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PM Modi congratulates Anuj Shrivatri on becoming India's 100th Grandmaster

New Delhi, Nov 10 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India's growing stature in chess after Anuj Shrivatri became the country's 100th Grandmaster, describing the milestone as an exceptional achievement and urging more youngsters to take up the sport.

Congratulating the Madhya Pradesh player, Modi said the landmark reflected the depth of talent in the country, the hard work and commitment of its chess players, and the sport's increasing popularity among the younger generation.
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J&K Sports Minister declares open U-17 Girls’ Cricket Championship

15 Nov 2026 | 8:48 PM

Jammu, Nov 15 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Sports Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Mir Saifullah, on Sunday declared open the 70th National School Games U-17 Girls Cricket Tournament at the floodlit University of Jammu grounds, amid an impressive, colourful and well-attended opening ceremony.

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Veer, Hriday stay unbeaten to emerge champs at Maharashtra State Schools Chess Championship

15 Nov 2026 | 8:35 PM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (UNI) Veer Dhaval Shah and AIM Hriday Maniar produced outstanding performances, winning all seven games in their respective categories, as the Maharashtra State Schools Chess Championship 2026 concluded at Rustomjee Cambridge International School, Dahisar (West), on Sunday.

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Rajesh Kumar Gautam’s team wins Pro-Am event of IndianOil SERVO Masters Golf

15 Nov 2026 | 6:42 PM

Digboi, Nov 15 (UNI) Professional golfer Rajesh Kumar Gautam led his team to victory in the Pro-Am event of the IndianOil SERVO Masters Golf 2026, scoring 111 points here on Sunday.

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AB de Villiers' Sub-Saharan Africa beat Matthew Hayden's Australasia in first Test Twenty match

15 Nov 2026 | 5:36 PM

Colombo, Nov 15 (UNI) First blood in cricket's newest rivalry went to AB de Villiers' mentored Sub-Saharan Africa as they beat Matthew Hayden's mentored Australasia by five wickets at SSC Stadium here, in the first Test Twenty match ever played.

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India wins three bronze medals at Tent Pegging World Cup; Haryana Police personnel part of team

15 Nov 2026 | 5:25 PM

Panchkula, Nov 15 (UNI) India won three bronze medals at the fifth International Tent Pegging Federation (ITPF) World Cup in Aqaba, Jordan, with two Haryana Police personnel participating, one as a player and the other as the national coach, in the equestrian cavalry sport, officials said on Sunday. .

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