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Savita Punia becomes India's most-capped women's hockey player
Savita Punia achieved the milestone of becoming India's most-capped women's hockey player. She surpassed Vandana Katariya's previous record of 320 senior international appearances. Punia reached this landmark during the ongoing Asian Games in Japan. Hockey India announced a cash reward of ten lakh rupees for her achievement. Her career highlights include multiple awards and Olympic appearances.
India's hockey World Cup journey: From 1971 to 2023
India's men's hockey team experienced a varied World Cup history, winning gold in 1975. The team secured bronze in the inaugural 1971 tournament and reached the final in 1973. Subsequent campaigns saw mixed results, including a fifth-place finish in 1982 and a twelfth-place finish in 1986. India hosted the event twice, finishing sixth in 2018 and ninth in 2023.
Commonwealth Games 2026 Schedule India Today (July 27): Sarvesh Kushare, Tejaswin Shankar, others hope to bag more medals for India today; check schedule here
India's Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign enters a crucial phase on Monday. Athletes will compete across multiple disciplines as athletics events commence in Glasgow. Mirabai Chanu secured India's first gold medal in weightlifting on Sunday. Several athletes are set to compete in high jump and hurdles finals. Other events include swimming, boxing, gymnastics, and lawn bowls.
Commonwealth Games 2026: India beat South Africa in Lawn Bowls women's pairs event to notch second win on trot
India continued their impressive start in the Commonwealth Games Lawn Bowls Women's Pairs event by defeating South Africa 2-0 (6-4, 7-5) to register their second successive win. The Indian duo of Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh now lead Section B after following up their opening victory over Malta with another dominant performance. Both players were part of India's historic Women's Fours gold medal-winning team at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Assam Congress to continue ‘Raijor Podulit Raijor Congress’ outreach ahead of 2026 polls
The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee is launching the third phase of its 'Raijor Podulit Raijor Congress' campaign on January 3, aiming to engage grassroots communities across the state. Five teams will fan out from Guwahati to gather aspirations and grievances, feeding into a people-driven manifesto for the 2026 Assembly elections.
Hockey India introduces promotion and relegation system in Senior Women National Championship
Hockey India has introduced a promotion and relegation system for the Senior Women's National Championship in Panchkula from March 1 to 12. The 28 teams will compete in three divisions – A, B, and C – with the top teams advancing and the bottom teams facing relegation. This format aims to raise the overall standard of hockey nationwide.
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J'khand govt to roll out scheme to distribute fortified rice under PDS; rights activists raise concern
Food rights activists have raised concern over the 'Rice Fortification Scheme (RFS)', alleging that health impacts due to the consumption of fortified rice, particularly on those who are suffering from thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia diseases, have not been studied properly.
CRPF officer killed in Naxal encounter in Chhattisgarh
The incident took place at Timmapur-Putkel under Basaguda police station area of the district when a CRPF patrol comprising personnel from the 'F company' of its 168th battalion was out for a road opening and sanitising duty.
Delhi riots: Court takes cue from judicial precedent of Godhra case, orders separation of trial
In order to avoid the prejudice, the trial judge had taken the precedent from the Godhra communal riots case to separate the trial of the accused persons.
Post-lockdown challenge: Two key officers moved from PMO to Finance Ministry and MSME Ministry
The same has been done with an eye on reviving the economy and focussing on the MSME sector, the two focus areas of the government while the country sees a phased exit from the lockdown. Their replacements at the PMO were not immediately announced – Bajaj and Sharma, both from the 1988 batch, were the only additional secretaries posted at the PMO and handled a host of responsibilities.
Bureaucratic reshuffle: Health Secretary Preeti Sudan gets 3-month extension
The move assumes significance as the Health Ministry is at the forefront of India's battle against the novel coronavirus.
Hall of shame: UP leads states with cases pending against MPs, MLAs
People had reposed faith in them for development of the state but many elected representatives were found involved in serious criminal cases.
Indian hockey colts' preparatory camp to begin in New Delhi on June 8
After a week, the list will be pruned down to 33 core probables, who will further train under the watchful eyes of chief coach Harendra Singh.
Indian men hockey team's HWL semi preparations starts tomorrow
Indian men team's preparation for the upcoming FIH Hockey World League Semi-final in Antwerp starts tomorrow
Police launches dedicated Facebook page for Christians
Delhi Police has launched Facebook page to address grievances of Christian institutions and individuals in wake of series of attacks on Christian institutions.
Hockey India announces Indian junior men hockey team for Sultan of Johor Cup
Defending champions India, who would be looking to retain their title, boost of names like Imran Khan, Gurinder Singh and Jarmanpreet Singh.
Corruption taint didn't rub on BJP candidates
An analysis of the election affidavits of candidates of all major parties shows that both BJP & Cong fielded three candidates each facing charges under PCA.
Ground zero Alipurduar: Duel of Tirkeys hinges on brews, booze & scam scars
Large-scale alcohol distribution in tribal areas during election campaign helps political parties win over voters and despite all the efforts of tribal leaders to stop the practice, it doesn’t.
Cross voting by 2 Congress, 3 Left Front MLAs in Rajya Sabha polls ensures TMC win
State Congress leadership has suspended two of their MLAs for six years voting Trinamool nominees.
Mamata Banerjee to face tough situations in North Bengal
Many political knots are not likely to allow Miss Mamata Banerjee's next north Bengal visit to remain cool.
Polarisation of Tribals and Gorkhas making political scenario complicated
Gradually developing polarization of Tribals and Gorkhas in WB foothills over the question of governance of the area is making the political scenario of the region complicated.
Orissa horse trading in Rajya Sabha poll takes new twist
BJD , which is battling a host of scams and scandals, is once again in the dock over horse-trading in 2010 Rajya Sabha polls.
People not sure what Gorkhaland accord will fetch; North Bengal tribals angry
The signing of the Gorkhaland accord has marked two divergent moods. The Gorkhas of Darjeeling district are elated but the tribals of North Bengal's Dooars and Terai regions are furious.
Tripartite accord for Darjeeling to be signed on July 18 at Sukhna
The tripartite accord for Darjeeling will be signed on July 18, not at the renowned hill station as was earlier announced, but at Sukhna.
Mamata GJM finalised draft for tripartite meeting
Mamata Banerjee and the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) on Friday finalised the terms and conditions for a memorandum of agreement.
ED likely to confront Madhu Koda's aide
Enforcement Directorate is likely to confront Binod Sinha, a close aide of jailed former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda.
Naxals kill three policemen in Chhattisgarh; 3 others missing
Suspected Naxals killed three policemen, including an officer, in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, while three other members of a police team were missing, police said on Monday.
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