MOS Sports Smt. Khadse highlights role of Pune Grand Tour 2026 in advancing sports tourism and Fit India Movement

IANS | October 29, 2025 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The Union Minister of State (MoS) for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, has highlighted the role of ‘Pune Grand Tour 2026’ in advancing sports tourism and Fit India Movement in the country. The MoS highlighted this at the event at which the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unveiled the logo and jersey for the ‘Pune Grand Tour 2026, the PIB informed in a release on Wednesday.

Rain washes out first India-Australia T20I in Canberra

IANS | October 29, 2025 5:04 PM

Canberra, Oct 29 (IANS) Rain had the final say at the Manuka Oval in the Australian Capital Territory of Canberra, forcing the first T20I between India and Australia to be called off after persistent showers interrupted play twice on Wednesday. India had a promising outing with the bat before the weather intervened, racing to 97 for 1 in 9.4 overs when the match was abandoned.

Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis unveils mascot, kit and logo of 'Pune Grand Tour' Cycling Competition

IANS | October 29, 2025 4:44 PM

Pune, Oct 29 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced and unveiled the mascot, kit and logo of the 'Pune Grand Tour' Cycling Competition, which will serve as a qualification event for the LA 2028 Summer Olympics, allowing international participants to earn crucial race points through a multi-stage, multi-day road race scheduled from January 19 to 23 in 2026.