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Gautam Adani hails wheelchair-bound employee's courage for attempting bungee jumping
New Delhi, March 27: Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Thursday hailed the courage of a wheelchair-bound employee who attempted adventure sport bungee jumping in Rishikesh.
Centre inks Rs 6,900 cr contracts for advanced artillery gun systems, high mobility vehicles
New Delhi, March 26: In a bid to further to further enhance Indian Army’s operational readiness, the Centre on Wednesday announced contracts with Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced System Limited for the procurement of 155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) and High Mobility Vehicle 6x6 Gun Towing Vehicles, at a total cost of about Rs 6,900 crore.
Incomplete without Paralympics medal: Bhagyashree Jadhav wants to be third time lucky at LA 2028
New Delhi, March 26: Seasoned shotputter and javelin thrower Bhagyashree Jadhav, who was India's flagbearer at the Paris Paralympics alongside Sumit Antil, has her sights on capturing a medal at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics.
Assam Police bust interstate drug racket; narcotics item valued at Rs. 20 crore seized
Guwahati, March 25: Assam Police in an anti-narcotics operation busted an interstate drug network and seized drugs worth Rs. 20 crores, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday.
Hardik Singh credits hard work and team unity for receiving HI Midfielder of the Year award
New Delhi, March 25: Indian men's hockey team vice-captain Hardik Singh has expressed his gratitude and excitement after he was honoured with the prestigious Hockey India Ajit Pal Singh Award for Midfielder of the Year 2024 at the recently held Hockey India 7th Annual Awards.
KIPG 2025 spotlight: Meet the Unhalkars! Swaroop and Romy aspire for Paralympics glory
New Delhi, March 25: Love has the power to lift one's performance. With husband Hunter Woodhall cheering from the stands, Tara Davis clinched the long jump gold at the Summer Olympics in Paris. One month later, Tara's performance acted as an inspiration for Hunter as he pocketed the gold medal in the T62 400m race in the Paralympics. Similarly, the story of Swaroop and Romy Unhalkar offers a heartwarming glimpse into how love and sports can intertwine to create something truly extraordinary.
'True sportsmanship overrides all else': PT Usha inaugurates National Maritime Games 2025
Mumbai, March 24: In a momentous celebration of athletic excellence and maritime unity, P.T. Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association and Member of Parliament, inaugurated the National Maritime Games 2025 on Monday at IMU, Palm Beach Road, Navi Mumbai.
The arrangements at KIPG are of international standards, say participants
New Delhi, March 24: The Khelo India Para Games 2025 has become a major platform for para athletes to make their mark on the national stage, the participants in the tournament said. Over 1300 para athletes across six disciplines registered their names for the second edition of the tournament this year.
KIPG 2025: Jaspreet Kaur, Manish break powerlifting records; TN, Haryana share lead (Ld)
New Delhi, March 23: The fourth day of the second edition of the Khelo India Para Games saw Punjab's powerlifter Jaspreet Kaur and Haryana's Manish grabbing the headlines.
Rail traffic halted in Geratpur-Vatva section of Ahmedabad division as gantry falls; no injuries reported
Vatva, March 24: A gantry fell in the Geratpur-Vatva of Ahmedabad division during the construction of the ongoing Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project.
KIPG 2025: Jaspreet Kaur breaks powerlifting national record; Sheetal Devi wins archery gold; TN keep lead
New Delhi, March 23: With a record-breaking effort, Punjab powerlifter Jaspreet Kaur grabbed the headlines on the fourth day of the second edition of the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) here on Sunday. Jaspreet became the first athlete in KIPG 2025 to break a national record.
KIPG 2025 Spotlight: From Novice to Gold in 30 months - Why Mona Agarwal is a super mom!
New Delhi, March 23: The story of Paris Paralympian Mona Agarwal is a remarkable one of determination that transcends sport. Having only taken up shooting in December 2021, the 37-year-old made an audacious declaration to her coach from day one: "I want to participate in the 2024 Paralympics."
From drawing faces to drawing bowstrings: Payal Nag's inspiring para-archery journey
New Delhi, March 23: When Sheetal Devi won India's first medal in archery at the Paris Paralympics without hands, the world was amazed. Everyone wondered how this was possible, and she became a star overnight.
Hockey India announces 65-member core probable group for women's national coaching camp
New Delhi, March 22: Hockey India (HI) on Saturday named a 65-member core probable group for the upcoming Senior Women's National Coaching Camp, which will commence in SAI, Bengaluru, on March 23.
Khelo India Para Games 2025: Sheetal Devi, Payal Nag set for exciting Para-Archery Final
New Delhi, March 22: Sheetal Devi competing against Payal Nag in the final of the compound women's open category is a bucket list set to be ticked off at the Khelo India Para Games 2025.
MS Dhoni fan Ramesh Shanmugam hopes to emulate his sporting idol in para athletics
New Delhi, March 22: Ramesh Shanmugam a gold medal winner in the Men's 800 m T53/54 at the Khelo India Para Games hails from what he describes as a "tiny and remote village" Mannathampatty in Tiruchirappalli district of Tamil Nadu. The para-athelete has idolised the former Indian cricket team captain for many years, and is eager for the start of upcoming season of Indian Premier League.
Harshita Sehrawat continues fine run of form with Gold at Indian Open Throws Competition
Navi Mumbai, March 22: Reliance Foundation athletes put in an impressive display at the 4th Indian Open Throws Competition at the Jio Institute in Ulwe, Navi Mumbai on Friday winning a total of 3 Golds, 1 Silver and 4 Bronze medals in the competition, as per a release from AFI.
National Para Fencing Championship 2025 to be held in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, March 22: The National Para Fencing Championship 2025 is set to take place in Bhubaneswar from March 28 to 31. The prestigious event will be held at Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium, Niladri Vihar, and Kalinga Sports Complex, bringing together top para fencers from across the country, as per a release from PSAO.
KIPG 2025: Debutants Alphia James, Mandeep steal badminton spotlight as Paralympians dominate
New Delhi, March 22: India's Paralympians and international stars played true to form but the Khelo India Para Games 2025 also saw some standout performances from gold medallists as the badminton competition came to a close at the Indira Gandhi Stadium on the Day 3 of the Games here on Saturday.
KIPG 2025: With dreams of competing in Paralympics, wheelchair-bound shuttler makes debut
New Delhi, March 22: The focus has been on India's para-shuttlers following their fine performance in the Paralympics since Tokyo 2020. Though Indians have done well in various categories like SL3, SL6, SU5, etc in which players have impairment in upper or lower bodies, the country has not had many participants in the wheelchair category.
J&K Police demolish illegal structure belonging to Pakistan-based terror handler
Srinagar, March 22: J&K Police on Saturday demolished an illegal structure belonging to a Pakistan-based terror handler in Anantnag district.
Jaya Bachchan gets advice from Prerna Arora after criticism on 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'
Mumbai, March 22: Veteran Bollywood actress Jaya Bachchan, who was last seen in 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani', has received a word of advice from producer Prerna Arora.
Madhya Pradesh's road to recovery: Harnessing rainwater to fight groundwater depletion
Bhopal, March 22: In the summer of 2010, the tragic murder of 18-year-old Poonam Yadav over a dispute about tap water in Indore cast a grim shadow over Madhya Pradesh, highlighting the severity of the state’s water crisis. While such extreme incidents have not recurred, daily skirmishes over shared water sources persist, underscoring the urgent need to address India’s dwindling water resources.
MS Dhoni fan Ramesh Shanmugam hopes to emulate his sporting idol in para athletics
New Delhi, March 22: “Once MS Dhoni retires, I will stop watching cricket,” Ramesh Shanmugam says with a smile after earning a gold medal in Men's 800m T53/T54 on the second day of the Khelo India Para Games 2025 here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Bhubaneswar to host National Para Fencing Championship from March 28-31
Bhubaneswar, March 22: The National Para Fencing Championship 2025 is set to take place in Bhubaneswar from March 28 to 31. The prestigious event will be held at Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium, Niladri Vihar, and Kalinga Sports Complex, bringing together top para fencers from across the country.
KIPG 2025: Double delight for Ramesh Shanguman as Tamil Nadu athletes make strong start
New Delhi, March 21: Tamil Nadu's Ramesh Shanguman shone brightly on the second day of the Khelo India Para Games 2025, winning two gold medals in the Men's 800m T53/T54 and Men's 100m T53/T54 events respectively.
Relief workers' killing, aid blockade hamper UN humanitarian deliveries in Gaza
United Nations, March 22: UN humanitarians are seeking Israel's assurance of safety, as intensified hostilities have joined aid blockage in severely hampering the delivery of relief into Gaza.
Uttar Pradesh javelin throwers Rohit Yadav and Annu Rani excel at Indian Open Throws Competition
Mumbai, March 21: Uttar Pradesh javelin throwers dominated the final day of the fourth edition of the Indian Open Throws Competition that concluded here on Friday. While Rohit Yadav clinched the men’s javelin throw gold with a distance of 78.87m, Asian Games champion Annu Rani was outright winner in the women’s event. Her gold medal winning throw was 58.82m.
Khelo India Para Games 2025: Tamil Nadu's Ramesh Shanguman clinches first gold in athletics
New Delhi, March 21: Tamil Nadu's Ramesh Shanguman gave his state a flying start as track and field events in athletics started on Day 2 of the Khelo India Para Games 2025 here on Friday.
KIPG 2025: Tamil Nadu's Ramesh Shanguman clinches first gold in athletics
New Delhi, March 21: Tamil Nadu's Ramesh Shanguman gave his state a flying start as track and field events in athletics started on Day 2 of the Khelo India Para Games 2025 here on Friday. A former basketballer, Chennai's Shanguman won the first gold of the Games and it came in the men's 800m T53/T54 event.
Major Rohit Kadian to represent India in World Masters Athletics Indoor Championship
New Delhi, March 21: Major Rohit Kadian, a distinguished officer of the Indian Army, will represent India in World Masters Athletics Indoor Championship in Florida, USA, scheduled from March 23-30.
Gujarat govt has allocated 41 pc more budget for sports, says minister
Gandhinagar, March 21: While addressing discussions on the demands for the Department of Sports, Youth, and Cultural Activities in the Budget session of the Gujarat Assembly, Minister Harsh Sanghvi emphasised that youth are the future of the country.
KIPG 2025 Spotlight: After wheelchair cricket and arm wrestling, why Gyan Prakash Sharma is in love with badminton
New Delhi, March 21: Gyan Prakash Sharma likes challenges. A talented sportsperson, he began playing wheelchair cricket for Uttar Pradesh and, at someone's instigation, not only tried his hand at arm wrestling but also won a bronze medal in the national Open championship in the sport, as per the SAI Media press release.
Indian Open Throws Competition: Ujjawal Choudhary sets national record
Navi Mumbai, March 21: Haryana's Ujjawal Choudhary put in a splendid display on the opening day of the 4th Indian Open Throws Competition at the Jio Institute in Ulwe in Navi Mumbai on Thursday, winning the gold in the U20 discus throw event with a new national record. Choudhary's best of 59.34m broke the previous record of 58.11m.
Fonseca battles illness to prevail in Miami opener
Miami, March 21: Joao Fonseca made an electric debut at the Miami Open and powered past Learner Tien 6-7(1), 3-6, 6-4 in a thrilling opening-round clash.
Para-athletes will get an opportunity to play and bring glory: Mansukh Mandaviya declars 2nd Khelo India Para Games 2025 open
New Delhi March 20: Union Minister of Labour and Employment, Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Thursday declared the second edition of the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) 2025 open at the Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex in Delhi.
Indian Para Swimming Team gears up for 2025 Para Swimming World Series in Barcelona
New Delhi, March 20: A 27-member Indian contingent, comprising 19 para swimmers and 8 officials, is set to represent the nation at the prestigious 2025 Para Swimming World Series, taking place in Barcelona, Spain, from March 20 to 23.
Sports Minister Mandaviya declares 2nd Khelo India Para Games 2025 open
New Delhi, March 20: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, declared the 2nd Khelo India Para Games 2025 open at KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, Indira Gandhi Stadium complex in New Delhi on Thursday.
Bikaner's nonagenarian athlete Pana Devi wins gold medals, proves age is just a number
Bikaner, March 20: Pana Devi Godara, a 93-year-old athlete from Bikaner, has defied age and proven that determination knows no boundaries. Recently, at the 45th National Masters Athletics Championship in Bengaluru, Pana Devi won gold medals in multiple events, including Shot Put, 100-meter sprint, and Discus Throw, making the entire nation proud.
Consistent support to para-athletes will encourage more players, says Kalyan Chaubey
New Delhi, March 20: All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey hailed the government's support to para-athletes in recent years and said it will encourage more such players across the country.