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May 2, 2024 5:50 PM

Hockey India announces 24-member women’s team for FIH Pro League 2023-24

Hockey India on Thursday announced the 24-member women's team that will participate in the upcoming Belgium and England legs of the FIH Pro League 2023-24. The Belgium leg will run from May 22nd to May 26th, followed by the England leg scheduled from June 1st to June 9th. India's opponents include ...

May 2, 2024 1:45 PM

India, Norway extend cooperation in health sector

India and Norway on Wednesday extended their cooperation in implementing various health schemes across multiple regions in India. Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra and Deputy Ambassador of Norway Martine Aamdal Bottheim signed the documents marking the commencement of the 4th phase of Norway In...

May 2, 2024 1:11 PM

Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over South China Sea flare-up

The Philippines summoned a Chinese diplomat on Thursday to protest Beijing's use of water cannon against Filipino vessels at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, describing it as harassment and "dangerous manoeuvres". Its foreign ministry said the deputy chief of mission was summoned to hear th...

September 16, 2024 4:26 PM

Crisis hits North Bengal tea industry due to heat wave

The tea industry in North Bengal is currently facing significant challenges due to a prolonged heat wave affecting the region. This weather anomaly has led to adverse impacts on tea production, with tea gardens experiencing a drastic reduction in leaf growth. North Bengal, known for its prolific te...

May 2, 2024 10:59 AM

Flawless Rublev knocks out champion Alcaraz to move into Madrid semis

Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of becoming the first player to win three-straight Madrid Open titles came undone as the second seed fell to a 4-6 6-3 6-2 loss in front of his home crowd to Russian seventh seed Andrey Rublev in the quarter-finals on Wednesday (May 1). The 20-year-old two-times Grand Slam ch...