1.Pakistan has banned the Islamic State (IS) militant group which has undertaken vast stretches of Iraq and Syria in its control. This decision was taken Pakistan Government on the recommendation of the Foreign Office, which regularly updates it about international militant groups banned by the United Nations (UN).
2. President Pranab Mukherjee presented the Nation Sports Awards in various categories at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 29, 2015 on the eve of National Sports Day.
2. President Pranab Mukherjee presented the Nation Sports Awards in various categories at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 29, 2015 on the eve of National Sports Day.
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
Sania Mirza– In recognition of her outstanding achievements in game of Tennis. Presently she is ranked no 1 women’s player in Women’s Double category.
Dronacharya Award
Naval Singh- Athletics (Javelin throw) Para-sports coach.
Anoop Singh- Wrestling coach.
Harbans Singh- Athletics coach.
Swatantar Raj Singh- Boxing coach.
Nihar Ameen- Swimming coach.
Arjuna Award
Sandeep Kumar- Archery.
M R Poovamma- Athletics (4X400 metres relay).
Kidambi Srikanth- Badminton.
Mandeep Jangra- Boxing.
Rohit Sharma- Cricket.
Dipa Karmakar- Gymnastics.
Sreejesh P R- Hockey.
Manjeet Chhillar- Kabaddi.
Abhilasha Mhatre- Kabaddi.
Swaran Singh- Rowing
. Anup Kumar Yama- Roller Skating.
Jitu Rai- Shooting.
Sathish Kumar- Weightlifting.
Bajrang- Wrestling.
Babita Kumari- Wrestling.
Y Sanathoi Devi- Wushu.
Sharath M Gayakwad- Para-Swimming.
Dhyan Chand Award
Romeo James- Hockey.
Shiv Prakash Mishra- Tennis.
P Nair- Volleyball.
