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DPA recognised by Delhi Olympic Association as permanent member

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Delhi Olympic Association: The All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) on Wednesday announced that its Delhi chapter — the Delhi Pickleball Association (DPA) for Amateur — has been affiliated with and granted permanent membership by the Delhi Olympic Association.

AIPA recently conducted the 9th National Pickleball Championship in Jammu and Kashmir from September 26–28.

DPA sent a contingent of 32 players to AIPA Nationals in Jammu last month.

More than 450 players from 24 states participated in the event. AIPA currently has more than 24 state associations that are helping promote the sport at the grassroots level.

Arvind Ramesh Prabhoo, President of the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA), said, “We are thrilled to announce that the Delhi Pickleball Association (Amateur) is now officially affiliated with the Delhi Olympic Association, marking a major milestone for the sport in the capital.

“This affiliation means structured tournaments, certified training, and official representation for Delhi’s players at the national level — under the aegis of the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA).”

“Our aim is to create an environment where players can represent the country at global sporting events. This recognition is a testament to our continued efforts towards the development of the sport,” he added.

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Delhi: Floods expose cracks in Yamuna rejuvenation projects

The recent floods that engulfed the Yamuna floodplains in Delhi have reignited debate over how the city manages its most vital natural asset. Environmental experts and the river advocacy body South Asia Network on Dams, Rivers and People (SANDRP) are demanding accountability from the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) after crores of rupees spent on so-called rejuvenation projects were wiped out in the deluge. What was projected as an ambitious ecological restoration drive has, in the wake of the 2025 floods, been exposed as a glaring example of poor planning, disregard for hydrology, and misuse of public funds.

Delhi hospitals report over 250 burn cases on Diwali

More than 250 people suffered burn injuries in Delhi on Diwali, with hospitals across the city reporting a surge in cases, mostly caused by firecrackers, while the Safdarjung Hospital, which has the country’s largest burn unit, recorded the highest number of 129 cases. After the Safdarjung Hospital, 55 burn cases were reported at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), 37 at the Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital, 16 at the Deen Dayal Upadhyay (DDU) Hospital and 15 at the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital.

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