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PM Modi meets US Vice President Kamla Harris in Washington DC; two leaders call for free & open Indo-Pacific region PM Modi holds bilateral meetings with his Japanese and Australian counterparts PM Modi to hold bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden & attend Quad Summit at White House today Indian Army to procure 118 Main Battle Tanks Arjun Mk-1A worth Rs 7,523 crore Over 84 crore 15 lakh vaccine doses administered in country so far

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Odisha to host junior men's World Cup Hockey from November 24 to December 5

Odisha will host the junior men's World Cup Hockey in coming November. Chief minister Naveen Patnaik announced this in capital Bhubaneswar last evening. He also unveiled the logo and trophy for the tournament.

IPL: Kolkata Knight Riders beat Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets

In IPL Cricket, Kolkata Knight Riders beat Mumbai Indians by seven wickets at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi last night.

Union Minister Anurag Thakur discusses promotion of sports with Sports Ministers of States, UTs

Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur today virtually interacted with Sports Ministers of States and Union Territories across the country today to discuss the further promotion of sports in the country.

Virat Kohli to step down as captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore after completion of IPL 2021

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has announced that he will step down as the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore after the completion of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League.

Union Minister Anurag Thakur to discuss promotion of sports in country with Sports Ministers of states, UTs

Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur will virtually interact with Sports Ministers of States and Union Territories across the country today to discuss the further promotion of sports in the country.

National Open Athletics: Harmilan Kaur sets national record in 1500m

Punjab's Harmilan Kaur Bains stole the thunder from the sprinters by breaking Sunita Rani's long-standing national record in the 1,500 metres on the second day of the 60th National Open Athletics Championships in the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Hanamkonda in Telangana yesterday.

Virat Kohli announces to step down as Captain of T-20 team after World Cup

Indian Cricket Skipper Virat Kohli today announced that that he will step down as Captain after the T20 World Cup which is scheduled to take place in UAE and Oman from 17th of October to 14th of November this year.

Sports Ministry announces free registration for 2 lakh school students for Fit India Quiz

The Sports Ministry has announced free registration for two lakh school students for the Fit India Quiz.

US Open : Daniil Medvedev stuns Novak Djokovic to win Maiden Grand Slam title

Daniil Medvedev of Russia lifted his first Grand Slam trophy after beating Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open men’s singles final at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York last night.

PM Modi asks Indian Paralympic contingent to work in few areas outside sports to motivate people

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has exhorted the para-athletes to identify and work in few areas outside sports to motivate people and help bring changes to mark the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.

British teenager Emma Raducanu clinches Women's Singles title; Joe Salisbury of Britain and his American partner Desirae Krawczyk win Mixed Doubles title

Rising British sensation Emma Raducanu beat Leylah Fernandez of Canada to win Women’s Singles title at US Open Tennis.

US Open: Emma Raducanu to take on Leylah Fernandez in all-teenager title clash of Women's Singles tomorrow early morning

In US Open Tennis, rising British sensation Emma Raducanu will meet Canada's Leylah Fernandez in an all-teenager title clash of Women's Singles tomorrow morning.

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