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Sri Lanka govt decides to start fresh investigation into 2021 X-Press Pearl disaster

The Sri Lankan government has decided to launch a fresh investigation into the 2021 X-Press Pearl disaster. Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told a media outlet that the government will review past inaction, as previous authorities failed to file claims for the disaster's civil liability costs. The d...

October 29, 2024 1:40 PM October 29, 2024 1:40 PM

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Over 150 injured in cracker explosion in Kerala

In Kerala, over 150 persons suffered burn injuries when crackers stored for a temple festival caught fire and exploded near Neeleshwaram in Kasargod district around midnight last. 97 persons injured in the mishap have been admitted to various hospitals. Of these, the condition of eight is said to be...

October 29, 2024 8:41 AM October 29, 2024 8:41 AM

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Bihar By-polls: 44 valid nominations for four assembly seats

In Bihar, 44 nominations have been found valid for the by-election in the four assembly segments of Imamganj, Belaganj, Tarari and Ramgarh. According to sources fifty candidates had filed nomination papers for the upcoming bypoll. In the Belaganj assembly segment which witnessed the highest number o...

October 29, 2024 8:37 AM October 29, 2024 8:37 AM

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PM writes letter to Hockey player Rani Rampal on her retirement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to former Indian Hockey legend Rani Rampal, who recently announced her retirement from the sport. In his heartfelt letter, the Prime Minister wrote that the news of her retirement has left fans across the nation saddened. Mr Modi wrote that her number 28 jers...

October 29, 2024 8:33 AM October 29, 2024 8:33 AM

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U-19 Boxing: Indian boxers advance to semis

In the Under-19 World Boxing Championships, Indian boxers Nisha and Parthvi Grewal advanced into the semi-finals on Day 2 in Colorado, United States yesterday. Nisha defeated Vassallo Martina of Italy 5-nil, while Parthvi also defeated Italy's Del Annamaria 5-nil. Moreover, Krrish Pal continued his ...

October 29, 2024 8:22 AM October 29, 2024 8:22 AM

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Hockey: Squad announced for Women’s Asian Champions

Hockey India has announced an 18-member squad for the upcoming Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024. The tournament is set to take place from the 11th to the 20th of November at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar. Defending champions India will be led by Midfielder Salima Tete, while Forward Navneet ...

October 29, 2024 12:44 PM October 29, 2024 12:44 PM

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Jharkhand assembly polls: Filing of nominations to end this afternoon

The filing of nominations will end today for the second phase of assembly elections in Jharkhand. Candidates can fill out nominations till 3 pm. 38 constituencies will go to polls in this phase on the 20th of November. 632 candidates have so far filed their nominations. Scrutiny of nominations will ...

October 29, 2024 7:29 AM October 29, 2024 7:29 AM

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VVS Laxman to be Head Coach of senior men’s cricket team

Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman will be the Head Coach of the Senior Men's Cricket Team during their upcoming tour of South Africa. Incumbent national coach, Gautam Gambhir, will be Australia-bound for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian squad will play four T20 matches agains...

October 29, 2024 7:22 AM October 29, 2024 7:22 AM

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Maharashtra Assembly polls: Filing of Nominations ends this evening

In Maharashtra, the filing of nominations for single-phase assembly polls will end today. The scrutiny of nominations will be done tomorrow. The last date for withdrawal of candidature is 4th November. Voting for all 288 seats will be held on 20th November in a single phase. The counting of votes wi...