Gujarat's in-charge DGP, Dr K L N Rao, awarded sports scholarships to four children of police personnel who excelled at the national level in various sports, aiming to promote sports awareness and encourage excellence within the police community.
Sharma, who grabbed eyeballs during the Women's Premier League 2026 season with a haul of 17 wickets, said she was overwhelmed by the selection and credited her family and coaches for their constant support.
India's U-17 women's team secured a historic 4-0 victory against Lebanon, propelling them into the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Pritika Barman scored twice, fulfilling her promise to open the scoring, while Alva Devi Senjam added another goal in the crucial win.
Two young swimmers from Thane, Vanshika Girish Iyer and Swaraj Sneha Gaurav Phadnis, have successfully completed a 21-kilometre open water swim in the Arabian Sea, setting a new record for the route.
Principals and teachers from schools and colleges are cordially invited to attend the Young Achievers Awards 2009 being held in Mumbai on January 9, 2010.
Atiqa Mir, an 11-year-old Indian racing prodigy, achieved a historic P2 finish at the World Series Karting (WSK) Euro Series in Italy, marking the highest-ever race finish by an Indian in her category.
Punjab Kings' Prabhsimran Singh supports the 'Impact Sub' rule in the IPL, highlighting its benefits for young players. He also discusses modelling his wicket-keeping after MS Dhoni and the importance of powerplay in modern cricket.
Officials of the Goa Cricket Association met India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav at the BCCI Naman Awards in New Delhi.
India's young table tennis players have showcased their dominance at the Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships, securing quarterfinal spots in both U-19 and U-15 categories after a successful run in the team events.
India's cricketing greats Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny and Mithali Raj were honoured with BCCI's Lifetime Achievement Award, in New Delhi, on Sunday.
Indian shooter Manu Bhaker is preparing for the Asian Games and World Championships, aiming to reignite her competitive edge after a quiet spell following the Paris Games. She also expressed excitement about shooting's return to the 2030 Commonwealth Games in India.
Rajasthan Royals youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the fastest and youngest batter in men's T20 history to hit 100 sixes, achieving the milestone in just 29 innings during IPL 2026.
India's Manas Dhamne reached his first ATP Challenger final after defeating Antoine Ghibaudo in Shymkent, Kazakhstan.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched 'Mama Coaching Classes' in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha to provide free coaching and guidance for competitive examinations to economically disadvantaged yet talented students.
Seven-year-old Ishank Singh has become the youngest swimmer to cross the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka, completing the 29-km stretch in 9 hours and 50 minutes after months of rigorous training.
India U17 Women's team face Lebanon in a must-win game in the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup, with a chance to qualify for the knockout stage for the first time.
Batting great Rahul Dravid, 1983 World Cup winner Roger Binny and women's cricket legend Mithali Raj will be bestowed with the Colonel C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday.
Prince Yadav stated that dismissing Virat Kohli for a duck was a special moment, but stressed that Lucknow Super Giants' victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru mattered more to him than the individual achievement.
India's Manas Dhamne, 18, lost to Belgium's Buvaysar Gadamauri in the final of the ATP Challenger tournament in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. Despite the defeat, Dhamne is set to break into the top 400 in the ATP rankings.
India's young boxers showcased their talent at the Asian Boxing U15 and U17 Championships in Tashkent, securing several victories across different weight categories.
Shardul Thakur and Siddhesh Lad were named Cricketers of the Year for seasons 2024-25 and 2025-26 respectively during the MCA Awards ceremony
Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited (MFRL) has named Shreyas Iyer as the brand ambassador for its Formula 1 programme in India.
Bringing international recognition to Assam, young scientist Dr Shekhar Suman Bora has been honoured with the prestigious 'University Innovator Award' at the 2026 Texas Innovation Conference & Awards held in the United States.
Anshul Mishra has been officially ranked as India's top amateur golfer, according to the latest Gentlemen Merit List issued by the Indian Golf Union (IGU).
Former England cricketers Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Alastair Cook and David Lloyd jokingly claimed Sooryavanshi could be "burnt out by 21" after being left amazed by his explosive performances.
Applications open for the Global Scholar-EducationWorld Young Achievers Awards 2009.
Indian equestrian Anush Agarwalla achieved a second-place finish at the CDI Hagen in Germany, riding Floriana and scoring 70.94 per cent.
Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, has died at the age of 38 due to cardiac-lung complications. The news has prompted condolences from across the political spectrum in Uttar Pradesh.
Prince Yadav returned outstanding figures of 3/33 as RCB fell nine runs short of the target in the rain-curtailed match.
Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka win top honours at the Laureus Awards 2026, headlining a star-studded winners list in Madrid after stellar seasons.
India will aim to continue their quest for a second title when they face Chinese Taipei in the quarterfinals of the Thomas Cup Finals.
Novak Djokovic and Eileen Gu will co-host this year's Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid, marking a historic first for the prestigious event.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasised the importance of harnessing sports as a force for social transformation at a national 'Chintan Shivir' in Srinagar. He highlighted the need for collaboration between schools, communities, and families to create ecosystems where young athletes can discover their potential, and urged for greater support and resources for physical education teachers in schools.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar backs Josh Hazlewood after RCB's loss to Gujarat Titans, explaining tactical calls and insisting it was just an off day in a long IPL season.
'When a story is presented to you on a large screen, they will know there are a lot of things that are not shown in the history books.'
He was forced to skip five matches owing to his injury, but his return also ended MI's three-match losing streak. That reveals the importance of Rohit's presence in the team.
'Science today is very interconnected, and that helped me become part of the Muon g-2 team.'
'Cinema is such a powerful medium. It is not just the emotional impact, but some of these films are so strong that your entire body cannot help but react.'
Turkey's 14-year-old Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus is set to surpass the 2,700 rating mark, a level unofficially known as 'super grandmaster', after defeating former world champion Veselin Topalov with four wins and two draws at an event in Monaco.
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