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JAMMU, Apr 8: From the quiet confines of an orphanage to the grand stage of international sport, Payal Nag's journey is as much a story of personal resilience as it is of unwavering mentorship. Once a child grappling with a life-altering tragedy, she found direction when coach Kuldeep Vedwan discovered her, brought her out of institutional care and nurtured her talent against all odds. Together, they have scripted a historic chapter-transforming adversity into achievement and redefining the boun ...Read More >
Leander Paes recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, a move seen as important ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections. Indian tennis legend Leander Paes slammed Trinamool Congress-led West Bengal government's handling of Lionel Messi's 2025 December visit to Bengal, calling it "sad". He said Messi was not managed properly during the event. "If Dada Sourav Ganguly had handled it, he would have protected him," Paes said. He added that if someone from the sports world had organis ...Read More >
New Delhi [India]April 1 (ANI): Olympic medalist and former tennis star Leander Paes met Prime Minister Narendra Modi just a day after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in New Delhi on Wednesday. Prime Minister Modi, in an article on On Tuesday, Paes formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Sukanta Majumdar, marking his entry into the political arena ahead of the upcoming election season. Tennis legend Leander Paes has already ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Olympic medalist and former Tennis star Leander Paes met Prime Minister Narendra Modi just a day after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in New Delhi on Wednesday. PM Modi, in a post on X, said, "Had a great meeting with Leander Paes. India is very proud of his accomplishments in tennis. We discussed a wide range of issues. His passion towards sports and nation-building is truly admirable." Also Read | Who is Prince Yadav? All You Need To Know About Luc ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Olympic medalist and former ace Tennis star Leander Paes on Tuesday officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Sukanta Majumdar, marking his entry into the political arena ahead of the upcoming electoral season. The tennis legend Leander Paes previously debuted in politics with the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC in 2021, and has officially joined the BJP today. Expressing his gratitude for the new platform, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday felicitated the historic World Cup-winning Indian squash team, and said the historic title is "great moment of pride" for the country's sports sector. Mandaviya felicitated the mixed team comprising Joshna Chinappa, Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthilkumar and Anahat Singh, which scripted history in Chennai last Saturday by winning India's maiden squash World Cup title, improving on their previous best finish -- a bronze medal at t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated the historic World Cup-winning Indian Squash team on Wednesday. The mixed team, comprising Joshna Chinappa, Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthilkumar and Anahat Singh, scripted history in Chennai last Saturday. The win marked India's maiden Squash World Cup title, improving on their previous best finish of a bronze medal at the 2023 edition. India registered a 3-0 victory over top-seeded Ho ...Read More >
Superstar Rajinikanth appreciated director Mari Selvaraj's 'Bison Kaalamaadan'. Director Mari Selvaraj received a phone call from Superstar Rajinikanth, who offered heartfelt praise for his latest film, 'Bison Kaalamaadan'. Rajinikanth's appreciation for the director's effort and the film's impact further cements a positive bond between the filmmaker and the iconic actor. Selvaraj shared details of the interaction and expressed gratitude on behalf of his team. The exchange has drawn attention w ...Read More >
Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra will be conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army. The pipping ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday at noon. This marks a significant milestone in his distinguished career. Chopra has previously received several accolades and promotions within the Army. His journey includes an Olympic gold medal and other prestigious awards. Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday was given the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel by th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh formally conferred the gleaming insignia of Honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army upon star javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra during the pipping ceremony in South Block, New Delhi on Wednesday. Interacting with Lt. Col (Hony) Neeraj Chopra and his family members, Singh described him as an epitome of perseverance, patriotism and the Indian spirit of striving for excellence, a ...Read More >
New Delhi: The pipping ceremony of Olympic gold medallist and Lt. Colonel (Honorary) Neeraj Chopra was held on Wednesday in New Delhi, marking another significant milestone in his decorated career. The ceremony was attended by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Upendra Dwivedi. According to The Gazette of India, the appointment took effect on April 16. Neeraj joined the Indian Army as a junior commissioned officer in the rank of Naib Subedar on August 2 ...Read More >
The Sports Ministry on Tuesday (September 30, 2025) began the process of inviting applications for this year's National Sports Awards with October 28 being the last date of submission. The awards are given annually by the President of India to recognise and reward excellence in sports but the date of the ceremony, which is held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, is not yet out. Once again, sportspersons penalised for doping violations would only be eligible if their ban period is over. "The achieveme ...Read More >
Guwahati, Sep 30 (PTI) Olympian Dola Banerjee, India's only World Cup Final winner, still remembers vividly how Vijay Kumar Malhotra waited at the airport lounge late in the night to receive the Indian archery teams after a historic qualification for the 2004 Olympic Games. India have been competing in archery at the Olympics since 1988 -- barring absence in 2000 -- but it was only at the 2003 World Championships in New York that both men's and women's teams secured quotas, ensuring full partic ...Read More >
PNB celebrated its employees, hockey Olympians Abhishek and Sukhjeet Singh, for their achievements in the Asia Cup 2025. The Indian team won the competition, securing entry to the upcoming FIH World Cup. PNB's MD highlighted the players' contributions to both Indian hockey and the bank. State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Tuesday celebrated its hockey Olympians, Abhishek and Sukhjeet Singh, for their stellar performance in the Asia Cup 2025. Both players, proud employees of PNB, contribu ...Read More >
Weeks after announcing her separation from Parupalli Kashyap, Saina Nehwal posted a picture with him on Instagram, stating they are "trying again." Weeks after announcing her separation from husband Parupalli Kashyap, Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal has posted a picture with him, stating that they are 'trying again'. Saina shared a photo on Instagram with Kashyap, with a beautiful backdrop of the sea and mountains. "Sometimes distance teaches you the value of presence. Here we are -- trying ag ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19: The word regulatory has been dropped but the upcoming Sports Governance Bill is set to institutionalise a National Sports Board, appointed entirely by the central government with sweeping powers to suspend recognition of federations based on complaints or "its own motion" for violations ranging from electoral irregularities to financial misappropriation. The bill, due to be tabled in Parliament during the monsoon session starting Monday, makes some concessions on the thorny ...Read More >
Dr. Mujahid Gilani (Senior Kashmiri Leader): Long before 14 August 1947, people of Jammu and Kashmir had voted in favour of Pakistan even before the division of Sub-Continent. They gave their decision over vehemently to become to join Pakistan as its Muslim majority province. In the backdrop of global situation, we must realize that people of Jammu and Kashmir are struggling for maintaining their lives. Their ratio of population in Jammu and Kashmir which was over 98 % in 1947 has been reduced a ...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 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) The word regulatory has been dropped but the upcoming Sports Governance Bill is set to institutionalise a National Sports Board, appointed entirely by the central government with sweeping powers to suspend recognition of federations based on complaints or "its own motion" for violations ranging from electoral irregularities to financial misappropriation. The bill, due to be tabled in Parliament during the monsoon session starting Monday, makes some concessions on the tho ...Read More >
Ranchi: JMM president and chief minister Hemant Soren on Sunday said the official X account of his party has been hacked, prompting him to order a police investigation into it.Apart from expressing concern over the breach, the chief minister appealed to the Elon Musk-owned social media giant to take cognisance of the matter.Party members said at 12:12 am on Sunday, the hackers posted a suspicious link along with an image of a rodent on the JMM's X account, which was immediately flagged by Hemant ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): India's seasoned badminton player and Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal announced that she has parted ways with her husband, Parupalli Kashyap, who is also a shuttler. Saina took to Instagram to release a brief statement announcing her divorce from Kashyap, which came nearly seven years after their 2018 marriage. Also Read | Wimbledon 2025: Jannik Sinner Defeats Two-Time Defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz To Win Maiden Wimbledon Title. "Life takes us in different ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): India's seasoned badminton player and Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal announced that she has parted ways with her husband, Parupalli Kashyap, who is also a shuttler. Saina took to Instagram to release a brief statement announcing her divorce from Kashyap, which came nearly seven years after their 2018 marriage. 'Life takes us in different directions sometimes. After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to part ways. We're choosin ...Read More >
Lucknow: BSP national president Mayawati on Sunday said that the dispute and violence happening over language all over the country, especially in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, is "dangerous"."Mumbai is the economic capital of the country, with which people from all states have a direct contact. The govt must guarantee the safety of people's lives, property, and religion. The central govt should also take interest in this," she saidShe added that such disputes take place when narrow politics of rel ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): India seasoned badminton player and Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal announced that she has parted ways with her husband, Parupalli Kashyap, who is also a shuttler. Saina took to Instagram to release a brief statement announcing her divorce from Kashyap, which came nearly seven years after their 2018 marriage. Life takes us in different directions sometimes. After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to part ways. Were choosing pe ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], July 13 (ANI): The 31st edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle was held successfully nationwide on Sunday morning as Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya led a group of over 500 participants in Gujarat's Gandhinagar, as per a release from SAI media. Organised this week in partnership with Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), the pan-India cycling drive witnessed participation from over 7000 locations across the country, reinforcing the messag ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The 31st edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle was held successfully nationwide this Sunday morning as Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya led a group of over 500 participants here. Organised this week in partnership with Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), the pan-India cycling drive witnessed participation from over 7000 locations across the country, reinforcing the message of "Fitness Ki Dose, Aadha Ghanta Roz". The participation ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) While Ravi Shastri was blasting six sixes off an over in a Ranji Trophy match at the Wankhede Stadium in 1985, his parents had no idea about their son's massive achievement. Shastri's mother, Lakshmi, was told by the neighborhood bhelpuri wala that her son had done something great on that day. Ravi Shastri's mother narrated this incident as the most memorable moment for her from her son's career after receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 on his behalf on ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In the hit HBO series Game of Thrones, those from the North and the South had a contrasting approach towards dominance, survival, and eventually success. The blood and instinct of the North were met with the alliance-building of the South.Along those lines, a similar story is playing out in Indian chess.23-year-old Vantika Agrawal, a double gold medallist from the 2024 Chess Olympiad and an Arjuna Awardee, says she feels let down by the way chess is perceived in the northern part of t ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 27 (ANI): Following the Asian Athletics Championship 2025 success at Gumi, South Korea, Olympian Avinash Sable said that he is now preparing himself for the upcoming World Championship, which will take place later this year in September. Sable spoke to ANI at the newly opened Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Bengaluru. Speaking to ANI, Sable said, 'It's been 7-8 months since I took a break after the Olympics. I have focused on what I thought would b ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's ace shooter Swapnil Kusale is set to return to competitive action for the first time since his historic bronze medal-winning performance at the Paris Olympics. He will take part in the forthcoming ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Cup in Munich, Germany, scheduled for the first week of June.Kusale did not participate in the Argentina and Peru legs of the World Cups due to not-so-impressive scores at the national selection trials. However, the 29-year-old's name has been included in Indi ...Read More >
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