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Guwahati: Burglars targeted the Faridabad residence of six-time world boxing champion Mary Kom earlier this week, while she was away in Meghalaya attending a marathon event in Sohra, officials confirmed on Saturday. Mary Kom received the news while participating in the Northeast event and informed the organisers about the burglary. "I'm scared, nervous, and worried. I was supposed to return to Delhi today, but this incident has left me shaken," she told them. She added that the theft reported ...Read More >
A senior BSF officer on Saturday (September 27, 2025) said the security forces are on high alert and prepared to foil any attempts of infiltration into the Kashmir valley with the presence of terrorists at launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC). Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Inspector General (IG), BSF Kashmir Frontier, Ashok Yadav said increased attempts to infiltrate terrorists into the valley always remain before the onset of winter. "There are always attempts to infiltrate befor ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 28 (ANI): Hyderabad hosted the second edition of the Pink Power Run at People's Plaza, Necklace Road - Hussain Sagar Lake, on Sunday. The event, organised by the Sudha Reddy Foundation in association with the MEIL Foundation, aimed to promote fitness and raise awareness about breast cancer. Also Read | TVK Vijay Rally Stampede: Death Toll Rises to 39; CM MK Stalin Visits Site, Orders One-Member Judicial Commission to Investigate Incident. The run was f ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 28 (ANI): Hyderabad hosted the second edition of the Pink Power Run at People's Plaza, Necklace Road - Hussain Sagar Lake, on Sunday. The event, organised by the Sudha Reddy Foundation in association with the MEIL Foundation, aimed to promote fitness and raise awareness about breast cancer. The run was flagged off by Miss World 2025 Opal Suchata Chuangsri, with several dignitaries and celebrities in attendance. Speaking on the occasion, organiser Sudha ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI) Launch of a host of welfare and development initiatives on Wednesday by the BJP and its governments at the Centre and in states will mark the 75th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will kick off a fortnight-long nationwide health and nutrition campaign from Madhya Pradesh. Modi will launch the "Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar" and the eighth National Nutritional Month from Dhar. He will unveil several other development initiatives and address a public meeting, an ...Read More >
To celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday on September 17, the BJP will screen the film 'Chalo Jeete Hai', which is based on his childhood, in all 243 assembly constituencies of Bihar. Along with the screenings, the party will hold a two-week-long 'Sewa Pakhwada' that includes blood donation camps, cleanliness drives, exhibitions on PM Modi's work, and public discussions. For the screenings, 243 vehicles with LED screens have been arranged, one for each constituency. Union Mini ...Read More >
New Delhi: Before picking up his pole and heading to the top of the runway, the Armand Duplantis routine included cooling himself with a miniature fan. The Tokyo humidity perhaps was the only irritant for the hottest property in world athletics and shining light in global sport who stamped his class again at the World Athletics Championships on Monday. The 25-year-old Swede has dominated the men's pole vault to such an extent in the last five years that victory for him was a given going into th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ladakh Marathon capped its record-breaking 12th edition with thrilling finishes in the Full Marathon, the Half Marathon, and the 11.2 km Run on Sunday. In the Full Marathon, spanning 42 kilometres, Jammu & Kashmir's Hans Raj crossed the line first in 2:47:41, while Ladakh's own Stanzin Chondol stormed to victory in the women's field with a time of 3:13:00 - a run that also placed her sixth overall among men and women. The 42 km race, which began and ended ...Read More >
Jamnagar, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a vibrant celebration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday, the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) is set to organise 75 marathons under the 'NaMo Yuva Run' across the country, with a special focus on the twin themes of De-Addiction and Fit India. One of these high-energy events will be held in Jamnagar on September 21, starting at 5:00 A.M., beginning from the iconic Lal Bungalow Circle. The initiative is part of a broader campaign named 'Seva S ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): The Ladakh Marathon capped its record-breaking 12th edition with thrilling finishes in the Full Marathon, the Half Marathon, and the 11.2 km Run on Sunday. In the Full Marathon, spanning 42 kilometres, Jammu & Kashmir Hans Raj crossed the line first in 2:47:41, while Ladakh own Stanzin Chondol stormed to victory in the women field with a time of 3:13:00, a run that also placed her sixth overall among men and women, as per a release from Ladakh marathon. Th ...Read More >
Minister Nara Lokesh's son Devaansh earned a place in theWorld Book of Records (WBR) for being the 'Fastest Checkmate Solver (chess) - 175 Puzzles'. The award was presented to him at the WBR Awards 2025 ceremony at the Westminster Hall in London on Saturday (September 13). According to a press release, Devaansh solved 175 progressively challenging checkmate puzzles taken from the renowned 'Chess: 5334 Problems, Combinations and Games', compiled by Hungarian chess teacher and master coach Laszlo ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Ten-year-old chess prodigy Nara Devaansh, son of AP Education minister N. Lokesh, on Saturday received the prestigious World Book of Records Awards 2025 at a ceremony held in the Westminster Hall of London for setting a world record by becoming the "Fastest Checkmate Solver - 175 Puzzles." In a milestone achievement at the "Checkmate Marathon" last year, Devaansh solved 175 progressively challenging checkmate puzzles taken from the renowned László Polgár's compilation - 5,334 Proble ...Read More >
Leh, Sep 13 (PTI) Around 1,650 runners, including students and persons with disabilities, on Saturday turned up for the 'Run for Fun' marathon, which was part of the 12th edition of Ladakh Marathon, here, an official said. Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta flagged off the marathon near the NDS Ground, saying the event not only boosted tourism but also created new livelihood opportunities for the local communities by attracting runners from across India and abroad. "The Ladakh Marathon ...Read More >
Leh, Sep 13 (PTI) Around 1,650 runners, including students and persons with disabilities, on Saturday turned up for the 'Run for Fun' marathon, which was part of the 12th edition of Ladakh Marathon, here, an official said. Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta flagged off the marathon near the NDS Ground, saying the event not only boosted tourism but also created new livelihood opportunities for the local communities by attracting runners from across India and abroad. "The Ladakh Marathon ...Read More >
New Delhi: Children exposed early to extreme heat may lose up to 1.5 years of schooling with climate change having a direct impact on education and threatening to undo educational gains of recent decades, according to a new global report. Climate-related stressors such as heat, wildfires, storms, floods, droughts, diseases and rising sea levels, affect education outcomes. Most low and middle-income countries are experiencing climate-related school closures every year, increasing chances of lear ...Read More >
Jalandhar: Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathon runner who had earned the nickname 'Turbaned Tornado' and inspired millions across the world with his spirit, stamina and legacy of resilience, was cremated at his native place near Jalandhar in Punjab on Sunday. Singh died at the age of 114 years after being hit by a speeding car with Canada-based NRI Amritpal Singh Dhillon at the wheel while crossing the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway near his home village, Beas, in Jalandhar district on July 1 ...Read More >
Jalandhar, July 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Known as the "Turbaned Torpedo", Fauja Singh, the India-born British Sikh athlete, who inspired millions across the world with his spirit, stamina and legacy of resilience, was cremated with full honours at his native place near Jalandhar in Punjab on Sunday. The world's oldest marathoner died at the age of 114 years after being hit by a speeding car with Canada-based NRI Amritpal Singh Dhillon at the wheel while crossing the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway near ...Read More >
Jalandhar, Jul 20 (PTI) World's oldest marathoner Fauja Singh, known by the nickname 'Turbaned Tornado', was cremated on Sunday with full state honours here in Beas, his native village. Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, and Minister Mohinder Bhagat attended the funeral. Fauja Singh's son Harvinder Singh lit the funeral pyre. Fauja Singh was 114 when he was hit by a SUV being driven by Canada-based Amritpal Singh Dhillon on July 14. He was crossing the Jalandh ...Read More >
Jalandhar, Jul 20 (PTI) Marathoner Fauja Singh who died earlier this month in an accident will be cremated in Beas, his native village, on Sunday with scores of mourners already gathered there and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann slated to attend it. Fauja Singh, who was 114, died after he was hit by an SUV being driven by Canada-based Amritpal Singh Dhillon on July 14 in Beas. Fauja Singh was crossing the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway when the incident occurred. Cabinet minister Mohinder Bhagat an ...Read More >
Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 features Sunny Deol in a pivotal role alongside Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. Actor Sunny Deol took to social media to share a glimpse of his fresh new look as he enjoyed a peaceful mountain getaway after wrapping up the shoot of "Border 2." Taking to Instagram, he posted a couple of his photos where he is seen sitting on his swanky car. He simply captioned the post, "Life's a winding road through mountain peaks -- fresh look, new direction." ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta celebrated her 51st birthday in her ancestral village, Nandgarh, in neighbouring Haryana on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top Union ministers and BJP leaders greeted Gupta, born on July 19, 1974, on her first birthday after becoming the chief minister in February. "Best wishes to Delhi Chief Minister, Smt. Rekha Gupta ji, on her birthday. Rising through the ranks, she has always remained active in serving Delhi. As Chi ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The last rites of Fauja Singh, who was the world's oldest marathoner, will be held at 12 pm in his village, Beas, in Jalandhar on Sunday, his son, Harvinder Singh, told PTI over the phone on Friday. The kin of the Canada-based man, who allegedly hit the 114-year-old marathoner fatally while driving an SUV, also met Singh's family. "Many of our relatives who live abroad have arrived, while some more will reach by Saturday," Harvinder said. Amritpal Singh Dhillon (26) was arrested on ...Read More >
Senior Superintendent of Police, Jalandhar Rural, Harvinder Singh, told reporters they arrested Amritpal Singh Dhillon (26) Tuesday night and seized his vehicle -- a Toyota Fortuner. A Canada-based man, who was allegedly driving an SUV that knocked down Fauja Singh -- regarded as the oldest person and the first centenarian marathoner -- leading to his death, has been arrested and sent to judicial custody, police Wednesday said. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Jalandhar Rural, Harvinder ...Read More >
Over 100 runners participated in a 5-kilometre promotional run for the Tawang Marathon held on Thursday at MG Marg, aiming to boost registrations for the event. The Tawang Marathon, featuring four race categories, is scheduled for October 24. This event offers local runners a chance to prepare. In a spirited prelude to the upcoming Tawang Marathon, over 100 runners took part in a 5-kilometre promotional run at MG Marg on Thursday. The event was jointly flagged off by Dorjee Dadul Pulger, presid ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Late marathoner Fauja Singh's son condemned the driver accused in the hit-and-run case involving his father, criticizing him for showing 'no humanity' by fleeing the scene instead of helping Singh get medical attention. "I have read that he claimed he did not know whom he had hit. However, he was a local and should have known that someone elderly had been struck by his vehicle. Had he not fled the scene and taken my father to the hospital, maybe that could have saved his life," Harvin ...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 Wan ...Read More >
BEAS PIND (JALANDHAR): Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathoner, will be cremated in his village, Beas, on Sunday noon. The 114-year-old was a global celebrity but after his death in a hit-and-run , the sense of loss is deepening in the village and among those who knew him personally. Former panchayat member Manjit Singh told TOI on Thursday that Fauja Singh would occasionally tell his family and friends, "Mera mull mere jaan ton baad pata laggna (you will realise my worth after my death)."Tha ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17: The world of marketing is undergoing a seismic shift, and it powered by artificial intelligence. As AI-enabled marketing tools become more intelligent and widely adopted, the very structure of marketing teams is beginning to change. Routine tasks that once required human input are now being executed faster, more accurately, and at scale by smart systems. According to Nipun Taneja, a performance marketing veteran with over $100 million in managed ad spend, the future ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Renowned crypto analyst Josh Olszewicz has declared what many crypto traders have long been waiting for: Altcoin Season has officially begun. In a market breakdown released on July 16, Olszewicz dismissed any lingering doubt about the current market structure, arguing that the conditions for outsized altcoin performance are firmly in place. "For years, you've had people telling y ...Read More >
JALANDHAR: The driver who fatally struck iconic marathoner Fauja Singh on Jalandhar-Pathankot national highway Monday turned out to be a Canada-returned man who sped away after leaving the 114-year-old to die, Punjab police said on Wednesday.The suspect, Amritpal Singh Dhillon (26), was arrested from his home in Dasupur village, 20km from Jalandhar, on Tuesday. The vehicle, a borrowed white Fortuner bearing a Punjab registration number, was seized. According to Jalandhar Rural SSP H S Virk, Dhil ...Read More >
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