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New Delhi, April 10 The Congress will organize a ‘Run For Ambedkar, Run For Constitution’ marathon here on Sunday as part of events to mark the birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar.Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi will flag off the marathon from Mandi House here.The Congress’s SC Department...

New Delhi, April 9 A 12-member Indian squad, led by Ram Baboo and Manju Rani, will compete in the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships in Brasilia, Brazil, on April 12.The other members of the Indian team are Sandeep Kumar, Hardeep, Sahil, Servin Sebasthiyan, Akshdeep Singh among...

Aizawl, April 5, 2026: Mizoram Governor, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd), inaugurated the second edition of the 2026 PNB Soldierathon, organized by Punjab National Bank and the Indian Armed Forces to commemorate the bank's 132nd Foundation Day.The event, themed "Run For Soldiers," was...

New Delhi, April 5 More than 27,000 participants, including soldiers, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and people from all walks of life, took part in the PNB 'Soldierathon 2026', which also commemorated the success of 'Operation Sindoor', symbolizing the courage and dedication of the country's...

New Delhi, April 4 The Congress on Saturday accused the BJP government in Rajasthan of shielding the perpetrators of the gang rape of a 15-year-old Dalit girl in Ajmer and a life-threatening attack on her family.Addressing a press conference here, the chairman of the Congress's Scheduled Caste...

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has announced the first-ever Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Half Marathon 2026, inviting participants to combine faith with fitness in a unique spiritual sporting event. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the marathon, scheduled for May 10, 2026, will...

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has announced the first-ever Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Half Marathon 2026, inviting participants to combine faith with fitness in a unique spiritual sporting event.Scheduled for May 10, 2026, the marathon will be held at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sports...

Jammu, March 29 Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday that the Jammu Marathon symbolizes the profound transformation that Jammu and Kashmir has undergone since 2019 — the year when the center revoked the special status under Article 370 and divided the erstwhile state into two Union...

Jammu, March 29 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G), Manoj Sinha, said on Sunday that peace, prosperity, and enabling conditions have made the Union Territory a destination for world-class events.L-G Sinha said that the Jammu Marathon symbolizes the profound transformation that Jammu...

Bengaluru, March 26 Gulveer Singh, the national record holder in the 10,000m and 5,000m events, will lead the Indian elite field at the 18th TCS World 10K Bengaluru, scheduled to take place on April 26.A World Athletics Gold Label Race, the event continues to attract some of the finest...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated the Jammu Marathon–2026 Expo at Dussehra Ground, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, today. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the Chief Minister formally opened the exposition by cutting a ceremonial ribbon, followed by the launch of a...

Shimla, March 26 The 62nd birthday of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor at his official residence, Oak Over, on Thursday.During the celebrations, he reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to make progressive and impactful...

Jammu, March 26 In an effort to promote tourism and encourage public participation in fitness activities, the first-ever Jammu Half Marathon will be held here on Sunday, featuring 21K, 10K, and 5K race categories.Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who inaugurated the Jammu Marathon Expo here, said...

Bengaluru, March 26 The reigning Asian champion and national record holder, Gulveer Singh, will lead India's challenge at the 18th edition of the TCS World 10K Run Bengaluru, which is a World Athletics Gold Label race, here on Sunday.Gulveer is entering the race in top form, having finished...

Jagdalpur, March 22 More than 9,800 runners participated in the 'Bastar Heritage Marathon 2026' in the Jagdalpur district of Chhattisgarh on Sunday, setting a new record and reflecting the region's growing peace and development, a government official said.The marathon began at Lalbagh in the...

New Delhi, March 15 Star Indian distance runner Gulveer Singh achieved another milestone in his career by finishing third at the globally renowned New York City Half Marathon, while also resetting the national men's record over the 21.1km distance on Sunday, delivering a superb performance...

Jaipur, March 15 More than 4,500 runners, including serving soldiers, veterans, professional athletes, students, and citizens, participated in the inaugural edition of the Jaipur Soldierathon 2026, held at Jaipur Military Station on Sunday.Mizoram Governor V K Singh, who is the patron of...

New Delhi, March 14 Traffic restrictions and diversions will be in place across parts of south Delhi on Sunday morning for the "Run for Good Marathon" at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JLN), police said.According to a Delhi Traffic Police advisory issued on Saturday, the event begins at 6 am on...

Gangtok, March 8 Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang inaugurated the high-altitude Tsomgo Ultra 5.0 Marathon here on Sunday.The Tsomgo Ultra Marathon, known for testing both physical strength and mental endurance, featured several race categories to accommodate runners of different...

Itanagar, March 7 The Arunachal Pradesh government organized a marathon in the state capital on the eve of International Women's Day (IWD) to promote women's empowerment and highlight the importance of their well-being.The marathon, organized by the Women and Child Development (WCD)...