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Govt invites nominations for National Youth Award, deadline Sept 30

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Govt invites nominations for National Youth Award, deadline Sept 30

The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has officially announced the invitation of nominations for the National Youth Award (NYA) 2024. This was communicated in a statement released by the ministry on Monday. The award is intended to inspire young individuals between the ages of 15 and 29 to pursue excellence in national development and social service. The ministry’s statement highlights that the programme encourages young people to cultivate a sense of responsibility toward their communities and become exemplary citizens. The National Youth Award is typically presented during the annual National Youth Festival and is divided into two distinct…

Neeraj Chopra’s Diamond League final opponents revealed, check line-up for Zurich event

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Aug

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Neeraj Chopra’s Diamond League final opponents revealed, check line-up for Zurich event

Neeraj Chopra won the Diamond League final in 2022 and finished runner-up in the last two editions in 2023 and 2024. Chopra looks to win his second title in Zurich. The line-up for the Diamond League final has been revealed. New Delhi: Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra is set to face a tough field of Javelin stars in the Diamond League final as he looks to reclaim the title that he won in 2022. Chopra will be up against the likes of Anderson Peters and Julian Weber in the final in Zurich, Switzerland, on August 28. A two-time Olympic medallist…

Indian Navy to commission stealth frigates INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri in Visakhapatnam on August 26

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Indian Navy to commission stealth frigates INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri in Visakhapatnam on August 26

The Indian Navy is set to commission two Project 17A stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, at Visakhapatnam Naval Base on August 26. Built by MDL and GRSE respectively, these advanced warships showcase India's shipbuilding strength and align with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. New Delhi: Indian Navy is set to commission the latest state-of-the-art Project 17A multi-mission stealth frigates Udaygiri and Himgiri at Naval Base in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday (August 26). The ceremony will be presided over by Union Defence Rajnath Singh. This will be the first occasion when two frontline surface combatants, constructed at two different shipyards, will…

Why is Alexander Isak not playing for Newcastle United vs Liverpool?

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Aug

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Why is Alexander Isak not playing for Newcastle United vs Liverpool?

Alexander Isak is once again missing in action in the Premier League as Newcastle United dropped him from the playing XI and from the squad against Liverpool. Liverpool: For the second week in a row, Alexander Isak is out of the Newcastle squad in the Premier League. The Swedish forward scored 23 goals in the league last season and finished as the second-leading goal scorer. However, things changed drastically in Newcastle as soon after the season ended, Isak handed in a transfer request to the management. It came as a shock to many, given that the forward had a stellar…

H-1B visa controversy heat up: US Senator Mike Lee questions program amid Walmart Bribery rumors

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Aug

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World

H-1B visa controversy heat up: US Senator Mike Lee questions program amid Walmart Bribery rumors

The recent comments against the H-1B visa system coincide with rurumourshat Trump may attack the system, which permits Indian IT engineers to work in the US, next. New Delhi: US Senator Mike Lee has stirred debate over the future of the H-1B visa program, questioning whether it’s time to pause the system that allows skilled foreign workers—primarily from India—to work in the United States. His comments come amid unverified social media claims linking Walmart to a bribery scandal involving the hiring of Indian tech professionals. “Is it time to pause H1-B visas?” Senator Lee asked on X (formerly Twitter), after…

‘India confident of winning Asia Cup after eight years’: India hockey head coach Craig Fulton

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Aug

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‘India confident of winning Asia Cup after eight years’: India hockey head coach Craig Fulton

India look to win the Hockey Asia Cup after eight years as Bihar gears to host the regional event, in which eight teams are taking part. India head coach Craig Fulton stated that India are confident of winning the tournament but are not looking to take teams lightly. New Delhi: India hockey head coach Craig Fulton sees that his team is confident of winning the Asia Cup 2025 and qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Bihar will be hosting the Hockey Asia Cup that gets underway on August 29 with eight teams looking to put their best foot forward in…

Manoj Bajpayee, Jim Sarbh’s ‘Inspector Zende’ out on Sept 5

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Aug

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Manoj Bajpayee, Jim Sarbh’s ‘Inspector Zende’ out on Sept 5

"Inspector Zende", starring Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh, will premiere on Netflix on September 5. It has been written and directed by Chinmay Mandlekar, and produced by Jay Shewakramani and Om Raut. The streamer released the film's trailer, which shows Bajpayee's sharp-witted inspector Zende character locked in a tense game of cat and mouse with Sarbh’s charming, yet elusive, Carl Bhojraj role. The film is loosely inspired by the real-life arrest of notorious serial killer Charles Sobhraj by Mumbai police officer Madhukar Zende. "What fascinated me about Inspector Zende was that he wasn’t chasing glory — he…

AIFF-FSDL meeting yields limited progress as ISL future remains uncertain

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Aug

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AIFF-FSDL meeting yields limited progress as ISL future remains uncertain

The AIFF and FSDL held talks to resolve the ISL crisis but made little progress. While both parties aim to submit a joint proposal to the Supreme Court by August 28, the league’s future remains uncertain amid ongoing legal and contractual issues. Bengaluru: The much-anticipated meeting between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and its commercial partner, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), on Monday failed to produce a clear resolution regarding the future of India’s domestic football competitions. Despite both sides expressing optimism, concrete decisions on the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) and Super Cup remain pending. In a statement…

Vande Bharat Express from Nanded to Mumbai to be inaugurated tomorrow: Check route, schedule

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Aug

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Vande Bharat Express from Nanded to Mumbai to be inaugurated tomorrow: Check route, schedule

This Vande Bharat Express service will provide pilgrims, tourists, and residents with world-class travel facilities and will highlight the spiritual, cultural, and historic significance of Hazur Sahib, Nanded, one of the five Takhts of Sikhism. Mumbai: Here comes a good news for Vande Bharat Express commuters. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis is all set to flag off the Vande Bharat Express connecting Nanded with Mumbai CSMT on Tuesday. This Vande Bharat Express service will provide pilgrims, tourists, and residents with world-class travel facilities and will highlight the spiritual, cultural, and historic significance of Hazur Sahib, Nanded, one of the five Takhts of…

Lakshya Sen goes down to World No.1 Shi Yuqi in Badminton World Championships 2025 round 1

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Lakshya Sen goes down to World No.1 Shi Yuqi in Badminton World Championships 2025 round 1

Lakshya Sen was pitted against World No.1 Shi Yuqi in the first round of the Badminton World Championships 2025. He put up a strong fight but lost the opener to the Chinese top-seed 21-17, 21-19 in a clash that lasted for 54 minutes. New Delhi: Indian star shuttler Lakshya Sen bowed out of the Badminton World Championships 2025 after suffering an opening-round loss to World No.1 Shi Yuqi on Monday, August 25. Sen put up a valiant show, but fell short to the top seed 21-17, 21-19 in a clash that lasted for 54 minutes. Sen was pitted in a…