Virat Kohli praises fitness standards of Indian hockey players

May 20, 2026 7:54 AM

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Virat Kohli praises fitness standards of Indian hockey players

Senior Indian Cricketer and legendary batter Virat Kohli has praised the fitness standards of Indian Hockey players, calling it a recognition of the sport’s demands and dedication. Virat Kohli said this during the third edition of the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit yesterday. Kohli said, Cr...

NADA bans Ankit and Jayesh Patil for three years after positive dope tests

May 20, 2026 7:43 AM

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NADA bans Ankit and Jayesh Patil for three years after positive dope tests

The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has banned Ankit of Services Sports Control Board and Jayesh Patil of Railways for a period of three years after they tested positive for the banned substance Meldonium. Ankit had finished third at the 69th National Cross Country Championships, while Patil had ...

West Bengal government notifies list of 66 OBC classes following Calcutta High Court order
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari addresses a press conference, in Kolkata district of West Bengal on Friday, May 15, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Video Grab)

May 20, 2026 7:39 AM

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West Bengal government notifies list of 66 OBC classes following Calcutta High Court order

The West Bengal Government has notified a list of 66 classes of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) for reservation in services and posts under the state government following an order of the Calcutta High Court. The state government has also withdrawn the earlier reservation structure of 10 per cent for O...

India achieves 99.6 per cent electrification of Broad Gauge railway network

May 20, 2026 7:22 AM

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India achieves 99.6 per cent electrification of Broad Gauge railway network

India has achieved a major milestone in railway modernisation by completing 99.6 per cent electrification of its Broad Gauge network. As of March this year, more than 69,873 route kilometres of Broad Gauge railway lines was practically electrified. With this achievement, India has moved ahead of sev...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Visit India from May 23 to 26

May 20, 2026 10:24 AM

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Visit India from May 23 to 26

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be on a four-day visit to India from 23rd May. This will be his first visit to India. The US Department of State announced the visit. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said that during his visit from 23rd to 26th May, Mr Rubio will travel to Kolkata, A...

Nepal: Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma supersedes his seniors to become Chief Justice

May 19, 2026 10:21 PM

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Nepal: Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma supersedes his seniors to become Chief Justice

Nepal’s Parliamentary Hearing Committee (PHC) has unanimously approved Supreme Court Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma as the new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court following a parliamentary hearing held today. The endorsement was made in accordance with Rule 26(5) of the Regulations for the Working Pr...

UAE, India reaffirm growing strength of bilateral economic ties 

May 19, 2026 10:15 PM

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UAE, India reaffirm growing strength of bilateral economic ties 

  Senior government officials, diplomats and business leaders from the United Arab Emirates and India have reaffirmed the growing strength of bilateral economic ties at a high-level forum held in Dubai. The event, titled “Strength in Resilience,” was organised by the UAE India Business Council - UAE...