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Raipur, Feb 2 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh Open Golf Championship 2026 jointly launched last month by the Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI) and the Deputy Chief Minister and Sports Minister of Chhattisgarh Arun Sao Ji, is scheduled to be played from February 3 to 6 at the pristine Fairway Golf & Lake Resort in Naya Raipur. The event is the 2026 season-opener of the PGTI. The prize purse for the event, which stood at INR 1 crore in the inaugural edition last year, has been raised to …

Hyderabad, Feb 1 (IANS) The Centre has once again treated Telangana unfairly in the Union Budget, said Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka.Reacting to Union Budget 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Sunday, he said they expected allocations for various projects for Telangana, but the State received nothing in the Rs 53.47 lakh crore Budget.He told the media that despite Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, Cabinet Ministers, and Members of Parliament rep…

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) The 57th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle unfolded across the country on Sunday, once again drawing citizens from all walks of life into a shared celebration of fitness and sustainability. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya spearheaded the movement in Gondal near Rajkot, while Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy led the Hyderabad leg of the event, which saw participation from over 1,000 cyclists. Launched in December 2024, Fit…

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 at Delhi Cantonment on Saturday and hailed the cadets as architects of Viksit Bharat.He urged the participating 2,406 cadets to remain humble, courageous, curious and committed to national ideals, said a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence.He congratulated the cadets for a spectacular presentation depicting their passion, talent, discipline, and enthusiasm, wh…

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) India and Germany on Monday signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, giving a fresh boost to their strategic partnership.Addressing a joint press conference, Prime Minister Modi said that bilateral trade between the two countries has crossed the $50 billion mark, reaching its highest level so far.“More than two thousand German companies have a long-standing presence in India…

Navi Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) Gujarat Giants captain Ashleigh Gardner hailed her team’s composure under pressure after they edged past UP Warriorz by 10 runs in a thrilling, high-scoring Women’s Premier League 2026 encounter at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday. Reflecting on the contest, Gardner said the match was entertaining and highlighted the batting-friendly nature of the surface. She admitted that the Giants were aware early on that a big total was required to stay competitive in a match …

Imphal, Dec 28 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Sunday reiterated the state government’s firm commitment to unlocking Manipur’s vast potential across multiple sectors through a series of focused development programmes.Addressing a Sports Meet-cum-92nd Anniversary celebration of the Mao Students’ Union (MSU) at Punanamei in Senapati district, the Governor said priority was being given to strengthening infrastructure, improving road connectivity, enhancing public service delivery…

Los Angeles, Dec 23 (IANS) Global Latin sensation Enrique Iglesias and his partner Anna Kournikova have announced that they have welcomed their fourth child together. The 50-year-old singer and the 44-year-old old Russian former tennis player shared a joint post on Instagram revealing that they have welcomed their fourth child with a picture. The two already have twins Lucy and Nicholas, eight, and daughter Mary, five.The couple’s announcement featured a sweet picture of the newborn, who they we…