Ramgarh (Jharkhand), March 2 A 12-year-old orphan schoolgirl in the Ramgarh district of Jharkhand was adopted by an Italian couple on Monday, officials said.Deputy Commissioner Faiz Aq Ahmed Mumtaz told reporters that the adoption was completed at the district collectorate after all official...
Pune, March 1 – Sixth seed Federico Cina produced a stunning comeback under pressure to defeat Britain’s Felix Gill 6-3, 5-7, 7-6(1) and win the MahaOpen ATP Challenger 75 Men’s Tennis Championship at the Shiv Chhatrapati Kreeda Sankul, Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Stadium on Sunday.The...
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Pune, February 28 – Felix Gill of Great Britain will face young Italian Federico Cina in the singles final of the Maha Open ATP Challenger 75 Men’s Tennis Championship, as they advanced to the title clash with commanding semi-final victories at the Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Stadium of the Shiv...
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Kannur (Kerala), February 28 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shared a video on his social media account of his visit to the family of legendary Indian volleyball player Jimmy George.Gandhi visited the family when he arrived in Thundyil, Peravoor, here on Thursday to attend a farmers’ convention...
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From February 23 to 26, the meadow-turned-arena in Gulmarg hosted the 6th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games. While experienced athletes excelled, a new generation was emerging.They arrived with borrowed skis, southern accents, and a determination to succeed, driven by dreams that...
Hyderabad, February 28 – The England women’s national hockey team has arrived in Hyderabad to participate in the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, which will be held in Hyderabad, Telangana, from March 8 to 14.The event offers the final opportunity for teams to qualify for the...
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Brussels, February 28 – Some European countries have urged their citizens to leave or avoid travel to Iran and several other regions in the Middle East due to escalating US-Iran tensions.The British government said on Friday (local time) that it had temporarily withdrawn staff from Iran, with...
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New Delhi, February 27 Renowned Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik will showcase "jugaalbandi" paintings – a unique fusion of color and sand on canvas – during the 18th edition of the Contemporary Venice event in Italy.Five of his works have been officially selected for exhibition at the...
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Pune, February 25 Local player and wildcard entrant Manas Dhamne qualified for the men's singles quarterfinals of the Maha Open ATP Challenger 75 tournament here on Wednesday.Dhamne reached the final eight after Belarus' Ilya Ivashka, who was once ranked in the top 50, retired from the...
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New Delhi, February 24 Days after making a historic debut at the T20 World Cup, Italian cricket has been rocked by allegations of sexual harassment by a women's team player against women's cricket coordinator Prabath Ekneligoda, who has been suspended by the nation's cricket board, the...
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New Delhi, February 23 – Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has established Parliamentary Friendship Groups with over sixty countries as a major initiative to deepen India's inter-parliamentary ties and complement traditional diplomacy through sustained legislative engagement.This move brings together...
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As a significant step to enhance the country's inter-parliamentary engagement with the world, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has established Parliamentary Friendship Groups with over 60 countries. This move reflects the Parliament's conscious effort to deepen dialogue and exchanges with legislatures...
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New Delhi, February 23 India's apparel exports registered a moderate growth of 1.6 per cent during April-January of the 2025-26 fiscal year, despite global headwinds and supply chain disruptions, the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) said on Monday.AEPC Chairman A Sakthivel said that...
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New Delhi, February 22 Countless players of Indian origin are bringing pride to their respective countries, and this is a defining characteristic of Indian identity. Wherever they go, Indians remain connected to their roots and contribute to the development of the places where they live and...
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February 21, New Delhi – Norwegian athletes secured their 17th gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Italy, setting a record for the most gold medals won by a nation in a single edition.Norway had previously won 16 gold medals at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.This milestone was achieved when...
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United Nations, February 21 – India has rejected proposals for a third category of membership in the Security Council that would have longer terms, be eligible for re-election, and serve as a substitute for expanding permanent membership, calling it a ploy to delay reforms.India’s Deputy...
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Kolkata, February 19 – The West Indies continued their unbeaten streak in the 2026 T20 World Cup with a dominant 42-run victory over Italy in their final group stage match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.After being put to bat, the West Indies posted a competitive 165/6 in 20 overs...
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New Delhi, February 19 India's top tennis player, Sumit Nagal, was eliminated from the ATP Delhi Open after losing to sixth-seeded Federico Cina of Italy in the second round here on Thursday.In the doubles draw, top seeds Siddhant Banthia (India) and Alexander Donski (Bulgaria) advanced to the...
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February 19, New Delhi: Arianna Fontana became Italy's most decorated Olympian after leading the women's 3,000 metres short track relay team to a silver medal at the Winter Games, finishing behind South Korea. Canada took bronze.The 35-year-old Fontana won her 14th Olympic medal, surpassing...
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Kolkata, February 19 – Despite West Indies securing a dominant 42-run victory against Italy in their last group stage match of the 2026 T20 World Cup, played at Eden Gardens on Thursday, captain Shai Hope expressed his dissatisfaction with his team's batting performance, particularly during the...
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