2:56 of the first round to secure a technical knockout victory after flooring Diaz three times. Dev took control from the opening bell, sending his opponent to the canvas twice in quick succession. The Indian then remained patient, waiting for another opening before landing a clean left uppercut late in the round that resulted in a third knockdown. Although Diaz managed to get back to his feet, the referee ruled that he was in no position to continue and waved off the contest with just four seconds remaining in the opening round. Indian boxer eyes historic world title The victory improved Dev’s professional record to 7-0, with five of those wins coming by knockout, further strengthening his reputation as one of India’s brightest boxing prospects. Speaking after the fight, Dev reiterated his ambition of becoming India’s first …

Nishant Kumar among NDA leaders sworn in during Bihar cabinet expansion

Nishant Kumar among NDA leaders sworn in during Bihar cabinet expansion

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Ministers from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Janata Dal (United) and other National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies took oath on Thursday at Gandhi Maidan in Patna as part of a major expansion of the Samrat Choudhary-led cabinet in Bihar. Those who took oath as ministers in the Samrat Choudhary-led cabinet include Shrawon Kumar, Vijay Kumar Sinha, Dilip Kumar Jaiswal, Nishant Kumar and Leshi Singh, along with Ram Kripal Yadav, Nitish Mishra, Damodar Rawat, Sanjay Singh (Tiger), Ashok Choudhary and many others from the NDA alliance. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Nishant Sindhu Makes his Debut

Nishant Sindhu Makes his Debut

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IPL 2026 GT vs PBKS Playing 11: Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans will square off against Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings in the 46th match of the IPL 2026 on May 03 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Punjab Kings had an impressive season, securing 6 wins out of 8 games with one match abandoned due to rain. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans have five wins out of 9 games and had a mixed season and will be aiming for finishing in top four. Punjab Kings is currently at the top position while, Gujarat Titans is in the 5th position of the IPL 2026 points table. Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings have met on 7 occasions where PBKS have four wins while Titans have three wins. Gujarat Titans won the toss and opted to bowl. Speaking at the toss, GT captain Shubman Gill said, “We’re gonna bowl first. I think we have been chasing well in the past few games and our bowling has been top-notch, so we thought we’ll continue with the momentum.” “Yeah, definitely in the last match, …

Nishant Dev posts sixth successive win

Nishant Dev posts sixth successive win

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Indian boxer Nishant Dev continued his winning streak in the professional circuit, registering his sixth straight victory in Las Vegas on Sunday. Nishant knocked out Juan Carlos Guerra with a second round stoppage in an eight-round super welterweight bout on the undercard of Jarrell Millar vs. Lenier Pero’s main fight. Sunday’s bout was the 2024 Paris Olympian’s fourth knockout win from six bouts so far. “I want to become World Champion from India and I want to fight back home in the presence of the President and Prime Minister, it will help the sport. Maybe in Mumbai or Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat with 150k spectators,” Nishant said in an interview to DAZN after his bout. The 2023 World Championship bronze medalist turned professional in 2025, signing a contract with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing. He made his successful professional debut with a first-round knockout (TKO) against Alton Wiggins on the Diego Pacheco vs. Steven Nelson undercard in in Las Vegas the same year. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or …

Debut in politics, Nishant Kumar remains busy with party activities

Debut in politics, Nishant Kumar remains busy with party activities

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Ever since Nishant Kumar (44), son of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has formally entered politics after joining Janata Dal (United) on March 8, 2026 he has been visibly active. Junior Mr. Kumar who is likely to become one of the new Deputy Chief Ministers of the State is visiting Temples, Gurudwara, Mazar and various other locations to pay homage to eminent leaders to seek their blessings after joining the party. First, he went to the JP Golambar, where he paid tribute to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan by garlanding his statue. Subsequently, he visited the Karpoori Thakur Memorial Museum in Patna, where he paid his respects to Thakur, who was awarded the nation’s highest honour, Bharat Ratna, posthumously by the President in January 2024. Following his induction into the party, Mr. Nishant Kumar proceeded to the Chief Minister’s residence to seek the blessings of his father, Nitish Kumar. Thereafter, he distributed sweets among the staff and security personnel at the residential office, graciously accepting their good wishes. The only son of Mr. Nitish Kumar, who is a …

Nitish’s son Nishant joins JD(U)

Nitish’s son Nishant joins JD(U)

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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar joined the JD(U) on Sunday and said he would work to strengthen the party’s organisation.  Nishant, an engineering graduate who is in his 40s, was inducted into the party at its headquarters here in the presence of top leaders, including Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh ‘Lalan’ and JD(U)’s national working president Sanjay Jha.  After joining the party, Nishant said, “My father decided to go to the Rajya Sabha. It was his personal decision. We all respect it. We will keep working under his guidance. I will work to strengthen the party.” This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information …

Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar set to join JD(U) in Patna on March 8

Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar set to join JD(U) in Patna on March 8

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Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, during a meeting with JDU National Working President Sanjay Jha and other party leaders, in Patna on March 7, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar will formally join the JD(U) on Sunday (March 8, 2026), marking a generational shift in party leadership, sources said. Mr. Nishant Kumar met party MLAs and MLCs at the residence of JD(U)’s working national president, Sanjay Jha, in Bihar on Friday (March 6, 2026) and discussed his future strategies at length. Senior JD(U) leader Sharvan Kumar was the only Bihar Minister present in the meeting. Mr. Nishant Kumar, an engineering graduate who is in his 40s, will join the JD(U) at its headquarters in Patna in the presence of senior leaders, including Mr. Jha, party sources said. On the rare occasions that he is seen in public, Mr. Nishant Kumar has endeared himself to the people by his humility. Also, while interacting with the media, he has given glimpses of the close track he …

Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant to be Bihar’s deputy CM and MLC, JD(U) MLA says| India News

Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant to be Bihar’s deputy CM and MLC, JD(U) MLA says| India News

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JD(U) MLA Hari Narayan Singh, a close aide of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Saturday claimed that a “unanimous” decision has been taken to make the party supremo’s son Nishant the deputy CM in the new government to be formed upon his father’s resignation. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar receiving ‘Prasad’ on his birthday by his son Nishant Kumar at his residence in Patna, Bihar, India, Sunday,01, 2026. (Santosh Kumar/ Hindustan Times) Singh, the MLA from Harnaut, the assembly segment in Nalanda district that Kumar himself had represented in the 1980s, also claimed that Nishant, who is entering politics in his late 40s, will be elected to the state legislative council next month. “At the legislature party meeting held at the chief minister’s residence, a unanimous decision was taken to make Nishant the deputy CM in the new government,” Singh told a private news channel here, a day after the JD(U) president briefed his colleagues about his decision to give up the post and move to the Rajya Sabha. The JD(U) MLA added, “It …

Nishant Dev claims fifth successive win on his debut year in pro boxing

Nishant Dev claims fifth successive win on his debut year in pro boxing

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Indian star boxer Nishant Dev remained unbeaten in his debut year in professional boxing, winning his fifth consecutive bout in Ghana on Saturday. He scored a 4th round knockout win over Ally Mbukwa of Tanzania in a six-round welterweight bout on the undercard of Craig Richards vs. Dan Azeez’s main fight. This was Nishant’s third knockout win in the fifth match of the year, proving his mettle and rising up the ranks to become one of the top boxers of his category. This was also Nishant’s first bout outside America, offering a different challenge for him, playing against an opponent of the same continent, but he stood tall and won the bout comfortably. This also meant that Nishant is yet to lose a single round in his professional career, having two unanimous and now three knockout wins this year. The win is particularly special for him, arriving just two days before his 25th birthday and ending the year on high and sets his sights on greater ambitions in tougher battles next year. Disclaimer: We do …

Nishant Dev claims fifth successive win on his debut year in pro boxing

Nishant Dev extends unbeaten run to 4-0 with dominant win over Juan Carlos Campos Medina

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India’s boxing star Nishant Dev continued his flawless start to professional boxing with a comprehensive unanimous decision win over Juan Carlos Campos Medina of Mexico on November 1, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. The 23-year-old, who claimed bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics, improved his professional record to 4-0 (2 KOs) after dominating all 10 rounds of their super welterweight contest. The bout, held at the Caribe Royale Resort, opened the main card of a Matchroom Boxing event streamed live on DAZN. Judges scored the fight 60-54 across the board, reflecting Dev’s total control throughout the encounter. Controlled dominance in Orlando Dev showcased sharp footwork, crisp jabs, and tactical precision, keeping the Mexican opponent on the defensive. Despite Medina’s durability, the Indian outlanded him by a wide margin, connecting with over 200 punches and maintaining the tempo from start to finish. There were no knockdowns, but Dev’s superior ring generalship left little doubt over the result. With this victory, Dev, trained by Brian Schwartz in Colorado Springs, continues his steady rise under promoter Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom …