Gandhinagar, Aug 28 (IANS) Gujarat is turning to genomics in its search for sporting talent, with the state launching a Sports Genomics Programme that will analyse athletes’ DNA alongside physiological and performance data in an effort to make talent identification and athlete development more evidence-based ahead of the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday celebrated Raksha Bandhan with children at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, sharing moments of smiles, high-fives and interaction with schoolchildren.
Rajkot, Aug 28 (IANS) An autorickshaw driver has been arrested in Rajkot for allegedly abducting a 76-year-old woman who earned a living through begging, sexually assaulting and killing her before dumping her body near Aji Dam, police said on Friday. Police said the accused, identified as Ramesh Vaidhukiya has previously been named in three serious criminal cases including the rape and murder of a pre-nursery child.
Jaipur, Aug 28 (IANS) Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Friday said the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan (Amendment) Bill is under active consideration, asserting that the government wants the law to be implemented before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Delhi Police Special Cell has busted a Pakistan-based espionage network that used Indian SIM cards, procured through local contacts, to access WhatsApp groups and allegedly gather sensitive information, officials said on Friday.
Haridwar, Aug 28 (IANS) Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Friday said he was sending a gift and sweets to actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan and called for an end to hatred and hostility in society.
Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that 37 pilgrims from Maharashtra stranded in Saga, Tibet, after completing the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra have departed safely via the Nyalm Check Post route to Kathmandu.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Delhi Police Special Cell on Friday busted an espionage network linked to Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), and arrested a young couple from here.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan and wished that the bond of love, affection and mutual trust remains forever unbreakable.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) General N.S. Raja Subramani, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Indian Armed Forces, on Thursday, interacted with Vice-Admiral Damian Fernando, Sri Lanka Navy Commander, during his official visit to India.
