Randhir Singh, a seasoned sports administrator and five-time Olympic shooter, has been unanimously elected as the president of the Olympic Council of Asia during its 44th General Assembly. His term will span from 2024 to 2028. Singh has served as acting president since 2021 after Kuwait’s Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah was banned for ethics...
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Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has chosen Virat Kohli over Joe Root as the best Test batter of the current generation. Despite Root’s superior statistics, Karthik values Kohli’s performance under pressure and his ability to excel in crucial moments. Kohli has scored 8,848 runs from 113 Tests with 29 centuries.
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At least six people were killed in new violence between communities in Manipur’s Jiribam district. Military helicopters and additional forces with drone-detection systems were deployed by the state government. The violence is connected to a controversial audio clip allegedly of CM N Biren Singh, which sparked protests demanding a separate tribal administration.
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In the 1982 return series against India, England triumphed in the first Test at Lord’s despite Dilip Vengsarkar’s century. Ian Botham set a new record for the fastest double century at the Oval and broke Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar’s tibia with a powerful shot, exacerbating India’s challenges. England won the 3-match series 1-0.
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Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez has sought asylum in Spain after hiding due to an arrest warrant following disputed presidential election results favoring Nicolás Maduro. Venezuela granted him safe conduct to leave the country, emphasizing adherence to international law and aiming for political peace amid ongoing diplomatic tensions with Brazil.
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Sudha Devadas, a panchayat member from Thrissur, is the first woman drone pilot in her state. Recognized by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, she uses drones for farming activities. As a community resource person for Kudumbashree, she contributes to gender training and entrepreneurship programs, demonstrating significant transformation through capacity-building initiatives.
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