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India face Pakistan in FIH Men

The Indian mens team will face arch-rivals Pakistan in a crucial Pool D encounter of the FIH Mens Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen, the Netherlands, today, with both teams battling for a place in the next round. India, currently on three points from two matches, need at least a draw to secure qualification. The team []

19 Aug 2026 10:05 am
Ministry of Youth Affairs

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports today announced the National Sports Awards 2025. The National Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports. Based on the recommendations of the Selection Committee chaired by a former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice (Retd.) Arun Kumar Mishra, the Government []

18 Aug 2026 3:51 pm
Indian fencers win two gold, three silver and four bronze medals at Commonwealth Championship

India continued its impressive medal-winning run at the Commonwealth Fencing Championship in Lagos, Nigeria. After securing 17 medals on the opening day on Monday, Indian fencers added more Medals to the countrys tally. Karan Singh and Sherjin Shanthimol clinched gold medals for India in the senior mens events last night. In the mens Sabre final, []

12 Aug 2026 10:05 am
PM Modi addresses the 57th Convocation Ceremony of IIT Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the 57th Convocation Ceremony of IIT Delhi. Highlighting the profound emotional resonance of the ceremony, the Prime Minister reflected on the vibrant, dream-filled atmosphere of the campus. He recalled his previous virtual attendance during the COVID pandemic, expressing his deep personal satisfaction at being physically present among the graduating []

8 Aug 2026 4:57 pm
West Asia Sees Fresh Diplomatic Moves

In West Asia, multiple political, military and diplomatic tracks are moving at once, reshaping the regions crisis landscape. In Tehran, Irans parliament is still reviewing the draft plan to reopen and regulate the Strait of Hormuz. The bill remains in committee, with lawmakers studying a preliminary text that would tighten oversight of foreign vessels and []

8 Aug 2026 9:57 am
Union Minister Amit Shah to inaugurate new office of NUCFDC in Mumbai

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the new office of the National Urban Co-operative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC) today in Mumbai. The Home Minister will also interact with representatives of State Urban Cooperative Bank Federations and district associations of Maharashtra. During the programme, a Memorandum of Understanding will be exchanged []

8 Aug 2026 9:42 am