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India to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad

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26 Nov 2025

India has been officially awarded the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad selected as the host city. This announcement was made during the Commonwealth Games Federation General Assembly in Glasgow. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya expressed pride in India's growing prominence in global sports. Celebrations included a ceremony in New Delhi and highlighted India's readiness to host international sporting events. The announcement is seen as a significant step for India's sports sector transformation, with aspirations for future global events such as the 2036 Olympics.

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Ministry Initiates Global Indices Monitoring

MoSPI Explores Model-Based District Estimates for Consumption Survey

Launch of GoIStats Mobile App for On-the-Go Data Access

President Droupadi Murmu Attends Convocation at Footwear Institute