Srinagar, August 22: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, concluded her two-day visit to Jammu & Kashmir with a strong message of commitment to developing grassroots talent and preparing India for global sporting excellence. On the first day, the Minister inaugurated the Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025 at…
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Srinagar, Aug 21: From rowing a Shikara at Dal Lake to paddling his way to national glory, Mohsin Ali Kand has come a long way. Mohsin made Jammu and Kashmir proud winning the first gold medal of the Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025 on Thursday. Seventeen-year-old Mohsin won gold in the 1000-metres men’s Kayaking…
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Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), August 20 : The inaugural edition of the Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) is set to begin at the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar, with over 400 athletes vying for 24 gold medals across Olympic events in rowing, canoeing, and kayaking. The three-day festival marks the first consolidated open-age championships…
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 19 : Harmanpreet Kaur will captain India for the first time in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, with star opener Smriti Mandhana named as her deputy. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a strong 15-member squad for the mega event, along with the team for…
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New Delhi, 17 August 2025 – Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, called upon citizens to adopt an active lifestyle by joining the Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative from his native village, Hanol, in Palitana, Gujarat. Launched by Dr. Mandaviya in December 2024, this nationwide cycling…
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Narwana– Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini, announced development projects worth over Rs 300 crore for the Narwana Assembly constituency, terming them a significant gift for the region. These initiatives will provide new momentum and direction to the comprehensive and balanced development of Narwana town and its adjoining areas. The Chief Minister was addressing a…
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New Delhi, August 17 : India’s 2-2 draw in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England was more than just a series result—it was a testament to the team’s resilience and never-say-die attitude. Reflecting on the hard-fought contests, all-rounder Shardul Thakur praised the collective spirit and determination that carried India through testing situations. Speaking to Boria Majumdar…
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Jalandhar, August 15, 2025 – Day 4 of the 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship witnessed an exciting mix of dominant wins and high-scoring draws across Division ‘C’ and Division ‘B’ fixtures. In Division ‘C’, Kerala Hockey outplayed Le Puducherry Hockey 7-3, with goals from captain Muhammed Kaif, Abhinandh P S, Kolnati Sai Ram,…
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New Delhi, August 13 — In a sport many thought Indian women could neither play nor excel in, the Indian Women’s Ice Hockey team has shattered stereotypes and etched its name in history with a Bronze medal at the 2025 IIHF Women’s Asia Cup in Al Ain, UAE. Their journey — defined by grit, defiance,…
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New Delhi, August 12 — India’s Test captain Shubman Gill has clinched the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for July 2025, following a stellar run in the Test series against England. The 25-year-old amassed 567 runs at an average of 94.50 across three Tests, including a double century and two hundreds, edging out England…
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