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NEW DELHI: In the lanes of Haryana's Jind and Rohtak, where footballs often bounce off the boundaries of rice fields, a quiet revolution is taking flight. A group of teenage girls -- many with cropped boy-cut hair and dreams bigger than their villages -- are packing their boots and jerseys for an extraordinary journey. For the first time in their lives, they will board a plane, taste foreign cuisines and step onto Swedish soil -- not as tourists, but as footballers representing India at the world's largest youth football championship, the Gothia Cup in Sweden. "We've always wanted to play football," said Nancy, a Class 9 student from Jind. "Our excitement is not just about the matches ahead -- it's about airplane windows, unknown languages, and the chance to prove that going against parents and grandparents can also make you successful sometimes." The Embassy of Sweden in New Delhi hosted a send-off ceremony for two inspiring football teams: the Haryana India U-15 Girls' Team and the Special Olympics Bharat Boys' Team, on Thursday. These athletes are gearing up for a tournament that will witness over 1,900 teams from more than 70 countries, making it the world's largest and most inclusive youth football tournament. Dr. Gaurav Gautam, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Sports & Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship, Government of Haryana, who was present at the occasion, said, "There was a time when Haryana was known for its gender imbalance. Today, these young girls are rewriting that story -- with football boots, not words. To see our daughters from rural heartlands flying to Sweden, participating in the prestigious Gothia Cup, is a moment of immense pride for every Haryanvi. They are not just playing a game; they are playing for every girl who dared to dream." Meanwhile, Dr. Amit Bhalla, Chief Patron of the Haryana Football Association and Vice-Chairman of Manav Rachna Educational Institutions, said: "Watching young girls from the rural heartlands of Haryana -- and boys who have risen beyond ability challenges -- now don the Indian jersey and prepare to compete on a global stage, is both humbling and historic. It reaffirms our collective commitment to the vision of 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, Beti Khilao', not just as a slogan, but as a lived reality."
New Delhi [India], December 2: The IVCA GreenReturns Summit 2024 commenced today in New Delhi, convening over 400 visionaries, investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to chart a transformative path for India's green economy. The Summit is dedicated to aligning India's climate goals with its trillion-dollar economic aspirations for a 'Viksit Bharat,' spotlighting high-impact investment opportunities, addressing funding gaps, and driving actionable solutions for net-zero and climate adaptation. Also Read | Mamata Banerjee Says West Bengal Yet To Get INR 14,000 Crore From Centre for Supply of ...Read More >
Mumbai: Two days after a video of Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad assaulting staffers at the Akashwani MLA hostel canteen in Colaba over "stale dal" went viral, Marine Drive police registered a non-cognisable offence against him on Friday.The NC was filed soon after CM Fadnavis contradicted minister of state for home Yogesh Kadam in an embarrassment of sorts for the state govt. While Kadam said police cannot act against Gaikwad as there is no complaint, the CM said cops should definitely probe the case and no one needs to file a complaint for that, report Mateen Hafeez & Chaitanya Marpakwar. A co ...Read More >
Moradabad (UP), Aug 1 (PTI) The Moradabad district administration has cancelled the allotment of a government bungalow granted to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has been asked to vacate the premises within 30 days. The bungalow, located in the posh Civil Lines area near the Police Training College (PTC II), was allotted to the SP patriarch 31 years ago. Spread across nearly 1,000 square meters on Nazul land, the property serves as the local SP office. District Magistrate Anuj Singh said the property is needed for housing officers and other ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 31 (ANI): Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel flagged off the 'Sardar@150 Unity March' organised by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On this occasion, he offered floral tributes to the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and paid heartfelt homage to the Iron Man of India, the architect of a united and integrated nation, on his 150th birth anniversary. He stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, grand celebrations are being organised across the nation to commemorate the ...Read More >
Shillong: From being a job seeker in 2015, Rose Angelina M Kharsyntiew's journey into a job provider and a respected community leader stands out as a powerful testament to grassroots digital empowerment. A Village Level Entrepreneur (VLE) from eastern West Khasi Hills, her decade-long association with the Common Services Centre (CSC) scheme exemplifies how digital access can uplift lives and livelihoods in rural areas.Rose Angelina's exemplary work was officially acknowledged during the celebration of 10 years of 'Digital India' in New Delhi on Wednesday, when she was awarded a certificate by ...Read More >
He also urges Union Minister of State Jayant Chaudhary to ensure Central approval for the establishment of a National Skill Training Institute in Visakhapatnam IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh met Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology and Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw at the Parliament in New Delhi on Monday following his recent visit to the United States and Canada. During his visit abroad, Mr. Lokesh showcased Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) as an emerging hub for technology, innovation and ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite MI's dominant chase of 220. KKR seemed in control after posting a commanding 220/4, but the script ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 8 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, instead of introspecting on the defeat in the 2024 state assembly polls, has been repudiating the mandate given by the people because they rejected him. The leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha is preparing his excuses for future defeats in the upcoming assembly elections, including Bihar, Fadnavis said in his articles published in the Indian Express and Marathi daily Loksatta. On Saturday, Gandhi, in an article published in several newspapers and in posts on X, claimed the 2024 Maharas ...Read More >
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav wrapped up his three-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates today, delivering a compelling investment pitch that's already generating significant interest from global investors. The Chief Minister's packed Dubai schedule included high-level meetings with UAE government officials, business leaders, and Indian diaspora members, all focused on positioning Madhya Pradesh as India's next major investment destination. At the 'Madhya Pradesh Business Investment Forum' hosted alongside the Indian Business and Professional Council, Dr. Yadav made h ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
Robhoi, Meghalaya: "I can relax now," Theilyn Syngkli (60), a farmer in Meghalaya's Ribhoi district, told 101Reporters. Most afternoons, she sits on the porch of her tin-roofed house in Nartap village, chewing kwai (areca nut) wrapped in betel leaf, sometimes knitting for her grandchildren, and sometimes, doing nothing. Just a couple of years ago, that kind of rest was unthinkable. Like most women in her village, Syngkli spent long hours after harvest separating husk from rice: a job done manually using bamboo trays called pdung and prah. Among the Khasi tribe she belongs to, winnowing padd ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana, focused on funding the unfunded, will continue to empower entrepreneurs to make them active participants in the nation's journey to become Viksit Bharat by 2047. On the occasion of the 11th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), Sitharaman said India witnessed a silent transformation where crores of ordinary citizens stepped into entrepreneurship with newfound confidence in the last decade. "PM Mudra Yojana has redefined access to credit by empowering millions with th ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many claim they first learned of the revised fees only while trying to pay through the university's online ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that over the last 11 years, the NDA government has redefined women-led development who are excelling and inspiring several people. Marking the 11 years of the NDA government at the Centre, the Prime Minister said the efforts have helped women pursue their dreams on their terms. He wrote on social media X, "Over the last 11 years, the NDA Government has redefined women-led development. Various initiatives, from ensuring dignity through Swachh Bharat to financial inclusion via Jan Dhan accounts, the focus has been on empowering our Nari ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that with cleanliness and yoga, the country will move towards realising the dream of 'Viksit Bharat' at a fast pace. Preparations for International Yoga Day 2025 have begun with the launch of a cleanliness campaign on May 27, and daily yoga classes are underway for the grand event on June 21. CM Saini said, 'When Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the idea of Yoga at the United Nations, 177 countries agreed. Today, Yoga, derived from our land, has reached everyone globally. The Prime Minister has worked to spre ...Read More >
Kolkata, June 28: A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal after a woman accused Padma Shree awardee monk Kartik Maharaj, who is posted with the Murshidabad unit of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, of allegedly raping her 12 times for six months in 2013. As per the police complaint lodged by the woman, Kartik Maharaj raped her multiple times 12 years ago promising her a job at a local school. The ruling Trinamool Congress is highlighting the issue in a major way and accusing the BJP of being silent on it since the accused monk had been reportedly close to the saffron party. The woman accusin ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): In a concerted effort to accelerate coordinated action towards abatement of air pollution in the region, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) under the Chairmanship of Rajesh Verma, held two significant high-level review meetings on July 3. The senior officials of the Commission, along with the Chief Secretaries and senior officers of the two State Governments, Haryana and Punjab, were present at the meeting. According to the release, the review aimed to strengthen interdepartmental coordination in the two States, as men ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 26 (ANI): The Telangana government is working with a clear vision to position the State as the 'Aerospace Capital of India', said IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu on Friday. According to a release, the Minister chaired a brainstorming session with leading aerospace entrepreneurs and experts at the Dr B.R. Ambedkar Telangana Secretariat, organised in collaboration with the FICCI Telangana Aerospace and Defence Committee. The discussions focused on strengthening the State's aerospace ecosystem, strategies for future growth, and policy mea ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Monday launched two mobile applications - Sahakar Digi Pay and Sahakar Digi Loan - for urban cooperative banks, describing digital payment adoption as essential for their survival in an increasingly cashless economy. Addressing a two-day international conference on the urban cooperative credit sector, Shah highlighted the government's efforts to professionalise urban cooperative banks (UCBs) and cooperative credit societies, crediting the Reserve Bank of India for enabling their modernisation. He pointed to significant improveme ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17 (ANI): India has emerged from economic stress and global disruptions with renewed strength, setting the stage for sustained long-term growth, Chairman, Jio Financial Services, KV Kamath said, crediting the Indian industry for rapidly repairing balance sheets and rebuilding confidence after the COVID-19 pandemic shock. Speaking at a leadership forum, titled 'Holistic Leadership for an Inclusive World' organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Wednesday, Kamath described the period after 2020 as a decisive inflection point. Also Read | Tri ...Read More >
PUNE: A few hours before the deadline for withdrawal of nominations for the bypolls, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar 'advised' the Congress party to withdraw its candidate from the Baramati seat and support NCP chief Sunetra Pawar. Earlier, Sharad Pawar had said there was nothing wrong with the Congress contesting the Baramati seat. However, on the last day for withdrawal, he appealed to his alliance partner at both the Centre and state levels to step aside. "Maharashtra lost a talented politician like Ajit Pawar. The Baramati seat got vacant due to an accident. Against that backdrop, my advice to ...Read More >
Mumbai: The attack on Sambhaji Brigade leader Pravin Gaikwad has triggered a stir in Maharashtra politics with opposition parties alleging the assailants were the BJP activists. However, Maharashtra minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule claimed the BJP has nothing to do with the attack. Raising the issue in the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha, Congress legislative party leader Vijay Wadettiwar said that Gaikwad was fatally attacked, dragged out of his car, and his face was blackened. He claimed it was an attempt on Gaikwad's life. Gaikwad was manhandled and ink was hurled on him allegedly by activists ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) In a remarkable feat, Punjab's Minerva Academy FC on Saturday became the champions of Gothia Cup, touted as the World Youth Cup, in the boys under-14 category in Gothenburg, Sweden, two years after winning the U-13 title. The Mohali-based side beat Escuela de Football 18 Tucuman of Argentina 4-0 in the final on Saturday. They had won the Boys U-13 title in 2023 after beating Brazilian side Ordin FC 2-0 in the final, then becoming the first Indian club to become champions of the prestigious tournament. Minerva topped their group after beating LB07, Skoftebyns IF and St ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Medulla Communications Pvt. Ltd., one of the world's most awarded healthcare-specialist advertising agencies, has announced the launch of its new hub in Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in solving complex healthcare challenges, Medulla is now looking to create a super-specialist category as the first digital healthcare advertising agency in Asia. New Hub to Deliver Scalable, Specialist Healthcare Marketing Solutions Across APAC. Also Read | New Cheque Clearing System: Banks To Clear Cheques Within Few Hours Starting October 4, Announces RBI. ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Aug 11 (Reuters) - About 55% of India's merchandise exports to the United States will be subject to the tariff imposed by President Donald Trump's administration, the Indian government said on Monday. Last week, Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods as punishment for Delhi's purchases of Russian oil. That raised the total duty on Indian exports to the U.S. to 50% - among the highest on any American trading partner. The Indian government had taken into account the 25% ta ...Read More >
Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the government's plan to provide free AI training to approximately 5.5 lakh village-level entrepreneurs (VLEs) under the IndiaAI Mission. This initiative aims to skill 10 lakh individuals, prioritizing VLEs who offer essential digital services in nearly 90% of Indian villages. The IndiaAI Mission, with a budget of ₹10,371. NEW DELHI: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) Railways, and Information & Broadcasting (I&B), We ...Read More >
Patna, Sep 26 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched Bihar's Mukhya Mantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, and transferred Rs 10,000 each to the bank accounts of 75 lakh women. The Rs 7,500-crore scheme, an initiative of Bihar's NDA government, is aimed at promoting women's empowerment through self-employment and livelihood opportunities. The prime minister launched the scheme virtually from Delhi, with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, his deputy Samrat Choudhary, and several Union and state ministers joining it through video conference from Patna. A large number of women of the state ...Read More >
Kolkata, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Argentina football legend Lionel Messi released a commemorative video of his 'GOAT India Tour' on Wednesday, notably excluding any footage of his appearance at Kolkata's Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium). The omission comes amid a backdrop of administrative mismanagement and fan unrest during the Kolkata leg of the tour, which was marred by mismanagement resulting in fans' outrage and the arrest of the event organiser. The video, shared on Messi's official Instagram account, includes only one event from Kolkata, the unveiling of Messi's statue at Lak ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Over the last 16 years, Common Services Centres (CSCs) have become one of the world's largest digital service delivery networks, operating through more than 6.5 lakh functional centres in both rural and urban areas, according to the government. The CSC, a pioneering initiative under the 'Digital India' programme, will celebrate its 16th Establishment Day on July 16 at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre here. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the event, in the presence of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State Jitin Prasada, according ...Read More >