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CAFA Nations Cup: India beat Oman on penalties to secure bronze medal
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
After Udanta Singh Kumam's 80th-minute goal cancelled out Jameel Al Yahmadi's 55th-minute opener, it was all down to the dreaded penalty shootout, as the 30 minutes of extra time did not yield any result. Oman defender Ali Al Busaidi was sent off in the 96th minute, as per a press release fr
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147 Tibet rights groups condemn China's crackdown, demand activist's relea
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A coalition of Tibet-focused organisations condemned China's crackdown on Tibetan activists, including A-Nya Sengdra, whose prison term was extended to February 2026. Rights groups highlighted worsening conditions, harassment of cultural and environmental defenders, and urged international a
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"State is afraid of peaceful struggle": Sammi Deen Baloch condemns Ghani
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
She stated that despite repeated pleas from his family, no FIR has been registered, no charges filed, and no court appearance made. His disappearance has sparked outrage among human rights defenders, who accuse state institutions of operating with impunity.
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Indian defender Sandesh Jhingan ruled out of CAFA Nations Cup due to injur
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Indian defender Sandesh Jhingan sustained an injury during India's CAFA Nations Cup 2025 encounter against Iran and has been ruled out of the remaining tournament. He will return to India on Wednesday.
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Defenders Sumit, Ashu shine as UP Yoddhas claw their way back against Patn
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A hard-fought comeback from the UP Yoddhas saw them beat the Patna Pirates 34-31 in what was a closely-fought contest to the very end at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag on Monday. Sumit and Ashu Singh got much-deserved High Fives, while Gagan Gowda scored seven points as the Yoddhas secu
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"PKL gave me everything": Dubki King's Pardeep Narwal
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
For over a decade, his raids left defenders in his wake and fans at the stadiums roaring. More than 1,800 raid points, three Pro Kabaddi League titles, and a move -- the dubki -- that became synonymous with his name.
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From pandemic obscurity to international debut: Muhammed Uvais realises In
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
It was not too long ago when, during the COVID pandemic, Muhammed Uvais Moyikkal could not find any club that would sign him. However, when a few years of hard work and sheer grit fast-forwarded, the defender from Malappuram, Kerala, finds himself in the senior Indian men's national team, as
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Pashtun leader Bilal Orakzai's disappearance after active protest sparks
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the post shared by PTM Holland, Orakzai, known for his tireless advocacy as a human rights defender and active member of the Pashtun Salvation Movement, had joined the demonstration to protest the Pakistani Army's latest operation in Bajaur.
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Bengal Warriorz hand captaincy to Devank Dalal; Nitesh Kumar named defence
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bengal Warriorz have announced raiding sensation Devank Dalal as their Captain for Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), with experienced defender Nitesh Kumar taking charge as Defence Captain. The move signals a fresh era for the Warriorz--a young squad built to play fearless, toofani
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New faces galore in Indian senior men's camp
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
There are four first-timers in Jamil's camp of 25 players, defenders Alex Saji, Sunil Benchamin, Muhammed Uvais, and forward Manvir Singh.
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Durand Cup: Diamond Harbour FC create history by reaching final after 2-1
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Debutants Diamond Harbour FC (DHFC) created history at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata on Wednesday, overwhelming East Bengal with a 2-1 victory in the second semi-final of the 134th Durand Cup, courtesy two second-half strikes from Spanish defender Mikel Idiakez and
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"No injury during Bangladesh clash": AIFF issues statement on Subhasish Bo
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) issued an official statement on Tuesday addressing reports regarding defender Subhasish Bose's injury status, clarifying that the player did not suffer any injury during India's AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round match against Bangladesh on Mar
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