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National Sports Policy 2025 approved; India targets 2036 Olympic and mass participation

The policy also positions sports as a tool for social development, with a focus on inclusivity. It seeks to promote participation among women, the economically disadvantaged, tribal communities, and persons with disabilities.

Jul 1, 2025

India eyes 2036 Olympics: Nation prepared to host, says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the country's readiness to host the prestigious event during the Olympic Day Run at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The event, attended by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya and Indian Olympic Association President P.T. Usha, was a celebration of sports and fitness.

Jun 22, 2025

Tears of love: Cricketer Rinku Singh emotional on engagement to Priya Saroj; fans rejoice

Cricketer Rinku Singh's fiancée, Priya Saroj, hails from Karkhiyaon village in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, and is among India's youngest Members of Parliament. She carries forward the political legacy of her father, Tufani Saroj, a three-time MP and the current MLA from Kerakat.

Jun 8, 2025

Gukesh, Pragg, Vaishali, Kuneru among 15 Indians qualified for FIDE Grand Swiss 2025

Reigning world champion D Gukesh, R Praggnanandha, Vaishali R and Kuneru Humpy are among the 15 Indian players (11 men and four women) qualified for the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss and Women's Grand Swiss, which will take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan from September 3–16.

Jun 5, 2025

Virat Kohli criticised for refusing selfies after returning to Mumbai amid Bengaluru stampede

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were spotted at the Mumbai airport this morning as they returned from Bengaluru, where they participated in the grand victory parade celebrating Royal Challengers Bangalore's historic IPL win. The team lifted their maiden IPL trophy on June 3.

Jun 5, 2025

Bengaluru stampede: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma, Kamal Haasan, Madhavan react to tragedy

IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru issued a statement on Wednesday following the death of 11 people and injuries to over 47 others in a stampede that occurred as thousands gathered to celebrate the franchise's IPL final victory.

Jun 5, 2025

'Don't cut his body': Father pleads after stampede; RCB celebrations continued amid tragedy

A stampede during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL 2025 victory parade near Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru left at least 11 people feared dead and over 25 injured. Massive crowds had gathered outside the Vidhana Soudha, waving flags and banners to celebrate RCB's maiden IPL triumph.

Jun 5, 2025

RCB's IPL victory celebration turns tragic: Several feared killed in stampede near B'luru's Chinnaswamy Stadium

Thousands of ecstatic fans had gathered for the celebration event, but chaos erupted when crowds surged through multiple gates, leading to panic and stampede-like conditions. According to sources, at least six people have died, with bodies sent to Bowring and Vaidehi Hospitals. Several others remain in ICU, while official confirmation is awaited

Jun 4, 2025

Rishi Sunak hugs Virat Kohli, poses with Anushka Sharma, shares selfie with RCB team [reactions]

Rishi Sunak, the former Prime Minister of the UK, said that RCB is his favourite cricket team in the IPL. He likes the team because his wife is from Bangalore. When he got married, his wife's family gave him an RCB jersey. Since then, he has been a fan of the team.

Jun 4, 2025

RCB team gets grand welcome at B'luru airport, Shivakumar gifts Kannada flag to Virat Kohli

Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar greeted the victorious RCB squad as they touched down in Bengaluru.

Jun 4, 2025

Preity Zinta in tears after PBKS defeat in IPL 2025 finale; fans echo her 18-year heartache

For the finale, Preity Zinta was dressed gracefully in a white kurta with a red dupatta. Her disappointment was evident—her face pale, eyes filled with emotion, and spirit visibly shaken by the loss. Meanwhile, celebrations are in full swing in Bangalore as RCB gears up for their victory parade, marking their historic IPL 2025 triumph.

Jun 4, 2025

IPL 2025: Meeting with CM, Open-top bus parade, celebration at Chinnaswamy headline RCB's victory celebrations

As per a statement issued by the franchise, celebratory events organized to mark the occasion of RCB winning their first-ever IPL title will begin once they arrive at the HAL Airport at 1:30pm, after departing from Ahmedabad at 10am.

Jun 4, 2025

Virat Kohli runs like kid, jumps into Ravi Shastri's arms; dedicates RCB's win to Anushka Sharma [Watch]

After winning the IPL 2025 trophy, Virat got emotional. In a rare scenario, the cricketer was seen teary-eyed. On the other hand, Anushka beamed with joy. When she reunited with her husband, she hugged him tightly.

Jun 4, 2025

RCB wins IPL 2025: Virat Kohli kisses his trophy, poses with Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers as trio celebrate big win

RCB beats Punjab Kings by 6 runs in a nail-biting IPL 2025 final at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium, clinching their maiden title. As the final ball was bowled, the stadium erupted in celebration. Amid the chaos, Virat Kohli sank to his knees, overwhelmed with emotion. Moments later, he walked up to the gleaming silver trophy and gently kissed it.

Jun 4, 2025

RCB wins IPL 2025, lifts trophy after 17 years; Virat Kohli cries, hugs Anushka Sharma [Watch]

Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally clinched their maiden IPL title with a six-run win over Punjab Kings in Tuesday's final, ending a 17-year drought. Celebrations erupted nationwide as fans hit the streets and fireworks lit up Bengaluru. Social media overflowed with emotional tributes to the historic victory.

Jun 3, 2025