Mixed team event would increase India’s Olympic medal chances, says shooter Joydeep Karmakar

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics would see 50m Prone Rifle and Pistol competitions removed and replaced with mixed-gender events such as the 10m Air Pistol and Rifle.

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Watch: 10 detained after over 100 beat up Muslim man in Jharkhand over suspicion of cow slaughter

The mob set part of his house on fire after finding a cow’s carcass outside it.

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73-year-old Niranjan Shah included as ‘special invitee’ in BCCI’s committee on Lodha reforms: Report

There was pressure from other 70-plus disqualified officials who wanted representation in the panel.

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Watch: John Oliver is not happy about the anti-vaccine movement

‘And if I can resist the temptation to listen to the irrational shouting of my terrified lizard brain, then I believe that everyone can.’

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The big news: Thousands take part in ‘Not in My Name’ protests across India, and 9 other top stories

Other headlines: The Cabinet approved the 7th Pay Commission’s recommendations, and 1993 Mumbai blasts convict Mustafa Dossa died.

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A curious case of the two national leagues: A handy explainer for your most pertinent questions

The I-League and the ISL will each have a continental slot to themselves.

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‘Will execute South’s ex-president for plotting to assassinate Kim Jong-un’: North Korea

The perpetrators will receive a ‘miserable dog’s death’, the country said in a statement.

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Women’s World Cup: South Africa-New Zealand game washed out without a ball being bowled

Both teams now sit on top of the group standings after being awarded a point each.

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In photos: ‘Not in My Name’ campaign unites citizens at countrywide protests against lynchings

People came together in at least 10 cities to participate in the peaceful demonstrations.

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7th Pay Commission: Cabinet approves revised HRA, raises medical allowance for pensioners

The move will benefit more than 47 lakh central government employees.

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Suspended wrestler Narsingh Yadav questions Sushil Kumar's appointment as national observer

In a letter written to the sports ministry, the Mumbai-based wrestler questioned the appointment, alleging conflict of interest.

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Watch: Playwright Meera Syal’s ‘Just a T-shirt’ shows the harrowing implications of Brexit

An immigrant who voted ‘leave’ gets a brutal reality check.

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