Mamata grieves demise of tennis legend Akhtar Ali

Feb 07, 2021

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 7 : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to Twitter to express grief over the demise of legendary Indian tennis player Akhtar Ali.
"Saddened to hear about the passing of Akhtar Ali, a true tennis legend. 'Akhtar Sir' coached many of India's tennis champions. We conferred Bengal's highest sporting award on him in 2015. I was fortunate to always receive his warm affection. Condolences to his family and admirers," she tweeted.
Ali was a former Indian Tennis player who passed away around 2:30 am on Sunday. The 81-year-old was undergoing treatment for urine infection. He died at his residence in Kolkata.

More News

Delhi wakes up to 'very poor' air quality (Photo/ANI)

Delhi wakes up to thick smog, AQI continues to remain in "very poor" category

Nov 26, 2024

Delhi woke up to 'very poor' air quality on Tuesday morning, showing a slight improvement from the past week of 'severe' air quality, as per the Central Pollution Control Board.
Represenative Image

Gulfisha, Khalid Saifi seek bail on the grounds of parity and long incarceration

Nov 26, 2024

Gulfisha Fatima, Abdul Khalid Saifi and several other accused in the larger conspiracy case related to the Delhi Riots have sought bail on grounds of parity and their prolonged incarceration...
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu (Photo/ANI)

Andhra Pradesh government to ease issuance f permission for construction of buildings, layouts

Nov 26, 2024

The Andhra Pradesh state government has decided to simplify the process of issuing permissions for the construction of buildings and layouts in the state, according to an official release.
Representative Image

UP murder-suicide: Man allegedly kills self after shooting wife and mother-in-law

Nov 26, 2024

A man allegedly shot his wife and mother-in-law dead before ending his life in the Tehri displaced colony of Ranipur Kotwali area of Uttar Pradesh's Haridwar, police said.

Recent News

Delhi wakes up to 'very poor' air quality (Photo/ANI)

Delhi wakes up to thick smog, AQI continues to remain in "very poor" category

Nov 26, 2024
Liam Livingstone in action. (Picture: Abu Dhabi T10)

Abu Dhabi T10: Livingstone lives up to the billing, sets up first win for Bangla Tigers

Nov 26, 2024
US State Department Spokesperson, Matthew Miller (Photo/ US State Department Youtube)

"We call on the Pakistani authorities to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms": US on Pakistan

Nov 26, 2024
Members of the Indian Diaspora lauding CM Yadav's efforts to bring investments into Madhya Pradesh (Photo/ANI)

"Trip of Chief Minister is of extreme importance": Diaspora members laud CM Yadav's trip to UK

Nov 26, 2024
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav addressing the diaspora in the UK (Photo/ANI)

MP CM Mohan Yadav interacts with Indian diaspora in London; gives call to invest

Nov 26, 2024
Represenative Image

Gulfisha, Khalid Saifi seek bail on the grounds of parity and long incarceration

Nov 26, 2024
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu (Photo/ANI)

Andhra Pradesh government to ease issuance f permission for construction of buildings, layouts

Nov 26, 2024

Recent Videos

image

“Towards true freedom”: Imran Khan’s supporters on streets of Pak’s Attock attack police vehicles

Nov 25, 2024
image

PM Modi does what he says: CM Bhajanlal Sharma on Mahayuti's win in Maharashtra polls

Nov 25, 2024
image

Team India’s performance overwhelms fans as Jasprit Bumrah leads India to historic win in Perth

Nov 25, 2024
image

UN official Shombi Sharp impresses PM Modi with Hindi skills at ICA Global Cooperative Conference

Nov 25, 2024
image

‘Jai Shri Ram’: Hindu Student Council hosts big event, spreads message of unity, protecting culture

Nov 25, 2024
image

PM Modi highlights India’s leadership role in the global cooperative movement at ICA Conference 2024

Nov 25, 2024
image

‘Whether there’s CM face or not, people vote for PM Modi’: Kangana Ranaut on BJP’s Maharashtra win

Nov 25, 2024
image

“Adani, bribery case…” Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar and LoP Kharge engage in a verbal spat

Nov 25, 2024
image

“Hooliganism by handful of people…” PM Modi in opening remarks ahead of Parliament Winter Session

Nov 25, 2024
image

Garima Vyas: संघर्ष को पार कर बनीं राष्ट्रीय चैंपियन

Nov 25, 2024