Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan outlines a master plan for sports in Sambalpur, including a modern stadium, grassroots talent hunt, and India's ambition to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Read more.
The Sansad Khel Mahotsav concluded in Dakshina Kannada, featuring PM Modi's video interaction with sports talents. The event, part of 'Fit Youth for a Developed India', saw thousands participate.
PM Modi outlines a new sports ecosystem prioritizing skill over influence, aiming for youth to shine at 2036 Olympics. Read about India's ambitious sporting future.
Celebrated Hindi author Vinod Kumar Shukla, winner of Sahitya Akademi and Jnanpith awards, died in Raipur at 88. Explore his unique literary legacy and iconic works.
For the first time in 10 years, no sportsperson will receive the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award for 2025. The committee has recommended 24 names for the Arjuna Awards. Read the full list and reasons here.
Lucknow celebrated grassroots football as Stella Maris and Techtro FC won titles at the Sansad Khel Mahotsav finale in Jai Jagat Park, dedicated to Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Read more.
Lucknow celebrated grassroots sports as the Inter-School and Inter-Club Football Championship finals concluded at Jai Jagat Park. The event, part of Sansad Khel Mahotsav, paid tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Stella Maris and Techtro FC emerged
Seventeen Lucknow Police and fire service personnel were felicitated for cracking heinous crimes, rescuing lives, and reuniting missing children. Read about their inspiring stories of courage and dedication.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke about Atal Bihari Vajpayee's literary genius and values at an event in Lucknow. He revealed details of Vajpayee's first poem and his lasting legacy. Read more.
Dibyendu Das from IISER Kolkata receives the Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award 2025 from President Murmu. Discover his groundbreaking chemistry research and this top scientific honour.
Jalandhar police arrested a man and seized 1,000 banned Alprazolam pills near Basti Bawa Khel. The accused, identified as Manpreet Singh, was caught during a special checkpoint operation.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced 25 National Sports Awards for 2024, with 24 athletes receiving Arjuna and Dhyan Chand honours. Notably, no athlete was selected for the prestigious Khel Ratna award this year. Discover the full list of winn
Indian men's hockey vice-captain Hardik Singh nominated for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Ministry announces 24 nominees for Arjuna Awards for 2024. Full list inside.
Hockey star Hardik Singh is the sole nominee for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna 2025. Discover the full list of 24 Arjuna Award recommendations, featuring chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh and decathlete Tejaswin Shankar.
Hockey star Hardik Singh is the lone nominee for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna. Discover the full list of 24 Arjuna Award recommendations, including chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh and athlete Tejaswin Shankar.
The long-awaited inventory of Puri's Jagannath Temple Ratna Bhandar, sealed for 46 years, is set to commence in January 2025. A high-level committee finalizes SOPs for the meticulous 4-6 month process.
World champion archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam, a top contender for the Khel Ratna, awaits the committee's decision after being overlooked despite top scores. Will she finally get her due?
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini pledges state's athletes will win maximum medals at 2036 Olympics. Details on Sansad Khel Mahotsava 2025, cash awards, and Haryana's sports infrastructure.
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 upon eminent scientists at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honouring their groundbreaking contributions.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar to 24 eminent scientists, including a posthumous Vigyan Ratna for physicist Jayant Narlikar. Discover the awardees and their groundbreaking contributions.
Eminent Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla, recipient of the 59th Jnanpith Award, passed away at AIIMS Raipur on December 23, 2025. Remembering his legacy of simplicity and magic realism in literature.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Sansad Khel Mahotsav in Almora, highlighting sports' role in youth development and announcing 23 new sports academies and a sports university. Read more.
The Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar National Human Rights Award 2025 was announced at a major international convention in New Delhi. Discover the winners and the event's key highlights.
Rithika S K from KCG College of Technology wins the prestigious 9th IET India Scholarship Award for her solar-powered, portable healthcare solution for remote areas. Discover her inspiring journey.
Dr Alexander Smith of Northwestern University received the 2025 Sastra-Ramanujan Award for his work on congruent numbers. The award highlights mathematics' role in building a Viksit Bharat 2047.
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi criticises PM Modi for not mentioning late singer Zubeen Garg during Assam visit. Gogoi demands Bharat Ratna for Garg, highlights Rahul Gandhi's tribute. Read details on the political row and SIT charges.
M L Dahanukar College's 'Jab We Meta' won the Loksatta Lokankika competition finale at Ravindra Natya Mandir. Discover the winners and highlights.
Jharkhand's tribal poetess Jansita Kertetta received the prestigious Mati Ratna award in Ayodhya. The event marked Kakori Action's centenary & honoured Ashfaqullah Khan's legacy. Read more.
Visakhapatnam police clinched a state award for solving a major cybercrime case involving loan app harassment that led to a suicide. Read how they tracked the gang and helped victims.
Jalandhar Municipal Corporation razes illegal structure of a woman drug peddler in Basti Bawa Khel. Police case filed, action follows complaints. Read more.