From the electrifying victory of the Indian cricket team in the recent T20 series to the rising star power of young badminton sensations, India's sporting landscape is ablaze with action! This week alone saw record-breaking performances in the Pro Kabaddi League, showcasing the nation's unwavering passion for indigenous sports. The upcoming Asian Games are generating immense anticipation, with athletes across disciplines sharpening their skills and aiming for glory on the international stage. We delve into the crucial role of sports sponsorships in nurturing talent and boosting India's sporting infrastructure. Furthermore, debates rage on about the future of cricket's dominance in India's sporting ecosystem, with other sports like hockey and football vying for increased attention and investment. Stay updated on all the latest scores, match analyses, and exclusive interviews with your favorite athletes. Explore the dynamic world of Indian sports—from the bustling stadiums to the quiet dedication of rising stars—right here. Discover the stories that shape the nation’s sporting spirit and witness the unfolding drama of the sporting year.
SHILLONG, Sept 14: Curtain came down on the joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Royal Thai Army, 'Exercise MAITREE-XIV', during the closing ceremony held at JTN, Umroi, on Sunday. The exercise, conducted under the United Nations (UN) mandate, aimed to achieve interoperability and familiarise both sides with operational procedures and combat drills. It culminated in a 48-hour validation exercise featuring the creation of a Temporary Operating Base (TOB), establishment of an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) grid, isolation of a village, heliborne operations, raids and hostage rescue missions. The exercise also highlighted the use of new-generation equipment by both armies. The closing ceremony was marked by a solemn occasion to felicitate outstanding soldiers, alongside a cultural showcase of martial and traditional heritage. To further strengthen camaraderie, both contingents engaged in friendly volleyball, basketball and tug-of-war matches, in addition to cultural programmes on the final day.
Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh emphasized the Indian Army's need to adapt to modern warfare challenges at a Jaipur seminar. He highlighted the importance of AI, advanced systems, and ISR capabilities, citing Operation Sindoor's success. A MoU with MNIT Jaipur aims to boost indigenous defense technology, focusing on integrating cutting-edge solutions and ethical AI development for future military operations. South Western Army Commander Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh on Wednesday said tha ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI): India is slated to host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (UNTCC) Chiefs' Conclave from October 14 to 16 at Delhi. The conclave is set to bring together 30 military chiefs from around the world. In a post on X, the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) said, "United Nations Troop Contributing Countries Chiefs' Conclave 2025. India will be hosting the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries, UNTCC Chiefs' Conclave from ...Read More >
The airspace reserved for the exercise extends up to 28,000 feet, signalling one of the most significant joint operational drills in recent years. India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for a large-scale tri-services military exercise, "Ex Trishul," to be conducted along the Pakistan border from October 30 to November 10. The move comes amid heightened tensions between the two nations following Operation Sindoor earlier this year. Satellite imagery analyst Damien Symon shared visuals showi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, an armoured corps officer, will on Wednesday take charge as Vice Chief of the Army Staff, replacing Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh who will move from New Delhi to Chandimandir as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command, as part of a reshuffle in the army's top echelons, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday. Seth will be the senior-most officer when army chief General Upendra Dwivedi retires on June 30, making him the ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian Army contingent has departed for Egypt to participate in the fourth edition of the India - Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise, Cyclone - IV, scheduled to be conducted at Anshas from April 9 to April 17. The exercise is a continuation of the growing military cooperation between India and Egypt and follows the successful conduct of the previous edition in India. The Indian contingent, comprising 25 personnel from Special Forces units, will train alongside their Egyptian counterparts in a realistic operational environment, according to a release. The exercise aims to enha ...Read More >
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged five individuals, including goldy Brar, in relation to the 2024 Gurugram club bombing plot, as revealed in a recently filed chargesheet. This case involves a conspiracy to bomb two clubs, aiming to disrupt communal harmony in Haryana, with the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) implicated. The NIA's investigation highlights the severity of the plot. Those charged include satinderjit Singh (Goldy Brar), Sachin Talian, Ankit, Bhavish, and Randeep Singh. News Directory 3 provides crucial updates on sensitive cases such ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Indian equity indices opened lower on Friday as heavyweights like Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the top losers in the BSE benchmark. At 9.25 am, Sensex was down 171 points or 0.21 per cent at 82, 087 and Nifty was down 35 points or 0.14 per cent at 25, 075. In the Sensex pack, M&M, Tata Steel, Power Grid, L&T, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Tata Motors, BEL, NTPC, TCS, Trent and Maruti Suzuki were top gainers. Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra , HDFC Bank, Eternal (Zomato), HUL, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Titan and Bajaj Finserv ...Read More >
Bijbehara (Anantnag), Aug 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday lauded the significant transformation in Jammu and Kashmir's sports ecosystem over the past five to six years, emphasising the expansion of modern infrastructure into both villages and cities. Addressing the unveiling ceremony of the Bijbehara Premier League (BPL) trophy at Nilandrusu Sports Stadium in Anantnag, the LG said, "Whether it is an indoor stadium, a village playfield, or a Khelo India Centre, substantial infrastructure has been developed in the last four to five years. This has created a vibrant sports ecosy ...Read More >
Kolkata: Praying Goddess Durga for formation of a new government, which will reestablish 'Sonar Bangla' following 2026 assembly polls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday inaugurated a Durga Puja pandal at Santosh Mitra Square, which has been designed on the theme of "Operation Sindoor", following Pahalgam terror attack and paying tribute to the Indian Army. Shah, after inaugurating the "Operation Sindoor" themed Durga puja and offering prayers to Goddess Durga, said, "I have prayed to Goddess Durga for formation of a new government in West Bengal after coming assembly elections, which wi ...Read More >
India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for a large-scale tri-services military exercise, "Ex Trishul," to be conducted along the Pakistan border from Oct. 30 to Nov. 10. The exercise will see the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force operating in close coordination, the Ministry of Defence said. Satellite imagery analyst Damien Symon shared visuals on X showing the NOTAM across India's western frontier, describing the area and scale of operations as "unusual." Reports indicate that the reserved airspace for the exercise extends up to 28,000 feet, signalling one of the largest joint operational ...Read More >
Pune: The Indian Gig Workers' Front on Saturday evening suspended the ongoing strike of cabs and autorickshaws operating on applications till Tuesday, after leaving many commuters, including those arriving at the airport on Saturday morning, hassled. Keshav Kshirsagar, the president of the front, said, "We have a meeting on Tuesday with senior officials of the state transport department. If its decisions don't meet our expectations, the strike will resume." Several commuters had a harrowing experience on roads on Friday and in the early hours of Saturday. Cabs and autos were hard to come by. T ...Read More >
Sonam Wangchuk's wife Gitanjali Angmo on Friday moved the Supreme Court seeking his release, days after the climate activist was detained and charged under the stringent National Security Act (NSA). Angmo has come at the forefront since Wangchuk's arrest, placing allegations against Centre and advocating for her husband's release. Wangchuk was arrested within days of deadly violence in Ladakh's Leh that claimed at least 4 lives. Angmo, CEO of Himalayan Institute of Alternatives (HAIL), on Thurs ...Read More >
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlights the urgent need for UN reforms, emphasising inclusivity, Global South representation, and the evolving role of peacekeeping at UNTCC 2025 in New Delhi. Speaking at the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries' (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave 2025, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar noted that the United Nations continues to reflect the realities of 1945, rather than those of 2025. The Indian army is hosting senior leaders from 32 troop contributing nations, along with senior United Nations officials, for three days in the Manek ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): The 17th edition of the joint military exercise 'Nomadic Elephant 2025' between India and Mongolia is currently underway at the Special Forces Training Centre in Ulaanbaatar, the Indian Army said. According to the Indian Army, the training focuses on conducting non-conventional operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain under a United Nations mandate. The objective is to enhance the operational capabilities of both forces. Participating contingents are actively exchanging best practices in counter-terrorism operations and precision sniping, thereby impro ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 28: The Indian Army contingent participating in Exercise SHAKTI-VIII in southern France has demonstrated high levels of tactical proficiency and joint coordination alongside their French counterparts, as the bilateral military drill continues to deepen Indo-French defence cooperation. The ongoing exercise, being held at Camp Larzac in La Cavalerie, features 90 personnel from the Indian Army's Jammu and Kashmir Rifles battalion working closely with the French Army's 13 Demi-Brigade de Légion Étrangère. It focuses on mission-oriented training specific to sub-conventional warfare i ...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 >
Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, alleges false narratives and propaganda are being spread against her husband following his NSA arrest and transfer to Jodhpur jail. She claims he is targeted for advocating Ladakh's Sixth Schedule and legislature, despite his patriotic contributions and past support for PM Modi. Angmo awaits his detention order to pursue legal action. Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, says a false narrative and fake propaganda ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30: US President Donald Trump has unveiled a 20-point peace proposal to end the war in Gaza, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally accepted. Hamas, however, is reviewing it, and so far Hamas has not agreed to the plan yet, leaving its future still uncertain even as regional and European leaders voiced cautious support. The proposal, shaped with input from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and other partners, begins with an immediate cessation of hostilities and a freeze on current battle lines. Within 72 hours, Hamas would be required to lay ...Read More >
World's Oldest And Most Mysterious Temple: Not In India Or China But In...Older Than Pyramids- Buried By Its Builders The Indian Army will host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries' (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave in New Delhi from October 14 to 16, 2025, as announced by India's Ministry of Defence. The UNTCC Chiefs Conclave is a landmark event aimed at fostering dialogue among nations that contribute troops to UN peacekeeping missions. It provides a platform to discuss operational strategie ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Terming India as the top priority partner, UK High Commissioner Lindy Cameroon said that the visit of the UK Aircraft Carrier and the bilateral exercise with the Indian Navy would further strengthen the relationship between two countries. "The Carrier Strike Group visit and joint exercises further strengthen a growing military partnership with India, following a new £350 million deal, which is set to deliver UK-manufactured Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) to the Indian Army, showcasing defence as an engine for growth," Cameroon said. It was during Konkan-25, the recent bilater ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
Palestinian Ambassador to India Abdullah Abu Shawesh has emphasised the importance of addressing the Palestinian issue with a "rational perspective." Speaking at a discussion organised by the National Platform for the Rights of Disabled on Sunday, Shawesh also described the recent remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations General Assembly as "dangerous." Shawesh specifically responded to Netanyahu's statement at the UN General Assembly, where the Israeli Prime Mi ...Read More >
Lucknow: The United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave 2025, hosted by the Indian Army from Oct 14 to Oct 16, continued on the second day on Wednesday with a visit to Agra.The chiefs observed an integrated new age technology demonstration by the Indian Army. The demonstration included various new-generation military equipment developed in India. It focused on the country's efforts toward self-reliance in defence and its ability to provide solutions for peacekeeping operations.The delegation also visited the Taj Mahal. After that, they went to the Kalakriti Heritage Ce ...Read More >
Pakistan's former Foreign Minister and Chairman of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, recently faced public embarrassment at a United Nations press briefing after he was fact-checked by a reporter for making unsubstantial claims that Muslims were being 'demonised' in India. Bilawal Bhutto, part of Islamabad's diplomatic team at the UN, made the remarks during a press conference to clarify Pakistan's stance on Kashmir. Pahalgam attack was politicised to demonise Indian Mus ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will kick off discussions on operational challenges during UN peacekeeping operations during the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries' (UNTCC) Chiefs' Conclave in New Delhi from October 14 to 16, an official said on Sunday. Apart from the Defence Minister, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will be among the key speakers at the conclave being hosted by the Indian Army. The conclave will bring together senior military leadership from 32 nations that play a pivotal role in UN peacekeeping operations, the official sai ...Read More >
India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved military procurement proposals valued at approximately Rs2,380bn ($25.14bn) on 27 March 2026. The council cleared acquisitions for the Indian Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard, covering a range of systems and equipment. The Indian Army received approval for procurement of the Air Defence Tracked System, Armoured Piercing Tank Ammunition, High Capacity Radio Relay, Dhanush Gun System, and Runway Independent Aerial Surveillance System. The Air Defence Tracked System is set to deliver real-time control and reporting for air defence operatio ...Read More >
Shimla, Jul 17 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to remove encroachments on forest lands, including the fruit-bearing trees, all across the state and not limit it to some areas. The order was passed by a division bench consisting of Justices Vivek Thakur and Bipin C Negi on Wednesday after the Advocate General placed on record fresh instructions issued by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, informing that 2,456 apple and other fruit trees have been felled from forest lands in Chaithla village, and 713 and 490 trees in Rohru and Kotgarh forest divisions, r ...Read More >
The UNTCC serves as a vital forum to address operational challenges, evolving threats, interoperability, inclusivity in decision-making and the role of technology and training in strengthening UN peacekeeping missions. After deliberations in Delhi, the UNTCC chiefs travelled to Agra, where they "witnessed an integrated new-age technology demonstration and were shown an array of new generation equipment by the Indian Army", the defence ministry said in a statement. The demonstration underscored ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emplaned for Namibia -- the final stop of his five-nation visit -- after wrapping up his State Visit to Brasilia where he met Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and also attended the 17th BRICS Summit in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. Taking to X, the PMO wrote: "PM @narendramodi has boarded for Namibia, the final destination of his tour" Also, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randir Jaiswal wrote on X: "PM @narendramodi concludes a productive visit to Brazil and emplanes for Namibia. A memorable visit t ...Read More >
New Delhi: The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has inflicted catastrophic damage upon Gaza, with entire neighbourhoods reduced to rubble and civilians struggling to access food and clean water. Local health authorities report that over 58,000 people have been killed and more than 100,000 injured since the outbreak of the war 21 months ago. Numerous bodies are believed to remain buried under debris. Recent Israeli strikes kill 32 including children In the latest round of Israeli airstrikes, at least 32 people, including six children, were killed, according to Gaza health officials. ...Read More >