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Now, ‘Balika Panchayat’ in Maharashtra’s Nanded district fights alcoholism and child marriage




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Braj Mandal Yatra begins in Haryana’s Nuh amid tight security

The Braj Mandal Yatra route spans over nearly 80 km and ends at Singar via the Jhir temple




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The Meghalaya Public Service Commission is under the scanner after Assam and Arunachal Pradesh

A students’ body has asked the panel to justify the ‘missing candidates’ who should have been called for the police service interview according to the prescribed number per post




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Heavy rains lash Gujarat, rivers in spate; over thousand people evacuated

CM Bhupendra Patel spoke with collectors of Navsari and Valsad districts, directing them to shift residents of low-lying areas to safer places




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Aman Sehrawat wins bronze for India in 57kg wrestling, keeps India and Chhatrasal’s flag flying high

The Indian shakes off the humbling loss in the semifinals, goes through the rigmarole of making the weight before dominating Puerto Rico’s Darian Toi Cruz for the 57kg bronze




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After raping and murdering doctor, accused went to sleep, washed his clothes: Kolkata Police

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee vowed to seek death penalty for the perpetrator in the Kolkata doctor rape and murder case




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Calcutta High Court and West Bengal government urge protesting doctors to resume duty

Senior doctors and faculty members joined the protests at the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, where a female post-graduate trainee doctor was sexually assaulted and murdered on August 9




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Kolkata doctor rape and murder: Victim had 10 injuries, death due to throttling and smothering

Signs of sexual assault evident in inquest and post-mortem report




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Thousands of decorative lights allegedly stolen from Ayodhya’s Ram Path and Bhakti Path

Complaint filed by contractor in charge of installation and maintenance said around 3,800 bamboo lights and 36 ‘gobo projector’ lights went missing in May




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Three budding hockey players struck dead by lightning in Jharkhand

The players were going to participate in a hockey competition in Jhapla of the Tutikela Panchayat, and they stood under a tree to avoid the rain




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Search continues for second day for missing training aircraft in Jharkhand

Aircraft with two persons onboard belongs to Alchemist Aviation flying school in Jamshedpur




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BJP has no leaders in Jharkhand, they ‘hire’ from other States to handle political scenario here: CM Hemant Soren

Without naming anyone, Mr. Soren said the Opposition is engaged in divisive politics and that there is no agenda or vision shown by them




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J&K Police declares cash award for information on LeT commander

A police spokesperson said that Babar is using Kashmiris as couriers for raising and passing on funds to different groups to carry out terrorist acts in the valley




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Farmers to hold maha panchayat on September 15 and 22, ask center to open borders to Delhi




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Delhi court to take cognisance of charge sheet against Lalu, Tejashwi Yadav in Land for jobs case

Special Judge Vishal Gogne fixed the matter for the next week after noting that no further clarification was required from the ED on the matter




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Naga tribes body issues deadline to Nagaland government for feedback on autonomous territory

The Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation wants the creation of Frontier Nagaland Territory comprising six districts of the northeastern State bordering Myanmar




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Federation cup: Neeraj beats the heat and Manu’s challenge




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Asian Relay Championships: Indian men's and women's 4x400m teams win silver medals

Indian mixed 4x400 relay team set a national record while winning the gold medal but missed the target of entering the Paris Olympics qualification bracket.




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Athletics | Chennai to host second Indian Grand Prix today




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Dutee Chand’s four-year ban stays

ADAP rejects star sprinter’s appeal, upholds ADDP’s decision




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Portland Track Festival | Gold for Sanjivani, silver for Sable




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Third Indian Grand Prix track and field: Another chance for many stars to stake their claim for Paris Olympics

There are no eye-popping names in the fray, perhaps because the National inter-state championship is scheduled in close proximity (June 27-30 in Panchkula, Haryana).




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Neeraj Chopra set to resume Olympic build-up at Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland

The 26-year-old superstar, the lone Indian in the field, will be up against German teenaged sensation Max Dehning, who is the youngest member of the coveted 90m club, which Chopra is aspiring to enter.




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Jumpers Shaili and Eldhose shocked as WA marks Slovakia’s Jumps Fest results as ‘uncertified’

AFI president Sumariwalla writes to the governing body about the issue




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Paris Olympics 2024 | Inside the radical transformation in Indian sports and the making of a medal-winning champion

Over the last decade, not-for-profit organisations as well as private academies and training centres have come forward to train Indian athletes, bringing them on a par with global standards




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With plenty of swimming stars at the 2024 Olympics, France's Marchand may shine brightest

With big names like Caeleb Dressel, Katie Ledecky, Ariarne Titmus and Emma McKeon, it is expected that local favourite Léon Marchand may shine in the swimming event at Paris Olympics 2024




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Who is carrying the Olympic torch through Paris? A BTS star, a garbage collector and more

Hundreds of people have carried the Olympic torch through the French capital for two days of celebrations before the Summer Games kick off at the end of the month




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Neeraj Chopra lives in the moment and is remarkably consistent, says AFI chief Adille Sumariwalla

Rumours have swirled around the Olympic and world champion being troubled by an adductor niggle as he sets sights on retaining the gold medal at the Paris Olympics a few days from now




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Noah Lyles and Sifan Hassan bookend a fabulous Paris Olympics programme

Noah Lyles, the sport's biggest showman, was unable to double up, taking bronze in the 200 and then revealing he was running with COVID.




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Annu Rani wins women’s javelin; Lalu Prasad and Nithya emerge 100m winners




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‘Sweet’ sacrifice and sleepless nights: Sumit Antil on defending Paralympic gold despite back injury

On the advice of his physio, Sumit Antil grudgingly gave up sweets, followed a strict training regimen and shed around 12 kilograms in just two months.




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Ugandan Olympic runner Cheptegei dies after being set on fire by boyfriend

The 2024 Paris Olympian was doused in petrol and set on fire by her boyfriend, making her the third female athlete to be killed in the country since 2021




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What is assistive technology and how is it helping para athletes? | Explained

Assistive technologies like specialised wheelchairs, running blades, release braces have revolutionised para sports, giving athletes better inclusivity and performance.




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South Asian Junior meet | Siddharth, Pooja and Abinaya break meet records




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Neeraj Chopra reveals he took part in Diamond League final with fracture in hand

Neeraj Chopra, who added a silver to his Olympic medal tally in Paris following a historic gold at the Tokyo Games, thus ended his season on a high.




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Sebastian Coe, multi-millionaire Johan Eliasch among seven candidates for IOC presidency

The IOC, with 111 members currently, is in charge of the Olympic Games and the multi-billion dollar industry linked to the world's biggest multi-sports event.




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High-flying Unnathi and her progression into a new challenge

Having won many medals in the 200m sprint and 100m hurdles, Unnathi’s move to the 400m hurdles — considered the toughest in track and field — has been encouraged by her father and coach Aiyappa




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Athletics | Jyoti, Manna and Nayak set new meet records




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PIX: Rashid Khan's grand wedding takes Kabul by storm

Afghanistan's star all-rounder, Rashid Khan, celebrated his grand wedding in Kabul on October 3, 2024. The event, held in Afghanistan's capital, quickly became a viral sensation as videos from the ceremony circulated on social media.




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PIX: West Indies breeze past minnows Scotland

Riding on their excellent show with the ball, West Indies got the better of Scotland by six wickets in their Women's T20 World Cup match in Dubai on Sunday.




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Pakistan dominate England with strong batting display

Saud Shakeel missed out on a hundred but Salman Agha smashed a brisk 79 not out to propel Pakistan to a commanding 515 for eight at tea on the second day of the contest on Tuesday.




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PIX: Root, Brook smash tons; England pile on the runs

Joe Root and Harry Brook's centuries powered England's strong reply on Day 3 of the first Test in Multan.




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India aim to gain upper hand over struggling Kiwis

India has only minor concerns, but New Zealand's troubles across batting and bowling departments are more pronounced.




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'Right now, only New Zealand is on our mind'

The tourists will be without batsman Kane Williamson in Bengaluru after the former skipper opted out of the opener due to a groin injury, while paceman Ben Sears was ruled out of the series with a knee injury and replaced by Jacob Duffy.




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PICS: Pak in driver's seat as England batters falter

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 2nd Test played between Pakistan and England in Multan, on Thursday.




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New Zealand edge WI to enter Women's T20 WC final

The White Ferns, runners-up in 2009 and 2010 editions, will meet South Africa in the final on Sunday




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PIX: New Zealand script historic win in Bengaluru

IMAGES from Day 5 of the first Test played between India and New Zealand, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.




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PHOTOS: New Zealand stun India to end 36-year wait

Rachin Ravindra and Will Young remained calm under pressure after the loss of two early wickets to get the job done, earning New Zealand only their third win on Indian soil in 38 attempts going back to 1955.




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PIX: New Zealand crowned champions of Women's T20 WC

Photos from the final of the ICC Women's T20 Cricket World Cup