New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) has been granted full membership of the International Boxing Association (IBA). The landmark decision was taken during the IBA Board Meeting held on February 6, 2026, and was formally communicated through an official letter issued from Lausanne, Switzerland, on February 9.Congratulating IABF on this achievement, IBA president Umar Kremlev addressed a letter to IABF chief Rakesh Mishra appreciating the federation’s commitment …
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New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The government is working on trials with banks to operationalise employees’ provident fund (PF) withdrawals via automated teller machines (ATMs), with a likely date to make it applicable from April, for ease of service.The employees’ PF will also be open to withdrawals via the use of unified payments interface (UPI), apart from ATMs, according to an NDTV profit report, citing Labour Ministry sources.There was, however, no official communication yet from the government.Acc…
Guwahati, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for a fitter India found strong resonance at a special edition of Sundays on Cycle held at the Sarusajai Stadium Complex here on Sunday, with leading Olympians and renowned sportspersons lending star power to the initiative. The event featured participation from two Olympians, a former world champion boxer, a prominent Indian women’s footballer, and a women’s Dronacharya boxing coach, all underscoring that physical and mental fitne…
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday virtually laid the foundation stones for six major sports infrastructure projects and inaugurated two athlete support facilities, with a combined investment of ₹120 crore. The initiatives aim to strengthen India’s sports ecosystem and underscore the Union Government’s focus on building modern, athlete-centric infrastructure nationwide.The six projects, with a total outlay of ₹82 crore, are be…
Noida, Feb 1 (IANS) Ahead of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 final, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh expressed confidence in the sport’s growth in India, highlighting strong government backing and the league’s successful revival after a prolonged hiatus. Singh said the budgetary support extended to wrestling has remained robust, with the sport continuing to enjoy the confidence of the country’s top leadership. Referring to the Union Budget and government initi…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) From bustling city roads to college campuses and community grounds, India once again took to the pedals on Sunday as the 59th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle rolled out across the country, turning an ordinary weekend morning into a celebration of fitness, sustainability, and collective spirit. What began in December 2024 under the leadership of Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya has today evolved into a true people’s movement with ov…
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated India’s Jensi Dipakbhai Kanabar on becoming the first Indian female Australian Open Asia-Pacific Elite 14 & Under Trophy. Jensi produced a stunning comeback at the 2026 AO Asia-Pacific Elite 14 & Under Trophy, rallying from 3-6, 0-2 down to defeat home favourite Musemma Cilek.”From Junagadh to Melbourne- India’s pride serves an ace! Congratulations to our Khelo India athlete Jensi Kanabar from Junagadh, Gu…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The 58th edition of the Sundays on Cycle was flagged off in Karaikal in Puducherry by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, who met and felicitated first-time voters and cycled with them to celebrate the 58th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle which was dedicated to National Voter’s Day.Speaking at the event Dr. Mandaviya said, “Our Honourable Prime Minister has given a clarion call to celebrate first-time voters and motivate them to cast th…
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Zomato’s parent firm Eternal Limited on Wednesday announced a major leadership change, with its CEO Deepinder Goyal resigning from his position with effect from February 1, 2026.The company said Albinder Dhindsa, who is currently the CEO of Blinkit, will take over as the new chief executive.In a letter addressed to the shareholders, Goyal said he has recently been drawn towards new ideas that involve higher levels of risk, experimentation and exploration.He explained that…
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) lawmaker Raghav Chadha, who came out in support of delivery partners of the e-commerce platforms and also donned their uniform, doubling up as ‘gig worker for a day’ shared the full video of his grueling sessions with them on Monday. Documenting the daily struggles of gig workers in the hour-long video, the AAP RS MP brought to fore the rigors of their profession, eventually forcing the government to take note and make necessary amends.Raghav Ch…