Manu Bhaker explains about pistol, hockey team presents signed stick as PM Narendra Modi meets Olympics contingent | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Indian contingent that recently returned from the Paris Olympics with six medals, at his residence on Thursday. History-making shooter Manu Bhaker showed the pistol she used to win two bronze medals while the Indian men’s hockey team, which secured its second consecutive bronze at the Paris…

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‘Our biggest shield’: Rahul Gandhi’s Independence day wishes to countrymen with message on ‘freedom’ | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday greeted countrymen on the 78th independence day with a message on “freedom”. “For us, freedom is not just a word – it is our biggest protective shield, woven into constitutional and democratic values,” the Congress leader said. And that freedom meant, the power to express, ability…

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‘Had higher hopes for you’: Swati Maliwal writes to Mamata Banerjee over Kolkata rape and murder case | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Thursday wrote to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and expressed her outrage over multiple issues related to the handling of the alleged rape and murder case at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The former Delhi commission for Women chief said, “Didi, as the…

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ULFA(I) threatens Assam with 24 bombs, triggers statewide security alert | Guwahati News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The banned ULFA(I) claimed to have planted bombs at 24 locations across Assam on Thursday, prompting security forces to dispatch teams to search for explosives. Despite extensive searches, no bombs have been found so far, according to a senior police officer. ULFA(I) asserted that the bombs failed to detonate due to “technical failure”…

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Independence Day special: Dinesh Karthik picks all-time India playing XI across formats | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik revealed his all-time India playing XI across formats in a video posted by Cricbuzz on YouTube as Independence Day special. The lineup includes five batters, two all-rounders, two spinners, and two pacers, showcasing some of the greatest cricketers India has ever produced. Opening the batting, Karthik selected Virender…

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PM Modi announces 75,000 new medical seats, calls for revival of Nalanda’s spirit to position India as a global education hub | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Expressing his dismay and disbelief over the fact that Indian students are forced to seek medical education in various parts of the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day address to the nation on Thursday announced a significant initiative – the creation of 75,000 new medical seats across the country over…

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US Embassy in India’s ‘viral video’: … couldn’t decide which language to use to express excitement about Indian Independence Day, so … – Times of India

As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, the spirit of celebration is palpable across the country and beyond. Among the many joining in the festivities is the US Embassy in India, which has captured hearts with a unique Independence Day tribute.In a heartwarming video shared on social media, embassy staff extended their Independence Day greetings…

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‘When he was captain…’: Rohit Sharma on MS Dhoni’s role in shaping his career – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: It was on August 15, 2020 that Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from international in a short Instagram post.Dhoni continues to play in the IPL, where he remains a fan favorite and his leadership, cricketing acumen, and contributions to Indian cricket have earned him a legendary status in the sport.Dhoni has been…

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‘Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem is bigger than India vs Australia’: Former Pakistan cricketer on ‘hype’ around Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali responded to Ravi Shastri‘s prediction that India will secure a hat-trick of Test series wins in Australia ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Basit suggested that statements from Indian and Australian experts are attempts to create hype around the series but believes nothing matches the intensity of an…

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