Gujarat: Ahmedabad deploys over 13,000 civic staff in view of heavy rain alert
Ahmedabad, Aug 1 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has deployed more than 13,000 officers and employees along with over 600 field teams across the city as authorities remain on high alert following intermittent rainfall and a forecast of further heavy showers by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The civic body said personnel have been […]
Sports Min Mandaviya felicitates ISSF World Cup gold medallists Esha Singh, Neeru Dhanda
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and Labour and Employment, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, on Thursday felicitated India’s ISSF World Cup 2026 gold medallists Esha Singh and Naib Subedar Neeru Dhanda for their landmark achievements in their respective events. Neeru scripted history at the ISSF World Cup in Lonato, Italy, […]
UAE qualify for 2027 U19 Women’s T20 WC after thrilling one-run win over Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, July 30 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) held their nerve in a dramatic finish to defeat hosts Malaysia by just one run in the final of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier and seal their place at the global event, to be held in 2027. The nail-biting victory at […]
CWG 2026: Can’t think too far ahead in judo. Every bout demands your full focus, says Yamini Mourya
Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Yamini Mourya, the first Indian judoka to win a medal at the FISU World University Games, is heading to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, looking to build on the momentum gained from previous experience and take on another major international challenge. Yamini Mourya has steadily established herself as one of […]
12 venues in SA, Zimbabwe, Namibia to host 2027 ODI World Cup matches
Johannesburg, July 30 (IANS) Twelve venues across co-hosts South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, including iconic stadiums like the Wanderers Stadium, Newlands Cricket Ground, Kingsmead Cricket Ground and Boland Park, will host the matches during next year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. The 50-over mega spectacle, which will have 14 teams participating in a new three-stage […]
Wrestling: Nikita Sehrawat clinches 57kg silver; Kamna and Garima bag bronze in U17 World C’ships
Baku (Azerbaijan), July 30 (IANS) India’s women wrestlers delivered strong podium finishes at the 2026 U17 World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, bringing home a silver and two bronze medals in highly competitive weight categories. Leading the charge in the 57kg division, Nikita Sehrawat put together a brilliant campaign to reach the championship final. Facing a […]
Junior Men National Hockey: Hockey J&K, Arunachal win on third day
Coimbatore, July 30 (IANS) Hockey Jammu & Kashmir and Hockey Arunachal emerged victorious in Division ‘B’ matches on the third day of the 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 at the Coimbatore Hockey Ground on Thursday. Hockey Jammu & Kashmir registered a commanding 11-0 win over Kerala Hockey in their Division ‘B’, Pool […]
NHAI launches initiative to develop world-class public toilet facilities at toll plazas
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a nationwide initiative to develop world‑class public toilet facilities at toll plazas to enhance commuter convenience, the government said on Thursday. NHAI will undertake renovation of existing toilet blocks as well as create new facilities to introduce standardized, indigenously developed designs […]
Govt launches India’s first sovereign-backed maritime P&I insurance
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The Department of Financial Services (DFS) on Thursday launched India’s first sovereign-backed Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurance product under the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP), a move aimed at strengthening the country’s maritime risk management framework, reducing dependence on foreign insurers and boosting self-reliance in specialised marine insurance. As part […]
India-Germany collaboration can accelerate AI, green hydrogen innovation: Industry leaders
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) India and Germany are well positioned to deepen collaboration in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), green hydrogen, semiconductors and research and development (R&D), creating new opportunities for innovation and industrial growth, industry leaders said on Thursday. Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the event, Indo-German Chamber of […]
