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Rain may not affect India-Australia match on Sunday, say private forecasters and bloggers

CHENNAI: Will rain play a spoilsport in the much-anticipated India-Australia World Cup cricket match to be held in the city on Sunday? While IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall, private forecasters and bloggers said the rain clouds may not move eastwards towards Chepauk and the match may not get…

The Times of India · Oct 8, 2023

India all-terrain portable disaster hospital ready to be shared with the world

India’s ‘Project BHISHMA’ has developed world’s first portable disaster hospital: self-sustained healthcare units packed in “mini-cubes”, providing critical medical care to 100 survivors for up to 48 hours.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Juliette, who is in great heart, should continue her winning streak in the Threptin Fillies’ & Mares’ Stakes

Juliette to win Threptin Fillies' & Mares' Stakes; India Strong, Finch, Galloping Ahead, Maysara, Divine Soul & Intense Belief to win other races. Rails to be announced one hr before 1st race. Jackpot, Treble & Super Jackpot.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Asian Games: Nation proud of players for bringing home 107 medals, says President Droupadi Murmu

NEW DELHI: India's contingent signs off with an impressive show of skill and grit at the Asian Games and the nation is proud of the players who bring home 107 medals, setting new benchmarks of excellence, President Droupadi Murmu said on Saturday.

The Times of India · Oct 7, 2023

Hangzhou Asian Games | All that glitters is gold indeed for India!

India finished with a record haul of 107 medals at the Hangzhou Asian Games, its best ever, on October 7, the penultimate day of the event. India has won 28 gold, 38 silver and 41 bronze medals. There are no events scheduled for India on the final day of the…

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Asian Games: Flu outbreak, visit to the clinic & a historic gold - How Satwik-Chirag fought it out

HANGZHOU: A day before their match against the Indonesians, one-half of India's giant-killing men's doubles badminton duo was down for the count. Chirag Shetty got infected with influenza. Two days before that, after a sort of flu outbreak in the shuttlers' camp, an unwell Rohan Kapoor was forced to concede…

The Times of India · Oct 7, 2023

Hangzhou Asian Games kabaddi | Gold worth a wait for Indian men team

Pawan Sehrawat declared "apna gold wapas leke ayenge" and India did just that, despite the drama on the field. The men's team faced confusion and criticism from referees and jury, while the women's team had to prove they were still the best. The badminton team overcame illness and fatigue to…

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Bhutan-China border demarcation talks inching towards completion: Bhutan PM Tshering

Bhutan, China inching towards boundary demarcation; talks include possible exchange of Doklam, areas to North. PM Tshering confirms India in loop on negotiations, says Bhutan seeks to make both India, China happy. King’s visit to Delhi in April discussed boundary talks, SEZ in Gelephu; PM Tshering speaks of re-election prospects.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

U.S., India to work closely in fighting synthetic drug menace: State Department official

U.S. launches global coalition to fight synthetic drug menace. Robert Leventhal, Chief of Division of Global Policy and Programs Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, U.S. State Department, visits Kochi to deliver a talk. Coalition focuses on manufacturing, trafficking, data production, public health. U.S. to work closely with…

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Dr. Prachi Rathore smashes stereotypes, becomes India’s first transgender person to pursue MS Orthopaedics

Dr. Prachi Rathore is India's first transgender doctor to secure admission at a govt college for MS in Orthopaedics. She is the fourth individual from the transgender community to make strides in the medical field. Prachi is set to start classes at Govt Medical College Nizamabad on Oct 9. She…

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023