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Maha DCM Eknath Shinde visits RSS headquarters, Dikshabhumi; underscores national service and equality

Nagpur, Dec 14: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, accompanied by Shiv Sena ministers and legislators, on Sunday visited the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters at Reshimbagh and the revered Dikshabhumi in Nagpur, paying tribute to two significant pillars of Maharashtraâ€™s socio-political life.

1,909 women and girls approach Shakti Suraksha Dal in Patna in November to ensure safety

Patna, Dec 2: The "Shakti Suraksha Dal", formed at the direction of the Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kartikeya K Sharma to enhance the safety of women and students in the city, has begun delivering visible results on the ground.

PM Modi lauds performance of athletes at Deaflympics in Tokyo

New Delhi, November 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian contingent that clinched a record-breaking 20 medals - nine gold, seven silver and four bronze inthe 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo. This is India's best-ever performance at the games.

'The entire nation is proud of you all': PM Modi lauds Deaflympians for historic medal tally

New Delhi, Nov 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Deaflympians for their extraordinary performance at the recently concluded 25th Summer Deaflympics 2025 in Tokyo.

Golf: Diksha, Pranavi among five Indians in fray at season-ending event in Andalucia

Andalucia, Nov 26: Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs will be among the five Indians in the field at the season-ending AndalucÃa Costa del Sol Open de Espana. The other three are Aditi Ashok, who has received a special invite as a former champion â€“ she won the event in 2023 â€“ Avani Prashanth, and Hitaashee Bakshi, who made the big run with a third-place finish in her home event, the Hero Womenâ€™s Indian Open last month.

Diksha Dagar wins her second successive gold in Deaflympics, says it's fantastic to defend her title

Tokyo, Nov 20: Indian golfer Diksha Dagar on Thursday made history by defending her gold medal at the 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo, Japan. Diksha produced rounds of 68, 65, 72 at the par-72 Wakasu Golf Links in Tokyo to top the podium by a whopping 14-stroke margin in the womenâ€™s individual strokeplay competition.

To defend my Deaflympics gold when the competition is getting tougher is fantastic, says Diksha Dagar

Tokyo, November 20: Indian golfer Diksha Dagar created history on Thursday by defending her gold medal at the 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo, Japan. Diksha produced rounds of 68, 65, 72 at the par-72 Wakasu Golf Links in Tokyo to top the podium by a whopping 14-stroke margin in the women's individual strokeplay competition.

Golf: Pranavi best-placed Indian as Ruixin Liu wins China Championship in Shenzhen

Shenzhen (China), Nov 8: Pranavi Urs finished as the top Indian after the third and final round at the Aramco China Championship in Mission Hill, China. Urs carded 2-under 71 on the final day to finish the week at T-31 with a score of five under par (73-70-71).

Golf: Diksha and Pranavi Urs make the cut at Aramco China

Shenzhen (China), Nov 7: Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs made the 36-hole cut at the Aramco China Championship and gave themselves a chance to improve their standing in the final round.

Diksha Dagar leads Indian contingent after opening round at China Championship

Shenzhen, Nov 6: Diksha Dagar made a steady start with a 1-under 72 to finish as the best-placed Indian after the opening round of the China Championship. She was tied for 42nd at the end of the day.

CCPA slaps Rs 8 lakh fine each on Dikshant IAS, Abhimanu IAS over misleading ads

New Delhi, Nov 1: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed penalty on Dikshant IAS and Abhimanu IAS of Rs 8 lakh each, for indulging in misleading advertisements, unfair trade practices and violation of consumer rights under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

Haryana: 78th Nirankari Sant Samagam in Samalkha draws devotees from 25 countries; over 1 lakh volunteers serve langar

Samalkha (Haryana), Oct 31: A grand spiritual spectacle is underway at the 78th Annual Nirankari Sant Samagam being held at the Sant Nirankari Spiritual Complex along the GT Road in Samalkha, Haryana. Spread over nearly 650 acres, the gathering has drawn devotees from 25 countries, with over one lakh volunteers engaged in managing arrangements and serving in the ongoing 24-hour community kitchen, or langar.

Badminton Asia Championships 2025: Shaina, Diksha clinch gold as India finish with best medal haul

Chengdu, October 26: Shaina Manimuthu (U15) and Diksha Sudhakar (U17) clinched gold medals in their respective age categories as India registered their best-ever performance in the Badminton Asia U17 & U15 Championships 2025 on Sunday.

Badminton Asia U17 & U15 C'ships: Shaina, Diksha clinch gold as India finish with best medal haul

Chengdu, Oct 26: Shaina Manimuthu (U15) and Diksha Sudhakar (U17) clinched gold medals in their respective age categories as India registered their best-ever performance in the Badminton Asia U17 & U15 Championships 2025 on Sunday.

Badminton Asia U15, U17: India in line for two gold as Diksha Sudhakar, Lakshya Rajesh set up all-Indian summit clash

Chengdu: , Oct 25 (IANS) India were assured of a gold medal in the girls U17 category of the Badminton Asia U17 & U15 Championships after sixth seed Diksha Sudhakar and eighth-ranked Lakshya Rajesh registered straight games victories in their respective semifinals here on Saturday.

Lakshya Rajesh stuns top seed as five Indians enter semis at Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Championships

Chengdu, Oct 25: Indiaâ€™s impressive run at the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Championships in Chengdu gathered momentum on Saturday, with five young shuttlers storming into the semifinals and guaranteeing medals for the country.

Shaina Manimuthu, Diksha Sudhakar enter quarterfinals at Badminton Asia U-17 and U-15 Championships

Chengdu, October 24: India's girls continued to shine on Day 2 of the Badminton Asia U-17 and U-15 Championships, with top seed Shaina Manimuthu and sixth seed Diksha Sudhakar storming into the quarterfinals of the girls' singles after impressive victories in Chengdu.

India continues impressive run at Badminton Asia U17, U15 C'ships 2025

Chengdu, October 23: India's young shuttlers continued their impressive run on Day 2 of the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Championships 2025, with several standout performances securing Round of 16 berths across categories.

India's sporting greats and golf champions set to take centre stage at inaugural Stars Golf League in Dubai

Dubai, September 30: India's sporting icons and golf champions will take centre stage in Dubai for the inaugural Stars Golf League (SGL), a high-stakes global team-format tournament that unites legendary professionals, leading women golfers, and international celebrities under the desert sun.

Pranavi Urs gets Top 5 finish at Ladies Open de France

Deauville, Sep 28 : Pranavi Urs delivered a stellar performance on the final day of the Ladies Open de France, carding a 6-under 65 which propelled her to a tie for fifth place at the Golf Barriere de Deauville.

Golf: Diksha ready to make amends in Ladies Open de France

Paris: , Sep 25 (IANS) Diksha Dagar, who last week missed her first cut in more than five months, is eager to make up for that as she tees up at the Ladies Open de France. The two-time winner on the Ladies European Tour is one of the four Indian women in the fray this week in France.

Dweep Diksha Dialogue highlights Andaman and Nicobar Command's role as maritime strategic hub

New Delhi, Sep 21: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan highlighted the role of Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), India's only operational Joint Services Command, in securing India's interests in the Indo-Pacific at a two-day dialogue held at Sri Vijaya Puram, an official said on Sunday.

Third Dweep Diksha Dialogue underscores Andaman and Nicobar Command's role as maritime strategic hub

Sri Vijaya Puram, September 21: The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), India's only operational Joint Services Command, successfully hosted the third edition of the Dweep Diksha Dialogue on September 19-20, at Sri Vijaya Puram in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, under the theme 'Evolution of ANC as a Strategic Hub and Beyond', a release said on Sunday.

Women's Indian Open 2025 returns with enhanced prize purse; Diksha to spearhead the Indian challenge

New Delhi, September 17: The Women's Pro Golf Tour has been instrumental in developing and promoting women's golf in India, providing a strong domestic platform for emerging talent to compete and grow. This robust tour plays a vital role in preparing India's top golfers for international competition, culminating each year in the Hero Women's Indian Open (HWIO), a release said.

Golf: Diksha Dagar to lead India's charge as Women's Indian Open; kick off on Oct 9

New Delhi, Sep 17: The prestigious Womenâ€™s Indian Open is set to take place from October 9 to 12, at the DLF Golf and Country Club. This year, the tournament purse has been increased by 25%, taking it up from $400,000 to $500,000, with the winner set to earn $75,000. Leading the Indian charge at the WIO will be Diksha Dagar, one of Indiaâ€™s top women golfers and a consistent contender in recent editions.

Swiss Ladies Open: Diksha stays in top-20 of LET Order of Merit

Zug, September 16: Diksha Dagar continues to be the top Indian on the Ladies European Tour's Order of Merit in 19th place after the Swiss Ladies Open.

NCERT a change leader in teaching, learning: Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi, Sep 1: Calling NCERT a change leader, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Monday that developing students' creative thinking skills is key to building Viksit Bharat by 2047.

NCERT will continue to play important role in educating students, making India a 'vishwa-guru': Dharmendra Pradhan on 65th Foundation Day

New Delhi, September 1: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday praised the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) for its role in shaping India's education sector as the institution marked its 65th Foundation Day.

NCERT marks 65th Foundation Day, launches Bal Vatika TV channel, DIKSHA 2.0 with AI tools

New Delhi, September 1: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) on Monday marked its 65th Foundation Day at its headquarters in New Delhi, unveiling a slew of new initiatives, including Bal Vatika DTH TV channel and DIKSHA 2.0 to strengthen digital and inclusive learning in line with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Diksha Dagar secures top-20 finish at London Championship

London, Aug 11: Indiaâ€™s Diksha Dagar produced a mixed performance on the final day of the London Championship at the Centurion Club, ultimately securing a tied-19th finish. Playing on the Ladies European Tour (LET), the 23-year-old showcased moments of brilliance but also faced challenges that kept her from climbing higher on the leaderboard.

Diksha Daggar fights back to even par, lies 13th in London

London, August 11: Diksha Dagar survived a roller-coaster on the back nine to card an even par 73 in the second round of the PIF London Championship held at Centurion Club. Diksha, who has had a series of top-10s this season, is now tied-13th after being tied-10th at the end of the first day.

Diksha fights back to even par, lies 13th in London

London, Aug 10: Diksha Dagar survived a roller-coaster on the back nine to card an even par 73 in the second round of the PIF London Championship held at Centurion Club. Diksha, who has had a series of Top-10s this season, is now Tied-13th after being Tied-10th at the end of the first day.

Diksha Dagar recovers late to finish in top 10 at PIF London golf

London, August 10: Indian golfer Diksha Dagar displayed remarkable resilience at the PIF London Championship, fighting back from a mid-round setback to finish with a solid 3-under 70 in the opening round. Her performance placed her tied for 10th at the prestigious Ladies European Tour event held at the Centurion Club, a par-73 course in the UK.

Diksha Dagar scripts a late recovery to finish in Top-10 at London golf

London, Aug 9: Indian golfer Diksha Dagar displayed remarkable resilience at the PIF London Championship, fighting back from a mid-round setback to finish with a solid 3-under 70 in the opening round. Her performance placed her Tied-10th at the prestigious Ladies European Tour event held at the Centurion Club, a par-73 course in the UK.

Indian quartet Diksha, Pranavi, Aditi, Avani set for PIF London 2025

London, August 8: The PIF London Championship will witness a strong Indian presence with the participation of Diksha Dagar, Pranavi Urs, Aditi Ashok, and Avani Prashanth. The 1.5 USD million event holds special significance for Diksha Dagar, who was part of the winning team at the 2021 Aramco Team Series in London.

Indian quartet Diksha, Pranavi, Aditi, Avani set for PIF London 2025

London, Aug 8: The PIF London Championship will witness a strong Indian presence with the participation of Diksha Dagar, Pranavi Urs, Aditi Ashok, and Avani Prashanth. The $1.5 million event holds special significance for Diksha Dagar, who was part of the winning team at the 2021 Aramco Team Series in London.

Golf: Diksha finishes 46th as Japan's Yamashita wins Women's Open

Porthcawl , Aug 4 : Diksha Dagar had a rough finish on a day that began with rain and wind, but improved later on at the AIG Womenâ€™s Open. However, the Indian had to take on the tough weather as she shot 5-over 77. She had eight bogeys against three birdies as she finished the week at 6-over with rounds of 71-73-73-77 to tie for 46th place.

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