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"Hope to make India proud in major competitions": Samardeep Singh Gill after winning gold in shot put

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology's Samardeep Singh Gill improved on his own All India University (AIU) mark in men's Shot Put in the Khelo India University Games, Rajasthan 2025 at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium.... read..

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"Our main target was to set a record": Animesh Kujur after winning gold in Khelo India University Games

Olympian and 100m, 200m national record holder Animesh Kujur ended the competition for Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) on a high as he led his team to a new 4x100m meet record with a time of 40.09 seconds.... read..

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"This was my first time participating...": Prachi Devkar delighted after clinching Women's Steeplechase gold at KIUG 2025

Prachi Devkar expressed delight after clinching the gold medal in the Women's Steeplechase at the Khelo India University Games 2025.... read..

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KIUG 2025: Chandigarh University retain overall championship; Srihari Nataraj emerges Games' most successful athlete

Chandigarh University rode on their stupendous performance in Canoe and Kayaking and their strong showing in athletics and swimming to successfully defend their overall championship crown at the Khelo India University Games Rajasthan 2025 here on Friday a... read..

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LPU's Sartaj Tiwana puts behind mental exhaustion, father's health concerns to retain 50m Rifle 3P gold

or over a year due to his father's illness and defend his Khelo India University Games gold, aSartaj Tiwana came to Jaipur determined to overcome the mental exhaustion that has been his constant companion fs per a release.... read..

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"No one from IndiGo is providing any answers...': Passenger stuck at Jodhpur Airport amid flight delays

A large number of passengers faced inconvenience across the country, as IndiGo flights faced delays and cancellations. Amid the ongoing issue, a passenger who was scheduled to reach Bengaluru from the Jodhpur Airport shared that the airline has been unres... read..

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Raksha Khadse hails KIUG for promoting unity and sporting excellence

Union Minister of State (MoS) for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse, who graced the closing ceremony of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025, lauded the Games for fostering excellence and unity among young athletes. She said that the event... read..

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Rajasthan: Fire breaks out at ice cream factory in Jaipur, short circuit suspected

A fire broke out at an ice cream factory in the Kartarpur Industrial Area of Jaipur on Thursday.... read..

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KIUG 2025: Overcoming personal tragedies, Nikita Toppo inspires KIIT to first-ever KIUG women's hockey gold

Nikita Toppo, captain of the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) women's hockey team, is an epitome of American educator Jaime Escalante's philosophy, stating, "Life is not about how many times you fall down. It is about how many times you g... read..

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KIUG 2025: KIIT's Samardeep Singh, Isha Chander Prakash, men's relay team light up last day of athletics action with new meet records

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology's Samardeep Singh Gill improved on his own All India University (AIU) mark in men's Shot Put while Isha Chander Prakash (women's Heptathlon) and their men's 4x100m eclipsed the meet records on the final day of at... read..

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LNIPE team raises concerns over transportation issues at Khelo India University Games 2025

The Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) Gwalior women's basketball team has raised concerns over transportation arrangements at the Khelo India University Games 2025, claiming that a lack of timely communication forced them to arra... read..

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ASMITA fully committed to making women and sports inseparable in India and rugby provides a shining example

It has been a fantastic, busy year for Indian women's rugby to all intents and purposes. The Indian women's team finished overall 6th among 10 teams in the Asia Rugby Emirates Seven Series (a top tier competition), held in September-October, by virtue of ... read..

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Akshay Kumar arrives in Jodhpur, calls Rajasthan a "beautiful place"

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has arrived for an event in Jodhpur on Wednesday.... read..

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KIUG 2025: Buoyed by breaking the meet record, Pooja sets sights on winning Asian Games medal next year

Reigning Asian champion high jumper Pooja underlined the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025 as the perfect springboard for her return to competition, breaking the meet record with a 1.77 m effort to clinch gold in her maiden appearance.... read..

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"We booked an auto...We got a little late before the match": LNIPE player raises transport issue at KIUG 2025

The Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) Gwalior women's basketball team has raised concerns over transportation arrangements at the Khelo India University Games 2025, claiming that a lack of timely communication forced them to arra... read..

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From losing her father at age 9 to securing 100m gold at KIUG, Keerthana's journey a tale of stubborn perseverance

Every athlete has a moment that defines everything they've fought for. For Keerthana, that moment came in Jaipur, where the Udupi-born sprinter clocked 11.94 seconds to win the women's 100m gold at the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) Rajasthan 2025, a... read..

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Rajrup Sarkar stars in India's qualification for AFC Under-17 Asian Cup 2026

Zinc Football Academy goalkeeper Rajrup Sarkar, just 16 years old, played a pivotal role in helping the India U-17 National Team qualify for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026.... read..

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Aussie tennis coach Todd Clark impressed with Khelo India games, says they give teens a sense of purpose

Todd Clark is a known name on the Indian tennis circuit. The Australian coach came to India in 2008 and has since practically lived here, embracing the country and its culture down to the ground. Clark is presently working for the Kalinga Institute of Ind... read..

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KIUG 2025: Four meet records tumble in athletics; Surbhi Rao win women's 10m pistol gold

Chandigarh University's Rahul (men's 20km race walk) and Deepika (women's Javelin Throw), Ruchir Mori (men's 400m hurdles) of Swarnim Gujarat Sports University, Lovely Professional University's Pooja (Women's High Jump) broke the KIUG Meet Record on secon... read..

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Rajasthan Jaipur unit CID Intelligence in Sri Ganganagar arrests Pakistani ISI agent

Rajasthan CID Intelligence on Monday arrested a Punjab resident, Prakash Singh alias Badal, for allegedly spying for Pakistan's ISI and sending confidential information linked to the Indian Army from Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat to his Pakistani handlers... read..

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Khelo India platform has been instrumental in journey to global success: World Champion Aditi Swami after winning KIUG gold

Aditi Gopichand Swami, the first Indian and the world's youngest compound archer to win an individual gold medal at the World Archery Championships, believes that events like the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) and the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) p... read..

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Wrestler Shalina Sayer from Siddi community is shining example of Khelo India's commitment to inclusivity

The Khelo India Games are known for their inclusivity. In another example that reaffirms Khelo India's commitment to that, Shalina Sayer from the Siddi Community on Friday bagged a bronze medal in the women's 57kg freestyle wrestling event of the 2025 Khe... read..

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Jaipur Polo Team secures 5th trophy of season with 10-7 victory over Rambagh Polo to lift Kota Cup

Jaipur Polo continued their remarkable run this season with yet another commanding performance, defeating Rambagh Polo 10-7 to lift their fifth trophy of the year on Sunday.... read..

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KIUG 2025: Chandigarh University's Tanya Choudhary breaks meet record to clinch Hammer Throw gold

Chandigarh University's Tanya Choudhary broke her own meet and All India University (AIU) record to clinch the women's Hammer Throw gold medal while Jain University's Keerthana and Shivaji University's Rushiprasad Desai were crowned the fastest women and ... read..

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"BJP trying to cut votes of poor, backward, Dalits and tribals through SIR": Sachin Pilot

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Sunday slammed the BJP government and raised concerns over the Special Intensive Revision process, questioning how many infiltrators have actually been removed in the last 11 years.... read..

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Indian, British armies conclude 8th edition of Exercise Ajeya Warrior

The Indian and British armies on Sunday concluded the eighth edition of the biennial joint exercise, Ajeya Warrior, the UK High Commission shared in a statement.... read..

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"Baseless" accusations in National Herald case used to divert attention from SIR, vote chori: Congress' Sachin Pilot

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Sunday slammed the BJP government following the filing of a fresh FIR in the National Herald money laundering case and said that it's a ploy by the ruling party to divert attention from the core issues, such as 'vote theft'... read..

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KIUG 2025: Father broke his FD for a dream, judoka Jaanvi repays it with gold in Udaipur

In 2022-23, hundreds of school students and their parents endured a distressing ordeal at a city hotel in New Delhi after being duped of their hard-earned money and misled with false promises of participation in an international event. Their visas for Fra... read..

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UK & India concluded the eighth edition of biennial army exercise, Ajeya Warrior

The eighth edition of the biennial Indo-UK Army exercise 'Ajeya Warrior' concluded after nearly two weeks of intensive training at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan... read..

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Harmanpreet Kaur joins hands as brand ambassador of Vedanta Pink City Half Marathon 2025

The 10th edition of the Vedanta Pink City Half Marathon (VPCHM) concluded on Sunday, showcasing an extraordinary display of community spirit and determination.... read..

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KIUG 2025: Cyclist Meenakshi Rohilla finishes with four golds as Guru Nanak Dev University takes top spot in medals tally

Guru Nanak Dev University's (GNDU) Meenakshi Rohilla finished her campaign with four gold and one silver after she won the women's Scratch and finished behind Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology's Khoirom Rejiya Devi on the final day of cycling com... read..

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India-UK joint military exercise, Ajeya Warrior-25 draws curtains in Rajasthan

The India-UK joint military exercise, Ajeya Warrior-25, held at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan, concluded today. The training focused on counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban areas.... read..

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PM Modi praises Udaipur handicrafts and artisans, promotes 'Vocal for Local' in Mann ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 'Mann Ki Baat' address on Sunday, praised the handicrafts of Udaipur and Rajasthan and promoted the message of 'Vocal for Local'.... read..

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Ashwini Vaishnaw updates about multiple projects in Jaisalmer after inaugurating 'Swarn Nagari' Jaisalmer-Delhi train

After inaugurating the new Jaisalmer-Delhi (Shakurbasti) train service, the Swarn Nagari Express, from the Jaisalmer Railway station, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw updated about the ongoing projects to improve the railway infrastructure in the city.... read..

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Sachin Pilot flags concerns over SIR process, accuses ECI of lapses; shows confidence in Karnataka governance

Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Saturday voiced serious concerns over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, alleging large-scale irregularities and growing distress among officials and voters.... read..

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Congress should take one stand...should decide what they want: Union Minister Shekhawat over SIR in Rajasthan

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Saturday criticised the Congress party's stance on the Special Investment Region (SIR) in Rajasthan, calling it a necessity.... read..

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90 percent of work in counting phase of ongoing SIR completed in state: Chief Election Officer of Rajasthan

Amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Rajasthan, Chief Election Officer of the state, Naveen Mahajan, said that 90 percent of the work in the counting phase has been completed in the state, and they were hopeful that they... read..

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Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw, Gajendra Sekhawat inaugurate 'Swarn Nagari' Jaisalmer-Delhi train

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Sekhawat on Saturday inaugurated the new Jaisalmer-Delhi (Shakurbasti) train service, the Swarn Nagari Express, from the Jaisalmer Railway station in Rajasthan.... read..

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