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Punjab CM Mann denied political clearance to visit Paris: Sources
Chandigarh: The Centre has denied political clearance to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for visiting to Paris to support the Indian hockey team at the ongoing Olympic Games, an official source said…
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My coaching days end here: Boe bows out after Chirag-Satwik fail to win Olympic medal
Paris: Mathias Boe, the coach of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, on Saturday announced his retirement from coaching following the ace Indian badminton pair’s exit from the ongoing Paris Olympics. Satwik and…
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Saudi’s 2034 FIFA World Cup bid backed by over 140 countries: SAFF president
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup has received unprecedented support from over 140 countries. The development was confirmed by the president of the Saudi Football…
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Deepika reaches individual archery quarterfinals; Bhajan Kaur eliminated
Paris: Criticised for her below-par show in the team event, veteran Indian archer Deepika Kumari reached the individual quarterfinals with a 6-4 win over Germany’s Michelle Kroppen, but it was curtains for…
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Olympics: Jyothi Yarraji, the girl from Andhra Pradesh is set to debut in Paris
It’s an evolving tale of sheer grit, determination, and hard work. Jyoti Yarraji, the daughter of a security guard, is all set to run the race of her life in the 100-metre…
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Olympics: Yusuf Dikec, Turkey’s Mr. Cool Shooter, had competed in Hyderabad in 2007
Every Olympic Games throws up several unusual incidents and unique characters. In Paris, Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec has grabbed the headlines with his casual approach and his success in obtaining a silver…
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Hyderabad: Man stabbed over dispute for drying clothes
Hyderabad: A resident of LB Nagar was reportedly stabbed by his neighbour on Friday evening, August 2 after an argument broke out. The accused is currently in police custody, charged with attempted…
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Qatar Emir attends Ismail Haniyeh’s funeral in Doha
Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his father, the former Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, paid their final respects to the Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh at the Imam…
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Manipur: Kuki-Zo MLAs write to PM Modi against replacing Assam Rifles with CRPF
Imphal: Ten Kuki-Zo MLAs of Manipur wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his intervention to ensure that Assam Rifles continue to guard sensitive areas of the ethnic strife-torn state and are…
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BJP indulging in ‘power jihad’: Uddhav Thackeray
Pune: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of indulging in “power jihad” by breaking political parties to be in government. Countering Union minister Amit…
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Turkiye bans Instagram after it removes condolence posts for slain Hamas leader
Turkiye has blocked access to the social media platform Instagram, according to its national communications authority. The decision comes after a top government official slammed Instagram for “censoring” Hamas-related content, Al Jazeera…
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Heartbreak for Manu Bhaker as she misses out on grand treble at Olympics
Chateauroux: The sensational Manu Bhaker’s dream of a grand treble went up in smoke after she lost the tie-shoot for bronze medal to Hungarian Veronika Major by the narrowest of margins in…