The Daily Guardian - November 16, 2024

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November 16, 2024

School kids acquire remote-controlled bomb technique from YouTube, detonate on teacher

As many as 13 students of the 12th grade of the government school in Bhiwani's Bapora village have been suspended for a week for allegedly planting a firecracker-like bomb under the plastic chair of a female teacher who narrowly escaped unhurt.

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'Bodoland witnessed wave of growth'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the people of the Bodo community for eschewing violence and taking up the path of peace after the historic Peace Accord of 2020, saying forests in parts of Assam which once served as \"hideouts\" are now becoming a medium to fulfil the \"high ambitions\" of the youth.

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Dehradun car crash shocks nation

Two of victims were decapitated, and dismembered body parts were strewn around the scene

1 min

Mann and Saini at loggerheads over land allocation for Haryana Assembly

The Union government's green signal for the transfer of 10 acres of land in Chandigarh to BJP-ruled Haryana for construction of a new building of Vidhan Sabha has sparked a political controversy between Punjab and Haryana.

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PM MODI IS A 'PUPPET OF BILLIONAIRES': RAHUL

Country's wealth given to 25 capitalists, alleges the LOP

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Opposition in UP throws back 'dynastic politics' charge at BJP

It seems that the BJP indulges in 'parivarvaad' when it comes to distribution of tickets during election or when selecting candidates for jobs.

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CONG IGNORED TRIBALS' ROLE IN FREEDOM MOVEMENT: MODL

“If only one party and one family were to be given credit, who would remember Birsa Munda”, asked PM

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Dharmyudh against 'vote jihad', says Fadnavis

Referring to a purported appeal by an Islamic scholar for a \"vote-Jihad\" against the Mahayuti government, Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday called for a \"dharma-yudh of votes\" to counter it.

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'Praise Veer Savarkar, Bal Thackeray,: Shah dares Rahul in poll-bound Maharashtra

Mghadi is an army of liars. Rahal Baba, please praise your friend Uddhao Thackeray 's father, the great Balasaheb Thackeray, for two minutes. Uddhao ji, if you have the courage, get Rahal Baba to speak two good words about Veer Saoarkar and Balasaheb,\" -Amit Shah

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Nov 17 MNS public meeting at Shivaji Park cancelled

The campaign for the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha Election has now reached its final stage with just a few days left for the polls, which will take place on 20th November.

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Cong did nothing for Maha, its promises are hollow: Ajit

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday highlighted the importance of schemes like the Ladli Behna Yojana, which aims to transfer money directly to women's accounts, while also slamming the Congress, claiming they did nothing when they were in power.

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Fadnavis claims Maharashtra secured 52% national investment under BJP

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday refuted the opposition's allegation of the Maharashtra losing projects to Gujarat and said that his state under the BJP leadership has secured 52 per cent of the total investment in the country.

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Farmers' situation worsened, says Pawar

As campaigning has intensified in Maharashtra, Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) chief Sharad Pawar slammed the ruling government Mahayuti, saying that the present government in the state has worsened the situation for farmers and several farmers have committed suicide.

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Shah's bags checked as EC continues scanning leaders

\"Today, during my election campaign in Hingoli Assembly constituency of Maharashtra, my helicopter was inspected by Election Commission officials -Amit Shah Home minister

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MVA MAKES DHARAVI A PRESTIGE BATTLE, FIELDS TOP GUNS TO WOO VOTERS

Controversial Adani Dharavi Redevelopment Project has raised fears of displacement and disruption among Dharavi's population

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No Adani role in govt formation

We were sitting in Gautam Adani's guest house. To form a government of a state, an industrialist has no role. He was not there. -Ajit Pawar

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Chouhan slams Congress over LPG promise to 'in51trators' in Jharkhand

Earlier, Choa/aan baal also lashed oat at Mir's promise to \"injiltrat0rs, \" stating that it posed a serious security threat to b Waar/chanel

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BJP conspiring to separate Santhal Pargana region from Jharkhand, alleges CM Soren

Santhal Pargana is one of the divisions of Jharkhand with its headquarters at Dumka. This administrative division comprises six districts - Godda, Deoghar, Dumka, Jamtara, Sahibganj and Pakur - in the northeastern part of the state.

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PM MODI UNVEILS RS 6,640 CRORE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN BIHAR

Emphasizes focus on tribal welfare, youth empowerment on 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda

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'First phase of voting in Jharkhand positive for alliance': Congress' Ghulam Ahmed Mir

Congress Jharkhand state in-charge Ghulam Ahmed Mir expressed confidence in his party's performance following the completion of the first phase of voting in the state and highlighted that despite limited resources and challenges, the INDIA alliance worked tirelessly for the people.

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'Jharkhand election battle of love and hatred': Tejashwi Yadav

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday termed the Jharkhand election as a contest between two ideologies -- one rooted in hatred and division, and the other focused on love, development, and constitutional protection.

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JMM defends Cong leader's LPG promise for 'infiltrators' amid BJP criticism

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) spokesperson Manoj Pandey has defended Congress Jharkhand in-charge Ghulam Ahmed Mir's controversial promise of providing LPG cylinders at Rs 450 to \"infiltrators.\"

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Women voters outnumber men in phase 1 of Jharkhand assembly polls

Women voters outnumbered men in phase 1 of the Jharkhand assembly elections, with 37 of 43 seats recording a higher women turnout. The Election Commission said this on Friday.

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AIR QUALITY SEVERE FOR 3RD DAY IN ROW

According to the SAFAR, index AQI) was recorded at 420 as of 9am on Friday morning.

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LG directs crackdown on illegal immigrants

Delhi LG VK Saxena on Friday issued directions to police commissioner to conduct a month-long special drive to identify illegal immigrants in the city and take further action in coordination with central agencies.

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Court acquits 7 men in 2010 dacoity case

More than 14 years after seven people were accused of committing a dacoity, a court here has acquitted the suspects, extending them the benefit of doubt.

1 min

Govt offices to follow staggered timings

In a bid to tackle worsening pollution and reduce traffic congestion, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced staggered office timings for government entities across the national capital.

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Delhi adds 106 buses, 60 Metro trips

Only electric buses and those running on CNG will be allowed entry. In addition, BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers have been prohibited, Rai said.

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Cong starts the second leg of Delhi Nyay Yatra from Gokulpuri

The Delhi unit of Congress has initiated the second phase of the Delhi Nyay Yatra, starting from Gokulpuri.

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Metro's first train for Phase-IV operation reaches Delhi

The first Metro train, consisting of six coaches, procured by Delhi Metro for its Phase-4 operations, arrived in Delhi today (Friday), marking a significant milestone in the completion and operationalisation of the priority corridors of Delhi Metro Phase-4, according to an official release.

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SC NOTICE TO CENTRE ON SEX WORKERS' REHABILITATION

The Supreme Court has asked the Union government to take urgent and prompt measures to address \"highly sensitive and important\" issue of establishment of a comprehensive rehabilitation framework for victims of sex trafficking, in view of legislative vacuum.

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Retired man conned of Rs 10 crore in cyber fraud

A retired 70-year-old engineer from Rohini in Delhi was trapped in a cyber fraud and conned of Rs 10 crore and 30 lakh.

1 min

Man stabs wife to death in Samaypur Badli

A 40-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her husband in a domestic fight at their house in outer-north Delhi's Samaypur Badli area, police said on Friday.

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Delhi govt cracks down on illegal animal slaughtering

Delhi government's Department of Food Safety (DFS) has launched a drive to curb unauthorised slaughtering of animals at meat shops across the national capital, a DFS official said on Friday.

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Sarai Kale Khan Chowk renamed Birsa Munda Chowk

The decision was announced on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of the freedom fighter and tribal leader Bhagwan Birsa Munda

1 min

HC refuses to interfere in Jindal Saw award matter

The Delhi High Court has refused to interfere with an arbitral award, which directed GAIL to pay over USD 7 million to Jindal Saw Ltd.

1 min

North East Festival kickstarts at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium

The 12th edition of the North East Festival kick-started on Friday at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi.

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Man kills neighbour for interfering in dispute

According to the police, the incident occurred on Wednesday when the accused, Dhiraj, was abusing and assaulting his wife.

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Explorations need to be compressed from 10 years now to under a year: ONGC chairman

In the world of energy exploration, the clock is ticking. Arun Kumar Singh, Chairman of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), said on Friday that \"If we can't compress exploration time, we will not survive long.\"

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INDIA RECORDS DECADE-HIGH OCT EXPORTS, HITS $39.2 BN MILESTONE

Engineering goods, electronics, and chemicals excel as non-petroleum exports hit $211.3 billion, boosted by PLI schemes and trade agreements

1 min

Russia-India Business Forum eyes $100 bn in trade

The Russia-India Business Forum, held in Mumbai on November 11, set a central goal of achieving USD 100 billion in trade turnover between the two countries by 2030, as per the official release.

1 min

India poised to lead global hydrogen production, exports: Hardeep Singh

India is poised to lead the global hydrogen energy production and exports, says Union Minister for petroleum and natural gas Hardeep Singh Puri.

1 min

Lip-Bu Tan backs C2i Semiconductors with $4mn

C2i Semiconductors, a Bangalore-based fabless chip design startup specializing in analogue and mixed-signal technologies, secured a $4 million investment from Yali Capital and semiconductor industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan.

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Festive auto retail sales up 11.76%: FADA

The automobile retail demand during this year's festive season witnessed a surge with sales growing at the rate of 11.76 per cent over last year's 38.37 lakh units, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).

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Om Birla to inaugurate fourth Audit Diwas today

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Speaker of Lok Sabha will inaugurate the fourth Audit Diwas organised by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Saturday in New Delhi, a release said.

1 min

Literature and the art of humanising animals, objects and other things

The humanizing of animals, objects, and other things has been a literary device adopted by writers from ancient times.

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SUPREME COURT HALTS BULLDOZER INJUSTICE

In a significant ruling with far-reaching ramifications, the Supreme Court has put a halt to Bulldozer Injustice through which various State governments were infringing the rule of law and demolishing houses or buildings owned by the accused in cases of heinous crimes.

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INDIA NEEDS QUALITY HUMAN WORKFORCE AS FACILITATORS OF VIKSIT BHARAT

Since Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visualised and set a goal for Vikasit Bharat in 2047, nation needs quality human workforce as facilitators of the mission of Vikasit Bharat. To cultivate an innovative, dedicated and quality educated youths and students as human workforce of Vikasit and Shresth Bharat, PM Narendra Modi-led BJP government brought in New Education Policy-2020.

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JHARKHAND'S BALLOT BATTLES

Jharkhand's election history reflects decades of tribal struggles, coalition governments, and shifting alliances, symbolising resilience and evolving political aspirations.

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SC criticises Odisha's soft stance on BJP MLA accused of slapping woman officer: 'Colour of uniform does not change with govt change'

The Supreme Court in the case Jayanarayan Mishra Versus The State Of Odisha while calling out BJP-led Odisha government's mellowed stance on anticipatory bail plea of a BJP MLA accused of slapping a woman police officer during a protest in 2023.

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Supreme Court to hear plea of acid attack survivor's challenges to complete 'live photograph' requirement of e-KYC process

The Supreme Court in the case Pragya Prasun Versus Union Of India was hearing the petition filed seeking guidelines for an inclusive KYC, Know Your Customer process for acid attack survivors and persons with permanent eye damage.

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Punjab and Haryana High Court on plea to recall order allowing Centre to act against IIM Rohtak director: 'Clogging over-burdened docket of court'

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Dr Dheeraj Sharma Versus Union Of India And Another observed and has dubbed as 'frivolous' the application to recall its order paving way for Central government to take action against IIM Rohtak's Director Dheeraj Sharma for allegedly concealing that he is not qualified for the post.

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Supreme Court flags rising incidents of foreign accused absconding after bail, seeks Union's response

The Supreme Court in the case The State of Jharkhand v. Alex David @MU Henry observed and has expressed concerns about the recurring instances of foreign citizens, who are accused of crimes, jumping bail and becoming untraceable.

1 min

SC dismisses plea to direct doctors to specify side effects of medicines in prescriptions

The Supreme Court in the case Jacob Vadakkanchery Versus Union Of India And Anr observed and has dismissed the petition filed seeking mandatory disclosure by medical professionals or doctors of risks and adverse effects associated with drugs they prescribe to patients.

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GAUHATI HIGH COURT CLOSES PIL ON HERITAGE TREE FELLING IN ASSAM'S DIGHALIPUKHURI AFTER GOVT DECIDES ON REALIGNMENT OF FLYOVER

The Gauhati High Court in the case Mahesh Deka & 2 Ors. v. The State of Assam & 5 Ors observed and has closed a Public Interest Litigation, PIL wherein the grievance is raised that construction of two arms, connecting the under construction elevated road on GNB Road, would require the old trees aged about hundred years or more in and around Dighalipukhuri pond to be felled down.

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Iran pledges Lebanon support on Israel-Hezbollah war

A top Iranian official pledged his country's unwavering support for Lebanon after talks Friday with Lebanese leaders on the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah, which came as the United States continued actively pushing both sides to agree to a new cease-fire deal.

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DISSANAYAKE'S PARTY WINS SNAP POLLS

The Left-leaning coalition Won 159 seats in the 225-member parliament.

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Ex-military personnel may be hired to secure Chinese nationals in Pak

Pakistan on Friday advised private security agencies, sponsors and project heads to hire former military personnel for the security and safety of Chinese nationals working on various sites in the southern Sindh province.

1 min

New gen Russian fighter jet Su-57 makes waves at China's air show

Russia's Su-57 fifth generation fighter jet stole the limelight at China's high-profile international air show at Zhuhai city, where the Chinese military displayed an array of its new fighters and drones.

1 min

Malaysia protests new Philippine laws

Malaysia has protested new maritime laws in the Philippines that it says encroach on its territory, a government official said Friday.

1 min

N Korea tests 'suicide drones', Kim Jong Un orders mass production

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has supervised testing of \"suicide attack\" drones and called for prompt full-scale mass production, state media reported on Friday.

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Hindu pilgrim killed on way to Nankana Sahib in Pakistan

A Pakistani Hindu pilgrim, who was going to attend the 555th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev in Nankana Sahib, was shot dead by robbers, police said on Friday.

1 min

Musk meets Iran's UN ambassador in New York

Tech billionaire Elon Musk met with Iran's UN ambassador and discussed ways to defuse tensions between Iran and the United States, the New York Times reported on Friday.

1 min

Protest held outside Oxford Union over debate on Kashmir with speakers having 'terror' links

Further, INSIGHT UK shared the post of the protest and wrote, \"Jammu Kashmir WAS India, Jammu Kashmir IS India, Jammu Kashmir WILL BE India.\"

1 min

COP29: LEADERS GATHER TO FIND COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTIONS FOR CLIMATE CHANGE

WORLD RECAP

4 mins

Russian shelling continues on Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Kharkiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Russia's shelling of Ukraine, which resulted in widespread terrorization of peaceful cities and communities.

1 min

US takes immigration issue 'incredibly seriously': State Dept amid visa delays

Early discussions among Trump's team have focused on removing undocumented immigrants who have committed crimes, a source familiar with the team's preliminary plans told CNN

1 min

TRUMP PICKS RFK JR AS NEXT US HEALTH SECRETARY

North Dakota Guv Burgum nominated as Interior Secretary

1 min

MANOJ BAJPAYEE-STARRER 'THE FABLE' BAGS BEST FILM AWARD

Actor Manoj Bajpayee's film \"The Fable\" is creating waves across the film festivals.

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SHAHID KAPOOR SHARES HIS WINKING SELFIE FROM TROPICAL LOCATION

Directed by acclaimed Malayalam filmmaker Rosshan Andrrews and produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur, Deva promises to be an action-packed roller-coaster ride full of thrill and drama.

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BRAD PITT, ANGELINA JOLIE'S WINERY LEGAL BATTLE HEADS TO TRIAL

The long-running legal dispute between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie over their French winery, Chateau Miraval, is set to escalate, with the case now heading to trial.

1 min

CITADEL: HONEY BUNNY

Honey Bunny is the latest in the Citadel Universe, an action, spy drama released on Amazon Prime.

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ODISHA COMMEMORATES BOITA BANDANA ON KARTIKA PURNIMA

On the occasion of Kartika Purnima, residents of Odisha came together to celebrate Boita Bandana, an ancient maritime festival that honours the state's rich seafaring heritage.

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'Film close to my heart': Karan Johar on re-release of 'Kal Ho Naa Ho'

As 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' re-releases in theatres today, filmmaker Karan Johar could not resist looking back in time and cherishing the moments he created while making the hit film, which starred Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta in the lead roles.

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SUNNY DEOL, KAREENA, DILJIT EXTEND GREETINGS ON GURUPURAB

On the auspicious occasion of Gurupurab, several members of the Indian film industry extended heartfelt festive greetings to their fans.

1 min

The many rewards of patience

Sustained personal development requires constant attention on the self to see where we are lacking and make the necessary efforts to remove the shortcomings.

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AVOIDING SUBTLE CARELESSNESS AND LAZINESS

As we progress on the path of self-improvement, sometimes we can become careless and lazy in a subtle way.

2 mins

Rewire the brain with Rajyoga

It is currently estimated that 70 per cent of visits to a doctor are psychosomatic in origin.

3 mins

How innovative startups are pioneering women empowerment

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, startups are emerging as powerful catalysts for women empowerment.

2 mins

Things women value most in marriage: Love or arranged

Marriage, whether rooted in love or arranged by families, involves essential elements that form the bedrock of a fulfilling relationship.

3 mins

The silent struggle: Shedding light on menopause and its impact on women's lives

Menopause, a natural part of aging for most women, often remains a silent subject despite its profound impact on physical, emotional, and professional well-being.

2 mins

LET WOMEN BREAK THE BYSTANDER SYNDROME

WOMAN WISE

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Senior Men's National Hockey C'ship: Haryana to face Odisha in final

Haryana were off to a strong start, finding two goals in the second quarter through Raman (17th minute) and Abhimanyu (20th).

1 min

HARYANA'S ANSHUL KAMBOJ 3RD BOWLER TO CLAIM ALL 10 WICKETS IN RANJI TROPHY

Kamboj, who was picked by Mumbai Indians for 2024 IPL, recently represented India A in ACC Emerging Asia Cup in Oman

1 min

Rahul's injury scare for India ahead of BGT series opener

Ahead of the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between Australia and India, star batter Virat Kohli went for scans, reported The Sydney Morning Herald.

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Carlsen wins Tata Steel Chess Rapid tournament, Praggnanandhaa runner-up

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen of Norway delivered a flawless performance on the final day to clinch the title in the Open section, while India's R Praggnanandhaa finished runner-up at the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid Tournament here on Friday.

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J&K beat Tripura by four wickets; Odisha defeat Maharashtra by 3 wickets

Vivrant Sharma and Abid Mushtaq made contrasting fifties in Jammu and Kashmir's four-wicket win over Tripura on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match here on Friday.

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India honours Paris 2024 Olympic medallists with grand ceremony in Chandigarh

India's medal winners from the 2024 Paris Olympics were honored in a grand ceremony in Chandigarh on Friday.

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Ajaz Patel, hero of NZ's clean sweep in India, dropped for England series

Spinner Ajaz Patel, whose 11 wickets in the third test against India this month helped New Zealand to an unprecedented clean sweep of that series, has been omitted from the Black Caps squad for the upcoming test series against England.

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England win 3rd T20 against West Indies by 3 wickets to clinch 5-match series

Fast bowler Saqib Mahmood again knocked the top off the West Indies innings to set up England's three-wicket win in the third Twenty20 international which clinched a series victory with two matches remaining.

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