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Former LA Mayor Eric Garcetti finally got the ambassadorship he wanted. Here's how he did it

WASHINGTON — It took nearly two years, but former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti finally got the job.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2023

Republicans throw lifeline to help confirm embattled Biden nominee Eric Garcetti

President Biden nominated Garcetti to be ambassador to India in July 2021.

Axios · Mar 15, 2023

Senate clears way for final vote on Garcetti's nomination as ambassador to India

WASHINGTON — Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s nomination to be ambassador to India cleared an important procedural hurdle on the Senate floor Wednesday, a strong indication that he will be confirmed to the post later in the day.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2023

Nikhat Zareen to start India’s challenge at Women’s World Boxing Championships

NEW DELHI: Four Indian boxers will be seen in action on the first day as star boxer Nikhat Zareen will kick-off hosts' challenge at the IBA Women’s World Championships on Thursday.

The Times of India · Mar 15, 2023

Shoaib Akhtar wants to see India-Pakistan final in Asia Cup and World Cup

NEW DELHI: Former Pak pacer Shoaib Akhtar wants to see arch-rivals India and Pakistan to clash in the finals of the Asia Cup and ODI World Cup later in the year.

The Times of India · Mar 15, 2023

Team India's direct-hit conversion ratio has improved: Fielding coach T Dilip

NEW DELHI: India's fielding coach T Dilip is quite impressed with the team's improvement when it comes to direct-hits despite knowing the fact that some of those didn't turn into run-outs.

The Times of India · Mar 15, 2023

PV Sindhu knocked out in first round of All England Championships

NEW DELHI: Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu's dismal run continued as she made a shocking first round exit from the All England Championships after losing to Zhang Yi Man of China in straight games in Birmingham on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Mar 15, 2023

Ashwin reclaims No. 1 spot in Test bowlers, Kohli jumps seven places to 13 among batters

Indian players as well as Australian players saw some major ICC ranking changes after the end of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced the latest rankings. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 15, 2023

US recognises Arunachal Pradesh as part of India and condemns China’s attempts ‘to change status quo’

China claims the northeastern state as its own and calls it ‘Zangnan’ or ‘South Tibet’

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023

Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal: The spin twins will have important six months ahead of them

MUMBAI: They were the toast of the nation going into the 2019 World Cup in England but in the last four years, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal have seen more downs than ups.

The Times of India · Mar 15, 2023