India's Praveen Kumar clinched a bronze medal in the men's shot put F11 event at the Asian Para Games with a personal-best throw of 13.86 metres. Iranian athletes Amirhossein Alipour and Mahdi Olad secured gold and silver respectively. The F11 category is for athletes with significant visual impairment.
Praveen Kumar secured a gold medal with a Games record in the men's high jump T44/64 at the Asian Para Games, while Banti added a silver.
Praveen Kumar, a para-athlete who overcame physical limitations to excel in high jump, will be awarded the Padma Shri for his contributions to Indian para sport. He is a Paralympic champion and Arjuna Award recipient.
Praveen Kumar smashed the Asian record with a best jump of 2.08m to win the gold medal at the Paralympics.
Former Haryana Police chief Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor has been appointed as the director general of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). He succeeds Praveen Kumar, who has been named the new head of the Border Security Force (BSF).
Indian para track and field athletes delivered a spectacular performance at the Asian Para Games, securing 22 medals, including five gold, on Wednesday. Sprinter Simran Sharma was a standout, clinching her second gold medal in the women's 100m T12 event, making her only the fourth Indian to win two golds in the same edition. Other gold medallists included Dilip Gavit, Praveen Kumar, Ayush Verma, and Sachin Khilari, contributing to India's total of 42 para-athletics medals.
India's track and field contingent delivered a stellar performance at the Asian Para Games, securing 22 medals, including five gold, and propelling the nation to fifth in the overall standings. Sprinter Simran, high-jumper Praveen Kumar, and shot-putter Sachin Khilari notably set new Games records, contributing significantly to India's medal tally across various para-sports.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, despite being written off in 2022, is set to make a national comeback in 2026, showcasing his enduring swing bowling prowess and strong work ethic, particularly after stellar performances in the IPL.
S Sreesanth has been included in India's World Cup squad after fellow-pacer Praveen Kumar was ruled out of the tournament because of an injury.
Praveen Kumar has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee for arguing with the umpire on the opening day of the second Test against England at Trent Bridge on Friday.
Discarded Indian pacer Praveen Kumar has joined Samajwadi Party on Sunday ahead of the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls. Kumar, who has represented India in six Test matches and 68 ODIs, said that he met UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav and took the decision to join his party. "I have met CM and decided to join the party. I will do whatever is possible for the party," Kumar told reporters after meeting the CM, who is also state president of SP.
Unheralded Vidarbha pacer Umesh Yadav will fly to the West Indies on Friday to replace Praveen Kumar, who was ruled out of the ongoing Twenty20 World Cup due to a side strain.
Indian para track and field athletes secured 14 medals, including five gold, at the Asian Para Games. Nishad Kumar became the third Indian to win two gold medals in a single edition, triumphing in high jump and long jump. Deepthi Jeevanji and Pranav Soorma also clinched gold, setting new Games and Asian records respectively, highlighting India's strong performance.
Former India pacer Praveen Kumar has in the past been accused of assault.
India paceman Praveen Kumar found himself in a fresh controversy after he reportedly abused an opposition player during a match of the BCCI's Corporate Trophy in Raipur.
Till a few weeks back, he wasn't certain of his place in the Indian Test line-up.
Police in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against an X user for allegedly making indecent and derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut online. The complaint was filed by the district police's social media in-charge, leading to charges under the BNS and IT Act. Authorities are examining evidence and will take further action.
Gujarat Lions were pleasantly surprised to see a seaming track on offer at the Edens Gardens and made full use of the conditions to set up a five-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that only followers of 'Sanatan Dharma' would be permitted to touch Durga idols during immersion in the Hooghly river, emphasising adherence to religious traditions. He also detailed enhanced security measures, including NDRF involvement and increased police supervision, following a recent stampede, and expressed concerns over country boat safety during immersion at Taki.
He had a haul of six wickets on his Test debut but Indian medium pacer Praveen Kumar remained a man of few words -- neither launching a tirade against critics nor blowing his own trumpet.
India'a injury woes continued with medium pacer Praveen Kumar heading home after sustaining an elbow injury on the eve of their five-match ODI series against South Africa starting on Wednesday.
India's One-day specialist Praveen Kumar will be tying the knot with his childhood sweetheart Sapna in Meerut on November 18.
The one performance that stood out was Praveen Kumar's, the Uttar Pradesh bowler recording the first hat-trick of the third edition.
If injuries and back-to-back Test defeats were not enough, the Indian cricket team's tour of England has taken another disastrous turn as pacer Praveen Kumar reportedly got into a spat with fans after the practice match against Nothamptonshire.
India's coastline is now officially measured at 11,098.81 km, significantly higher than the earlier figure of 7,516.6 km used since the 1970s.
Statistical highlights of the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab in Jaipur on Sunday.
If being inspiring is a measure of leadership skills then Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is comparable only to charismatic American President Barack Obama, feels all-rounder Praveen Kumar.
An anti-drug activist, Parvinder Singh alias Jhota, was allegedly shot dead by a medical store owner in Mansa, Punjab, after confronting the owner about the illegal sale of intoxicating substances.
The Sports Ministry conducted a review of India's Asian Games performance, scrutinising the lower-than-expected medal haul in athletics and badminton. Chaired by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, the meeting addressed issues like injured athletes and future planning for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with a strong emphasis on federations delivering results and nurturing young talent.
The young medium-pacer from Uttar Pradesh said bowling in his first Test was an enjoyable experience.
Protesters associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in Delhi, many of whom participated in a July demonstration, adapted their strategies for a recent protest on Saturday. They used digital artwork, prepared for potential police action like lathi charges, and advised newcomers on safety measures such as carrying multiple masks and goggles. The protest, called to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list manipulation, faced heavy security deployment, barricades, and mass detentions, preventing a large-scale gathering at Jantar Mantar.
Five individuals have been arrested in Gurugram for the murder of a 39-year-old man, a crime police say was a revenge killing stemming from an old rivalry. The accused had conspired to kill both the victim and his son, but only the father was fatally shot. Police apprehended the suspects after a chase, recovering a weapon and the motorcycle used in the incident, and are continuing their investigation.
A delivery worker in Gurugram died after his motorcycle was allegedly struck by a speeding Mahindra Thar. Police are investigating the hit-and-run and searching for the driver.
A high drama unfolded in Hyderabad on Thursday as ministers of the Congress government arrived at the Telangana Martyrs' Memorial to engage in a public debate with the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi leaders over allegations of scams and debt accumulation that both the ruling and opposition parties have raised against each other.
The Indian athletics team for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan has undergone significant changes, with Commonwealth Games medallist Yashvir Singh replacing an injured Neeraj Chopra.
Delhi Police have arrested Praveen Kumar, a key operative linked to a transnational arms trafficking and terror module. Kumar, an associate of gangster Rohit Chaudhary, is accused of being a 'receiver' for the module backed by Pakistan's ISI. The arrest brings the total number of accused in the case to 14.
Seventeen Indian sportspersons, including World Cup winning chess player Divya Deshmukh, decathlete Tejaswin Shankar, and shuttler Gayatri Gopichand, have been named for the prestigious Arjuna Award for 2025.
This article provides a comprehensive schedule for Indian athletes competing at the Asian Games on September 26, 2023. It details events across various sports including athletics, badminton, kabaddi, boxing, hockey, and more, with specific timings in IST.
In a rare occurrence on the cricket field, Mumbai Indians replaced injured medium pacer Praveen Kumar with left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha after the toss, in their match against Delhi Daredevils, at the Wankhede stadium, on Friday.
