The Union Government has set an ambitious target to transform India’s sports landscape through the newly announced Khelo Bharat Niti-2025. The policy focuses on equitable sports infrastructure, universal participation, and stronger support systems for athletes from tribal communities, Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, women, rural populations, and other marginalized groups. The details…
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Mandaviya Hails Equestrian Medalists, India’s Sporting Rise
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday felicitated the Indian Eventing and Dressage teams for their historic medal haul at the FEI Asian Equestrian Championship 2025 in Pattaya. The six-member contingent returned with five medals across team and individual events a landmark achievement for Indian…
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HTLS 2025: Day 3 Leaders on Economy, Security & Sport
The final day of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit (HTLS) 2025 on December 6 brought together senior policymakers, industry chiefs and sports figures to reflect on India’s priorities in governance, geopolitics, economic ambition and sport. Keynotes and conversations by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar,…
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Murshidabad Tense as Humayun Kabir Lays Mosque Foundation
Thousands gathered on Saturday as suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir laid the foundation stone for a mosque in Beldanga, Murshidabad. The ceremony described by organisers as modelled after the “Babri Masjid” was conducted under heavy security with large contingents of local police, Rapid Action Force and central forces…
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Tharoor at Rashtrapati Dinner; Rahul, Kharge Absent
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor attended a state banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan hosted for Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, while the party’s parliamentary leaders Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge were reportedly not invited. The development prompted swift reaction within Congress…
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IndiGo Crisis Deepens as Mass Flight Cancellations Hit India
India’s aviation sector faced one of its worst disruptions in recent years on Friday after IndiGo, the country’s largest airline, cancelled hundreds of flights across its network. The widespread cancellations, caused by an acute pilot shortage and complications in implementing new flight duty time limitations, have left thousands of passengers…
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VP Radhakrishnan to Visit Gujarat for Patel Tribute
Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan is set to make his maiden visit to Gujarat on 6 December 2025 after assuming office earlier this year. His visit marks a significant moment in the national commemoration of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary, culminating in a grand conclusion ceremony at…
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India Expands FPO Integration With National Agri Value Chains
The Government of India has intensified efforts to integrate Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) into national agricultural value chains, with 10,000 registered FPOs now benefitting from structured financial support, digital market access, and capacity-building initiatives. The update was shared by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Ramnath Thakur,…
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Agri-Tech Startups Drive India’s Digital Farm Push
India is accelerating the adoption of agri-tech and digital agriculture through targeted incubation, generous drone subsidies, water-saving micro-irrigation, and a national Digital Agriculture Mission. The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW) says the Innovation and Agri-Entrepreneurship Development programme under RKVY has nurtured thousands of startups while government schemes are…
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PM-KISAN: Impact, Reach and Financial Outlays Explained
The Central Government’s PM-KISAN scheme, launched in February 2019, has become a cornerstone of direct income support for cultivator families. Designed to supplement the financial needs of farmers with cultivable land, PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 per year in three equal instalments directly into Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. As of the latest government…