Men’s Asia Hockey Cup 2025 to begin today at Rajgir in Bihar

August 29, 2025 10:14 AM

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Men’s Asia Hockey Cup 2025 to begin today at Rajgir in Bihar

The 12th Men’s Asia Hockey Cup 2025 will begin today at Rajgir in Bihar on National Sports Day, marking the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will formally inaugurate the Championship this afternoon. The tournament will feature eight top Asian na...

Neeraj Chopra secures 2nd place at Diamond League Final in Zurich, Switzerland

August 29, 2025 10:06 AM

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Neeraj Chopra secures 2nd place at Diamond League Final in Zurich, Switzerland

World and Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra secured second place at the Diamond League Final in Zurich, Switzerland, last night, marking his 26th consecutive top-two finish in international javelin events. Defending champion Chopra opened with a throw of 84.35 metres, followed by a modest 84 me...

Ajaya Babu Valluri clinches gold medal at Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships

August 29, 2025 10:01 AM

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Ajaya Babu Valluri clinches gold medal at Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships

At the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, Ajaya Babu Valluri clinched a gold medal, as Indian lifters continued their good performance in Ahmedabad. In the men’s 79kg category, Ajaya Babu lifted a total of 335 kilograms, edging out Malaysia’s Muhammad Erry, who lifted 333 kilograms, and Niger...

UN chief says Israel’s initial steps to militarily take over Gaza City signal new, dangerous phase
Berlin, Germany - November 04: Antonio Guterres, High Commissioner for Refugees of UNHCR, attends a press conference in german foreign office on November 04, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Michael Gottschalk/Photothek via Getty Images)

August 29, 2025 9:49 AM

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UN chief says Israel’s initial steps to militarily take over Gaza City signal new, dangerous phase

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that Israel's initial steps to militarily take over Gaza City signal a new and dangerous phase with devastating consequences. He told reporters ahead of a Security Council meeting yesterday that hundreds of thousands of civilians -- already exhausted and tr...

Jammu-Srinagar NH-44 remain closed for vehicular traffic for 4th consecutive day

August 29, 2025 9:43 AM

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Jammu-Srinagar NH-44 remain closed for vehicular traffic for 4th consecutive day

In Jammu and Kashmir, the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH44) shall remain closed for vehicular traffic for the fourth consecutive day today due to multiple landslides triggered by heavy rains in the Udhampur-Ramban belt. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that due to the closure of ...

PM Narendra Modi extends greetings on National Sports Day

August 29, 2025 10:17 AM

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PM Narendra Modi extends greetings on National Sports Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his greetings on the occasion of National Sports Day today. In a social media post, Mr Modi paid tribute to Indian Hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand and said that his legacy continues to inspire generations. He added that from grassroots programmes that nurtur...