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Legendary Canadian ice hockey player Gordie Howe passes away

Legendary Canadian ice hockey player Gordie Howe passed away at Toledo, US. He was 88. He was nicknamed Mr Hockey and had spent most of his career with...

June 11, 2016

International Tennis Federation bans Maria Sharapova for two years

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has banned former Russian World No. 1 tennis player Maria Sharapova for two years over doping charges The ban was imposed on her...

June 9, 2016

Lucknow to host 2016 Junior hockey World Cup

The Lucknow city of Uttar Pradesh is going to host the 2016 Junior Men’s hockey World Cup. Announcement in this regard was made by the International Hockey Federation...

June 8, 2016

India, Qatar sign seven agreements to boost bilateral ties

India and Qatar have signed seven bilateral agreements in various fields to boost bilateral ties. These agreements were signed in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatar...

June 6, 2016

Novak Djokovic wins 2016 French Open title

World Number One tennis player Novak Djokovic from Serbia has won the 2016 French Open title in the men’s singles category. In the final match, Djokovic defeated Britain’s...

June 6, 2016

India's first Mr Universe Manohar Aich passes away

India’s first Mr Universe and celebrated body-builder Manohar Aich passed away in Kolkata, West Bengal age-related ailments. He was 104. Manohar Aich had won the Mr. Universe title...

June 6, 2016

Indian judoka Avtar Singh qualifies for 2016 Rio Olympic Games

South Asian Games gold medallist Indian judoka Avtar Singh has qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games scheduled to be held in August 2016 in Rio de Janeiro,...

June 6, 2016

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali passes away

American boxing icon Muhammad Ali passed away after 32-year battle with Parkinson’s disease in Phoenix, Arizona. He was 74. He was former three times world heavyweight champion (1964,...

June 4, 2016

Nita Ambani nominated for International Olympic Committee

Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation has been nominated as a candidate to be a new member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). She is the...

June 4, 2016

Navin Agarwal appointed as DG of NADA

Senior IPS officer Navin Agarwal was appointed Director General (DG)/ Chief Executive Officer (CEP) of National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA). His appointment was confirmed by the Appointments Committee of...

June 3, 2016

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