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......

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......

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......

Sports Shorts: Asiad gold medallist Panghal nominated for Arjuna

IMAGE: India’s Amit Panghal celebrates after defeating Olympic and Asian champion Hasanboy Dusmatov of Uzbekistan at the Asian Games. Photograph: Shahbaz Khan/PTI Asian Games gold......

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,......