Why the Deshmukh government failed

The Vilasrao Deshmukh government failed to decide its priorities in rendering relief to hundreds of thousands of Mumbai and Maharashtra residents devastated by the torrential rain, a senior......

Patil was misquoted on infiltration: ministry

The Union home ministry on Wednesday issued a clarification on behalf of Home Minister Shivraj Patil that the media had misquoted the minister. The ministry said the news agency that had based its......

Inquiry to probe apathy in marathon runner Jaisha's case

Two member committee to inquire into the allegations of marathon runner OP Jaisha. IMAGE: Marathon runner OP Jaisha of India. Photograph: PTI. The Sports Ministry constituted a two-member......

Yoga's promotion as sport not on communal lines: Government

The government insisted that recognition of Yoga as a competitive sport was not on communal lines and it was actually high time that it is seen as a proper game since it is an age old practice in......

Boxer Manoj to finally get Arjuna award after winning legal battle

Forced to take the legal route after being denied the honour initially, Indian boxer Manoj Kumar will be bestowed the Arjuna Award as the Sports Ministry has finally accepted his nomination. Manoj,......

'Don't facilitate Kalmadi's visit to London'

In a bid to prevent Suresh Kalmadi from attending the London Olympics, the Sports Ministry shot off a letter to IOA, requesting the sports body not to facilitate the tainted administrator's visit......

Kohli, Chanu recommended for Khel Ratna; Neeraj picked for Arjuna

IMAGE: Virat Kohli celebrates after completing his century in a Test match against England. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and world champion weightlifter......