The government convened an all-party meeting chaired by defence minister Rajnath Singh ahead of the Budget session, scheduled to start on July 22 with 19 sittings until August 12. Congress demanded the Deputy Speaker post and raised concerns about NEET and central agency misuse. JD(U) and YSRCP sought special status for their states.
Read MoreIn Bhubaneswar, Odisha CM Mohan Majhi-led BJP government renamed the ‘Biju Patnaik Sports Award’ to ‘Odisha Rajya Krida Samman,’ first time dropping former CM Biju’s name from an initiative. The sports and youth affairs department issued a Friday notification. This highest sports honor, instituted by Naveen Patnaik’s government, sparked a political war between BJP...
Read MoreFormer India batting coach Vikram Rathour has endorsed Shubman Gill as a future leader for the Indian cricket team due to his exceptional talent and level-headedness. Shubman Gill, 24, has demonstrated remarkable performance across formats, particularly in ODIs in 2023, amassing 1584 runs at an average of 63.36 runs in 29 matches.
Read MoreNikhat Zareen, a determined boxer, shares insights into her training routine and mindset ahead of the Paris Olympics. She emphasizes the importance of personal growth and staying true to her identity amidst various coaching inputs.
Read MoreAmid that wreck, which saw sitting protests by big names like Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik turn into furore, planning for the Olympics took a backseat. The eventual result was only six wrestlers making it to the Paris Games — five women and just one for the men’s competition.
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