Latest Khelo India News & Updates

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament on January 4 at noon through video conferencing, marking a significant milestone for Indian sports and for his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi. The opening ceremony will take place at Dr Sampoorna­nand Sports Stadium, bringing national attention to the city’s growing sporting ambitions under the ‘Khelo India’ initiative. Scheduled from January 4 to 11, the tournament wi…

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually addressed players participating in the finals of the ‘Sansad Khel Mahotsav’ and the country’s youth during the concluding programme held in Gujarat’s Junagadh, highlighting the growing strength of India’s sporting ecosystem and the role of youth in shaping the nation’s future. During the interaction, the Prime Minister spoke with players from across Gujarat and discussed their experiences in sports, encouraging them to c…

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Even as weight-reducing or anti-obesity drugs are gaining popularity in India, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Saturday urged for their judicious use.Addressing the inaugural session of the 2-day “Asia Oceania Conference on Obesity”, the Minister called for a whole-of-society approach to effectively combat obesity — which has emerged as one of India’s most pressing public health challenges.”Obesity is a complex…