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Asian Games: Antim Panghal aims to give troubled Indian wrestling a boost in Hangzhou
Panghal and other Indian wrestlers will be allowed to compete under the Indian flag as it is a continental multi-sport event.
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Paris Paralympics 2024: Russian athletes allowed to compete under neutral flag after vote
After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the IPC banned athletes from Russia and Belarus from competing.
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ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: Tamim Iqbal dropped in Shakib Al Hasan-led Bangladesh squad
Batter Najmul Hossain Shanto, who made his debut as captain during the series against the Kiwis, has been named as vice-captain for the World Cup.
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India at Asian Games, Oct 5, live: Compound women’s archers in final; wrestling, kabaddi continues
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Shiv Sena MP booked for making Nanded hospital dean clean toilets
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No one spared in ‘NewsClick’ raids – young staffers, part-time employees, freelance contributors
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India at Asian Games, Oct 5 schedule: Antim Panghal, Saurav Ghosal and women’s hockey team in action
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ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: Dasun Shanaka to continue leading Sri Lanka; Wanidu Hasaranga still not fit
Wanidu Hasaranga is still recovering from injury and was not included in the squad but could still play in the tournament if his condition improves.
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Australia in India: Glenn Maxwell stars as visitors win third ODI to end losing streak
The hosts took the three-match series 2-1 but Australia finish on a high ahead of the ODI World Cup starting October 5 in India.
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Asian Games: China dominate opening day of events
China won the first gold medal on offer in Hangzhou, and finished the day with 20 gold, seven silver and three bronze medals.
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Video
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Watch: Actor Matthew McConaughey makes a song out of his new children’s book with Jimmy Fallon
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‘Butter chicken’: Australian cricketers reveal what they are looking forward to eating in India
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Watch: Lund University students, teachers celebrate Anne L’Huillier winning the Physics Nobel Prize
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Watch: Meet Conan, one of the stray cats who have joined the security team at a commercial complex
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Watch: Rare Sumatran rhino born in Indonesian sanctuary, bolstering conservation efforts
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India MotoGP: Pramac Racing’s Jorge Martin wins first-ever sprint race in Noida
Jorge Martin held his lead from the start to win the sprint race at India’s debut MotoGP.
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ICC Men’s Rankings: India achieve No 1 spot across all three formats
Only South Africa in 2012 have previously achieved the feat, making India the second men’s team to reach this across the three formats.
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Australia tour of India: Mohammed Shami stars as hosts win first ODI, take 1-0 lead in series
Indian openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shubman Gill, who stitched a 142-run partnership, also looked at ease against the varied Australian attack.
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The Reel
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Watch: Ravi Teja in action thriller ‘Tiger Nageswara Rao’
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‘12th Fail’ trailer: Vikrant Massey plays a UPSC applicant
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Book versus movie: Bengali film ‘Herbert’ says if the source story is great, don’t tinker with it
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Start the week with a film: In ‘A Fantastic Woman’, a trans singer hits the right notes
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Watch: Gigi Scaria’s film revisits memories of meeting Mahatma Gandhi
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ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: Hasan Ali returns for injured Naseem Shah as Pakistan announce squad
Babar Azam will again captain Pakistan, who begin their World Cup campaign against the Netherlands in Hyderabad on October 6.
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Asian Games, Wushu: China refutes claims of Indian fighters from Arunachal Pradesh being denied visa
Three women fighters from the North-Eastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh were allegedly denied visas.
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ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: South Africa announce revised squad with pacers Nortje, Magala ruled out
It is the second successive World Cup that Nortje will miss because of injury.
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The Field
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More than the podium: Not every victory at the Asian Games has a medal
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ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: Gloss returns to the 50-over format as India get set to host mega event
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India at Asian Games, Oct 5, live: Compound women’s archers in final; wrestling, kabaddi continues
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India at Asian Games, Oct 5 schedule: Antim Panghal, Saurav Ghosal and women’s hockey team in action
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Watch, Asian Games: Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena win historic gold and silver medal in Hangzhou