New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Indian para-athlete Shilpa Kanchugarakoppalu Shyla for winning the bronze medal in the Women’s Shot Put F57 Final at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. Praising her outstanding performance, the Prime Minister noted that Shilpa achieved the feat with a personal best throw, making the accomplishment even more Read More…
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PM Modi Congratulates Raja Muthupandi on Commonwealth Games Silver
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Indian weightlifter Raja Muthupandi on winning the silver medal in the men’s 65 kg event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. In a post on X, the Prime Minister hailed the achievement as another proud moment for Indian weightlifting and praised the athlete for bringing glory to Read More…
Neeraj Chopra in Peak Fitness Ahead of Commonwealth Games: Coach
India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is in “perfect physical shape” ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, according to chief athletics coach Radhakrishnan Nair. Expressing confidence in the team’s prospects, Radhakrishnan Nair said India is well placed to surpass its medal tally from the 2022 Games. Neeraj Chopra, who won gold at the 2018 Read More…
From Taunts to Triumph: Jhandu Kumar Wins India’s First Commonwealth Games Medal
Indian para-athlete Jhandu Kumar scripted an inspiring comeback by winning India’s first medal at the Commonwealth Games, claiming a bronze in Glasgow. Once ridiculed for his unusual name, Jhandu revealed it was given to him after his parents exhausted all their savings seeking treatment for his polio. Despite years of hardship and mockery, Kumar turned Read More…
PM Modi Extends Best Wishes to Indian Contingent for Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent as the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 officially got underway. In a message shared on social media platform X, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that Indian athletes would compete with passion, determination and a spirit of excellence throughout the Games. Read More…
Shubman Gill Urges Focus on Students’ Interests Amid Exam Paper Leak Protests
New Delhi: India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill has appealed for compassion, mutual respect, and prioritising students’ welfare amid the ongoing protests over repeated exam paper leaks across the country. In a message shared on his Instagram story on Thursday, Gill said the younger generation deserves every opportunity to learn, dream, and help shape Read More…
FIFA Investigates Clash Between Argentina and Spain Players After World Cup Final
East Rutherford: FIFA has launched an investigation into an on-field altercation between players of Argentina and Spain following Spain’s victory in the FIFA World Cup final. The incident occurred during Spain’s post-match celebrations, which briefly turned chaotic after players from both teams became involved in a confrontation. Video footage of the clash showed several players Read More…
Spain Crowned FIFA World Cup Champions with 1–0 Victory Over Argentina
Spain won the FIFA World Cup title after defeating Argentina 1–0 in the final. Displaying a dominant performance and mesmerizing football throughout the match, Spain kept Argentina under constant pressure and controlled possession for most of the game. The closely contested final remained goalless through regular time, forcing the match into extra time. The decisive Read More…
PV Sindhu Says Japan Open Triumph During Rath Yatra Feels ‘Truly Poetic’
Bhubaneswar: Indian badminton star PV Sindhu on Sunday described her historic Japan Open women’s singles title victory as “truly poetic” as it coincided with Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra in Puri. Sindhu made the remark in a post on social media while responding to Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik, who had congratulated her on Read More…
Kerala, Calicut Universities Postpone Exams Ahead of FIFA World Cup Final
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala University and the University of Calicut have postponed examinations scheduled for Monday in view of the FIFA World Cup final. University authorities said the revised dates for the postponed examinations will be announced later. Earlier, the Kerala government declared a holiday for all educational institutions across the state on Monday to enable students Read More…