Category: Sports

Indian sprinter Dutee Chand had plans to marry her partner had the Supreme Court legalised same-sex marriages in India.  “I have been living with Monalisa for five years. We are happy together and as adults, we have every right to make our own decisions.” Dutee Chand said   “We hope Parliament passes a law allowing same-sex marriages,” Dutee Chand said after the Supreme Court’s verdict on same-sex marriage.” She added.  The Supreme Court of India announced its verdict on Same-Sex marriage on Tuesday, refusing to legalize weddings between queer couples…

Football for Schools (F4S) is an ambitious programme run by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). The Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education is supported by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Sports Authority of India (SAI) in the implementation of this programme in the Country. A two-day capacity-building master training programme was organized by FIFA as a part of the F4S on 2nd October 2023, at Sambalpur, Odisha. In this, 95 Physical Education Teachers/Trainees from States/UTs, KVS, NVS and AIFF participated. Two more such training…

India claimed overall eight medals, including two Golds, on Day 6 to rise in the medal standings of the Asian Games 2023.   Palak Gulia won the Gold and Esha Singh claimed Silver in the women’s 10m pistol events while Kiran Baliyan bagged Bronze in the Shot Put to open India’s account in athletics.  On Day 7, Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale won gold in the mixed doubles tennis final.  Indian contingent enjoyed a big success on day 6 of the Asian Games 2023 tournament on Friday, September 29. Palak…

India’s tax department has demanded around $150 million from Tiger Global-backed gaming company Dream11 for underpaying taxes during 2017-2019.  Dream11 and Indian tax authorities are in a dispute over what tax rates should be paid by such gaming platforms, which have become hugely popular for the fantasy cricket games they offer.  Indian tax inspectors are “alleging that the service” provided by Dream11 “is that of betting/gambling/wagering”, court papers stated.  But Dream11 argued its gaming platform is a “game of skill” and attracts a lower tax rate which should be levied…

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports hosted a Review Meeting at New Delhi on 22nd September, 2023 under the chairpersonship of the Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Shri Anurag Singh Thakur. The meeting was attended by Secretary level officers from the state governments pan India.   Minister Shri Anurag Singh Thakur in his address said, “Our collective goal is to shape the future of youth engagement and sports in our nation. The role of Department of Youth Affairs is crucial to engage with the youth and create a roadmap…

IND vs PAK Colombo Weather live updates: The India vs Pakistan clash has now moved into the reserve day with the Men in Blue being two down at the end of the original scheduled day of the match. India were 147/2 after 24.1 overs. IND vs PAK Colombo Weather live reserve day updates: Rain looks to spoil India vs Pakistan Asia Cup clash IND vs PAK Colombo Weather live updates: After rain interrupted the high-octane clash between India and Pakistan on Sunday, the match now moves into the reserve day…

Set to make a comeback after a long injury break, Indian star KL Rahul donned the wicket-keeping gloves in his team’s practice session.  Back-up player Sanju Samson has been sent back home from Sri Lanka.  The decision to send Samson to India was taken after Rahul joined the Indian squad in Sri Lanka.  Rahu generally plays as an opener in Test and T20 game formats and plays in the middle order in the ODIs.  He made his international debut in 2014 against Australia.  Rahul is the first Indian cricketer to…