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India's Strategic Push Towards Top-10 Sporting Nation by 2036

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30 Dec 2025

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in India is taking significant steps to transform sports governance through a comprehensive capacity-building framework. This is part of a vision to position India among the top 10 sporting nations by 2036. A Task Force, led by Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, has outlined several recommendations, including establishing a National Council for Sports Education & Capacity Building and integrating sports governance training into public administration courses. These measures aim to professionalize India's sports administration and ensure sustainable sporting success.

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CAQM Lifts Stage IV Pollution Controls in Delhi-NCR as Air Quality Improves

The Commission for Air Quality Management has revoked Stage IV restrictions of the Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi and the National Capital Region due to improvements in air quality. The decision follows a decrease in the Air Quality Index over several days, aided by favorable meteorological conditions. Although Stage

11th National Committee on Dam Safety Meeting Held

The 11th Meeting of the National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS) took place on January 20, 2026, at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, chaired by Shri Anupam Prasad. It brought together representatives from various governmental bodies and states to discuss crucial topics related to dam safety under the Dam

Indian Navy's INS Sudarshini Embarks on Historic Lokayan 26 Voyage

The Indian Navy's sail training ship, INS Sudarshini, set sail from Kochi as part of Lokayan 26, a significant 10-month transoceanic expedition. This voyage, flagged off by Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, aims to display India's maritime heritage. It will cover 22,000 nautical miles, visiting ports

Ladakh Hosts Khelo India Winter Games 2026

The Sixth Edition of the Khelo India Winter Games commenced in Ladakh with a vibrant opening ceremony. Hosted by the Union Territory of Ladakh for the third time, this event features new sports and increased international-level organization. Under the visionary guidance of Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the

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CAQM Lifts Stage IV Pollution Controls in Delhi-NCR as Air Quality Improves

11th National Committee on Dam Safety Meeting Held

Indian Navy's INS Sudarshini Embarks on Historic Lokayan 26 Voyage

Ladakh Hosts Khelo India Winter Games 2026