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Chandigarh, Apr 8 (PTI) Commission agents, known as 'arhtiyas' in Punjab, on Wednesday announced that they were calling of the week-long strike after a meeting with the agriculture and water resources ministers, paving the way for procurement at mandis. The arhtiyas had been on strike, demanding 2.5 per cent of the minimum support price as commission. Following the chief minister's directions, Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian and Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal held deta ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) has secured a significant legal breakthrough before the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court, reinforcing its claim for rightful recognition as India's National Sports Federation (NSF) for pickleball. During the hearing, the Court raised serious concerns over the actions of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), particularly its decision to overlook AIPA's application filed in October 2024 while granting N ...Read More >
Shimla, Apr 4 (PTI) Milk-producing farmers in the state are now receiving an average benefit of Rs 34.18 crore per month -- "the highest ever -- "as the state milk federation procures approximately 2.70 lakh litres of milk per day from the farmers. This is a significant increase compared to the average procurement of 1.57 lakh litres per day during the financial year 2024-25, a government spokesperson said in a statement here on Saturday. The federation is ensuring doorstep milk collection, pa ...Read More >
At Sholinghur, Ms. Kanimozhi assured voters that the work on the proposed Bypass Road in Sholinghur town would be started once DMK returned to power Thoothukudi MP and DMK deputy general secretary Kanimozhi Karunanidhi asserted on Tuesday that victory by the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) in the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, will set an example for other States, affected by BJP-led Central government's policies, to take up the fight against the national party vigorously ...Read More >
The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets the popular Amul brand of milk and dairy products, on Sunday said the brand's turnover crossed ₹1 lakh crore for the financial year 2025-26, marking a major financial milestone for the farmer-owned cooperative network. "The total unduplicated revenue of the Amul brand grew by 11 per cent over a base of ₹90,000 crore in 2024-25. GCMMF itself recorded a sales turnover of ₹73,450 crore in 2025-26, registering an increase ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to eliminate, at the earliest, distortions in the pricing of petroleum products due to the subsidy extended by the federal government to consumers amid the surge in global prices triggered by the Iran war, local media reports said on Monday. A senior government official has confirmed that the IMF remains concerned about existing distortions, particularly in diesel pricing, and is pushing for their early removal, the Da ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday condoled the death of former India forward Gilbertson Sangma, often referred to as "Assam's Pele". Sangma, who died in Guwahati on April 3, was 70. A forward of repute from Assam, Sangma represented India at the international level in 1975. He made his senior national team debut against Indonesia on April 17, 1975, in the Marah Halim Cup in Jakarta. Sangma, who had been unwell for the last couple of years due to age-rel ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF), the world's largest farmer-owned dairy cooperative, announced a historic milestone as the Amul brand turnover crossed the Rs 1 lakh crore mark for the financial year 2025-26. The total unduplicated revenue of the Amul brand has increased by 11 per cent over a base of Rs 90,000 crores in 2024-25. This solidifies Amul's position as a dominant global dairy cooperative. Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing ...Read More >
Cooch Behar (West Bengal) [India], April 5 (ANI): West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya on Saturday alleged that the reported incident involving 7 judicial officers held hostage by Malda villagers was "orchestrated" by the Trinamool Congress, accusing the ruling party of mounting pressure on the judiciary and engaging in divisive politics across the state. Speaking to ANI, Bhattacharya said, "The entire thing was orchestrated by TMC. The person who was arrested was spotted on the stage w ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) Crispin Chettri is set to return as Indian women's football team head coach after the Technical Committee of the national federation recommended his name to succeed Costa Rican Amelia Valverde whose brief tenure ended recently. Chettri was at the helm of affairs during the national team's qualifying campaign for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup in Australia. The All India Football Federation (AIFF), however, appointed Amelia in January to take charge of the team in the continen ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has introduced a new rule that directly affects how track and field athletes deal with sponsors. From now on, athletes must take permission from AFI before signing any sponsorship or endorsement deals, especially with private companies.Explaining the move, the federation, as quoted by news agency PTI, said, "... keeping in mind the best interests of athletes and sponsors, AFI has made it mandatory for athletes to obtain prior approval from the A ...Read More >
Shimla, Apr 4 (PTI) Milk-producing farmers in the state are now receiving an average benefit of Rs 34.18 crore per month -- "the highest ever -- "as the state milk federation procures approximately 2.70 lakh litres of milk per day from the farmers. This is a significant increase compared to the average procurement of 1.57 lakh litres per day during the financial year 2024-25, a government spokesperson said in a statement here on Saturday. The federation is ensuring doorstep milk collection, pa ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 4 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh government is providing an average monthly benefit of Rs 34.18 crore to milk producers as part of its efforts to strengthen the rural economy, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said. Under various initiatives, the state milk federation is currently procuring around 2.70 lakh litres of milk per day, a significant increase from 1.57 lakh litres per day recorded during FY 2024-25. Doorstep milk collection facilities are als ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 (ANI): The Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) successfully hosted a five-day National Kabaddi Strength and Conditioning Camp from March 28 to April 1, in collaboration with the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) and Mashal Sports. The camp brought together 75 elite male and female kabaddi athletes - probables for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games - for an intensive, high-performance training programme designed to elevate physical conditioning and technica ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 (ANI): The Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) successfully hosted a five-day National Kabaddi Strength and Conditioning Camp from March 28 to April 1, in collaboration with the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) and Mashal Sports. The camp brought together 75 elite male and female kabaddi athletes - probables for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games - for an intensive, high-performance training programme designed to elevate physical conditioning and technica ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2, 2026: The Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) successfully hosted a five-day National Kabaddi Strength and Conditioning Camp from March 28 to April 1, in collaboration with the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) and Mashal Sports. The camp brought together 75 elite male and female kabaddi athletes - probables for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games - for an intensive, high-performance training programme designed to elevate physical conditioning and technical capabilities. Compr ...Read More >
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) accused Executive Committee member Valanka Alemao and her family of pressuring the organization to include Churchill Brothers FC in the Indian Super League through improper means. The AIFF rejected their claims, affirming that legal obligations and existing rules prevented the club's inclusion after a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling awarded promotion to Inter Kashi. New Delhi, The All India Football Federation on Monday accused its executive commit ...Read More >
New Delhi: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday has granted Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) and Kerala Blasters a three-day extension, until April 5 (Sunday), to pay the first participation fee towards the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season. As per the revised financial model shared with the clubs, each club was due to pay Rs 30 lakh by March 5, another Rs 30 lakh between March 28 and April 4 and Rs 20 lakh by May 1.The AIFF has reminded the clubs that failure to remit the e ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, aimed at accelerating rooftop solar adoption, is yet to gain momentum in Telangana. Since its launch in Feb 2024, the state has recorded just 32,600 installations, far behind neighbouring Andhra Pradesh's 1.1 lakh-plus and states such as Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, where numbers have crossed four lakh each.Stakeholders attribute the gap to a combination of policy limitations and on-the-ground constraints. The biggest drag is coming from apartment c ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, with a voice vote amid an Opposition walkout. The bill seeks to create a unified legal framework governing personnel across different CAPF forces, replacing the current patchwork of separate service rule regimes for the five Central Armed Police Forces. Replying to the debate on the bill, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said the purpose of the bill is to enhance t ...Read More >
Niger Delta leaders under the auspices of the Niger Delta Watchdog (NDW) have advised the federal government to disregard the agitations in some quarters to decentralise the pipeline security contract handled by the Tantita Security Services Limited (TSSL), saying it will pose danger to peace, security and economic stability of the country. The leaders, in a communique they issued after their meeting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, insisted that any attempt to alter the mode of the contract wou ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31: Kochi is about to witness something new, exciting, and long overdue. On April 18 and 19, 2026, Kerala will host its biggest pickleball tournament so far, the Kerala Open 2026, at RallyLabs. For a sport that has been quietly growing across India, this feels like a real moment. Also Read | Did Dipika Kakar's Sister-in-Law Saba Ibrahim Temporarily Shut Down Her Mumbai Restaurant Khushamdeed Due to LPG Shortage? (Watch Video). This is not just another local event. The ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], March 31: Kochi is about to witness something new, exciting, and long overdue. On April 18 and 19, 2026, Kerala will host its biggest pickleball tournament so far, the Kerala Open 2026, at RallyLabs. For a sport that has been quietly growing across India, this feels like a real moment. This is not just another local event. The Kerala Open is officially sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, which means it carries r ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) All India Football Federation (AIFF) has reacted to allegations of harassment and "heckling" levelled by a woman Executive Committee member, Valanka Alemao, who is also a member of the FIFA Women's Development Committee. Alemao wrote a letter to FIFA Ethics Committee chair Martin Ngoga and FIFA Women's Football Committee chair Laura Georges, seeking an inquiry into the matter and initiating action as per FIFA Statutes. "I am also exploring the possibility o ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey has broken his silence regarding allegations of harassment and "heckling" levelled by woman Executive Committee member Valanka Alemao, saying, "I want to know the meaning of 'heckle'. Alemao, who is also a member of the FIFA Women's Development Committee, wrote a letter to FIFA Ethics Committee chair Martin Ngoga and FIFA Women's Football Committee chair Laura Georges, seeking an inquiry into the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) Swapping diving volleys for a political pitch, Indian tennis great Leander Paes on Tuesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), signalling the start of a new chapter after a career that defined Indian tennis across generations. The 51-year-old Paes has joined the ruling party ahead of assembly elections in West Bengal where Trinamool Congress is in power. Interestingly, Paes had joined Mamata Banerjee's party in 2021 and campaigned for it during the Goa elections in ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30: The All India Football Federation was mired in controversy on Monday after its women's committee head, Valanka Alemao, levelled allegations of harassment and intimidation against AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey during a recent meeting. Alemao, who is also a executive member of the AIFF and CEO of I-League club Churchill Brothers, alleged she was "heckled and harassed" during the national federation's executive committee meeting in New Delhi on Sunday. In a letter addressed t ...Read More >
Tianjin City, China : The Indian Wushu team delivered an outstanding and historic performance at the 10th World Junior Wushu Championship 2026, establishing a strong presence on the international stage. The team won a total of 3 Gold, 2 Silver, and 4 Bronze medals, bringing great pride to the nation. In the final bouts of the championship, Indian athletes displayed high-level technique, confidence, and exceptional sportsmanship. India particularly dominated in the Sanda (fighting) events. Sand ...Read More >
Panaji: The All India Football Federation's executive committee member Valanka Alemao has accused top federation officials of intimidation and harassment after she raised concerns over procedural irregularities.In an email to all members, Valanka detailed the harassment during the executive committee meeting in Delhi on Sunday where AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey "made remarks which were unnecessary and disrespectful."Valanka's email on Monday named Chaubey, vice president NA Haris and deputy sec ...Read More >
Panaji: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has accused its executive committee member and Churchill Brothers CEO Valanka Alemao of exerting "sustained pressure" on the federation to facilitate the inclusion of the Goan team in the top-tier Indian Super League (ISL)."Between January 8 and February 15, Ms. Alemao and members of her family exerted sustained pressure on the AIFF to facilitate the inclusion of Churchill Brothers FC Goa in the ISL through exceptional means," AIFF said in a state ...Read More >
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