Paralympics: Armless archer Sheetal surpasses WR in ranking round

Indian para-athlete Sheetal Devi qualified directly for the round of 16 at the Paris Paralympics in the women's individual compound open archery event with a score of 703 in the ranking round. Though Turkey's Oznur Girdi Cure set a higher record, Devi's achievements and inspiring background reflect her remarkable journey, including records at the 2022 Asian Para Games.

August 29, 2024 at 08:25PM

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3 killer wolves on prowl in UP, evade 25 teams on trail

In Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, three elusive wolves have killed seven villagers and injured 22 others over 45 days. Despite continuous efforts from 25 forest department teams equipped with advanced tools, the wolves remain uncaptured. Officials are using innovative tactics, like spreading elephant dung, while villagers engage in prayers to drive away the threat.

August 29, 2024 at 02:19AM

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Two Dalit girls found hanging from tree in UP

August 28, 2024 at 01:23AM

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Omar Abdullah to contest Ganderbal seat, calls earlier boycott 'mistake'

Omar Abdullah, of the National Conference, will contest from Ganderbal in the assembly elections, reversing his decision to abstain. He realized that his abstention was inconsistent with party efforts. These elections, the first since the Article 370 abrogation, feature an NC-Congress alliance aiming to restore J&K's statehood, fielding candidates for 83 of 90 seats.

August 28, 2024 at 12:27AM

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Former militants, separatists band to contest J&K polls

August 27, 2024 at 01:22AM

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Tulsi Gabbard officially endorses Donald Trump: 'He will walk us back from brink of war'

Tulsi Gabbard, former Democratic leader, Monday officially endorsed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Detroit and said she is confident that Trump will take the country back from the brink of war. ​"We can't be prosperous unless we are at peace and we can't be free as long as we have a government that is retaliating against its political opponents and undermining our civil liberties weaponizing our very institutions against those they deem as threat. Kamala Harris has done this in the last three years. She won't hesitate to do this if she's elected," Tulsi said.

August 27, 2024 at 12:06AM

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Biker held for threatening to rape woman who points to no-entry lane

A 25-year-old man from Khar was arrested within 24 hours for threatening to rape a 49-year-old businesswoman who called him out for riding his bike into a no-entry lane in Bandra. Based on CCTV footage, the police identified and apprehended the man. The woman praised the prompt action by the Bandra Police on social media.

August 26, 2024 at 12:41AM

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DPAP, AAP name picks for first phase of Jammu and Kashmir polls

August 26, 2024 at 12:24AM

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BJP moves to scuttle Cong-NC pledge to revise post-Art 370 quotas in J&K

The BJP emphasized its commitment to protecting reservation policies for marginalized communities in J&K, countering the Congress-NC alliance's pledge to revise these policies if elected. The alliance also vowed to restore J&K’s statehood and political status before Article 370 was revoked in 2019. Legal experts questioned the assembly's power to overturn Union government decisions.

August 25, 2024 at 12:51AM

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Terrorist killed, soldier injured in Sopore gunfight

In Sopore area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district, a terrorist was killed and a soldier injured during a brief firefight, ensuing from a joint naka checking. Authorities seized a pistol, grenades, and ammunition from the site. Reinforcements secured the area, aiming to ensure smooth upcoming assembly elections amid heightened security measures.

August 25, 2024 at 12:25AM

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