Algerian boxer Imane Khelif secures medal at Paris Olympics amid gender row | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Algerian boxer Imane Khelif on Saturday secured a medal at the Paris Olympics after defeating Anna Luca Hamori of Hungary in the women’s 66-kilogram quarterfinals. Khelif’s victory comes amid intense scrutiny and online abuse over misconceptions about her gender, turning the issue into a broader debate about identity in sports.Khelif won her quarterfinal…

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Iranian agents, explosives in 3 rooms: How Mossad executed plan to assassinate Hamas chief – Times of India

Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad could have pulled the rug from under Iran’s feet by recruiting Iranian security agents to plant explosives in three rooms of a building where a Hamas leader was staying, the Telegraph reported.The plan involved planting explosives in three rooms of an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) guesthouse where Haniyeh might stay.The…

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‘Book any ticket available’: US, UK issue ‘leave now’ advisory for its citizens in Lebanon – Times of India

The United States and the UK on Saturday issued advisories to its citizens in Lebanon to leave the country immediately as the possibility of a full-blown war looms large between Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel.The Middle East, simmering due to Israel’s military action in Gaza, seems to have plunged deeper into the crisis after Hamas’s chief…

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‘Killer government’: Protests and violence break out again in Bangladesh amid calls for PM’s resignation – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Thousands of protesters gathered in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, on Saturday to demand justice for over 200 people killed during protests last month. They chanted against the government and called for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. The protests have spread to include people from various backgrounds. Pro-government groups also held rallies in…

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‘Will Mamata Banerjee dare to … ‘: BJP corners TMC after minister threatens, abuses woman forest official on camera | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: West Bengal minister Akhil Giri has come under scrutiny after a video surfaced showing him threatening and verbally abusing Moumita Sahu, a woman official from the state forest department. The incident took place on Saturday in Purba Medinipur district following the removal of illegal encroachments from forest land near Tajpur sea beach.In the…

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2 arrested for pouring water at Taj Mahal, Hindu outfit says ‘Gangajal’ offered to ‘Tejo Mahalay’ | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Agra Police on Saturday arrested two youths for pouring water at the Taj Mahal and inside its premises and claiming it to be a Hindu temple.Suraj Kumar Rai, deputy commissioner of police (Agra City), told news agency PTI that the two youths were arrested following a written complaint by the Central Industrial Security…

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In tears, UP minister Sanjay Nishad demands justice for Ayodhya rape victim, accuses SP of protecting criminals | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In an emotional plea, UP minister and Nishad Party chief Sanjay Nishad demanded immediate and decisive action against those involved in the Ayodhya gang rape case. Nishad lashed out at an SP leader for allegedly shielding the accused and called for their suspension and disciplinary action. He said that criminals should not be…

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Kamala’s veep pick: Needle of probability swings towards Penn governor Josh Shapiro – Times of India

WASHINGTON: US vice-president and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is interviewing potential running mates this weekend with the needle of probability ticking towards Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro.In fact, there was a momentarily firestorm in political circles on Friday when the mayor of Philadelphia — Pennsylvania’s largest city — Mayor Cherelle Parker, put out a video, saying…

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