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Cricket gets a shot in the arm as IOC approves it for 2028 LA Olympics

Cricket returns to Olympics after 128 yrs; LA28 Games to showcase sport to 2.5B fans. IOC & ICC worked 2 yrs to make it possible. Nita Ambani, IOC member from India, played key role. Cricket’s inclusion to benefit Olympic movement in India, increase viewership & knowledge sharing with BCCI.

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

It is the responsibility of every citizen to see that India becomes the world’s third largest economy: Governor

Gov. Gehlot urges citizens to strive for India's past glory, stressing the need to protect the environment and improve the economy of animal husbandry and fishing. He highlighted the importance of agriculture, saying it can create investment and employment opportunities. 837 students received convocation certificates and 128 gold medals were…

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Bihar swimmer Aalam confident of good showing at Para Asian Games

KOLKATA: Encouraged by India’s best-ever show in the recently concluded Hangzhou Asian Games, the biggest-ever Indian contingent of 309 athletes to 2022 Para Asian Games is confident to better the 107-medal mark set by their able-bodied compatriots. India is sending 196 men and 113 women to the 4th Para Asian…

The Times of India · Oct 16, 2023

ICC chairman Barclay confident of 'outstanding' World Cup despite crowd concerns

NEW DELHI: Despite concerns about the size and composition of crowds in the initial stages of the event, Greg Barclay, the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), remains optimistic that India will deliver an "outstanding" World Cup.

The Times of India · Oct 16, 2023

India vs Pakistan viewing figures break record for Disney+ Hotstar streaming platform

Star Sports has exclusive broadcast rights for the ICC World Cup 2023 in India

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

Arrest of T.N. fishermen by Sri Lanka causing a ‘sense of insecurity’, says Panneerselvam

O. Panneerselvam requests PM Modi to take steps for release of TN fishermen from Sri Lanka. AMMK's T.T.V. Dhinakaran urges Central/State govts to end attacks on TN fishermen. Sense of insecurity among TN fisherfolk due to continued arrests by SL authorities despite India's goodwill gestures.

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Same-sex marriage case | Supreme Court to pronounce judgment on October 17

The judgment is eagerly awaited as the government had stiffly objected to the idea of a judicial declaration giving legal status to same-sex relationships, saying that would result in confusion and encroach into the legislative domain.

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Injury, age or inaction? A closer look at England’s early struggles at World Cup

Jos Buttler’s side have lost two of their opening three matches in India.

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

Hundreds of tests planned, working to get crew module from outside India: ISRO’s Somanath on Gaganyaan

ISRO will test its Crew Escape System (CES) on Oct. 21, 2023, to ensure astronauts' safety in case of a launch vehicle malfunction. The test will use a single-stage rocket powered by liquid propellants, and the mission will be uncrewed. ISRO Chairman S. Somanath spoke of the mission, the crew…

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

BJP says it has nothing to do with reception hosted for Pakistani players

MUMBAI: The BJP had nothing to do with the reception hosted for the Pakistani cricket players nor was the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) responsible for it, said the party's Mumbai unit president Ashish Shelar.

The Times of India · Oct 16, 2023