The second volume of Jataka Tales audio book in Sinhala was released at Swami Vivekananda Cultural centre in Colombo on Friday.

Speaking at the release event, High Commissioner of India Gopal Baglay described the audio book as a ‘dhamma daana’ from the people of India to the people of Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Pirivena education minister Vijitha Berugoda expressed gratitude towards Indian support for ‘Pirivenas’ and ‘Dhamma education’.

Flypast by naval aircraft and helicopters, search and rescue operations, helobatics, mock oil rig demolition were among the several spectacular demonstrations performed by the Indian Navy, enthralling spectators at the Rajendra Maidan in Kochi on Sunday evening. The demonstrations were part of the Navy Day celebrations organised by the Southern Naval Command.

Beating the Retreat was performed by the Naval Band while naval ships anchored along the backwaters were illuminated to mark the occasion.

Minister of State for Atomic Energy and Space Dr. Jitendra Singh will lead the Indian delegation to United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Abu Dhabi Space Debate beginning today, December 5. 

Dr. Singh will address the Opening Ceremony along with Israeli President Isaac Herzog. During the two-day International meet, the Minister will also attend the Ministerial Plenary on the ‘Role of Foreign Policy in Enabling Space Diplomacy and International Cooperation. 

To mark the 51st anniversary of India's victory in the Longewala battle during the 1971 war, Parakram Diwas will be celebrated at Jaisalmer Military Station and Longewala War Memorial in Rajasthan today, December 5. 

Several programs will be organized on this occasion at the Sagat Singh Stadium. This will include a band display, daredevils motorcycle stunts, mixed martial arts, mallakhamb, show jumping, musical performance, Parachute free fall, and much more. 

In Badminton, Unnati Hooda stormed into the under-17 women's singles quarter-finals at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2022 with a comfortable victory in Nonthaburi, Thailand

The Odisha Open champion beat Thailand’s Nutchavee Sittiteeranan 21-11, 21-19 with ease in her Round of 16 match. Top-seed Unnati Hooda will now take on South Korea's Min Ji Kim in the quarter-finals today. Besides Unnati Hooda, India's two doubles pairs also emerged victorious to progress into the pre-quarterfinals in the under-17 section.

In the FIFA World Cup, Germany beat Costa Rica 4-2 at Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar in Group 'E' match, but fail to qualify for the round 16 stage as they lag behind Spain on goal difference.

In the other Group 'E' match, Japan beat Spain 2-1 at the Khalifa International Stadium and qualify for the round 16 stage. After both matches, Japan finished with six points, securing two wins from three matches. Spain and Germany were tied at four points but the former advanced on the basis of a better goal difference. Japan topped the standings and will face Croatia next while Spain, who finished level with Germany on four points, advanced on a goal difference and will play Morocco.

In the FIFA World Cup, South Korea will take on Portugal in Group 'H' stage match at Education City Stadium, Qatar, while Ghana will lock horns with Uruguay at Al-Janoub Stadium, Qatar

Both matches will be played at 8.30 Indian Standard time.

Yesterday Japan secured another incredible triumph beating Spain 2-1 at the Khalifa International Stadium and qualifying for the round of 16 stage. Spain staggered through to the World Cup last 16 despite the 2-1 defeat.

The National Anti-Doping Agency of India (NADA) is developing Apps to assist athletes to verify medicines with prohibited substances. 

Attending the Inclusion Conclave in New Delhi, NADA Director-General and CEO Ritu Sain said that anti-doping program is inclusive and athletes with disabilities remain at the core. 

Speaking on the occasion, Youth Affairs and Sports Secretary Sujata Chaturvedi said that anti-doping cannot be ignored while the country is striving for excellence in sports. NADA India is also in process of sensitising 20 Dope Control Officers to specialise in collecting samples of Athletes with Disabilities in keeping with the different needs. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared the breathtaking satellite images of Gujarat sent by the newly launched Oceansat-3 from space. 

Sharing the crystal-clear coloured images, Mr. Modi said these advances in the world of space technology will help the country to better predict cyclones and promote our coastal economy. 

Oceansat-3, codenamed EOS-06, sent the images of Gujarat’s Kutch, the Arabian Sea, and the Himalayan range on November 29, just three days after it was launched last Saturday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tributes to former President Dr. Rajendra Prasad on his birth anniversary. 

In a tweet today, the Prime Minister said, Rajendra Prasad was a legendary leader who epitomised courage and scholarly zeal. He said, Dr. Prasad was firmly rooted in the country's culture and also had a futuristic vision for India’s growth.