Gyaneshwari Yadav clinched the silver medal and compatriot V Rithika finished third to give India a double podium finish in the women's 49kg category at the IWF Junior World Weightlifting Championships in Heraklion, Greece, on Monday night.
The intention, of formally coronating Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray as Hinduhridaysamrat (Emperor of Hindu hearts), may have been genuine but the man himself has nixed the plan.
Talented batter Yash Dhull hit a superb 193 decorated with 28 fours and two sixes to power North Zone to 433/3 in their first innings at stumps on day three of the Duleep Trophy quarter-final against East Zone.
The publication named the Democratic leaders for its annual prestigious honour, choosing them over other finalists -- Frontline Health Care Workers and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr Anthony Fauci, the Movement for Racial Justice and US President Donald Trump.
Chelsea have completed the transfer of defender Wesley Fofana from Leicester City, both Premier League sides said on Wednesday, with the Frenchman signing a seven-year contract with the west London club.
Earlier, the 22-year-old Jemimah finally returned to form and it was her strokeplay which helped India up the ante after a slow start at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
Cheteshwar Pujara continued his good form in Ranji Trophy as he slammed his second successive century as Saurashtra dominated their Elite Group A match against Manipur.
Eighteen patients have died in the last 24 hours at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa in Thane, civic commissioner Abhijit Bangar said on Sunday.
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The bench, however, dismissed a PIL filed by an 81-year-old freedom fighter, Salemvelu Gandhi alias Velu, from Tamil Nadu who sought a complete ban on "caste disclosure" forms circulated by schools to students during admissions.
Williams hopeful Nick Heidfeld was fastest at the start of what could be a decisive five-day test programme with the Formula One team in southern Spain on Monday.
Dr Kumar Bahuleyan was born in a poor Dalit family in Chemmanakar. He moved to the US in his youth and earned millions as a neurosurgeon.
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The 92-year old India-born marathoner will feature an advertising campaign that involves David Beckham, Jonny Wilkinson and Laila Ali.
Distinguished footballer and Dhyan Chand Awardee Syed Shahid Hakim has tested positive for COVID-19 and is undergoing treatment at a quarantine centre in Hyderabad.
The Centre has told the Supreme Court that there are 83 missing defence personnel including 62 prisoners of the war of 1965 and 1971 for whom India is seeking their release and repatriation from Pakistan through diplomatic and other available channels.
Tamil Nadu lead Railways by 363 runs courtesy Jagadeesan double hundred
Nitu has been in supreme form throughout the tournament, winning her first three bouts by RSC (referee stops contest).
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Nikhat Zareen (52kg), Manisha (57kg) and Parveen (63kg) continued their stellar run at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Istanbul on Monday by advancing to the semi-finals but five other Indians bowed out after suffering quarter-final losses.
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Rao's lawyer Indira Jaising claimed that his health was 'fast deteriorating', and there was a legitimate apprehension that he might die in prison. Rao suffers from dementia, is confined to bed in the prison hospital since August and needs to wear diapers, the lawyer said.
They delivered 11 earthern pots of the organic colours to the prime minister's home.
The Indian team finished last in a five-team field to crash out of equestrian cross country after rider Ashish Limaye was eliminated in Hangzhou at the Asian Games.
Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah made Olympic history in Tokyo Tuesday, blazing to victory in the 200 metres to complete an unprecedented women's sprinting "double-double".
England cemented their position by finishing day two on 202-5 riding fifties by Ben Duckett and Harry Brook.
The bench directed the Maharashtra government to submit a fresh medical report detailing Rao's health condition on the next date of hearing.
Per capita income in the state has consistently been below the national average for at least 24 years. However, it has narrowed the gap with the all-India level in recent years.
A signboard outside his house reads: 'I am not taking any new court matters but welcome for anything else.' Jethmalani is probably planning his retirement from active legal practice.
Jadeja raised 81 runs for the unbroken eighth wicket with Axar Patel (52) to drive home India's advantage.
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This is not the first time that political leaders were not allowed the enter Srinagar and had to return to Delhi from the airport itself.
Harshada Sharad Garud on Monday became India's first weightlifter to win a gold medal at the IWF Junior World Championships in Heraklion, Greece.
Virat Kohli is set to make history on Thursday as he takes the field against the West Indies
According to officials, ten men and three women died and 28 head of cattle perished in cyclone related incidents despite authorities evacuating as many as 81,948 people to 471 relief centres in Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Ramanathapuram, Thanjavur, Pudukottai and Tiruvarur districts.
Praggnanandhaa edged out his Dutch opponent in 81 moves in the fourth game after the first three ended in draws.
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