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Double delight for India as Tomar, men’s 10m air pistol team win gold at Asian Olympic Qualifiers

Indian shooters secure the gold medal in men’s 10m air pistol team event at Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Jakarta, securing a Paris Olympics quota.

The Hindu · Jan 8, 2024

Could sisal leaves make sanitary napkins more sustainable in India?

Stanford scientists develop environmentally sustainable absorbent material from sisal leaves to replace cotton in sanitary napkins, potentially reducing period poverty.

The Hindu · Jan 8, 2024

Coach Igor Stimac optimistic about Indian football's awakening, cautions against high expectations at Asian Cup

NEW DELHI: Igor Stimac, the outspoken coach of the Indian football team, expressed confidence in the progress of Indian football, stating that it is "definitely out of its slumber." However, he cautioned against setting lofty expectations as India gears up for the Asian Cup in Qatar starting this Friday.

The Times of India · Jan 8, 2024

'It is a difficult choice to make...': Graeme Smith on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's return to India's T20I setup

NEW DELHI: In a significant development for the Indian cricket team, senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to make a comeback to India's T20 International (T20I) setup, marking their return since the conclusion of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022.

The Times of India · Jan 8, 2024

Maldives Suspends Ministers After 'Clown' Jibe Against India's Modi

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu suspended three deputy ministers on Sunday for making "derogatory remarks" against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government said.

International Business Times · Jan 8, 2024

Morning Digest | Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina wins 4th straight term; J&K to have no local body members from today, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 8, 2024

The Hindu · Jan 8, 2024

Hockey India names 41-member core probable group for Jr women's national camp

Hockey India on Sunday named a 41-member core probable group for the junior women’s national coaching camp

The Hindu · Jan 7, 2024

"Its like a mini World Cup": Winger Nikhil Poojary excited to represent India in AFC Asian Cup debut

Nikhil Poojary is excited to play his maiden Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup, saying that the tournament is like a “mini World Cup” for him.

The Hindu · Jan 7, 2024

Active Covid cases in country recorded at 4,049

India has recorded 756 new cases of Covid, while the number of active cases of the infection stood at 4,049, the Health Ministry said.

The Hindu · Jan 7, 2024

Ashwin terms Vaughan's 'underachiever' remark 'laughable'; rates India as excellent travelling side

Ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin rebutted former England captain Michael Vaughan’s claim of India being an “underachieving team”

The Hindu · Jan 7, 2024