Hyderabad, July 9 (IANS) With India bidding to host the 2036 Olympics, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday said it was his dream to see Telangana and Hyderabad host the prestigious sporting event.He said Telangana and Hyderabad were being prepared in every aspect to host the Olympics.The Chief Minister, along with Indian Olympic Association President P.T. Usha, inaugurated the Gachibowli Sports District and the Young India Physical Education and Sports University (YIPESU).He an…
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Bhopal, July 4 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has issued appointment orders to 5,017 newly selected teachers for government schools in one of the state’s major recruitment exercises aimed at strengthening school education and addressing vacancies in teaching posts.In a statement issued on Saturday, the School Education Department said the appointment orders were issued on July 3 and 4 following the completion of the recruitment process.The appointments include 4,067 Secondary Teachers in s…
Los Angeles, July 2 (IANS) Bollywood Superstar and Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan hailed the opening of the Knight Riders Cricket Ground in Los Angeles as the realisation of a long-cherished dream after the venue hosted its first-ever Major League Cricket (MLC) match, with the Knight Riders Group becoming the first global cricket franchise to establish an international-standard cricket stadium. The Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) took on Washington Freedom in the inaugural fixtur…
London, July 2 (IANS) After a four-set thriller in his opening match, Novak Djokovic upped his game to defeat Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to enter the third round of Wimbledon on Thursday (IST). Djokovic needed just 98 minutes to swat aside Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 and secure his place in the third round of the grass-court major for the 20th time. For the past eight years, these two have been bumping into each other at events all over the world, and for most of those eight years,…
Shillong, June 30 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday said entrepreneurship is the foundation of sustainable economic growth and livelihood generation as he launched the state government’s “Achievers of the Month” programme to recognise outstanding individuals and inspire more people to take up entrepreneurial ventures. Launching the flagship initiative in Shillong, the Chief Minister said the government’s role is to create an enabling ecosystem through policies, infrastr…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Hiring across India’s formal economy is diversifying beyond traditional white‑collar sectors such as technology, with consumer‑facing and service industries driving some of the strongest recent gains, a report said on Tuesday.The report by Indeed highlighted that job postings in India remained 3.4 per cent higher year‑on‑year in May but eased 0.7 per cent on a monthly basis.Over the past three months, some of the strongest gains have been recorded in sports (o…
Manchester, June 13 (IANS) Ireland won the toss and elected to bowl against Scotland at Emirates Old Trafford in the second match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on Saturday.Both sides will have more than just two points on their minds, with the teams seeking a landmark first victory in the tournament’s history. The expanded competition offers a fresh opportunity for the two European sides to make their mark on the global stage. While Ireland are returning to the tournament after missing out …
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The Indian Golf Union (IGU), headed by Brijinder Singh and his team who are the National Sports Federation recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) and the International Golf Federation (IGF), will send a six-member Indian team to compete in the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.The golf events for both men and women are scheduled from September 30 to October 3, 2026, at the Kasugai Country Club East Course.Yuvraj Sandhu, who is currently ran…
Bengaluru, June 4 (IANS) Newly sworn-in Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday night allocated portfolios to 13 members of his Council of Ministers, including Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara. The list has been sent to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for official notification.Former Chief Minister and Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Siddaramaiah’s son, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, has been allotted the much sought-after Urban Development portfolio, marking his first ministeria…
Ahmedabad/New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence that Yogasana could eventually secure a place in international multi-sport competitions, including the Olympics, as he virtually inaugurated the first World Yogasana Championship in Ahmedabad. Addressing athletes from more than 60 countries, PM Modi said the championship marked the beginning of a new phase in yoga’s evolution by providing Yogasana with a platform as a competitive sport.”Through this …