Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled the crest of Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyer Yard 12706 (Imphal), today in New Delhi, along with Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh.

According to the Defence Ministry, the crest design depicts the Kangla Palace on the left and ‘Kangla-Sa’ on the right. The Kangla Palace is an important historical and archaeological site of Manipur. The ‘Kangla-Sa’ is a mythical being from Manipur history, with a dragon’s head and lion’s body. It is symbolic of the protector of its people and is the state emblem of Manipur.

The Ministry said it serves as a tribute to the sacrifice made by the people of Manipur towards India’s independence, sovereignty, and security. It added that the ship is a hallmark of indigenous shipbuilding and is amongst the most technologically advanced warships in the world.

This morning, Dubai witnessed an extraordinary display of community spirit as Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, led more than 226,000 participants in the fifth edition of Dubai Run, presented by Mai Dubai. Marking the conclusion of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) 2023, the event has consolidated its position as the world's largest community fun run, surpassing last year’s numbers.

Joined by UAE astronauts Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi and Hazzaa Almansoori, along with Expedition 69 crew members, including international astronauts and Russian cosmonauts, the event showcased unity and fitness advocacy. Dr. Al Neyadi passed the Dubai Fitness Challenge flag to Sheikh Hamdan, symbolizing commitment to community well-being. Transforming Sheikh Zayed Road into a colossal running track, the event offered 5 km and 10 km routes, attracting runners of all levels.

Italy won the Davis Cup for the first time since 1976, defeating Australia 2-0 in the final in Malaga. Jannik Sinner's dominant performance, including crushing Alex de Minaur in the second singles rubber, secured the victory. The victory followed Matteo Arnaldi's hard-fought win against Alexei Popyrin. Sinner's exceptional form continued, having defeated world number one Novak Djokovic twice in one day in the semifinals. The win was significant for both Sinner and the entire team.

Italy secured the Davis Cup for the first time since 1976, defeating Australia 2-0 in the final in Malaga. Jannik Sinner delivered a dominant performance, crushing Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-0 in the second singles rubber to seal the triumph.

The championship-clinching victory followed Matteo Arnaldi's hard-fought win against Alexei Popyrin in the opening clash, where Arnaldi emerged triumphant with a scoreline of 7-5, 2-6, 6-4.

Team members representing FITEXPO INDIA 2023 and SPORT EXPO at the announcement of Asia's largest sports, fitness and wellness Expo to be held in Kolkata from December 1 to 3, 2023.

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], November 25: Kolkata is gearing up to host one of Asia's largest sports, fitness and wellness trade Expo through FITEXPO INDIA 2023 (December 1 to 3) at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan in Kolkata.

"FITEXPO INDIA is more like a 'Kumbh mela' for sports, fitness and wellness and connects with the growing base of sports lovers, fitness enthusiasts and wellness practitioners while providing a 360-degree view of these rapidly expanding sectors where health, wealth and commerce go hand in hand under the same roof with overarching commercial benefits in the long run. The Indian sports, fitness and wellness sector, under Khelo India and Fit India, is now five times bigger," said Gagan Sachdev, founder-director of THE FITEXPO INDIA and Vice-President, Calcutta Sports Dealers Association (CSDA).

The Central government has approved a proposal to merge the two wildlife sanctuaries in Madhya Pradesh to create the largest tiger reserve in the country spanning 2,300 square kilometres, ANI reported on Sunday.

The Union government has issued a notification regarding the approval of the proposal to merge the Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary—located in central Madhya Pradesh covering parts of Sagar, Damoh, Narsinghpur, and Raisen districts—with the Rani Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuary in the Damoh district of the state, the report said citing a forest department official.

In the World 6 Red Women Snooker Championships, Vidya Pillai secured Gold to clinch the title of World Champion. In the final, she defeated compatriot Anupama Ramachandran by 4-1 frames, who settled for Silver. Vidya earlier defeated top seed Bai Yulu of China by 4-3 frames in semi-final round.

Aditi Ashok showcased her game and grit, holding her nerves in the final holes to card a final round 66 and pull off an exciting two-shot victory over Dutch woman Anne Van Dam in the Andalucia Costa Del Sol Open, the year-ending tournament on the Ladies European Tour on Sunday.

The 25-year-old started and finished her season on LET in style, having won the opening event, the Magical Kenya Ladies Open, by nine shots in February. It is the biggest victory for the Bengaluru golfer, who pocketed a winner’s purse of € 97,500.

The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to forge a strategic partnership in disaster risk reduction. Speaking during an event on 24th Nov 2023, Friday, the Executive Director of NIDM Rajendra Ratnoo said that this partnership signifies a joint commitment to contribute to the national agenda of disaster risk reduction, reinforcing the importance of collaboration in building a resilient and safer India.

The MOU will serve as a platform to formalise the strategic partnership and facilitate research, capacity building, and training. According to NIDM currently 260 universities and institutions are part of the disaster risk reduction programme.

Union Minister of State for Communications Devusinh Chauhan on Saturday inaugurated Hamfest 2023 at Science City, Ahmedabad in Gujarat. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Chauhan lauded the role of ham radio in helping people during natural calamities like earthquakes and cyclones.

The minister also said that the government will make necessary efforts to ensure that there is at least one Ham radio operator in each village of the country. More than 800 Ham Radio operators from all over the country are participating in the two-day conclave.

The central government on Sunday (26 November 2023) renamed Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres as Ayushman Arogya Mandir with the tagline Arogyam Paramam Dhanam. In a letter to all States and Union Territories, the Union Health Ministry has issued guidelines to suitably replace the existing title across all operationalized Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres. The Ministry has also asked to upload pictures of the primary health facilities upon successful completion of the renaming task.