Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh among four athletes to receive Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
New Delhi: The Sports Ministry has announced that Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and chess world champion D Gukesh are among the four athletes selected to receive the prestigious Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
The other recipients include men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Paralympic gold medallist Praveen Kumar.
Additionally, the Ministry has named 32 athletes, including 17 para-athletes, for the Arjuna Awards.
More updates to follow.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
