The Statesman Kolkata - November 22, 2024

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November 22, 2024

Congress renews push for Joint Parliamentary Committee probe

After a US District Court in New York charged the Chairman of the Adani Group, Gautam Adani, linking him and others to an alleged bribery and fraud scheme, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Thursday that it vindicated the demand that the Congress was making for a Joint Parliamentary Committee investigation into the various alleged scams.

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PM calls for reforms in global institutions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for reforms in global institutions, saying they must reflect the present day world order.

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CM Mamata warns cops, admin officials against taking bribes

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee today issued a stern warning to certain sections of the police and civil administration, saying that they are taking bribes and the blame is falling on Trinamul Congress leaders.

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Negotiations reach final stage at COP29, consensus on climate finance still elusive

As climate negotiators work to give the final shape to the draft of the finance document to be adopted at the UN climate conference, COP29 in Baku, UN secretary general Antorio Gueterres urged them to move from their initial positions to find a balance for reaching a new ambitious financial goal to fund climate action

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'Even Ajmal Kasabwas given a fair trial,' Supreme Court says in Yasin Malik case

Stating that the Jammu & Kashmir separatist leader Yasin Malik ~ undergoing a life sentence in Delhi’s Tihar Central Jail ~ was entitled to a fair trial in the case relating to the 1989 kidnapping of Rubaiya Sayeed, daughter of late Union minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, the Supreme Court on Thursday cited the instance of 26 November 2008 Mumbai attack convict Ajmal Kasab being provided with legal assistance and given a fair trial.

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Opposition seeks extension of duration of Parl panel on Waqf Bill

The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Thursday held a stormy meeting on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill at which Opposition members demanded the extension of the tenure of the high-powered panel.

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BGT 2024-25: India, Aus set to renew rivalry in Perth with one eye on WTC final

As riveting as it always is, a Test series between India and Australia can be best summarised by simple oneliner apprentices turning master, boys becoming men, and some nastiness.'

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USA indicts Gautam Adani for $265 mn bribery scheme

The AdaniGroup rejected the chargesas baseless, said it will pursue all possible legal recourse

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One Of the accused, a sch OOl teacher, Was als O a resident Of Chopra

A police team from Burdwan, with assistance from Siliguri Metropolitan Police, arrested a suspect in connection with the ongoing tablet scam.

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European Union Film Festival to bring26 acclaimeol. films to Kolkata

The much anticipated Euro pean Union Film Festival (EUFF) is back in Kolkata for its 29th edition, celebrating the best of European cinema.

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Andal man loses ₹3.6L to cyber criminals after phone theft

Cell phone theft cases have also increased alarmingly and police suspect that the members of the Jamtara Gang have spread everywhere

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Lt. Gen. Yash Ahlawat takes over as GOC Brahmastra Corps

Lieutenant General Yash Ahlawat, yesterday took over the reins as General Officer Commanding of the north Bengal-based elite Brahmastra Corps from Lieutenant General Rajeev Puri.

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Efforts on to revive Da rj orange cultivation despite challenges

Minister Arup ROV held a meeting at Uttarkanva With representatives from traders' associations, industrialists, entrepreneurs, tea producers, and otnerstakenolders, including banksand civic bodies, from tne districts of nortnern Nortn Bengal

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BJP leader upset over MLA fund utilisation

Visibly upset, BJP's Siliguri MLA Sankar Ghosh, who is also the chief whip of the Opposition in the state Assembly, expressed frustration over his inability to utilise the Bidhayak Fund (MLA fund) for local area development.

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HC interim bail to Bogtui massacre mastermind for daughter's marriage

The Calcutta High Court has granted seven days interim bail to Anarul Hossein, one of the key accused in Bogtui murder case for his daughter's marriage ceremony on Tuesday.

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Factional feud over party office

The supporters of Anubrata Mondal have allegedly grabbed the party office belonging to a leader of the different camp in Sriniketan Bazar, Bolpur.

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Union minister predicts BJP government in Bengal in 2026

Union textiles minister Giriraj Singh has asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will form the government in West Bengal by 2026, following anticipated victories in Jharkhand and Maharashtra.

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Mamata Warns Cops, Civil Officials against bribes

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee pulls up officials over unauthorised export of potatoes; CM also announces expansion of flagship Lakshmir Bhandar scheme

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RPF rescues 13 children :from human traffickers

Eastern Railway's Railway Protection Force (RPF) rescued 13 children from human traffickers from 1 November.

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BJP MP urges CM to hike 'Lakshmir Bhandar' money for women

Senior BJP leader and Member of Parliament Jyotirmoy Singh Mahato, a member of the Parliamentary Committee for home affairs, has written today to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, urging her to increase the monthly assistance under the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme to Rs 2,000.

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13 battery-powered water vessels for Hooghly passengers: Minister

A work order for manufacturing 13 electric-powered water vessels was placed and finalized with the Garden Reach Shipyard authority in presence of state transport minister Snehasis Chakraborty.

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Bengal govt can take action against ex-city police chief: Centre informs high court

The Centre, on Thursday, informed a division bench of the Calcutta High Court that the West Bengal government has a free hand to initiate any action against former Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyal for taking the name of the victim in the R.G. Kar rape and murder case at a press conference after the tragedy.

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State BJP president attacks Trinamul over viral video

In a fiery critique of the Trinamul Congress (TMC), BJP state president and Union minister of state for development of north eastern region, Sukanta Majumdar took to social media to condemn aviral video involving senior TMC leader and chief whip of the West Bengal Assembly, Nirmal Ghosh.

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Living couple shown as 'dead' by neighbour

A couple was mentioned as 'dead' in forged deed papers and their property grabbed by their neighbour at a Village in Kalna.

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Seamless tactical move in VVIP hostage simulation at Victoria Memorial

The Indian Navy successfully steered a tactical phase of Sea Vigil-24 at Victoria Memorial, Kolkata, showcasing a robust security response to a simulated WIP hostage situation.

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Hospital conducts robotic-assisted spine surgery

This event also highlighted the hospital`s ongoing commitment to bringing cutting-edge medical technology to the region.

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80 plastic waste management units for better roads: Govt

Thestate panchayat ruraldevelopment deptis planning to complete around 1,000 km of roads

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Woman complains of rape, colleague arrested

An event-management company staff was arrested by the police last midnight after a woman complained of rape and physical assault at a hotel in Benachity Market area here.

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Bengal school job case: Arpita Mukherjee granted 5-day parole after mother's death

Arpita Mukherjee, a prime accused in the cash-for-school job case in West Bengal and close associate of former state education minister and Trinamul Congress Secretary General, Partha Chatterjee, was on Thursday granted five-day parole because of the demise of her mother.

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House staff at govt medical college engages outsider as proxy

A woman house staff in the gynaecology department at the Sarat Chandra Chattapadhyay Government Medical College Hospital (SCCGMCH) in Uluberia, in an unheard-before act, engaged an outsider for proxy duty on behalf of her in the OPD ofthe hospital triggering serious controversy.

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Result of UP Police constable recruitment exam declared

The result of the written examination for the largest constable recruitment in the history of Uttar Pradesh was announced here on Thursday.

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Rahul demands Adani's arrest after US indictment on bribery charges

Gandhi demanded removal of SEBI Chairman Madhabi Puri Buch accusing her of protecting Adani

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India strengthens defence ties with US, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral meetings with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin, South Korean Minister of National Defence Kim Yong Hyun, Australian Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy, and New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins during the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)Plus in Vientiane, Lao PDR.

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Opposition seeks extension of duration of Parl panel on Waqf Bill

The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Thursday held a stormy meeting on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill at which Opposition members demanded the extension of the duration of the highpowered panel.

1 min

People want NDA to win Maha & Jharkhand polls

Kumaraswamy made the statement while reacting to the exit poll predictions

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K Kavitha questions Modi's silence on Adani

BRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha today broke her silence and questioned the Modi government's silence over the accusations against Gautam Adani, pointing out that while the Opposition leaders were arrested without any evidence and put on trial, the industrialist was walking free despite having serious allegations against him.

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Allegations of torture of four civilians by Army surface in Kishtwar

Allegations of torture of four civilians by the Army have surfaced in the Chas area of Kishtwar where a junior commissioned officer (JCO) of the special forces of the Indian Army was recently killed and three soldiers injured in a terrorist attack.

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Manohar Lal Khattar takes stock of power and housing sectors of Ladakh

Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar reviewed on Thursday the working of the Power and Housing Departments of the Union Territory of Ladakh.

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LG distributes appointment letters to 47 victims of 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Thursday distributed offers of appointment to 47 victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots at Tilak Vihar in West Delhi.

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Four youths Working as sleeper cell Of Gogi gang, held

The Crime branch team of Delhi Police has arrested four members of the Gogi gang who were working as sleeper cells, providing support to the gangsters to carry out shootouts in the national capital.

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Patanjali Ayurveda College ranked among top 20 in India with A Grade

Patanjali Yogpeeth, a global leader in promoting yoga and Ayurveda, has achieved a remarkable milestone in AYUSH education.

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Sudhanshu Trivedi slams PM's critics, cites global recognition

Sudhanshu Trivedi, speaking to a news agency, said that India's diplomatic prowess has seen a new uptrend under PM Modi's leadership but the naysayers continue to live in scepticism

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18th global meet on building materials from 27-29 November

The 18th National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) International Conference & Exhibition will be held here from 27th to 29th November.

1 min

Democracy Dismantled

The sentencing of 45 pro-democracy campaigners in Hong Kong under its controversial National Security Law signifies a turning point in the former British colony's political and legal history.

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Above politics

SIR, On Monday, Delhi witnessed an average AQI of 488, with some areas reporting over 1,000.

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Nuanced narratives

Israel for all its questionable positions on Palestine is a rare, healthy, and thriving democracy. As the world's most sanctioned nation by the United Nations, Israel has still not allowed the international opprobrium to coalesce, and consequently to regress into a single-party nation. while there are laws that directly or indirectly discriminate against the native Arab Israelis (largest minority composing 21 per cent of the population), yet the Arabs/Palestinians in Israel have equal voting rights with political space afforded for exclusive Arab parties

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Skilling Renewables

India stands at a critical juncture in its energy transition journey, aiming to achieve 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030.

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Why mind cultivation is essential foundation for Bhutan's Mindfulness City

The answer lies not merely in the architecture, green spaces, advanced infrastructure or people, but in its inhabitants' mindset or cultivation of mind.

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Putin plays with fire in his new doctrine

Of late, Vladimir Putin has shifted Russia's nuclear doctrine to a more directly and openly retaliatory posture in response to any attack by Ukraine or any NATO country using longer-range US missiles.

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Imran spoils for a fresh battle

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is bracing for a confrontation on November 24 as it has called a massive rally in Islamabad demanding the release of its leader, Imran Khan.

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Israel insists on right to target Hezbollah in any cease-fire deal

The development came as an airstrike hit the historic Syrian town of Palmyra, killing 36 people

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Ukraine says Russia launched an intercontinental missile in an attack for the first time in the war

Ukraine says Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile overnight targeting Dnipro city in the central-east of the country, which, if confirmed, would be the first time Moscow has used such a missile in the war.

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US regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment

U.S. regulators want a federal judge to break up Google to prevent the company from continuing to squash competition through its dominant search engine after a court found it had maintained an abusive monopoly over the past decade.

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POIi Ce report reveals assault allegations against Hegseth

A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth after he took her phone, blocked the door to a California hotel room and refused to let her leave, according to a detailed investigative report made public late Wednesday.

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Why US handed over landmines to Ukraine in big policy shift

The US decision to send anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine was triggered by a change in Russian battleheld tactics favouring infantry over mechanised units, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

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US vetoes UN resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza because there's no link to a hostage release

The United States on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in the war in Gaza because it was not linked to an immediate release of hostages taken captive by Hamas militants in Israel in October 2023.

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Australian tourist dies after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos, raising toll to 4 including American

An Australian teenager has died after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos in what Australia's prime minister on Thursday called every parent' s nightmare.

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Australia's parliament considers legislation banningsocial mediafor under 1 Gs

Australia's communications minister intro duced a world-first law into Parliament on Thursday that would ban children under 16 from social media, saying online safety was one of parents' toughest challenges.

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42 Shias killed in attack in Pak's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa

Three vehicles carrying locals were ambushed by militants in Kurram Agency inthe province

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North Korea and Russia agree to expand their economic cooperation

North Korea and Russia reached a new agreement for expanding economic cooperation following high-level talks in Pyongyang this week, the North's state media said Thursday, as they continue to align in the face of their confrontations with Washington.

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Russia and China oppose changing Kenya-led force in Haiti to a UN peacekeeping mission

Russia and China on Wednesday opposed a U.S.-led campaign to transform the Kenya-led multinational force in Haiti helping police to tackle escalating gang violence into a U.N. peacekeeping mission.

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Canadian Cabinet minister steps down as his claim of Indigenous identity is disputed

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday that his employment minister was leaving his post after weeks of questions about his past claims of Indigenous identity.

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Solar commissioning at a new high, albeit with new challenges

A number of solar projects had been hanging fire for more reasons than one.

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Adani Group stocks lose ₹2.3 lakh crore in market capitalisation

Coming as an aftermath of the bribery charges by US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and a US District Court, the Adani Group stocks lost Rs 2.3 lakh crore in market capitalization on Thursday.

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Market erases all gains, Nifty falls below 23,300

At close, the Sensex was down 422.59 points or 0.54 per cent at 77,155.79, while the Nifty fell 168.60 points or 0.72 per cent at 23,349.90

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Around 7.96 million users leave Jio in Sept; BSNL's users spike: TRAI data

Reliance Jio saw 7.96 million users leave the telecom operator in September, data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) showed on Thursday.

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Stable inflation bedrock for sustained growth: RBI Governor

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday emphasized the critical role of fiscal-monetary coordination in navigating India through a series of external economic shocks.

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Digitisation may have influenced how we communicate and work, but pens remain an indispensable tool

With schools, colleges and other educational institutions gradually re-opening, the nearly five-decade-old Kolkata-headquartered Linc Ltd, formerly Linc Pen & Plastics Ltd, which makes one of the top three writing instrument brands in India, is gearing up to tap new price segments and new geographies outside India through innovation.

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Inclusive development, peace and universal well-being while nurturing environment is at the heart of Indian philosophy: VP

The Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, has said that inclusive development, peace, and universal well-being while nurturing the environment is at the heart of Indian philosophy.

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Mahayuti govt will be formed again in Maharashtra, BJP winning in Jharkhand: MP CM Yadav on exit polls

The BJP-backed Mahayuti and the Congress-backed opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) have both claimed they will easily win enough assembly seats to form the next Maharashtra government.

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Advanced medical facilities available in five tribal districts of Manipur: CM Biren Singh

Amid the Kuki-Zo bodies' claims of deprivation and lack of development in tribal areas, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Thursday said that for the first time, five hill districts would have access to advanced medical facilities.

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Adani spent ₹2,000 crore to defeat MVA: Sanjay Raut

'Gautam Adani colluded with Eknath Shinde, Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and Devendra Fadnavis to grab land and tenders through corruption', Raut alleged

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Maha parties woo independents who may play kingmakers

The BJP-backed Mahayuti and the Congress-backed opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) have both officially claimed that they will win enough assembly seats to form the next Maharashtra government easily.

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Laparoscopic diagnostic surgery device which promises to enhance surgeon's colour vision

The 20th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery (WCES 2024) was held in October at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre.

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Robot-assisted gallbladder surgery on woman with severespinal curvature

Fortis Hospital Anandapur has set a new clinical benchmark in the realm of GI and robotics surgery by successfully performing the first ever documented robot-assisted gallbladder surgery on a 74-year-old woman with severe spinal deformity.

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Revolutionising cardiac care with a leadless pacemaker

Cardio health continues to be one of the most pressing concerns in global healthcare.

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Davis Cup: AJtmaier, Struff on song as Germany charge into last-eight stage

Jan-Lennard Struff and Daniel Altmaier won their respective matches as Germany defeated Canada 2-0 to storm into the semifinals for the Davis Cup Hnals.

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Women's Asian Champions Trophy triumph will inspire more girls to take up hockey: Salima Tete

The Indian Women's Hockey Team secured the Bihar Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) Rajgir 2024 title on Wednesday with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over China in the final.

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Nick Kyrgios disappointed with 'bland' modern tennis

As Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios prepares to step back onto the court after a two-year injury hiatus, he has said that modern tennis is a bit \"bland at the moment\" as new crop of players are each other's best mates.

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China Masters: Sindhu, Anupama crash out after losing second-round matches

PV Sindhu's poor form continues as she has failed to reach quarterfinals in the seventh consecutive tournament in 2024

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F1 star Hamilton opens up on frayed ties with Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he briefly considered walking away from Mercedes before the season's conclusion following a disappointing Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

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Pat Cummins Affirms Australia Prepared To Face India In Perth

Australia captain Pat Cummins exuded confidence in his side's preparations and brushed away concerns of going against new faces in the Indian camp because of a sense of "familiarity".

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Shastri picks Jadeja as key spinner for India in first Test

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has picked Ravindra Jadeja as the key spinner for the visitors in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener Test against Australia in Perth.

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Mental and physical freshness is key to perform well against India, says Ponting

Australia great Ricky Ponting reflected on the challenges of preparing for a high-stakes series like the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, emphasising mental clarity over excessive match practice and said that performing in the series will be more about \"making sure you're nice and fresh mentally and physically.\"

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Perth curator aims for °r0ck hard, pitch despite rain challenges

Perth's unusual weather has thrown a curve all at WACA head curator Isaac Mc Donald, who is working against time to prepare the pitch for the highly anticipated first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy.

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Padikkal excited after joining Indian Test squad in Australia

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal has been added to the Indian team ahead of the first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.

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