Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra meets Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru: Renowned javelin thrower and double Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra paid a courtesy visit to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at his official residence, 'Kaveri', in Bengaluru on Thursday.
During the meeting, CM Siddaramaiah extended his best wishes to Chopra for his future endeavors. Karnataka Legislative Council member and President of the Olympic Association, Govindaraju, was also present on the occasion.
Neeraj Chopra is set to participate in the upcoming Neeraj Chopra Classic Javelin Competition, scheduled to take place on July 5 at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
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Kerala ADGP Mahipal Yadav dies in Jaipur on day of retirement ceremony
Thiruvananthapuram: Senior IPS officer and Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Mahipal Yadav passed away in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on Wednesday. He had been undergoing treatment for a brain tumour. Yadav was due to retire from service on August 30, and a farewell function was scheduled to take place at the Kerala Police headquarters on the same day.
A 1997-batch IPS officer, Yadav last served as ADGP, Crimes, a post he was given in May 2025. Due to his illness, he had been on extended leave. Over the years, he held several key positions, including Excise Commissioner, IG Internal Security, IG Coastal Police, IG Training at the Kerala Police Academy, IG Crimes, IG Kannur Range, and IG BSF.
During his deputation with the CBI, Yadav investigated major cases such as the AgustaWestland helicopter deal and the inquiry into Mulayam Singh Yadav’s assets. For his service, he was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service in 2013 and the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service in 2024.
A condolence meeting is scheduled at the police headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram at 4 pm on Wednesday.
