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India Sports & Cricket 15 Oct 2026, 07:06 PM IST

Sports Ministry Reviews Asian Games Plans, Presses India to Deliver Results and Build for 2030

India’s sports ministry has undertaken a wide-ranging review of the country’s Asian Games performance, with the discussion extending beyond immediate results to the deeper question of whether the system is preparing athletes for sustained success. The review also addressed the sensitive issue of injured athletes travelling to Aichi-Nagoya, a concern raised by Indian Olympic Association president P.T. Usha, while examining readiness for the 2028 Olympics, the Commonwealth Games and the 2030 Asian Games.

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India Sports & Cricket08 Oct 2026, 12:32 AM IST

Vithya Ramraj’s Record Run Signals India’s Rise in the 400m Hurdles

Vithya Ramraj has rewritten one of Indian athletics’ longest-standing marks, breaking P.T. Usha’s 42-year-old 400m hurdles record to win bronze while also powering India to relay medals on the continental stage. Her coach, Nehpal Singh Rathore, says the breakthrough was built on a dual programme that sharpened both her hurdling and flat 400m speed, underscoring how India is beginning to close the gap in a demanding event.

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India Sports & Cricket07 Oct 2026, 06:23 PM IST

India frames 2036 Olympic bid as ‘Rising Together’ ahead of IOC presentation

India will present its 2036 Olympic bid to the International Olympic Committee next month under the theme “Rising Together,” a message officials say is meant to project national unity, ambition and scale. Indian Olympic Association president P.T. Usha said the concept is intended to show how the country’s sporting push can be anchored in inclusion, public participation and long-term institutional commitment.

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India Sports & Cricket06 Oct 2026, 08:54 PM IST

Vithya Ramraj’s Record Run Signals India’s Steady Rise in the 400m Hurdles

Vithya Ramraj’s bronze medal run, which erased P.T. Usha’s 42-year-old national record, has become a defining marker of India’s progress in the women’s 400m hurdles. Her coach, Nehpal Singh Rathore, says her success was built on a deliberate dual programme that prepared her for both the hurdles and the flat 400m, a model that also powered India’s relay medals.

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India Sports & Cricket06 Oct 2026, 08:29 AM IST

Vithya Eyes New Benchmark After Matching Usha’s Record Three Years Ago

Three years after equalling a long-standing benchmark associated with P.T. Usha, Vithya is now aiming to move beyond it, turning a once-symbolic achievement into a platform for a deeper breakthrough. Her progression underscores both the durability of elite Indian athletics records and the pressure on emerging performers to convert parity into distinction.

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India Sports & Cricket06 Oct 2026, 03:24 AM IST

Vithya Ramraj’s Record Run Signals India’s Steady Rise in the 400m Hurdles

Vithya Ramraj’s bronze-medal run, which erased P.T. Usha’s 42-year-old national record, has become a defining marker of India’s progress in the women’s 400m hurdles. Her medal haul, including relay gold and silver, also underscores the growing depth of India’s one-lap programme and the value of training athletes across both hurdles and flat sprinting.

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India Sports & Cricket05 Oct 2026, 07:15 AM IST

Vithya Eyes New Benchmark After Matching Usha’s Record Three Years Ago

Three years after equalling a long-standing benchmark associated with Indian athletics icon P.T. Usha, Vithya is now poised to move beyond it, turning a symbolic milestone into a fresh statement of intent. The development underscores both her persistence and the evolving depth of India’s track and field pipeline, where record-chasing has become a measure of progress as much as achievement.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (06:54 AM IST)

Transgender Community Pushes Back Against Online Abuse Over Tamil Film 'Dorothy'

Members of the transgender community have spoken out against the online backlash directed at the Tamil film Dorothy, saying the movie reflects lived realities and was made with sincere intent. Released on September 25, the film has drawn homophobic and transphobic comments on social media, prompting calls to judge it on its message rather than prejudice.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (08:59 AM IST)

RBI Cancels Licences of Five NBFCs as Eight Others Surrender Registrations

The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the registration certificates of five non-banking financial companies, while eight others voluntarily surrendered their licences for a range of business and structural reasons. The latest action underscores the central bank’s ongoing supervision of the NBFC sector, where compliance, corporate restructuring and business viability continue to shape the operating landscape.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (11:38 AM IST)

Amazon India’s FY26 Loss Widens 48% as Revenue Moves Closer to ₹40,000 Crore

Amazon’s India operations posted a mixed FY26 showing, with revenue continuing to scale across seller services, retail and payments even as losses widened sharply. The latest numbers underscore the company’s willingness to absorb higher costs in one of its most strategically important markets, where competition, logistics intensity and regulatory scrutiny remain elevated.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (02:29 PM IST)

Parul, Gulveer and Ramraj Deliver Medal Treble for India at Asian Games 2026

India produced a notable evening in athletics at the Asian Games 2026, with Parul securing bronze in the women’s 5000m, Gulveer taking silver in the men’s 1500m, and Ramraj claiming bronze in the women’s 400m hurdles. Ramraj’s performance was especially significant, as she bettered P.T. Usha’s long-standing 55.42-second mark from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, with Usha present in the stands as Indian Olympic Association chief.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (06:46 AM IST)

Savitha Hails 'Amazing' Debut as Chennai Teen Shines at Chess Olympiad

Chennai’s 19-year-old woman grandmaster Savitha delivered a standout debut at the Chess Olympiad, earning praise for a performance described as “amazing” by observers tracking India’s rising depth in women’s chess. Her result adds fresh momentum to India’s growing reputation as a global chess powerhouse, especially in the women’s game.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (12:27 AM IST)

Vithya Eyes New Milestone After Matching Usha’s Mark Three Years Ago

Three years after equalling a long-standing benchmark associated with Indian sprint hurdling great P.T. Usha, Vithya is poised to move beyond the symbolic tie and establish a fresh reference point of her own. The moment carries significance not only for her personal progression but also for the broader arc of Indian women’s athletics, where continuity with past excellence remains rare and hard-won.

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Automotive, EVs & MobilityJust now (11:25 PM IST)

Sitharaman, AIIB Chief Discuss Deeper India Partnership, Infrastructure Push

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank President Zou Jiay in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, with both sides reviewing ways to deepen their partnership. The discussions focused on infrastructure priorities, transport connectivity, local-currency financing, and greater private-sector participation in India’s development agenda.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (06:25 PM IST)

India’s Track Surge Continues as Parul, Gulveer and Ramraj Deliver Asian Games Medals

India added three more medals on the track at the Asian Games 2026, with Parul taking bronze in the women’s 5000m, Gulveer securing silver in the men’s 1500m and Ramraj claiming bronze in the women’s 400m hurdles. Ramraj’s effort was especially significant, as she bettered PT Usha’s long-standing 55.42-second mark from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, with Usha watching in her role as Indian Olympic Association chief.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (02:17 PM IST)

Parul, Gulveer and Ramraj Deliver India a Medal Treble at Asian Games 2026

India produced a strong evening on the track as Parul won bronze in the women’s 5000m, Gulveer secured silver in the men’s 1500m and Ramraj claimed bronze in the women’s 400m hurdles. Ramraj’s performance was especially significant, as she bettered PT Usha’s long-standing 55.42-second mark from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, with Usha present in the stands as Indian Olympic Association chief.

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