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July 27, 2026 9:53 PM

India pushes for stronger Commonwealth sports cooperation, reaffirms readiness to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday called for a stronger, member-driven framework for Commonwealth sports cooperation while reaffirming India's readiness to host the historic 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. Addressing the Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting in Glasgow, Scotland, Mandaviya delivered the keynote address on the theme, "Reimagining Working Together: Strengthening Commonwealth Collaboration on Sport." He outlined India's ...

November 21, 2024 8:36 AM

Dominica awards PM Modi its highest honour

The Commonwealth of Dominica has conferred its highest national honour, the Dominica Award of Honour, upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi. President Sylvanie Burton presented the award to PM Modi in recognition of his efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and his dedication to strengthening the relationship between India and Dominica. Upon receiving the prestigious award, PM Modi expressed his gratitude, saying, "This honour is not only mine but of 140 crore people of India, their efforts, their v...

September 27, 2024 2:54 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurates 21st CPA Zone III India region conference in Aizawl

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the 21st Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Zone III Conference at the Mizoram Legislative Assembly Complex on Friday. This gathering, which aims to foster legislative sanctity, brings together key political figures and representatives from across the northeastern region. Among the dignitaries present at the inaugural session were Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Harivansh, Chief Minister of Mizoram Lalduhoma, Speaker of the Mizoram Legislative Ass...