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Injured Vinesh out of Asian Games, Antim to replace her

Vinesh Phogat has pulled out of the Asian Games after suffering a knee injury. The defending 53kg champion disclosed her injury on Tuesday and said she will undergo surgery on Friday.

Karmakar seeks clarity with Asian Games snub looming

Dipa Karmakar is confused. A little over a month after topping the selection trials for next month's Hangzhou Asian Games, the trailblazing gymnast finds herself out of the reckoning.

Carmona strikes late, helps Spain reach first final

Olga Carmona's stunning 89th-minute strike gave Spain a 2-1 win over Sweden on Tuesday to propel them into the Women's World Cup final for the first time in their history.

Chess World Cup: Gukesh falters against Carlsen's endgame magic

The Indian teenager, playing white, suffers a 48-move loss versus the world No. 1 in the first classical game

Crunch time for craft beer as pandemic, fees take toll

Stiff fees, complex rules and the pandemic have snuffed out many of India's small but promising craft beer brands, with the remaining shrinking operations and entering adjacent segments.

ONGC, 4 others vie for Fortum projects

The five bidders were shortlisted from 11 non-binding offers that were submitted

35 killed, scores injured in petrol station blast in Russia's Dagestan

At least 35 people were killed in an explosion that created a huge fire ball at a fuel station in Russia's remote Caucasus republic of Dagestan, spurring condolences from President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.

Trump, 18 allies charged with election meddling in Georgia

Former US President Donald Trump was hit with a fourth set of criminal charges when a Georgia grand jury issued a sweeping indictment accusing him of trying to overturn his 2020 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden.

US designs MA courses for students from India

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India and China agree to resolve border issues in speedy manner

The Indian Army and the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) agreed to resolve the remaining issues along the contested Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Ladakh sector in a speedy manner through continued dialogue during the 19th round of military talks held on August 13-14, a joint statement said on Tuesday.

Hry coach who filed FIR against min suspended

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Cutting barriers to justice a key task for courts: CJI

The Supreme Court has been the \"vanguard of institutional governance by enhancing access to justice and promoting constitutional values\", Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud said on Tuesday, adding that functionality of courts is determined by how effectively they can answer the call of constitutional duty.

Govt trying to muzzle voice of Oppn: Cong

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said on Tuesday that the country is facing a huge threat, especially with regard to \"the Constitution and functional democracy\", at an event to unfurl the national flag at the party headquarters.

Modi shares dream of 20mn 'lakhpati didis' across villages

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday stressed the importance of women-led development for the country's progress and said creating 20 million \"lakhpati didis (rich sisters)\" in villages across the country was his dream.

'India now Vishwa Mitra, brings guarantee of stability in world'

India's role in the global economy and supply chain has brought a \"guarantee of stability in the world\" and its presidency of the G20 have showcased the abilities of the common people and the country's diversity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday.

Country stands with Manipur, says Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the situation in Manipur has improved over the last few days and both the Centre and state government are working to end the ethnic clashes that erupted in May and have claimed 160 lives so far.

As visitors flock to India Gate, traffic at standstill

Thousands of visitors thronged India Gate and the War Memorial on Tuesday to celebrate Independence Day, leading to massive traffic snarls around the C-Hexagon.

Yamuna rises above danger level amid heavy showers in north India

The water level in the Yamuna crossed the danger mark late on Tuesday evening amid heavy rain in the upper catchment areas of the river.

Cross-section of India at Red Fort ramparts

Chandrashobha Kumari and her family woke up at 3am on Tuesday, well before they usually do. Kumari, her husband and two children were getting ready to head to the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort. She had waited to watch the event in person for years.

Kejriwal pitches Delhi model for nation, slams Centre on Manipur

India cannot become a global leader till every citizen gets 24x7 electricity supply, quality education and health care, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday, showcasing the Delhi governance model and attacking the Centre over continuing violence in Manipur.

Indian, Pak soldiers exchange sweets

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Greetings pour in for India from other countries

Leaders from different parts of the world extended their wishes as India celebrated its 77th Independence Day on Tuesday, with President Emmanuel Macron saying New Delhi can count on France as a trusted friend, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese congratulating India for being able to reflect with pride on how it has successfully pursued the dream of country's first elected leader Jawaharlal Nehru.

Right-wing activist accused of stoking Nuh violence arrested

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HAR GHAR TIRANGA SELFIES CROSS 100 MILLION BY LAST DAY OF CAMPAIGN

The central government's Har Ghar Tiranga website received at least 100 million selfies till 11pm on Tuesday, the last day of the three-day long campaign which the Union culture ministry described as a \"huge success\" and a \" people's movement\".

Frantic rescue op in Himachal amid rise in toll

The death toll after devastating rains in Himachal Pradesh reached at least 57 on Tuesday following the recovery of two bodies from under the rubble of a collapsed Shiv temple in Summer Hill area of Shimla, and two others from Krishna Nagar area where four buildings collapsed in the afternoon.

Fever FM transforms into Tiranga FM

To mark Ministry of Culture's vision on India's 76th year of independence, the radio network embarked on a 76-hour marathon

Battlefield to boardroom: A true leader

This Independence Day, meet a retired Army Major, who is leading an NGO, heading an exservicemen social group, and dedicated to serving the community

Yami Gautam Dhar pours heart out on being 'underutilised'

Actor Yami Gautam Dhar, whose performance in OMG2 has been appreciated, has spoken up about feeling underappreciated in the film industry

'Bachna Ae Haseeno was a turning point for me'

As the film turns 15, Minissha Lamba takes a trip down memory lane

NEET aspirant, father die by suicide; CM slams Guv

NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin on Monday appealed to National Eligibilitycum-Entrance Test (NEET) aspirants to shun suicidal tendencies and face life with self-confidence, after a medical aspirant and his father died by suicide within a span of 24 hours in Chennai