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India re-elected to International Maritime Organisation Council with highest tally

India re-elected to IMO Council with highest tally. Govt's commitment to global maritime operations appreciated. IMO is premier body overseeing maritime sector. Council responsible for supervising work of org. Assembly meets every two years, responsible for approving work programme, voting budget & determining financial arrangements.

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

India hope to erase disappointment of 2021 at Junior Men's Hockey World Cup

BENGALURU: Indian junior hockey team's recent success in continental events will play a morale-boosting role when it begins its campaign in the men's Junior World Cup, commencing in Kuala Lumpur on December 5, asserted vice-captain Araijeet Singh Hundal here on Saturday.

The Times of India · Dec 2, 2023

‘Plot to kill Pannun’: Why did Nikhil Gupta want to ‘finish the job’ before June 30?

It has not been said out loud, but here it is in plain English: Nikhil Gupta is the one who has been chargesheeted in a court in New York, but it is actually India's external agency, the Research and Analysis Wing, and by extension, the national security establishment and the…

Newslaundry · Dec 2, 2023

R. Vaishali becomes India’s third female chess Grandmaster

R. Vaishali became India's third female Grandmaster, joining Koneru Humpy and Dronavalli Harika. At 22, she achieved the 2500 Elo points needed to get the title at the Llobregat Open tournament in Spain.

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

Vaishali Rameshbabu becomes India's third female chess grandmaster, makes history with brother Praggnanandhaa

NEW DELHI: In a historic achievement for Indian chess, Vaishali Rameshbabu secured her grandmaster title by surpassing 2,500 International Chess Federation (FIDE) ranking points during the IV El Llobregat Open in Spain on Friday.

The Times of India · Dec 2, 2023

Vice President says retired judges keeping country's arbitral system in tight fist grip

VP Dhankhar laments retired judges' "tight fist grip" on arbitral system, lauds CJI's "bold" remarks. Suggests introspection & necessary changes, including legislation, to make arbitral process "spinally strong". Need to evolve mechanism to avoid judicial interventions & ensure fair, equitable & conclusive dispute resolution.

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

3rd T20I Preview: India gear up for workshop against Australia as prelude to South Africa challenge

NEW DELHI: India's triumphant T20I series against Australia serve as the perfect platform to fine-tune strategies and address key player roles ahead of the upcoming challenge against South Africa. The fifth T20I, set to take place at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, is not just a dead rubber but a crucial workshop…

The Times of India · Dec 2, 2023

Ravi Bishnoi and Axar Patel: India’s potential trump cards for T20 World Cup?

RAIPUR: As they celebrate wrapping up the T20I series against Australia at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Friday night, India must ponder hard over whether they have hit upon the right combination in the spin department going into the T20 World Cup in the West…

The Times of India · Dec 2, 2023

Watch: Rinku Singh shares the secret of his big-hitting game

Rinku Singh attributed his composure in high-pressure moments during the ongoing T20I series against Australia to his experience in the Indian Premier League. The hard-hitting batter emphasized that extensive weight training has contributed to his ability to play powerful shots effortlessly.

The Times of India · Dec 2, 2023

165 players set to be part of Women's Premier League season 2 auction

NEW DELHI: The anticipation builds for the second edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) as 165 cricketing talents, including prominent names like England's Danni Wyatt, Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu, India's Priya Punia, and West Indies' Deandra Dottin, are set to feature in the auction scheduled for December 9 in…

The Times of India · Dec 2, 2023