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Anderson Peters, Thomas Rohler among stars unvieled for Neeraj Chopra Classis 2025
Bengaluru, April 24: Top-time World Champion Anderson Peters and 2016 Olympics gold medallist Thomas Rohler are among the top stars that will be participating in next month's Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 one-day javelin throw meet in Bengaluru.
International stars for Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 unveiled
Bengaluru, April 24: The international stars for the Neeraj Chopra Classic competition were unveiled on Thursday, with Grenada's two-time world champion Anderson Peters and Germany's Thomas Rohler among the stars included in the contingent.
Willpower of 140 crore Indians will now break the back of perpetrators of terror: PM Modi
Madhubani, April 24: Expressing deep sorrow over the brutal killing of innocent civilians by terrorists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday remarked that the entire nation is distressed and stands in solidarity with the grieving families.
Former cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Shikhar Dhawan extend heartfelt wishes to Sachin Tendulkar on his 52nd birthday
New Delhi, April 24: On the occasion of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's 52nd birthday on Thursday, former Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Shikhar Dhawan took to social media to pay heartfelt wishes to the 'Master Blaster', whose contribution to Indian cricket remains unparalleled.
PGTI Players Championship: Viraj Madappa bags title at Classic
Nuh (Haryana), April 24: Viraj Madappa of Kolkata won his first event on the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) after his return from a long injury layoff as he bagged the Rs 60 lakh PGTI Players Championship played at the Classic Golf & Country Club here on Thursday.
Nitish Kumar, Centre ignored Bihar's development: Tejashwi Yadav
Patna, April 24: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Central and state governments, accusing them of systematically weakening local self-governance and ignoring Bihar's developmental needs.
Vijay Varma wraps up the shoot for 'Matka King'
Mumbai, April 24: After "Mirzapur", "Dahaad", and "IC814" actor Vijay Varma is all set for another gripping web series, "Matka King".
If villages are strong, India will develop faster: PM Modi on launching Rs 13,480-crore projects in Bihar
Patna, April 24: On the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a massive public gathering in the Madhubani district of Bihar and inaugurated a series of development projects across key sectors, including railways, infrastructure, LPG, and rural empowerment -- collectively worth over Rs 13,480 crore.
'We are shamelessly fighting over languages and borders,' says actor Shanthanu
Chennai, April 24: Pointing out the terrorists in Pahalgam did not stop to ask tourists if they were Hindi, Telugu, Kannada or Tamil, actor Shanthanu Baghyaraj, who is also the son of eminent Tamil film director Baghyaraj, has pointed out that citizens have to realise that we are all Indians and that we have to put a full stop to the "nonsensical hate and negativity towards each other."
Panchayats have been strengthened through technology: PM Modi in Bihar
Madhubani, April 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted that ensuring adequate funds for Panchayats has been a priority for the government and said that the entire country is connected with Mithila and Bihar.
PM Modi launches over Rs 13,480 cr development projects in Bihar's Madhubani
Madhubani, April 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple development projects worth over Rs 13,480 crore in Bihar's Madhubani on Thursday.
In first public address after Pahalgam attack, PM Modi observes two-minute silence for victims
Madhubani, April 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, making his first public address in Bihar, after the dastardly terror attacks in J&K's Pahalgam, observed a two-minute silence for the victims and paid tributes to them.
Delhi Police Crime Branch busts major drug syndicate; seizes heroin worth over Rs 50 lakh
New Delhi, April 24: The ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA), the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of the Delhi Police Crime Branch, has dismantled a major drug syndicate, arresting a key operative and seizing heroin worth over Rs 50 lakh in the illicit market, the officials said on Thursday.
Rumi Khan joins upcoming TV show 'Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan'
Mumbai, April 24: Actor Rumi Khan, who was last seen in Sunny Deol’s blockbuster movie, ‘Gadar 2: The Katha Continues’, has joined the cast of upcoming historical television drama, Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan.
Punjab and Hayana HC upholds appointment of Dr Dheeraj Sharma as Director, IIM Rohtak
Chandigarh/Rohtak (Haryana), April 23: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition filed against Dr Dheeraj Sharma's appointment as Director of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Rohtak, apart from setting aside a show-cause notice issued to him over alleged concealment of his academic qualifications.
PM Modi in Bihar to launch development projects worth Rs 13,480 crore
Patna, April 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bihar's Madhubani district on Thursday to mark National Panchayati Raj Day.
PM Modi to take part in National Panchayati Raj Day programme in Bihar on April 24
New Delhi, April 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar on April 24, where he will travel to Madhubani and participate in a programme marking National Panchayati Raj Day, as per an official statement issued by the Prime Minister's office on Wednesday.
Tur procurement at MSP in full swing in states, over 2.56 lakh farmers benefit
New Delhi, April 23: The procurement of of tur (arhar) at minimum support price (MSP) through Central agencies NAFED and NCCF is in full swing in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Telangana and a total quantity of 3.92 lakh metric tonnes of the crop has been procured in these states till April 22, benefiting as many as 2,56,517 farmers, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare on Wednesday.
Family awaits mortal remains of Jaipur man killed in Pahalgam terror attack
Jaipur, April 23: Neeraj Udhwani, a 33-year-old resident of Jaipur, was among the victims of the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22. His body is expected to arrive in Jaipur later tonight.
Himachal: PRIs representatives' express gratitude to CM for honorarium hike
Shimla, April 22: A delegation of representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) of the State called on Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here on Tuesday and expressed their gratitude for enhancing their honorarium two times during the last two years, said a press statement.
IPL 2025: We lost 5 in a row and won title, says Kasi Viswanathan as he backs CSK for a comeback
New Delhi, April 22: Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan has acknowledged the deep sense of disappointment and frustration among the franchise's loyal fanbase following a string of poor performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. However, the senior official expressed confidence in the team's ability to bounce back, drawing parallels to CSK's famous turnaround in 2010 when the team recovered from a mid-season slump to lift their maiden IPL title.
Delhi govt plans CCTV cameras, libraries in SC, OBC settlements
New Delhi, April 22: Installation of CCTV cameras for security, street lighting, and construction of community centres and libraries are part of plans chalked out by the Delhi government on Tuesday for improvements in SC/ST/OBC settlements, an official said.
Pahalgam Terror Attack: Om Birla, Arvind Kejriwal, Shivraj Singh Chouhan condemn attack
New Delhi, April 22: National political leaders from across the spectrum condemned the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday, calling it a cowardly and reprehensible act. They extended condolences to the bereaved families.
Shakti Dubey secures first rank in UPSC civil services examination, says it was hard to believe at first
New Delhi, April 22: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) Final Result 2024, with Shakti Dubey securing the first rank.
Director Lokesh Kanakaraj to take a 'small break' from social media
Chennai, April 22: Director Lokesh Kanakaraj on Tuesday announced that he was taking from all platforms of social media a small break until the promotions of his eagerly-awaited action extravaganza, ‘Coolie’, featuring superstar Rajinikanth in the lead, begin.
Panchayati Raj representatives to meet in Panchkula on April 24
Chandigarh, April 22: With the aim of empowering Panchayati Raj institutions to become more robust, accountable, and transparent, the Haryana government will organise a state-level programme on April 24 in Panchkula with Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to preside over.
Minister S.M. Nasar, MLA Inigo Irudayaraj to represent Tamil Nadu at Pope Francis' funeral
Chennai, April 22: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has deputed Minorities Welfare and Non-Resident Tamils Welfare Minister, S.M. Nasar, and MLA Inigo S. Irudayaraj to attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City, slated to be held on Saturday.
Ahaan Panday's Bollywood debut with Mohit Suri titled 'Saiyaara', film to hit theatres on this day
Mumbai, April 22: Ananya Panday's brother Ahaan Panday's highly anticipated Bollywood debut film, directed by Mohit Suri, has finally got a release date. The film is titled 'Saiyaara'.
BAPS spiritual guru Mahant Swami Maharaj condoles demise of Pope Francis
Abu Dhabi, April 22: The spiritual guru of Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), Mahant Swami Maharaj, has sent a letter of condolences and prayers to the Catholic community following Pope Francis's passing at the age of 88. In the letter, Mahant Swami Maharaj extended deepest condolences on behalf of the worldwide BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu fellowship, saying, "Pope Francis' departure is a profound loss to the Catholic community and Christians around the world," according to a release.
Mohit Suri's intense love story 'Saiyaara' starring Ahaan Panday to release on July 18
Mumbai, April 22: Filmmaker Mohit Suri's upcoming intense love story with Yash Raj Films (YRF) has been christened “Saiyaara”. The film has been locked for a July 18 release on the big screen.
Actor Balakrishna's 'Daaku Maharaj' completes impressive 100-day run in theatres
Chennai, April 22: Director Bobby Kolli's action entertainer 'Daaku Maharaaj', featuring Telugu star Balakrishna in the lead, has completed an impressive 100-day run in theatres.
Satwiksairaj-Chirag withdraw from Sudirman Cup finals due to illness
New Delhi, April 21: India's popular men's doubles badminton duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will be missing out on the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Sudirman Cup Finals 2025 due to illness, announced the Badminton Association of India (BAI) on Monday.
Consider myself an all-rounder: Delhi Capitals' Vipraj Nigam on his role in side
Lucknow, April 21: After suffering defeat against Gujarat Titans in their previous fixture in IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals will look to bounce back in the match against Lucknow Super Giants which is scheduled to take place at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
The Indian athletes who compete will get good points...: Neeraj Chopra on NC Classic 2025
Potchefstroom, April 21: Ahead of the NC Classic 2025, India's Olympic gold medalist and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra said that the event will help Indian athletes earn plenty of points which will help them in qualification for events like the World Championships and also make people more aware of javelin throw as a discipline and its players.
Neeraj Chopra confirms Paris Olympics gold medallist Arshad Nadeem invited for NC Classic 2025
Potchefstroom, April 21: Paris Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem has been invited for the inaugural edition of the 'Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025'; however, Pakistan's ace javelin thrower is yet to confirm his participation.
When I used to go out to play...: Neeraj Chopra reveals story behind NC Classic 2025
Potchefstroom, April 21: India's Olympic gold medalist and world champion Neeraj Chopra, who is all set to take part in the 'Neeraj Chopra Classic' event on May 24, opened up on how the event came into existence and how good he feels about one of his dreams, of having a premier athletics event being held in India, coming true finally.
Thomas Rohler, Anderson Peters, Julius Yego set to compete at Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025
Mumbai, April 21: In a moment that marks a defining milestone in country's track and field journey, India's most decorated Olympian Neeraj Chopra, in collaboration with JSW Sports, announced the launch of India's first-ever International Javelin competition, the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025.
IPL 2025: I consider myself as an all-rounder, says DC's Vipraj Nigam
Lucknow, April 21: After suffering a defeat against Gujarat Titans in their previous fixture in IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals will look to bounce back in the match against Lucknow Super Giants which is scheduled to take place at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
BAPS' PSM 100 case study recognised as IIM-A's best case study for 2024
New Delhi, April 21: In a remarkable development, the Pramukh Swami Maharaj Shatabdi Mahotsav (PSM 100) has been recognised as the best case study of 2024 by the Indian Institute of Management - Ahmedabad (IIMA).
'No impact on Maha's political equation': Shiv Sena on Uddhav-Raj Thackeray alliance buzz
Mumbai, April 21: Shiv Sena on Monday responded to reports suggesting a potential reconciliation between estranged cousins Uddhav Thackeray, chief of Shiv Sena (UBT), and Raj Thackeray, chief of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).