Neeraj Chopra disappoints in World Athletics Championships; new star Sachin Yadav finishes fourth
Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra failed to defend his crown in the World Athletics Championships. The 27-year-old had a decent season, finishing second in the Diamond League in Zurich. However, in Tokyo, he failed to live up to his potential, being knocked out in the fourth round of the final. His highest was recorded in the second round at 84.03 metres, and after which, Neeraj tried his best but looked frustrated with his attempts.
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Woman Naxalite carrying Rs 5 lakh reward killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma
A woman Naxalite, carrying a bounty of Rs 5 lakh on her head, was on Thursday killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma, PTI reported citing the police. Identified as Buski Nuppo, the Naxalite was wanted in multiple violent incidents.
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OPINION | Modi@75: Love from all over the world
World leaders on Wednesday, September 17 made phone calls to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sent messages of good wishes to him on is 75th birthday. The first phone call came at midnight from US President Donald Trump from his plane – Air Force One.
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US revokes visa of Indian executives, family members over involvement in drug trafficking
The US embassy in New Delhi on Thursday announced that visas of certain Indian business executives and corporate leaders have been revoked and denied over their alleged involvement in trafficking fentanyl precursors.
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Can quitting smoking reverse diabetes risk? Doctor reveals the truth
Diabetes is a long-term metabolic disorder that interferes with how the body metabolises glucose. In the disease, either the pancreas does not make enough insulin or the body is unable to use it adequately. In time, excess blood sugar harms organs and risks serious complications like heart disease, kidney failure, and blindness.
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Delhi HC bans DUSU Election victory rallies
Delhi High Court has banned DUSU winning candidates from holding victory rallies
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Delhi BMW crash: Police present key evidence against accused Gaganpreet over distant hospital choice
A Delhi court on Wednesday sent Gaganpreet Kaur, the main accused in the recent BMW crash that killed senior finance ministry official Navjot Singh and left his wife severely injured, to judicial custody till September 27. The case has sparked sharp debate over why the victim was taken to a distant hospital away from the accident spot, with allegations involving a passing ambulance, the accused’s insistence on avoiding nearby facilities, and a taxi driver’s admission that pleas to go to a nearby hospital were ignored.
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Man rams car into FBI Pittsburgh office gates, in ‘act of terror’
A man rammed his car into the gate of the FBI’s Pittsburgh field office early Wednesday in what authorities are calling an intentional act of terror, according to a Fox News report.
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ECI enhances EVM ballot design to improve experience ahead of Bihar polls; check revised guidelines
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced new guidelines to make Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) ballot papers more readable and voter-friendly. These changes, effective starting with the upcoming Bihar elections, are part of a broader effort to streamline election procedures and ensure greater clarity for voters.
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AAP to Suryakumar Yadav after India vs Pakistan handshake row: ‘Agar tumhari aukaat hai…’
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj came down heavily on India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav for his recent comments regarding the Asia Cup victory over Pakistan. Yadav had dedicated India’s Sunday match win to the vicitms of the Pahalgam terror attack. While addressing a press conference on Monday, Bhardwaj said, “He (Suryakumar) said he dedicated this win to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack so easily. You are very understanding.”
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