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Railways to issue Credit card-like medical cards to employees, retirees

The separate medical identity card, with unique all India number, will be issued to the employees as well as to their each dependent, according to an order by the railway board.

Jun 16, 2018, 12:32 PM IST

SAI orders performance review, surprise checks at regional centres after Bengaluru fiasco

 "Orders have been issued to take corrective action which includes hiring a new cook, ensuring quality of raw food supply and improving hygiene," said SAI Director General Neelam Kapur

Jun 12, 2018, 17:43 PM IST

Two Indians enter final, Gaurav Bidhuri settles for bronze in Russian boxing tourney

 Two Indian boxers advanced to the finals but Gaurav Bidhuri (56kg) settled for a bronze medal after going down in the last-four stage of the Umakhanov Memorial Tournament in Kaspiysk, Russia today.

Jun 11, 2018, 20:38 PM IST

Hockey chief coach Harendra Singh complains about food quality in SAI Bangalore, IOA draws SAI's attention

 Chief coach of Indian men's team Harendra Singh has complained to Hockey India about the sub-standard quality of food and hygiene level at the SAI centre in Bengaluru, where the national team is

Jun 11, 2018, 19:13 PM IST

Prajnesh Gunneswaran qualifies for his maiden ATP World Tour event

 Indian Davis Cupper Prajnesh Gunneswaran qualified for the singles main draw of an ATP World event for the first time in his career when he defeated Christian Harrison in the final round of the

Jun 11, 2018, 16:39 PM IST

IOA seeks meeting with Ministry on Sports Code, warns of another suspension by IOC

 The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has asked Sports Ministry to initiate a dialogue on proposed changes in the draft Sports Code, with a veiled warning that any unilateral action on the part of the

Jun 10, 2018, 19:23 PM IST

UTT had role in paddlers' historic CWG show: Vita Dani

 Indian table tennis delivered its best ever Commonwealth Games performance in Gold Coast and the one season old professional league Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) can claim a tiny bit of credit for it, says the event's owner Vita Dani.

Jun 10, 2018, 12:47 PM IST

India's World Cup dream: Bhaichung, Vijayan question India's football culture

 "Sleeping giants", "passionate giants", so says FIFA but it's cheerleaders that best describes India when the world's biggest single sport spectacle comes around every four years.

Jun 10, 2018, 12:30 PM IST

Vani kapoor finishes Round 1 at Viaplay Ladies Finnish Open

 Indian woman golfer Vani Kapoor, competing in the Viaplay Ladies Finnish Open as part of the Ladies European Tour (LET) Access Series, played at the Messila Golf Club, Finland, on Thursday and finished the first round tied at the 22nd position with a score of 3 over par (75 - 72).

Jun 08, 2018, 15:11 PM IST

Vijender Singh to fight British Lee Markham for 3rd title

 Indian boxing star Vijender Singh will be gunning for his third professional title when he takes on Briton Lee Markham for the Commonwealth Super Middleweight belt on July 13 in London.

Jun 06, 2018, 17:14 PM IST

Leander Paes returns, Bhambri misses out for Asian Games

 Leander Paes has returned to the Indian tennis squad while Rohan Bopanna has also been named for the upcoming 18th Asian Games.The 12-member squad for the prestigious event was named after All India Tennis Federation (AITA) selectors held a meeting at R.K Khanna Tennis Stadium here in the national capital earlier today.

Jun 05, 2018, 17:16 PM IST

BJP doors open for Kapil Mishra, says Vijay Goel

Union Minister Vijay Goel underscored that the doors of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were open for suspended Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Kapil Mishra.

Jun 04, 2018, 09:34 AM IST

Leander Paes set for Asian Games return, Yuki may miss it for US Open By Amanpreet Singh

 Veteran Leander Paes will have the opportunity to add to his Asian Games medal tally as he is set to be included in the Indian tennis team for the upcoming Games even as the country's premier singles player Yuki Bhambri will prefer competing in the US Open if he makes the cut.

Jun 03, 2018, 20:34 PM IST

Indian Olympic Association to follow 'No accreditation policy' for parents at Asian Games

 Left with bitter experience after Saina Nehwal's pull-out threat during the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has decided to strictly follow "no accreditation policy" for the parents of sportspersons during the upcoming Asian Games in Indonesia.

Jun 03, 2018, 13:12 PM IST

SDMC parking policy: Smart infra, pedestrian-friendly

From app-based lot booking system to pedestrian-friendly model parking zones, the civic body in south Delhi is ramping up its "smart parking" infrastructure while encouraging people to use public transport to reach markets.

Jun 03, 2018, 12:20 PM IST

CoA issues notice to stop SGM, angry members say "can't stop us"

The tug of war between the BCCI office bearers and the CoA on Friday took an ugly turn after the Vinod Rai-led committee issued a directive to stop the June 22 Special General Meeting of the affiliated units, to the dismay of the Board's senior officials.

Jun 01, 2018, 17:38 PM IST

Pankaj Saran, India's envoy to Russia, appointed Deputy NSA

The 1982 batch officer of Indian Foreign Service (IFS) was in November 2015 appointed as India's envoy to Russia. 

May 29, 2018, 20:53 PM IST

Apurvi Chandela finishes fourth in Munich Shooting World Cup

Indian shooter Apurvi Chandela had a gold medal in her grasp before a slip up in the 19th shot pushed her outside the medal bracket at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol stage in Munich.

May 25, 2018, 16:11 PM IST

Former ISI chief Asad Durrani denied visa to visit India, misses launch of his book

Asad Durrani had co-authored the book titled ''The Spy Chronicles: RAW, ISI and the Illusion of Peace'' with former RAW chief AS Dulat and journalist Aditya Sinha.

May 23, 2018, 23:15 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh AC Superfast Express train catches fire near Gwalior, no casualties

Two bogies of Andhra Pradesh AC Superfast Express caught fire near a small station in Gwalior on Monday morning. The train was stopped and all the passengers evacuated. Railway has released the following emergency numbers: 1322, 1800111189.

May 21, 2018, 13:01 PM IST