Shaili Singh breaks Anju Bobby George’s record, calls it the beginning of her journey
Ernakulam: Young long jumper Shaili Singh created history at the Federation Cup by breaking a 23-year-old record previously held by her mentor and legendary athlete Anju Bobby George. The 21-year-old achieved a leap of 6.64 meters at Maharaja’s College Ground, surpassing Anju’s 2002 record of 6.59 meters.
Speaking after her historic performance, Shaili expressed immense pride and gratitude. "Breaking Anju ma'am's long-standing record is a moment of immense pride for me," she said. "She has always been a source of inspiration. To now be part of the same legacy is an incredible honour. This is just the beginning of my journey, and I look forward to achieving many more milestones for my country."
Anju Bobby George, reacting to her protégé’s achievement, praised Shaili’s dedication and potential. "Records are meant to be broken," Anju said. "I'm thrilled to see Shaili reach this milestone. From the moment we first spotted her talent, it was clear she was destined for great things. Watching her progress has been like witnessing the future of Indian athletics unfold. I’m incredibly proud to pass the baton to someone so dedicated and talented."
Adding to her list of accomplishments, Shaili Singh has been selected to represent India at the upcoming Asian Athletics Championships, scheduled to take place from May 27 to 31 in Gumi, South Korea.
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Centre spent Rs 76.13 lakh on print media ads for RSS centenary, reveals RTI
New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Culture allegedly spent Rs 76.13 lakh on print advertisements marking the 100-year celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), according to a Right to Information (RTI) reply.
The information was sought by RTI activist Ajay Basudev Bose, who filed an application seeking details on expenditure incurred by the ministry for advertisements commemorating the RSS centenary.
Bose shared a picture of the reply from the ministry on his official ‘X’ handle.
“It is informed that an amount of Rs 76,13,129 has been spent on advertisement given in various print media by the Ministry of Culture on the occasion of the completion of 100 years of RSS,” the government’s reply stated.
RTI reply shows Min of Culture Govt of India spent a Whopping Rs 76L,13K,129 on Advertisement in Print Media on occasion of 100 yrs of #RSS
— AJAY Basudev Bose (@AjayBos93388306) April 16, 2026
When Everyone knows RSS is Not Registered & Does not Pay any Tax is it justified to spend Tax Payers Money on such Private event??@RSSorg… pic.twitter.com/dW4IUtdNCg
Bose questioned the expenditure in the post X, “when Everyone knows RSS is Not Registered & Does not Pay any Tax is it justified to spend Tax Payers Money on such Private event??”
Reacting to the development, Karnataka’s IT-BT and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge also criticised the spending.
In a post on X, he asked why public money was being used for what he described as a “private ideological project.”
"Modi Sarkar spent Rs 76,13,129 of public money on newspaper advertisements to celebrate 100 years of the RSS. Why is Government spending taxpayers money on an unregistered, non-tax-paying organisation to celebrate their centenary?," he added.
Why is public money being used to serve a private ideological project?
— Priyank Kharge / ಪ್ರಿಯಾಂಕ್ ಖರ್ಗೆ (@PriyankKharge) April 16, 2026
Modi Sarkar spent ₹76,13,129 of public money on newspaper advertisements to celebrate 100 years of the RSS.
Why is Government spending taxpayers money on an unregistered, non-tax-paying organisation to… pic.twitter.com/EoZ6Pim3IM
According to reports, the RSS describes itself as a volunteer-based organisation and has stated that it functions as a body of individuals rather than a registered entity.
Founded by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in 1925, the organisation is marking its centenary year beginning from Vijaydashami in 2025, with the milestone observed on October 2.
