New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) In his latest episode of the popular monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the inspiring performance of two young Indian athletes who have captured the nation’s attention with their extraordinary achievements in sprinting.Addressing the audience on Sunday, the Prime Minister spoke enthusiastically about the thrilling developments in the men’s 100-metre race, where the national record was broken three times within just two da…
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Shillong, May 28 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse on Thursday called for a collective and mission-mode approach to tackle the growing menace of substance abuse among the youth, stressing that safeguarding young people is essential for building a developed India by 2047.Addressing the “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat – Purvottar” programme organised by MY Bharat under the Department of Youth Affairs at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Shil…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is monitoring 1,981 ongoing big-ticket infrastructure projects, with a total revised cost of Rs 42.78 lakh crore as of April 2026, across 17 Central Ministries and Departments. The cumulative expenditure incurred on these projects stands at Rs 20.36 lakh crore, accounting for approximately 47.59 per cent of the revised project cost, indicating steady progress in project implementation, according to a MOPI fl…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Indian badminton icon Jwala Gutta has never been one to hold back, either during her playing days or after retirement. In a candid interaction with IANS, the 2011 World Championships bronze medallist criticised what she described as a growing culture of silence and compromise within Indian sport, particularly badminton. In an exclusive interview, Gutta questioned why athletes — especially established stars — avoid speaking openly about structural problems within the …
Ahmedabad, May 19 (IANS) The SRT10 Altevol Centre of Excellence Sports Academy in Ahmedabad witnessed an inspiring and emotionally charged day as cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar spent time with young athletes training at the academy, interacting closely with children, parents, and aspiring cricketers during a special engagement organised at the facility.This is the second such academy in India backed by Sachin Tendulkar after the flagship SRT10 Global Academy at DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi M…
Kolkata, May 16 (IANS) An unchanged Gujarat Titans (GT) won the toss and elected to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 60 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. A win for GT, who are on a five-match winning streak, will make them the first side to seal a playoffs spot in IPL 2026, while a defeat for KKR will confirm their exit from the competition.After winning the toss, GT skipper Shubman Gill said, “It does look like that (pit…
Chennai, May 9 (IANS) Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will clash with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 53rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.CSK are at sixth position on the points table with five wins from 10 matches. The five-time champions head into the contest after defeating the Delhi Capitals in their previous outing. Riding a positive run of form, they will aim to continue their momentum and register their si…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Indian star shuttler and Khel Ratna awardee Satwiksairaj Rankireddy has hit back to those who had misinterpreted his recent comments on the lack of public reception for the Thomas Cup bronze medal-winning team, saying his disappointment did not come from a desire for personal glory or financial gain but was about the emotional impact of “silence” following major international milestones. The 2022 champions, India, returned to the podium in 2026 Thomas Cup and returned wit…
Shillong, May 7 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday reaffirmed the state government’s vision of transforming Shillong into the “football capital of India” while launching the 2026 football season of the Shillong Sports Association. Launching the new season at the Shillong Sports Association Ground in Shillong, the Chief Minister said the government was committed not only to strengthening sports infrastructure but also to creating opportunities for young footballers…
Colombo, May 4 (IANS) Sri Lanka and the Maldives signed seven memoranda of understanding during Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s State Visit to Colombo, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said on Monday.The agreements cover cooperation in tourism, education, higher education, health, sports, youth development, archives and defence, the PMD said.Muizzu arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday for a three-day State Visit at the invitation of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The visit mar…