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Banning Russia was only decision that was left open to IOC: World Athletics president

“I think it was the right decision,” Coe told a news conference in Mumbai.

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Compound archery will continue to grow in India despite IOC rejection for LA 2028: AAI

Despite IOC's rejection of proposal for compound archery to be included in 2028 Olympics, AAI will continue to focus on it. India's high performance director Sanjeeva Singh said they are ready for the future whenever it's included. AAI to keep fighting for inclusion in future Olympics.

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Root puts personal milestones to one side in search of more World Cup glory

A strong start in India has seen the batter surpass Graham Gooch as England’s all-time leading run-scorer at ODI World Cups but he desires success as a team

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2023

“Public sector in countries like India should build more R&D capacity”

The public sector in countries like India should build more capacity in research and development as this would help to evolve effective public policies, Charles Edquist of Lund University, Sweden, said on Saturday.

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Several NGOs fail to show right area of work: Union Home Ministry data

Registration under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010, is mandatory to receive donations from outside of India.

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

India will bid to host 2036 Olympics, PM Modi confirms

PM Modi asserts India will leave "no stone unturned" in efforts to host 2036 Olympics. IOC Session held in India after 40 years. PM wishes to host 2029 Youth Olympics. Sports integral to India's culture; no losers, only winners and learners. IOC president highlights importance of e-sports and artificial intelligence…

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

I-T dept revokes tax exemption status of 4 NGOs, letters to two mention protests against Adani

The Income Tax department has revoked the tax exemption status of four non-government organisations – Oxfam India, CARE India, Legal Initiative for Forest and Environment, and Environics Trust, Newslaundry learned from sources and top officials linked to these organisations. The tax exemption was reportedly revoked about two weeks ago.

Newslaundry · Oct 14, 2023

'Sab kuch bilkul thanda rakha...': Sachin Tendulkar's hilarious response to Shoaib Akhtar after India rout Pakistan

NEW DELHI: As India fired on all cylinders to register and emphatic seven-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in front of a packed house at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, legendary Sachin Tendulkar took a cheeky dig at former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar, teasing him on their eight straight defeat…

The Times of India · Oct 14, 2023

How a 6.3 magnitude quake caused another of same intensity

Unusual 6.3 magnitude quake strikes NW of Herat, Afghanistan. Occurred due to thrust faulting near Hindu Kush Mt. range. Followed by 30 min later quake of same intensity. Half-dozen aftershocks. Oct 11 saw another 6.3 magnitude quake. Caused by horizontal compressive stresses, one block moves up relative to other. Occurred…

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Clinical India beat Pakistan to maintain perfect Cricket World Cup record

Skipper Rohit Sharma’s 86 and an inspired bowling display helped India hammer Pakistan by seven wickets in Ahmedabad.

Al Jazeera · Oct 14, 2023