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Amravati case sparks row as Pyare Khan targets Navneet Rana

Amravati case sparks row as Pyare Khan targets Navneet Rana

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Maharashtra State Minority Commission chief Pyare Khan on Friday accused BJP MP Navneet Rana of deliberately trying to incite a communal conflict in Amravati in the wake of a case involving the circulation of obscene video clips of minor girls on social media. Khan demanded Rana`s expulsion from the BJP over her allegation on Thursday that all victims in the case were Hindus, while the accused belonged to the Muslim community. The political statement comes after a 19-year-old teenager was arrested in the Amravati district of Maharashtra for allegedly sexually exploiting at least 180 minor girls and recording hundreds of obscene videos.  Eight arrested in Amravati for circulating obscene videos of minor girls As reported by PTI, eight people have been arrested in connection with the circulation of obscene video clips and photographs of minor girls on social media sites. The probe began after videos were noticed on some websites on April 11. While no victims have come forward with complaints, the police registered an FIR and made the arrests. Pyare Khan, while talking to …

Hardik Singh, Navneet Kaur named Players of the Year

Hardik Singh, Navneet Kaur named Players of the Year

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Navneet Kaur and Hardik Singh were named the women’s and men’s Player of the Year respectively in the 8th Hockey India annual award ceremony in Delhi on Friday. Both Navneet and Hardik Singh were honoured with the coveted Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. trophy along with INR 20 lakh each. The Hockey India Baljit Singh Award for Goalkeeper of the Year 2025 was given to Bichu Devi Kharibam, while Sanjay received the Hockey India Pargat Singh Award for Defender of the Year 2025. Sumit won the Hockey India Ajit Pal Singh Award for Midfielder of the Year 2025, while the Hockey India Dhanraj Pillay Award for Forward of the Year 2025 was awarded to Sukhjeet Singh. Each took home a cash award of INR 5 lakh. Zafar Iqbal, who played an integral part in India’s gold medal win at the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games and also won two silver medals at the Asian Games in 1978 and 1982, along with a Bronze medal at the Champions Trophy in 1982 received the Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime …

Navneet Kaur scores hat-trick against Wales as India seal their World Cup spot by qualifying for semifinals in Hyderabad

Navneet Kaur scores hat-trick against Wales as India seal their World Cup spot by qualifying for semifinals in Hyderabad

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4 min readNew DelhiMar 11, 2026 11:53 PM IST Even before pushback between India and Wales in Hyderabad on Wednesday night at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers, Salima Tete’s side were assured of their place in the semifinals and – by extension – had sealed their spot at the World Cup later this year in Belgium and the Netherlands. Scotland’s win over Uruguay was enough, but India perhaps played with the freedom of knowing their primary task for this week was complete and dismantled Wales 4-1 in a free-flowing attacking display, to ensure they top Pool B and avoid England in the final four. Reflecting on India’s 2-2 draw on Tuesday against Scotland, head coach Sjoerd Marijne wanted to see an increase in his side’s attacking output. “The big (learning from Scotland) is scoring goals. If you look at the opportunities that were created, we missed four open goals and didn’t convert enough from Penalty Corners. I was really happy with what we created. We did really well there, but if you don’t score, …

Navneet, Ravinderpal to Make Final Appearance

Navneet, Ravinderpal to Make Final Appearance

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T20WC 2026 AFG vs CAN Playing 11: Rashid Khan-led Afghanistan will square off against Dilpreet Bajwa-led Canada in the 39th match of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on February 19 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Afghanistan had a heartbreaking campaign in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Despite putting up a fight, Afghanistan lost the games against South Africa and New Zealand. Despite their victory against the UAE, they have been knocked out of the tournament. On the other hand, Canada lost all three games in the group and will be aiming for a win to make a positive impact. Canada won the toss and opted bowl. Speaking at the toss, Dilpreet Bajwa said, “We will bowl first. The wicket didn’t change much in the last game, and also because of the dew factor. We have to fight stronger with the ball and not concede too many loose balls.” Navneet Dhaliwal and Ravinderpal Singh, they are retiring from cricket Canada. Final game for them. It’s a very sad moment for Cricket Canada,” added Bajwa. Round …

Hockey India League: Navneet Kaur scores again as SG Pipers make it two wins in two | Hockey News

Hockey India League: Navneet Kaur scores again as SG Pipers make it two wins in two | Hockey News

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SG Pipers just managed one outright win in the inaugural Women’s Hockey India League but have started the second edition in fine fashion, making it two wins in two matches. And it was captain Navneet Kaur who led the charge again, scoring her second in two matches, in a tight 1-0 win against Soorma Hockey Club in Ranchi on Wednesday. When Soorma defender Shihori Oikawa miscontrolled the ball high up the pitch, Navneet Kaur stole possession and began sprinting. The India vice captain, who hoped to contribute more goals in the HIL this year and sought to play with freedom, now had the length of the field in front of her to run into. She dribbled all the way into the circle, shifted the ball to her right to beat the last defender and struck a powerful shot across goal to beat Savita Punia. It’d be the only goal of the game. It was an early dagger for Soorma, who must have felt a sense of deja vu. In their opening match against Bengal Tigers, …

Women’s HIL: Navneet Kaur checks off one item pre-season to-do list as SG Pipers start season with win over Ranchi Royals | Hockey News

Women’s HIL: Navneet Kaur checks off one item pre-season to-do list as SG Pipers start season with win over Ranchi Royals | Hockey News

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Heading into the second edition of Women’s Hockey India League, Navneet Kaur’s pre-season hope was to play more attacking hockey, combine better with her teammates, and contribute more from set pieces. “I don’t have a number in mind for the number of goals,” she had said to The Indian Express. “But I do want to contribute more. I want to focus on our Penalty Corner attack because it is something I did well in the recent Asia Cup.” And that is exactly what the SG Pipers captain did, breaking the deadlock against Ranchi Royals and eventually leading her side to a 2-0 win on the opening night in Ranchi. Despite Royals having the better of the early exchanges, it was the Pipers who got close to opening the scoring. A high ball, caused by Ranchi losing possession deep in their territory, bounced in front of Navneet. The captain smartly batted it down almost like a tennis forehand, into the circle. Bichu Devi initially let the ball through because the shot came from outside the circle …

For Navneet Kaur, Women’s HIL presents an opportunity to explore her game and attack with freedom

For Navneet Kaur, Women’s HIL presents an opportunity to explore her game and attack with freedom

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The life of a national team hockey player in India can often get pretty lonely. It is a privilege of course, but it entails weeks and months spent in a camp in Bengaluru, the other times travelling as a unit to leagues and tournaments around the world. The return of the Hockey India League, however, has opened up new avenues – training with otherwise unfamiliar overseas stars, new coaching methods and tactics. For India women’s vice captain Navneet Kaur, though, another interesting opportunity fell on her lap. Ahead of the auction for the second women’s HIL, SG Pipers asked her to be a part of the team selection process. And not just by lifting the paddle on the auction table but being involved in the planning process. “Initially, I didn’t know why I had to sit at the table. But our new coach Sofie Gierts said, ‘Let’s make a team together’. She needed some help from me regarding the Indian players,” Navneet tells The Indian Express. “So when we started planning for it, I really …

Navneet Kaur to lead a strong forward line for Delhi SG Pipers – Preview

Navneet Kaur to lead a strong forward line for Delhi SG Pipers – Preview

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A fortnight after the resumption of the Hockey India League following a seven-year hiatus, the inaugural edition of the Women’s HIL is all set to commence on January 12. Unlike the men’s event with eight teams, the women’s league will be a four-team competition. Three franchises from the men’s league – Soorma Hockey Club, Delhi SG Pipers, and Rarh Bengal Tigers – will also feature in the women’s league. The other team in contention will be Odisha Warriors backed by Navoyam Sports Ventures. With the opening day of the Women’s Hockey League just days away, we take a look at how the Delhi SG Pipers stack up before the season: Delhi SG Pipers Squad The Delhi SG Pipers will be led by experienced Indian forward Navneet Kaur in the inaugural edition of the Women’s Hockey India League. The team splurged Rs 19 lakh on Kaur, making her the tenth most expensive buy in the player auction. Kaur will have a lot riding on her shoulders if the SG Pipers are to make a mark in …

PICS: Bigg Boss Tamil 3 contestant and actress Sakshi Agarwal enters wedlock with childhood friend Navneet at an intimate ceremony in Goa

PICS: Bigg Boss Tamil 3 contestant and actress Sakshi Agarwal enters wedlock with childhood friend Navneet at an intimate ceremony in Goa

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Bigg Boss Tamil Season 3 contestant and actress Sakshi Agarwal tied the wedding knot with her childhood friend Navneet on January 3, 2025. The happy couple was seen together celebrating their union at a luxurious hotel in Goa. The actress was seen wearing a beautiful pink lehenga, looking absolutely blissful, and adorned with green Kundan jewelry. On the other hand, her newlywed husband was seen sporting a traditional mint-green sherwani. Announcing her marriage to the world, the former reality show contestant posted her wedding pictures on social media and penned, “From childhood friends to soulmates. Under the Goan skies, Navneet and I said ‘forever’ amidst love and waves. Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter, and endless memories,” along with the hashtag #NakshBegins. See the official post here: Sakshi Agarwal and Navneet’s wedding was conducted in an intimate setting and attended by close friends and family. According to a report by Indiaglitz, the actress expressed her joy in marrying her childhood love and said, “Marrying Navneet is a dream come true. He has been my …

Delhi SG Pipers announces Navneet Kaur as captain for Women’s HIL

Delhi SG Pipers announces Navneet Kaur as captain for Women’s HIL

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Delhi SG Pipers announced Olympian and India international Navneet Kaur as the captain of their women’s team in the Hockey India League on Friday. The four-team women’s HIL will make its debut this season with other teams being Odisha Warriors, Rarh Bengal Tigers, and Soorma Hockey Club. Along with Navneet, Delhi has named Belgian defender Emma Puvrez as the vice-captain. Talking about Navneet’s appointment, head coach Dave Smolenaars said, “She (Navneet) is a leading figure of the national team. I have already experienced in the last few months that she is very communicative. She is very easy with the players as well as the staff and she is a winner. She never allows herself to give 99 percent, it is always 100. Also, an important point to note is that to develop Indian hockey you need an Indian captain.” Navneet has been a key figure for the Indian team in the past five years and is part of the leadership group of the Indian team. Talking about her appointment, assistant coach Tushar Khandekar said,” Naveent …