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Centre urges States and UTs to strategize speedy implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana for rapid urbanisation PM Modi to interact with beneficiaries of COVID vaccination drive in Varanasi tomorrow through video conferencing Consignments of COVID-19 vaccines from India reach Bangladesh and Nepal Five perish in fire at Serum Institute of India; Authorities say vaccine stock is safe and production will continue Indian Army and Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers sign MoU to boost use of indigenous spare parts under Atma Nirbhar Bharat

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Indian cricket team returned home after 2-1 triumph in Test series against Australia

Indian cricket team returned home after a 2-1 triumph in the Test series against Australia. The Indian team returned home from Australia this morning.

1st Khelo India Zanskar Winter Sports Festival begins in Ladakh

In Ladakh, the Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju launched the first ever Khelo India Zanskar Winter Sports Festival at Padum in Zanskar of Kargil district.

Bangladesh win first ODI against West Indies

Bangladesh marked the return to international cricket after10 months with an easy victory over West Indies at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka on Wednesday.

PM Modi thanks Australian PM Morrison for his greetings on spectacular victory of Indian Cricket team

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison for his greetings on the spectacular victory of the Indian Cricket team over Australian team.

BCCI announces 18 member squad for home tests series against England

India’s regular skipper Virat Kohli will return to the team for next month’s four-test series against England after Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the official squad for the first two Tests for the home series against England.

District level Ice Hockey Tournament under Khelo India concludes at Kargil

In Kargil Ladakh, the District Level Ice Hockey Tournament under Khelo India Ladakh Winter Games, 2021 concluded at Ice Hockey Rink Biamathang Kargil here today.

India registers historic win over Australia in Brisbane test to seal 4-match series 2-1; Retains Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India today ed history by defeating Australia by three wickets in the fourth and final Test at the Gabba in Brisbane and retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Ladakh: Khelo India 1st Zanskar Winter Sports Festival begins today

In Ladakh, Khelo India 1st Zanskar Winter Sports Festival began today. Engaging the Youth and opening new vistas of tourism in Zanskar are the main aims of the festival.

Sporting facilities to be named after renowned athletes: Kiren Rijiju

Sports Ministry has decided to name all upcoming and upgraded sporting facilities of the Sports Authority of India, after renowned athletes, who have contributed to sports in India.

Varun Kapur, Samiya Imad Farooqui and 4 other Indians shuttlers confirm Top-10 spots in latest world junior rankings of BWF

In badminton, promising Indian shuttlers Varun Kapur and Samiya Imad Farooqui along with four other Indians have confirmed Top-10 spots in the latest world junior rankings of Badminton World Federation (BWF).

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal crashes out of ongoing Thailand Open

In Badminton, ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal today crashed out of the ongoing Thailand Open after a hard-fought second round defeat against Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand.