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Olympian Esha Singh speaks on ISSF Shooting WC silver, hails concept of Sh
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Back in April, Esha secured a silver medal in the 25 m pistol shooting event at the ISSF World Cup 2025 in Buenos Aires.
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'When women lift, nation rises': Union MoS Raksha Khadse at Weightlifting
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, on Wednesday paid a significant visit to the Weightlifting Warriors Academy in Modinagar, a premier training centre recognised under the Khelo India Accredited Academy initiative.
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Eviction drive against illegal encroachments will continue: Assam BJP
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In a statement issued by BJP Assam spokesperson Pankaj Borbora, the party alleged that a large portion of protected land and forest areas had been occupied by "illegal infiltrators of East Bengal origin," posing a threat to the rights and future of the indigenous Assamese population.
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R Praggnanandhaa hails 'Chola Chess Initiative', speaks about sport's popu
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The 19-year-old was speaking to ANI at the inauguration of the Chola Chess facility in Chennai, the initiative being a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by Cholamandalam Investment and Finance in association with Chess Gurukul, and aims to identify young chess talent across In
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Telangana: V Hanumanth Rao stages dharna seeking land for sports facilitie
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Senior Congress leader V. Hanumanth Rao on Wednesday held a day-long dharna near the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal, demanding that the Telangana government reclaim a parcel of land adjacent to the stadium and repurpose it for developing sports infrastructure.
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Delhi-bound IndiGo plane forced to return to Patna after bird strike
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"IndiGo flight 6E 5009 operating from Patna to Delhi on 09 July 2025 turned back to Patna due to a bird strike. Due to the requirement of necessary inspection and maintenance of the aircraft, the flight has been cancelled for the day," the IndiGo spokesperson said.
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SAI official awarded Japan's MEXT Scholarship
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Sachin K, Deputy Director at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and currently serving as Incharge of the National Boxing Academy in Rohtak, has been awarded the prestigious MEXT Scholarship (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) by the Government of Japan.
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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya kicks off ASMITA Weightlifting League, s
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Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu was among the host of dignitaries who were present at the inauguration of the ASMITA weightlifting league. Boosting the morale of the participants was the Union Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, Raksha Nikhil Khadse
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Skeet shooters miss out on finals spot in Lonato World Cup
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India's skeet shooting team has missed out on making the top-six finals cut at the ongoing ISSF World Cup Shotgun, in Lonato, Italy. Senior pro and Olympian Mairaj Ahmad Khan (24, 25, 24, 25, 23) among three Indians across the men's and women's skeet competition, who were best placed after t
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Shashi Tharoor Speaks about India's Values, Democracy and Civilization at
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Oxford [UK], July 9: At a series of distinguished lectures and discourses in the UK, Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament, India spoke about the lessons from India's history and civilization and the Indian Constitution at 75, offering a powerful reflection on the evolution of India's con
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FATF report reinforces India's position on state sponsored terrorism
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Global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog FATF has for the first time introduced the concept of state sponsored terrorism in its latest report, highlighting that such funding is a longstanding threat to international peace and security, stability of regional financial, and
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Team India Shines at Kudo Japanese mixed combat sport World Cup in Bulgari
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Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], July 9: A strong 60-member contingent from Kudo India proudly represented the nation at the Kudo Japanese mixed combat sports World Cup, held in Burgas, Bulgaria on May 5th and 6th, 2025. The Indian team showcased outstanding talent, determination, and sportsmans
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