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Vinesh Phogat disqualification: Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya makes statement in Lok Sabha, says ‘IOA has lodged strong protest’ | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday said India Olympic Association (IOA) has lodged a strong protest against disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat and informed Lok Sabha that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has personally spoken to IOA chief in Paris to explore full range of options to help the wrestler.Making a statement in…

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Elections to 12 vacant Rajya Sabha seats on September 3: Election Commission | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Elections to 12 vacant Rajya Sabha seats across nine states will be held on September 3, the Election Commission said on Wednesday. The last date for withdrawal of nominations is August 26-27. Ten of the seats fell vacant after the sitting members, including Union Ministers Piyush Goyal, Sarbananda Sonowal and Jyotiraditya Scindia, were…

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‘Rajneeti above rashtraneeti’: BJP tears into Congress over Salman Khurshid’s ‘Bangladesh-like protest’ remarks | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday tore into Congress party and former Union minister Salman Khurshid after he suggested that a violent anti-government protest similar to those in Bangladesh could potentially occur in India, despite the appearance of normalcy on the surface.Launching a scathing attack against the leader, BJP MP Sambit Patra said, “He…

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‘Today’s setback hurts, come back stronger’: PM Modi to Vinesh Phogat after Olympics disqualification | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed support for Indian wrestling champion Vinesh Phogat following her disqualification from the 50 Kg Women’s wrestling final for being overweight.“Vinesh, you are a champion among champions! You are India’s pride and an inspiration for each and every Indian. Today’s setback hurts. I wish words could express…

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Puja Khedkar moves Delhi HC against cancellation of her candidature by UPSC | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Puja Khedkar on Wednesday challenged the cancellation of her candidature by the Union Public Service commission before the Delhi High Court.Senior Advocate Indira Jaising representing Khedkar stated that the unusual aspect of the case is that the order cancelling Puja Khedkar’s candidature has not been provided to her yet.All she has is a…

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‘Will the non-biological PM call her?’: Opposition attacks Modi government after Vinesh Phogat’s historic win | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Congress leaders lauded Vinesh Phogat’s historic achievement at the Olympics, noting that her victory provided a resounding response to those who questioned her struggles and intentions.Phogat’s journey has been nothing short of a fairy tale, culminating in a destiny-altering triumph as she conquered three top wrestlers in a single day, becoming the first…

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Life imprisonment for woman after daughter tells cops, court about father’s brutal murder | India News – Times of India

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A sessions court in Pithoragarh on Tuesday sentenced a woman to life imprisonment for murdering her husband two years ago. Testimony by the couple’s daughter, a Class IX student, before cops and court against her mother nailed the case. District govt counsel (crime), Pramod Panth, said, “The court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000,…

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