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  Sports Ministry lifts WFI suspension, restores federation's status as NSF

  March 11, 2025 10:05 IST

  The Sports Ministry suspended the Wrestling Federation of India in December 2023 for the hasty announcement of the U-15 and U-20 National Championships. The Ministry has now revoked the suspension. In an order, the Ministry stated that the federation has taken corrective measures.

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  International Women's Day: Chess GM Vaishali among other women handle PM Modi's social media handles

  March 08, 2025 10:43 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that women from different fields would be taking over his social media properties on International Women's Day 2025. Chess Grandmaster Vaishali was among those who handled Modi's social media accounts.

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  From Manu Bhaker to Anju Bobby George: Indian women's sportspersons to win Khel Ratna Award

  March 07, 2025 18:57 IST

  62 Indian athletes have received the highest sporting honour of the country, the Khel Ratna Award, starting in 1991-92 upto 2024 with Indian Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh, the youngest chess champions D Gukesh and the double Paris Olympics bronze medallist Manu Bhaker being the recent ones.

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  Vinesh Phogat reacts to body-shaming comments on Rohit, says 'keep players away from politics'

  March 07, 2025 13:49 IST

  Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed was on the receiving end earlier this week for body-shaming Rohit Sharma. Even though she clarified her stance on the matter later, she was criticised a lot. Vinesh Phogat has also reacted to the matter opining that players should be kept away from politics.

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  MCA chief Rohit Pawar comes out in support of Mohammed Shami amidst fasting row: What is the issue?

  March 06, 2025 15:46 IST

  Mohammed Shami played a crucial role in India's win over Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal. Shami faced criticism for drinking an energy drink in the semifinal during the holy month of Ramadan. MCA chief Rohit Pawar has come out in support of the speedster.

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  Sharath Kamal, India's table tennis star, to retire after WTT Star Contender in Chennai

  March 05, 2025 14:04 IST

  Sharath Kamal confirmed on Wednesday (March 5) that he will retire from professional table tennis after competing in the upcoming tournament. The WTT Star Contender will be played in Chennai from March 25 to 30 as star players from across the world will compete.

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  Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Comeback of Year Award; Verstappen, Biles for other honours

  March 03, 2025 20:04 IST

  Rishabh Pant is among six athletes nominated for the Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award. The nomination points towards the epic comeback Pant made from a horrific car crash in late December 2022. Pant is now back, doing his job in the world of cricket.

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  Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reacts to Shama Mohamed's comments on Rohit Sharma

  March 03, 2025 19:42 IST

  Congress National Spokesperson Shama Mohamed had called India captain Rohit Sharma 'fat' and 'the most unimpressive captain India has ever had'. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reacted to Mohamed's comments, stating that the comments are 'not only deeply shameful but also outright pathetic.'

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  Armand Duplantis breaks pole vault world record for 11th time at the All-Star Perche meet

  March 01, 2025 11:10 IST

  Swedish Armand Duplantis broke the world record for the 11th time. In the All-Star Perche meet, he soared 6.26 metres to set a new world record. He did that while his own recorded song was playing in the background.

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  Arjuna awardee boxer Saweety Boora lodges FIR against husband Deepak Hooda alleging dowry harassment

  February 27, 2025 20:00 IST

  Boxer Saweety Boora has filed an FIR against husband Deepak Hooda. She complained of her asking for dowry and also mentioned that her husband used to assault her. A case has been registered under Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

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  Lakshya Sen age fraud controversy: Karnataka High Court sanctions investigation

  February 25, 2025 18:33 IST

  The Karnataka High Court issued an investigation against Lakshya Sen after a case was filed against the Badminton player for alleged age fraud. The shuttler, along with his family and coach U Vimal Kumar, is now under investigation.

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  India aims to bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games, letter of intent to be sent: Sources

  February 21, 2025 23:56 IST

  India is on course to bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. With that, the goal is also to bring back all the disciplines that are removed from the 2026 edition, which will be held in Glasgow.

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  Satwiksairaj Rankireddy's father R Kasi Viswanatham dies of heart attack

  February 20, 2025 12:10 IST

  Satwiksairaj Rankireddy was scheduled to receive the prestigious Khel Ratna award today in Delhi. Moreover, his father was also set to travel and join him in the ceremony. But he passed away tragically before he could make the trip.

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  National Games 2025: Home Minister Amit Shah, Uttarakhand CM Dhami attend closing ceremony

  February 14, 2025 18:24 IST

  Services topped the medal tally in the 38th National Games, finishing with a total of 198 (54 gold, 71 silver, 73 bronze). The National Games came to an end with the closing ceremony with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in attendance.

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  Indian Navy shooter Niraj stuns Paris medallist Swapnil, Karnataka on top of tally in National Games

  February 07, 2025 0:07 IST

  Niraj Kumar won the gold in the men's 50-metre rifle 3 positions event as he outclassed the Olympic medallist Swapnil Kusale. Meanwhile, Deepika Kumari and Juyel Sarkar won gold medals in the archery events in the National Games 2025.

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  Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar meets President Droupadi Murmu, presents signed Test jersey | WATCH

  February 06, 2025 19:04 IST

  Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, along with his family, met the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Tendulkar was recently honoured with the Colonel CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

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  Pragnanandhaa beats world champion Gukesh to clinch Tata Steel Masters 2025 title

  February 03, 2025 10:54 IST

  R Pragnanandhaa has stunned world champion D Gukesh to win the Tata Steel Masters 2025 chess title. It was an all-India final played in Wijk aan Zee in the Netherlands on Sunday (February 2) and Pragnanandhaa triumphed in the tiebreaker.

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  National Games 2025: Dhinidhi Desinghu clinches fifth gold, Services climb to top of medal tally

  February 02, 2025 0:09 IST

  Karnataka swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu added another gold medal to her cabinet as she helped Karnataka win the yellow metal in the women's 4x200m freestyle relay event. Services go on top of the medals tally, while Karnataka hold the second place.

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  Budget 2025: Khelo India gets biggest share as government raises sports budget by over Rs 350 crore

  February 01, 2025 15:14 IST

  India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget for 2025 today. Khelo India has once again got the lion's share as the overall sports budget has been raised by over Rs 350 crore. Kheo India is the government's flagship program to scout and nurture athletes.

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  'India is putting efforts to host 2036 Olympics': PM Modi inaugurates 38th National Games

  January 28, 2025 20:32 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in attendance to inaugurate the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand. The National Games will feature thousands of athletes rubbing shoulders against each other in different sports for medals.

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  Vinod Kambli's wife reveals she filed for divorce, took it back after his 'helpless' condition

  January 27, 2025 21:13 IST

  Vinod Kambli was recently admitted to a private hospital in Thane. His wife, Andrea Hewitt has revealed that she had filed a divorce, however, she had taken it back after seeing her husband's 'helpless' condition.

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  Uzbekistan GM Yakubboev declines handshake with Vaishali, apologises and explains reason later

  January 27, 2025 13:21 IST

  In a video that has gone viral, R Vaishali can be seen extending her hands before the start of the match but Yakubboev sat down without responding to it. The incident happened at the Tata Steel Chess tournament before the fourth-round contest.

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  Jasprit Bumrah makes appearance in Coldplay concert, Chris Martin calls him 'best bowler in world'

  January 26, 2025 23:11 IST

  Jasprit Bumrah was in attendance at Coldplay's final concert in India on Republic Day. Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin also sang an impromptu for the Indian pace sensation. Chris had earlier mentioned about Bumrah in his previous concerts in India.

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  Padma Awards 2025: PR Sreejesh conferred with Padma Bhushan, Ravi Ashwin awarded Padma Shri

  January 25, 2025 22:04 IST

  PR Sreejesh retired after winning the bronze medal with the Indian hockey team for the second time. Ravi Ashwin hung his boots from international cricket during the Border-Gavaskar series. Both have been conferred with Padma Awards.

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  Madison Keys stuns two-time winner Aryna Sabalenka in Australian Open final to lift her first major

  January 25, 2025 16:49 IST

  Aryna Sabalenka had won the Australian Open on her previous two trips at Melbourne Park and was eyeing a 'three-peat’. However, America's Madison Keys defeated her in a closely-fought finale to lift her maiden Grand Slam title.

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  Novak Djokovic reveals exact reason for pulling out of Australia Open semi-finals

  January 24, 2025 12:31 IST

  Novak Djokovic pulled out of the semi-finals of the Australian Open 2025. Playing against Alexander Zverev, the Serbian complained of a muscle injury and withdrew after the first set on Rod Laver Arena.

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  Novak Djokovic pulls out of Australian Open semifinal due to injury, Alexander Zverev gets walkover

  January 24, 2025 11:43 IST

  Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Australian Open 2025 semi-final after complaining of an injury. Alexander Zverev was handed a walkover as he qualified for the summit clash.

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  Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner, Ben Shelton seal semi-final berths

  January 22, 2025 19:01 IST

  Jannik Sinner defeated Alex de Minaur to progress to the Australian Open semi-finals. He will be playing against Ben Shelton in the semis, who defeated Lorenzo Sonego in a thrilling quarter-final at Rod Laver Arena.