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Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh to be conferred Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

NEW DELHI: Ace shooter and multiple-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, world chess champion D Gukesh, Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh, and para-athlete Praveen Kumar have been announced as the recepients of the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award -- the country's highest sporting honour.

The Times of India

Toxic waste from world’s deadliest industrial disaster taken away for disposal after 40 years

Gas leak from Union Carbide pesticide plant in 1984 killed over 20,000 people and poisoned half a million

The Independent UK

Manu Bhakar, D Gukesh to be conferred Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

NEW DELHI: Ace shooter and multiple-time Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker, world chess champion Gukesh D, Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh, and para-athlete Praveen Kumar have been announced as the recepients of the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

The Times of India

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Complete list of winners of Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award: Bhaker, Gukesh and more

The Ministry of Youth Affairs Sports (MYAS) has revealed the recipients of the 2024 National Sports Awards with D Gukesh, Manu Bhaker, Harmanpreet Singh and Praveen Kumar getting the highest honour. Gukesh became the youngest World Chess Champion in Singapore in December. Bhaker had won two bronze medals at the…

The Times of India

From Nitish Kumar Reddy to Sarfaraz Khan: How India debutants performed in 2024 as the team gets ready for transition

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket is at the crossroads of a new era, as 2024 saw a series of farewells to iconic players and the rise of young talent eager to leave their mark. With veterans like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin stepping away from various formats,…

The Times of India

India clears toxic waste from Bhopal gas leak site, 40 years after disaster

Authorities say incinerating poison is environmentally safe as activists raise alarm over potential water contamination.

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Rishabh Pant's chance to turn things around at his happy hunting ground in Sydney

India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was expected to do big things on the tour of Australia, but he has not only failed to do so but also disappointed his fans and former players with his irresponsible approach to batting in situations that demanded him to show that he also has a…

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The end comes quickly for India’s fading champions ahead of Test series finale

The tourists must pick the best possible XI as decline of Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma is laid clear in Australia

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IND vs AUS, Sydney weather and pitch report: Will rain impact the match at SCG?

NEW DELHI: Team India is preparing to defend the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as they face Australia in the decisive fifth Test match at the Sydney Cricket Ground, commencing Friday.

The Times of India

Can Indian spinners do an Anil Kumble in spin-friendly Sydney? - SCG trivia

It's been 46 years since India won a Test match in Sydney, and a victory in the concluding match of this Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) will not only end the wait of more than four decades but also help India retain the trophy.

The Times of India

Jan 2, 2025: Aaj Ka AQI from Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai’s residence

Aaj Ka AQI is a new show aimed at fixing accountability for a solution to India’s air crisis. For the seventh episode, Newslaundry went to Delhi Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister Gopal Rai’s residence on Thursday.

Newslaundry

Jasprit Bumrah breaks Waqar Younis's record to go top of this list

Jasprit Bumrah's breakthrough 2024, which saw him touching the peak level of performance in India's ongoing tour of Australia, has put him on top of a unique list of having some of the game's legendary fast bowlers part of it -- breaking the record of Pakistan's all-time great Waqar Younis.

The Times of India

SCG honours India spinners Bedi, Yadav for fifth IND vs AUS Test

NEW DELHI: The iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary Indian spinner Bishan Singh Bedi ahead of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, set to begin on Friday (January 3).

The Times of India

Konstas can still hurt India without scoop shot: Watson

Shane Watson has worked with Sam Konstas for years and is convinced the teenager can put the scoop away and play conventional cricket if needed against India.

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IND vs AUS: Shubman Gill's SCG Test preparation draws 'special viewers' - WATCH

NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill’s parents were spotted watching their son fine-tune his batting in the nets ahead of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). India, trailing 1-2 in the five-match series, is gearing up for the series-decider starting Friday.

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Gautam Gambhir says 'honesty' will help transition and take Indian cricket forward

NEW DELHI: India's chief coach Gautam Gambhir categorically mentioned about "honesty" and "honest people" in his press conference in Sydney on Thursday, saying that it's critical for a team in transition.

Newslaundry

India’s anti-competitive housing societies: When rich employers try pay lower wages to domestic workers

A recent post on social media by a resident of Gurugram, regarding the fixing of domestic wages by a housing society in the city, sparked a much-needed conversation on a practice that is quickly becoming the norm across the country. Similar instances have come to light in Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

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Starc's resilience puts him at the top of the tree

Mitchell Starc is set to enter his 15th year as a Test quick, with his resilience again on show as he overcomes a rib injury to face India at the SCG.

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Gautam Gambhir has serious lengthy chats with Jasprit Bumrah, Ajit Agarkar ahead of SCG Test - WATCH

NEW DELHI: Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen having an intense one-on-one discussion with star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, away from the rest of the squad, at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). India, currently trailing 1-2 in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy, is preparing for the series-deciding fifth Test starting…

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It's unfortunate that India aren't travelling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy: Shane Watson

NEW DELHI: Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has called India's decision to not travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as "unfortunate" for cricket fans in Pakistan. Speaking as part of the ICC Champions Trophy Tour in Sydney, Watson emphasised the significance of the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry and…

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Rohit at risk of getting the axe, career in doubt

India coach Gautam Gambhir has refused to guarantee Rohit Sharma a spot in his side for the fifth Test against Australia, with the captain sitting out training.

The Times of India

Focus slowly shifting to Champions Trophy; Irfan Pathan says 'hopes are very high' from Team India

The ICC Champions Trophy will be the first big-ticket event of 2025, with the tournament making its re-entry to the ICC calendar for the first time since 2017; and former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has "high hopes" from the Indian team.

The Times of India

Will Rohit Sharma play in Sydney? Gautam Gambhir provides update on India XI vs Australia

NEW DELHI: India face a must-win situation in the decisive fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, starting Friday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Trailing 1-2 in the series, the team is grappling with skipper Rohit Sharma's poor form, as the veteran opener has failed to cross…

The Times of India

India's tumultous Australia tour rattles to last stop in Sydney

SYDNEY: Dark clouds are gathering over Indian cricket heading into the Sydney Test. This has been a long, strange trip marked by a series of bizarre missteps from the side. The auspicious winning start in Perth has been followed by abject defeat in Adelaide, a lucky rain-hit draw in Brisbane…

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IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli set to go past Rahul Dravid

NEW DELHI: India's batting star Virat Kohli may not have been in the best of form during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but all eyes will be on him as India take on Australia in the fifth and final Test at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Friday.

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