The Prithvi Shaw case is the clincher for ministry

Sentiment had been building up in the ministry against the BCCI’s refusal to be compliant like every other sports federation.

BCCI under NADA: Sports minister Rijiju welcomes move, terms it 'major positive turn'

The BCCI didn't come under NADA all this while as they feared that their autonomy would get hurt.

The IOA president further said that India bagged most of the medals in shooting category and by removing it India's position will come down.

Rijiju also said that Indian athletes have been performing competitively at the international level in many disciplines.

Chand clinched the gold by completing the feat in just 11.32 seconds. She also holds the 100m national record.

Chand won the gold medal in just 11.32 seconds. She also holds the 100m national record with 11.24 seconds.

The Sports Minister also said that he is hopeful that the team bring home the World Cup trophy.

Rijiju said the government does not intervene in the affairs of the sports bodies as the bodies are autonomous and independent.

Of the total target of five crore students under the ‘Pradh-anmantri Scholarship,’ 50 per cent will be female students.

In Silchar, BJP’s Rajdeep Roy was leading by 52,201 votes against sitting MP and Congress candidate Sushmita Dev.