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After the voting in two states Haryana and Maharashtra, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju expressed confidence of the BJP's victory. (Photo: File)

India is marching ahead, exit polls show clear victory for BJP: Kiren Rijiju

'The nation is backing him (Modi), it is very natural,' Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju added.

22 Oct 2019 2:32 PM

In 2002, Dr Kalam became the 11th President of India and famously became the "People's President" for his friendly nature to one and all. (Photo: ANI)

Kiren Rijiju remembers APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary; see tweet

In 2010, the United Nations decided to recognise October 15 as World Student Day.

15 Oct 2019 11:20 AM

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday lauded Mary Kom's exceptional performance in the World Women's Boxing Championships. (Photo: File)

Kiren Rijiju lauds Mary Kom for performance in Boxing Championships

Mary Kom defeated Rio Olympics bronze medalist Ingrid Valencia 5-0 in the quarter-finals of the 51 kg division at Ulan Ude in Russia.

10 Oct 2019 3:57 PM

Stating that he wants to create a sports culture in India, Union Sports minister Kiren Rijiju said that basketball is one of the sports that have the potential to become popular in the country. (Photo: AFP)

Kiren Rijiju: 'Basketball can become very popular in India'

Rijiju also said that he will offer full support to the NBA.

06 Oct 2019 12:14 PM

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, however, said he can't discriminate or favour any particular sports. (Photo: File)

Bajrang Punia wants wrestling to be made national sport of India

Bajrang clinched a bronze medal in just-concluded World Championships in Nur-Sultan.

24 Sep 2019 6:48 PM

After this move, the grassroots level athletes will be trained at other SAI facilities and will be moved to NCE depending on performance and possibility of an Olympic medal. (Photo: ANI)

20 National Centres of Excellence to be created by Ministry of Sports

The new scheme will ensure that athletes in the same premises have access to similar facilities unlike before.

21 Sep 2019 6:48 PM

Rijiju said Bhutia's book will be an inspiration for the youth across the country. (Photo: ANI)

'Standard of Indian football team has improved drastically', says Kiren Rijiju

India had held Qatar to a goalless draw on Tuesday in the qualifying tournament for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

13 Sep 2019 3:15 PM

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday urged cricketers to promote Fit India movement launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month. (Photo:AFP)

Kiren Rijiju requests cricketers to publicize Fit India movement

An event was organised in which a stand was unveiled after Indian skipper Virat Kohli's name in the Arun Jaitley stadium.

13 Sep 2019 12:06 PM

Notably, Ghosh had won 12 medals in international swimming competitions with the first coming at the Asian Swimming Championships in Hong Kong in 1984. (Photo: Twitter | @vinodkapri)

'Won't get hired anywhere in India': Rijiju on swimming coach who molested minor

The incident came to light after a video surfaced on social media.

05 Sep 2019 4:51 PM

Jashika, 11, and Azajuddin, 12, also known by their loved ones as Lovely and Ali, are now eyeing for a career in gymnastics. (Photo: ANI)

Meet Ali and Lovely: Kolkata's young gymnasts who took social media by storm

Jashika, Azajuddin, their dance teacher Shekhar Rao and their parents are amazed after being appreciated over social media.

05 Sep 2019 1:39 PM

During his visit to the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Sonipat, he inspected Archery Academy and interacted with national and international level players. (Photo: Kiren Rijiju/Twitter)

'No delay in disbursing reward money to players': Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju

Rijiju explained the government's plan of developing India as a 'sporting nation' and attract more sportspersons in the country.

05 Sep 2019 12:25 PM

For the first time since 1974, shooting has been excluded from the Games roster due to logistical issues. (Photo: ANI)

Rijiju writes to UK Secretary of Sport for shooting's inclusion in Birmingham CWG

Shooting has featured in every Commonwealth Games since 1966 with the exception of Edinburgh 1970.

04 Sep 2019 2:10 PM

Joshi had defeated Parul Parmar 21-12, 21-7 to win the gold medal in the women's singles SL3 category. (Photo: Manasi Joshi/Twitter)

'Kiren Rijiju is the most dynamic minister', says Manasi Joshi

Rijiju had said that the para-badminton team brought glory to the country and deserved to be rewarded.

31 Aug 2019 12:06 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is greeted by actress Shilpa Shetty, Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari, party MP Gautam Gambhir and others as he arrives to launch the Fit India Movement on National Sports Day at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi Thursday. (Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

Walk, run, cycle: PM exhorts Indians to be a ‘fitter’ nation

The Prime Minister also congratulated the winners of the national sports awards and lauded India’s sporting achievements.

30 Aug 2019 1:58 AM

Rijiju paid respects at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium named after the Olympian. (Photo: PTI)

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju pays tribute to Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary

Chand was born in 1905 and was known for his magical hockey skills.

29 Aug 2019 11:45 AM

On the occasion of National Sports Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday would launch “Fit India Movement” at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here at 10 pm. (Photo: File)

PM Modi launches 'Fit India Movement', says 'Will lead nation towards healthy future'

The programme aims to encourage all citizens to inculcate a culture of fitness.

29 Aug 2019 8:21 AM

The former Union Minister who passed away on August 24, was appointed as the chief of Delhi's cricket body in 1999 and he held the post for 13 years. (Photo: File)

'Right decision to rename Feroz Shah Kotla after Arun Jaitley': Kiren Rijiju

DDCA on Tuesday announced that the renaming of the stadium will be done on September 12.

28 Aug 2019 10:05 AM

Olympic silver medallist Sindhu called on the sports minister following her arrival here.

Sport Minister Rijiju awards Rs 10 lakh cheque to Gold medalist PV Sindhu

The Hyderabadi had defeated Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in a lop-sided World Championships final on Sunday.

27 Aug 2019 6:36 PM

Olympic silver medallist Sindhu called on the sports minister following her arrival here. (Photo: Kiren Rijiju/Twitter)

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju presents Rs 10 lakh cheque to PV Sindhu

The Hyderabadi had defeated Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in a lop-sided World Championships final on Sunday.

27 Aug 2019 2:28 PM

Kiren Rijiju said it will take time to bring BCCI under the RTI. (Photo:AFP)

Kiren Rijiju brings BCCI under NADA

Kiren Rijiju assumed his new office three months ago.

27 Aug 2019 2:02 PM

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