Meghalaya sports conclave charts roadmap for excellence ahead of National Games 2027
Shillong, June 16 (IANS) Meghalaya took a significant step towards strengthening its sporting future with the successful hosting of the Meghalaya Sports Conclave 2026, a landmark event that brought together leading sports personalities, policymakers, administrators, athletes and industry experts to chart the State’s roadmap for sports excellence ahead of the 39th National Games 2027. Organised […]
Rugby Premier League Season 2 begins with grand opening ceremony in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, June 16 (IANS) The second season of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) kicked off on Tuesday with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad, marking the beginning of India’s premier professional rugby competition. Hosted in Hyderabad for the first time, the ceremony also marked the unveiling of the Women’s Trophy, the […]
Indian Athletics Series: Kiran Pahal wins women’s 400m in Surat
Surat, June 16 (IANS) Haryana’s international runner Kiran Pahal was a comfortable winner in the women’s 400m in the 12th leg of the Indian Athletics Series held in Surat on Tuesday. Kiran Pahal, 25, clocked 53.49 seconds to secure his place atop the podium. Kiran’s season best of 52.89 seconds was clocked recently at the […]
UP Brij Stars crowned champions as Big Cricket League season 2 ends on a high
Greater Noida, June 16 (IANS) The second season of the Big Cricket League (BCL) concluded on a high note with UP Brij Stars emerging champions after a tournament that featured 18 matches, more than 60 amateur cricketers, and several innovative elements aimed at promoting grassroots talent. Positioning itself as a bridge between amateur and professional […]
Boxing World Cup: Jyoti, Prachi, Nikhil progress as India continue campaign in China
New Delhi, Jun 16 (IANS) Indian boxers Jyoti, Prachi, and Nikhil emerged victorious on the second day of the Boxing World Cup (Stage 2) in China, advancing to the next round of their respective weight categories to be held at the Guiyang Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium in the city of Guiyang. Competing in the women’s […]
PGTI NexGen Varanasi: Sunit Chowrasia, Mukeem Ali, and Dipankar Kaushal share the opening round lead
Varanasi, June 16 (IANS) The 31-year-old Sunit Chowrasia of Kolkata, 27-year-old Mukeem Ali of Mathura, and 39-year-old Dipankar Kaushal of Noida carded matching rounds of three-under 67 to share the first-round lead at the inaugural INR 25 lakh DP World PGTI NexGen – Varanasi being played at the BLW Greens Golf Course. Chowrasia, the current […]
Centre hikes windfall tax on diesel, ATF exports
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The government has raised windfall gains tax on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) exports, while keeping the levy on petrol unchanged for the fortnight starting Tuesday. According to a notification issued by the Finance Ministry, the special additional excise duty (SAED) on diesel exports has been increased to Rs […]
India, France exploring stronger cooperation in tech, innovation under PM Modi’s leadership: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that India-France partnership is gaining fresh momentum across technology, innovation and strategic sectors under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while inviting French businesses and investors to partner in India’s growth story. In a post on X, Goyal said […]
Centre refutes reports on deep-sea energy pipeline between India and the Gulf
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The government on Tuesday refuted media reports that it is pursuing a deep-sea energy pipeline, connecting Gujarat to Oman and other Gulf countries. In a clarification, the Petroleum Ministry said it has noticed a series of media reports suggesting that the Government of India is actively pursuing a deep-sea energy […]
India’s 5G subscriptions likely to reach 1.1 billion by 2031: Report
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) India is expected to have more than 1.1 billion 5G subscriptions by the end of 2031, reaching about 81 per cent subscription penetration, a report said on Tuesday. The report from Ericsson said 5G adoption in India continues to grow rapidly, driven by the availability of affordable 5G-enabled smartphones and […]
