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Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia scripts history, strikes gold at Rio Pa
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], Sept.14 (ANI): Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia left an inedible mark in the annals of Indian sports history, becoming the first athlete from the country to win two gold medals at the Paralympics when he won the top honour in the men's F46 category on Tuesday.
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Four militants killed in US drone strike in west Afghanistan
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], Sept. 11 (ANI): At least four militants were killed in a drone strike conducted by the U.S. forces in Afghanistan's western Farah province on Sunday.
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High jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu scripts history, strikes gold at Rio Par
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], Sept.10 (ANI): Mariyappan Thangavelu scripted history at the ongoing Rio Paralympics, becoming the first Indian para-athlete to bag a gold medal in the men's high jump-T42 finals on day two of the prestigious tournament at the Olympic Stadium.
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`Fit- again` Ronaldo set to make Madrid return against Osasuna
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Madrid [Spain], Sept.9 (ANI): Portugal star striker Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been out of action since injuring his knee in the successful Euro 2016 final, has confirmed that he will make his return for Real Madrid in this week's La Liga clash against Osasuna.
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Deal with Sidhu failed as Kejriwal wants to become Punjab CM: BJP
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 9 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal did not strike a deal with Navjot Singh Sidhu as the AAP chief himself wanted to take over the coveted post in Punjab.
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Hazard takes veiled swipe at Mourinho's coaching style
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
London [England], Sept.8 (ANI): Chelsea striker Eden Hazard has taken a veiled swipe at Jose Mourinho, saying that his side are in a much better position at the moment after enduring an `ugly` season under the former Portuguese manager last year.
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Ronaldo-less Portugal stunned by Switzerland in World Cup qualifiers
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Basel (Switzerland), Sept.7 (ANI): Portugal, who were playing without their injured star striker Cristiano Ronaldo, opened their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign with a shocking 0-2 defeat at the hands of Switzerland here at St. Jakob-Park on Wednesday.
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Messi allays injury concerns, says `everything is fine`
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Buenos Aires [Argentina], Sept.6 (ANI): Barcelona star striker Lionel Messi has played down the seriousness of a hamstring injury he suffered during Argentina's 1-0 win over Uruguay in their World Cup qualification match, saying everything is fine.
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Choosing Leicester over Arsenal was an `easy decision`, admits Jamie Vardy
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
London [England], Sept.4 (ANI): Leicester City star striker Jamie Vardy has revealed that it was an `easy decision` for him to reject a move to Arsenal as both his head and heart were set on continuing with the reigning Premier League champions.
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Earthquake of 5.9 magnitude strikes Philippines
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept. 4 (ANI): A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.9 on the Richter Scale struck the island of Mindanao in the Philippines on Sunday morning, reports USGS.
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High time SC should strike off triple talaq: Women activist
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept. 2 (ANI): Women rights activist Abha Singh on Friday said the time has come when the Supreme Court should do away with this defective procedure of triple talaq and uphold the right to equality and right to life, which is enshrined in the fundamental rights of the Cons
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Indian Navy extends aid to civil authorities during national strike
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Kochi [India], Sept.2 (ANI): 57 naval personnel from Southern Naval Command, Kochi today extended civil aid to Cochin Port Trust (CoPT) during nationwide union strike.
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