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Badminton: Ayush Shetty advances to Orleans Masters Quarterfinals

In badminton, India’s Ayush Shetty has advanced to the Men's Singles Quarterfinals of the Orleans Masters Super 300 in France. He will take on Rasmus Gemke of Denmark in the quarterfinal this evening.   Shetty, who is ranked 48th in the world, stunned Hong Kong’s Jason Gunawan, with a 21-17, 21...

March 7, 2025 1:30 PM March 7, 2025 1:30 PM

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Former Sri Lanka President Wickremesinghe denies shielding Gotabaya from prosecution

Former Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has denied shielding former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa from prosecution. During an interview yesterday with an international news channel, Mr Wickremesinghe defended allowing Rajapaksa’s return, stating that no charges were filed. He also added that ...

March 7, 2025 1:17 PM March 7, 2025 1:17 PM

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Australia: Cyclone Alfred to make landfall with widespread flooding expected

In Australia, tropical Cyclone Alfred lashed parts of eastern Australia yesterday, with early winds and rain leading to schools being closed, public transport halted, and residents looking for alternatives to sandbags to reduce the impact of flooding. Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall tomo...

March 7, 2025 1:07 PM March 7, 2025 1:07 PM

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Punjab govt launches ‘Project Hifazat’ to ensure women’s safety, dignity

In Punjab, the government has launched 'Project Hifazat' to ensure the safety and dignity of women in the state. Dedicated to International Women’s Day being celebrated tomorrow, the initiative aims to strengthen the response mechanism for victims of violence against women as well as children. The 2...

March 7, 2025 2:10 PM March 7, 2025 2:10 PM

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Jan Aushadhi Diwas being celebrated to promote affordable generic medicines

Today is Jan Aushadhi Diwas. The day is celebrated to raise awareness about the scheme and promote the use of generic medicines. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) aims to make quality generic medicines available at affordable prices to all. Our correspondent reports that the Che...

March 7, 2025 12:47 PM March 7, 2025 12:47 PM

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US Supreme Court rejects Tahawwur Rana’s extradition stay request

The US Supreme Court has rejected a plea by Tahawwur Rana, an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, seeking to block his extradition to India.   Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, had filed an Emergency Application for Stay. He argued in his plea that his extradition ...