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Ayodhya’s ‘Deepotsav’ enters Guinness World Records

November 4, 2021

Uttar Pradesh’s Department of Tourism and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University on Wednesday jointly entered in Guinness World Records for “largest display of oil lamps” during Deepotsava at Ram ki Paidi ghats in Ayodhya. “Today we have lit up 9 lakh earthen lamps. I want to extend my greetings...

PM to spend Diwali with soldiers at Rajouri border outposts

November 4, 2021

The forward area of Nowshera sector in Jammu & Kashmir’s Rajouri is gearing up for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Diwali visit on Thursday, 4 November. Prime Minister Modi is expected to visit the border outposts to spend Diwali with the troops. Ever since he became the Prime Minister in 2014,...

MADE IN INDIA COVAXIN GETS WHO NOD FOR EMERGENCY USE

November 4, 2021

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued emergency use listing (EUL) for India’s indigenous vaccine Covaxin, adding to a growing portfolio of vaccines validated by WHO for prevention of Covid-19. The WHO said in a tweet that the Technical Advisory Group, convened by World Health Organisation (WHO), has determined that...

Hockey was always in my blood, says India junior defender Siwach

November 3, 2021

As the India Colts prepare to defend their coveted title at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup in Bhubaneswar later this month, young defender Yashdeep Siwach; who is a part of the side for the tournament, took a moment to reflect on his personal journey and spoke about...

Neeraj, Mithali, Chhetri among 12 to receive Khel Ratna on 13 Nov

November 3, 2021

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2021 on Tuesday. The awardees will receive their awards from the President of India at a specially organized function at the Darbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan on November 13. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award will be given to...

Tottenham Hotspur appoints Conte as head coach

November 3, 2021

Tottenham Hotspur FC on Tuesday announced the appointment of Antonio Conte as the head coach on a contract until the summer of 2023, with an option to extend. In a statement by Spurs, Conte said: “I am extremely happy to return to coaching, and to do so at a Premier...

WORLD BOXING C’SHIPS: AKASH ENTERS SEMIS, SECURES FIRST MEDAL FOR INDIA

November 3, 2021

India’s Akash Kumar (54kg) has secured atleast a bronze medal at the ongoing Men’s Boxing world championships in Belgrade, Serbia on Tuesday. Akash stunned Rio Olympic silver medallist Yoel Finol of Venezuela 5-0 in the quarter-final. Akash will next face Makhmud Sabyrkhan of Kazakhstan in the semi-final on Thursday. With...

DCW DEMANDS ACTION OVER RAPE THREATS TO KOHLI’S DAUGHTER

November 3, 2021

The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Tuesday issued a notice to Delhi Police regarding the online threats of rape to the nine-month-old daughter of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma. In the notice issued to the Deputy Commissioner of Delhi Police Cyber Crime Branch, the DCW...

PAKISTAN BECOME FIRST TEAM TO ENTER T20 WC SEMIS AFTER WIN OVER NAMIBIA

November 3, 2021

Pakistan on Tuesday became the first team to qualify for the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with victory over Namibia by 45 runs at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Pakistan racked up 189 in their allotted 20 overs and then restricted Namibia’s reply to...

RABADA, NORTJE STAR AS SOUTH AFRICA HAMMER BANGLADESH BY SIX WICKETS

November 3, 2021

Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje picked three wickets each as South Africa defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in their Super 12 match of the ongoing T20 World Cup on Tuesday. South Africa limited Bangladesh to 84/10 and then chased down the target in 13.3 overs on the back of a...

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