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Several Union ministers carpooled to a cabinet meeting at Seva Teerth. This follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to reduce vehicle fleets. Ministers like Nitin Gadkari, J P Nadda, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and mansukh mandaviya shared rides. This initiative emphasizes sustainability and leads by example amid global energy concerns. Earlier, ministers and chief ministers had reduced their convoys.

India is taking a bold stand against doping in sports by proposing strict penalties for those involved in the distribution and trafficking of banned substances. With proposed jail sentences reaching ten years and substantial fines, this legislation seeks to defend the integrity of athletics and bring down the criminal networks that undermine it.

The proposed amendments have been uploaded on the sports ministry’s website for public feedback, with June 18 set as the deadline for suggestions.

Hockey legend PR Sreejesh expressed shock after his abrupt removal as junior men's coach, despite leading the team to five podium finishes in five tournaments, including a World Cup bronze. He revealed Hockey India's preference for foreign coaches, citing the senior team's chief coach's recommendation, questioning the development of Indian talent.

EPFO members will soon withdraw provident fund money directly using UPI. Testing is complete, and funds will transfer to linked bank accounts. This move simplifies access for over seven crore members. EPFO is also enhancing services through WhatsApp and has significantly reduced litigation cases. These initiatives aim to improve service delivery and member convenience.

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik has backed Vinesh Phogat in her dispute with the Wrestling Federation of India over returning from retirement. Sakshi urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sports minister mansukh mandaviya to intervene, saying many countries support athletes after motherhood. Vinesh, now a Congress MLA and mother of a 10-month-old, is challenging WFI’s six-month comeback rule.

Immediately after the meeting, Rangasamy called on lieutenant governor K Kailashnathan, submitted the letters of support from elected members of the NDA and staked his claim to form the govt. The MLAs of the alliance partners accompanied him.

The 2026 Indian Assembly Elections showcased a nation in transition, marked by regional pride, welfare economics, and celebrity influence. Tragedies, controversial rhetoric, and mass voter roll deletions defined campaigns across states, leading to high voter turnout and intense political theatre.

A Delhi University student claims she was barred from felicitating Union Minister mansukh mandaviya at a women's empowerment event due to her sleeveless kurti. Despite being invited to participate in a mock parliament, she was allegedly stopped during a rehearsal and replaced. The student called the incident discriminatory, highlighting the policing of women's choices in public spaces.

India's Union Sports Minister suggested a 2027 Formula 1 return, with the Buddh International Circuit as the proposed venue. However, Formula 1 has stated a 2027 return is unlikely due to complex planning requirements. Renewed interest exists, with the Adani Group reportedly set to acquire the circuit.

Sports Minister mansukh mandaviya announced efforts to bring Formula 1 back to India in 2027, aiming to resolve tax hurdles that caused its departure in 2013. While the minister expressed confidence, Formula 1 sources indicated an agreement is still distant, though India remains a market of interest.