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A Message From Virat Kohli For Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sports Minister

Thursday September 21, 2017

Virat Kohli sent a message applauding the 'Khelo India' initiative.

PM Narendra Modi Writes To Celebrities Across Fields To Promote 'Clean India'

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 18, 2017

As his pet 'Clean India' campaign completes three years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to opinion makers across fields including industry, sports and cinema seeking their support for the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' movement, saying it is the most noble service.

Will Provide Best Opportunities To Sportspersons: Rajyavardhan Rathore

Press Trust of India | Sunday September 3, 2017

The newly-appointed sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Sunday said "best of the opportunities" will be provided to all sportspersons.

Twitterati Wish Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore On His New Innings

Sunday September 3, 2017

Rathore was on Sunday appointed the new sports minister in place of Vijay Goel, who has been made the minister of state for parliamentary affairs.

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore Appointed India's New Sports Minister

Press Trust of India | Sunday September 3, 2017

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore takes over from Vijay Goel following a major cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

National Sports Day: Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag Extend Wishes To Sportspersons

Tuesday August 29, 2017

The National Sports Day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey maestro Major Dhyan Chand, who was often referred as 'The Wizard' for his incredible skills in the game.

How To Watch PM Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat Today

India News | Edited by Nonika Marwaha | Sunday August 27, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver his Mann ki Baat to the entire nation in the 35th edition of his monthly radio address today. For those planning to watch or hear the show, read on to know how. In today's program PM Modi is likely to speak on a range of issues including Tokyo Olympics, National Sports Day and Bharat Indigenous Games. It ha...

Sports Authority of India Centres Gear Up To Listen To Prime Minister's Mann Ki Baat Tomorrow

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 27, 2017

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) centres across the country are gearing up to listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popular radio program 'Mann Ki Baat' tomorrow since he is likely to touch upon issues related to sports, especially 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

Meet The Sikh Politician Who Might 'Out-Trudeau Justin Trudeau'

World News | Alan Freeman, The Washington Post | Thursday August 24, 2017

Canada's latest political phenomenon is just 38. He's a dapper lawyer who wears bespoke three-piece suits, rides his bike to work and has been featured in GQ. He also sports a long beard and wears pastel-colored turbans and a kirpan, a ceremonial dagger, both integral elements of the Sikh religion.

Deepa Malik Appeals For Khel Ratna, Gets Haryana Chief Minister's Backing

Press Trust of India | Friday August 18, 2017

One of the selection committee members said it was not possible to include all medal winners of the Rio Paralympics.

IAAF rejects AFI's Request to Include PU Chitra for World Championships

Press Trust of India | Sunday July 30, 2017

The AFI had on Saturday requested the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) to consider Chitra's case after Sports Minister Vijay Goel asked the national federation to honour the Kerala High Court directive.

Sports Minister Vijay Goel Felicitates Indian Women's Cricket Team

Press Trust of India | Thursday July 27, 2017

Vijay Goel said these players have "inspired youths, especially millions of young women across the country to take up sports as a career".

Passport Issues For Parupalli Kashyap, HS Prannoy, Sikki Reddy

Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 4, 2017

Parupalli Kashyap requested External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Sports Minister Vijay Goel to look into the matter.

'Get Fit Or Get Out' Sri Lankan Government To Cricketers

Wednesday June 28, 2017

The Sri Lankan Sports Minister Dayasiri Jayasekera had said many players were 'too fat'.

Lasith Malinga Gets One-Year Ban, Fined For Media Remarks

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 28, 2017

Malinga had publicly ridiculed the minister's knowledge of cricket, saying that catches are missed in any game and implying that he was no more than an armchair critic.

Lasith Malinga To Face Disciplinary Inquiry For His Comments About Sri Lanka's Sports Minister

Tuesday June 27, 2017

Malinga was penalised for action in 'contravention of the terms of agreement'.

Eid 2017: Politicians, Actors And Sports Stars Across The Globe, Send In Their Wishes

World News | Edited by Revathi Hariharan | Sunday June 25, 2017

As Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations begin across the globe, US President Donald Trump, UK Prime Minister Theresa May, Tim Cook among others sent their wishes. The Official Twitter account of Haramain that updates about Makkah and Madeenah tweeted announcing the sighting of the moon after which the decision to begin Eid celebrations was made.

Why Team India Still Uses British-Era Logo: Central Information Commission to Prime Minister's Office

Press Trust of India | Sunday June 18, 2017

CIC asked why the government does not change the logo to a truly Indian symbol with either tricolour or four lions or Ashoka's Dharm Chakra or any other decided by it.

No Bilateral Cricket Series With Pak, It Crossed Lakshman Rekha, Says Vijay Goel

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 10, 2017

India cannot have a bilateral cricket series with Pakistan as it has crossed the "Lakshmana Rekha" by sponsoring terrorism in the country, Sports Minister Vijay Goel said today.

Sports Ministry Writes To PMO, Wants Bharat Ratna For Dhyan Chand

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 7, 2017

Sports Minister Vijay Goel confirmed that he has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

There Was No Need For BCCI To Meet PCB, Says Sports Minister Vijay Goel

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 30, 2017

Goel said there was no need for the Indian board officials to meet their Pakistani counterparts when they knew the bilateral cricketing ties were subject to clearance from the government.

No Bilateral Cricket Series With Pak Till Cross-Border Terror Continues, Says Sports Minister Vijay Goel

Monday May 29, 2017

Sports Minister Vijay Goel added that the BCCI must talk to the Indian government before proceeding with any proposals for the series.

Centre To Include Sports In School Curriculum: Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu

Education | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 28, 2017

Union minister M Venkaiah Naidu today said sports should be an integral part of everyone's life and the Centre is in the process of include it in school curriculum.

British Threat Level Raised Amid Fears Another Attack 'May Be Imminent'

World News | Griff Witte, Karla Adam and Souad Mekhennet, The Washington Post | Wednesday May 24, 2017

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday night raised the nation's threat level and deployed the military to guard concerts, sports matches and other public events, saying another attack "may be imminent" following a bombing Monday night that left 22 people dead.

Fear For Safety, Victim's Family Tells Top Court In Road Rage Case Involving Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh's Son

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Tuesday May 23, 2017

A 19-year-old was killed in a road rage shooting in 2011. The man who pulled the trigger, Ajay Meetai, is the son of Manipur's current Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who was then a sports minister in Okram Ibobi Singh's Congress government. But the victim's parents now allege threat to their safety. They have approached the Supreme Court to request ...

BJP Meeting Eyes Elections, From Panchayat To Parliament: 10 Points

India News | Edited By Aloke Tikku | Saturday April 15, 2017

With one eye on the 2019 Lok Sabha General elections, and another firmly set on Odisha, the BJP's National Executive meeting started in Odisha capital Bhubaneswar on Saturday to draw up a strategy to increase its political footprint through the country across all levels - "from panchayat to parliament" - and kick-start its campaign for Odisha. Lead...

Haryana Sports Minister Rejects Olympic Wrestler Sakshi Malik's Claim

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday March 6, 2017

Haryana Sports Minister Anil Vij On Sunday rejected international wrestler Sakshi Malik's claim that the state government was yet to honour its "promises" made to her for winning an Olympics bronze medal.

PM Modi On Mann Ki Baat: 'ISRO Launch A World Record In Space Arena'

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday February 26, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the India needs more scientists and the attraction of youth towards science should increase. Congratulating the scientists after the launch of the record 104 satellites by Indian space agency ISRO, he said, it was a matter of exultation that "that the entire campaign was led and steered by our young and women...

Government Launches Mission XI Million To Promote Football Among School Children

Education | Edited by Anisha Singh | Friday February 10, 2017

As a step in the direction of fulfilling PM Narendra Modi's vision of making football the sport of choice in India, Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Vijay Goel launched the Mission XI Million. The event also marked the presence of AIFF President Shri Praful Patel.

31% Of Secondary Schools In India Do Not Have Playgrounds, Says Minister In Parliament

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Thursday February 9, 2017

Vijay Goel, the Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports said in the Lok Sabha today that 31% of secondary schools in India do not have playgrounds.