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Sunil Kumar wins bronze in Greco-Roman 87 kg division at Senior Asian Wrestling Championship 2025 in Amman, Jordan on Tuesday. Photo credit: WFI

Sr Asian wrestling: Sunil Kumar wins bronze in Greco-Roman 87 kg in Amman

Amman (Jordan), March 26 (IANS) Greco-Roman grappler Sunil Kumar gave India a strong start by winning a bronze medal on the first day of competitions in the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship, which got underway in Amman, Jordan, on Tuesday.

There is no par score anymore, says Arshdeep Singh on high-scoring trend in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Narendra Modi International Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. IANS Photos

IPL 2025: There is no par score anymore, says Arshdeep Singh on high-scoring trend in 2025

Ahmedabad, March 26 (IANS) India’s highest wicket-taker in T20I, Arshdeep Singh, commented on the high-scoring trends after his side, Punjab Kings' 11-run victory over the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Bharat Ki Shaadi: Blessed by PM Modi, a love story bridging cultures

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Namrata from Bihar and Surya from Andhra Pradesh turned their wedding into a celebration of India's unity in diversity, naming it "Bharat Ki Shaadi." But what made their special day even more extraordinary was receiving blessings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself.

Defenders missing for Barcelona as international break threatens to take toll on key players for rescheduled clash with Osasuna.

Defenders missing for Barca as international break threatens to take toll on key players

Madrid, March 25 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is likely to have only two central defenders available for his side's rescheduled La Liga game at home to Osasuna on Thursday night. The match was originally scheduled to be played on March 8 but was postponed after the sudden death of Barca team doctor Carles Minarro just hours before kickoff, and now goes ahead despite protests from both Barcelona and Osasuna, given that it is now played before the end of the international break.

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UN warns education ban on Afghan girls will 'haunt generations'

New York, March 25 (IANS) The United Nations Women on Tuesday warned that it will have generational consequences in Afghanistan as girls are denied education for the third year in a row.

Bangladesh on edge amid coup speculations, Army Chief dismisses rumours

Bangladesh on edge amid coup speculation, Army Chief dismisses rumours

Dhaka, March 25 (IANS) Speculation is mounting over the possibility of martial law or a state of emergency in Bangladesh, with talks of a military takeover gaining traction. Concerns are growing that the army could move against the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government amid increasing tensions between the military and both the administration and student-led movements.

Protests engulf Karachi as Baloch leaders demand release of activists

Karachi, March 25 (IANS) Widespread protests flared in Pakistan's Karachi as the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) took to the streets against "state brutality and enforced disappearances" and demanded the release of the arrested Baloch leaders, including its chief Mahrang Baloch.

Pakistan continues to illegally occupy part of J&K, must vacate: India at UN (Ld)

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) India on Tuesday said Pakistan continued to "illegally occupy" part of Jammu and Kashmir, and "must vacate" the territory while slamming the neighbouring country for its "repeated references" to J&K at a United Nations debate on peacekeeping reforms.

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Centre discontinues Gold Monetisation Scheme, short-term deposits will continue

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The government on Tuesday announced to discontinue the medium term and long term government deposit (MLTGD) components of the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS), effective from March 26.

Misleading ads: CCPA slaps over Rs 77 lakh fine on 24 coaching institutes

Misleading ads: CCPA slaps Rs 77.6 lakh penalty on 24 coaching institutes

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed penalties to the tune of Rs 77,60,000 on 24 coaching institutes for misleading advertisements in the country, the government informed on Tuesday.

Need to become producer, rather than consumer of AI: Raghav Chadha calls for Make AI in India'

Make India a producer and not consumer: Raghav Chadha pushes for ‘Make AI in India’ project

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha on Tuesday emphasised the need to expand the 'Make in India' initiative and bring Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its ambit for solidifying country's growth potential in next few decades.

Tele-MANAS mental health helpline handles over 19.6 lakh calls: Prataprao Jadhav

Tele-MANAS mental health helpline handles over 19.6 lakh calls since 2022: Prataprao Jadhav

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Tele MANAS toll-free number, launched as part of the national tele-mental health programme in India, has received more than 19,67,000 since its launch in 2022 till mid-March 2025, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav, said in the Parliament on Tuesday.

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