New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Former U-23 Asian Championships Bronze medallist Lalit will be challenging for gold in the men’s 55kg Greco-Roman category in the Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Tuesday, while two more Indian wrestlers will be aiming for the bronze medal in their respective weight categories.The 23-year-old Lalit dominated China’s Huoying Shi in the semifinals to register an 11-3 victory before Aman (77kg Greco Roman) and former champion Sunil Kumar (87kg G…
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New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Olympic bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat and U23 world champion will spearhead the Indian challenge at the Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, a city that hosted the competition in 2018 and 2024. The event, which will follow a two-day format for the first time, will begin on Monday with Greco-Roman, followed by women’s wrestling and then freestyle.Close to 350 wrestlers are competing for the 30 gold medals on offer. A total of 30 Indian wrestlers – 10 each for wom…
Patna, March 30 (IANS) A major protest erupted during an official event at Patna University on Monday, where Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary were present to inaugurate a newly constructed academic building. As the leaders arrived at the venue, a group of students began raising loud slogans against the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha and Education Minister Sunil Kumar.Protesters waved black fla…
Jaipur, March 28 (IANS) In a world that often equates royalty with privilege, Princess Padmaja Kumari Parmar of the House of Mewar tells a different story, one shaped by discipline, resilience, and purpose. Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of five, her life was defined early by a condition she could barely understand. What began as fear and confusion soon turned into a lifelong lesson in courage.“When I was diagnosed, there was stigma, fear, and confusion all around,” Padmaja…
Ranchi, March 25 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Ranchi Zonal Office, has filed a chargesheet under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, against six persons in connection with the alleged misappropriation of government funds at the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) State Office in Ranchi.The prosecution complaint was filed on March 24, 2026, before the Special Judge, CBI-cum-Special Judge under the PMLA, Ranchi, against Sunil Kumar (then Executive, KVIC R…
Patna, March 24 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday visited the districts of Kaimur and Rohtas as part of his ‘Samriddhi Yatra,’ where he inaugurated and laid the foundation for multiple development projects. In Kaimur, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stones for 43 schemes worth Rs 47 crore, while also inaugurating 161 projects estimated at Rs 162 crore.During the visit, he inspected stalls set up by various government departments, interacted with beneficiaries, and so…
Kolkata, March 22 (IANS) Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have unveiled their practice jersey for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, marking the first time the franchise has introduced a training kit for fans to purchase.The move follows an overwhelming response to the initial reveal of the team’s training jersey, with thousands of supporters urging the franchise to make it available for purchase.Designed with a contemporary look, the jersey features a tiger-print mot…
Patna, March 19 (IANS) Amid the ongoing fourth phase of the ‘Samridhi Yatra’, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Munger and Lakhisarai districts on Thursday, launching a series of development projects aimed at boosting regional growth.In Munger, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stones for 26 projects and inaugurated 52 completed schemes, dedicating them to the people of the district.He also inspected stalls set up by various government departments, interacted directly with benef…
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Woman grapplers Meenakshi Goyat, Hanshika, and Mansi Lather, along with male freestyle competitors Aman, Sandeep Singh Mann, Mukul Dahiya, and Greco-Roman Style contestants Sachin Sehrawat and Sunil Kumar, topped their respective weight categories in the selection trials for the 2026 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship.The top continental event is scheduled to be held at Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) from April 6 to 12, with the Indian wrestlers hoping to perform well in the co…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) India delivered an exceptional performance on Day 2 of the New Delhi 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix, securing multiple podium finishes across track and field events, including several clean sweeps of the podium.The highlight of the day came in the Men’s Javelin Throw F43/F44/F64, where Paralympic champion Sumit Antil led an all-Indian podium. Antil clinched gold with a powerful throw of 69.25 metres, while Pushpendra Singh secured silver with 56.91m and Poonam …