The age-old rivalry between India and Pakistan is set to reignite in the Asian Champions Trophy as the two teams face off in Hulunbir, China. Despite India’s current dominance in world rankings and recent results, Pakistan remains a formidable opponent, capable of surprising upsets. This match promises to be a thrilling contest, with both teams eager to prove their mettle.
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar shared a poignant personal account of the 1999 Kandahar hijacking, revealing that his father, K. Subrahmanyam, was among the passengers on the hijacked flight. The minister, who was part of the crisis response team at the time, navigated the emotional complexities of balancing his official duties with his personal concerns during the ordeal.
India and Pakistan are set to renew their historic hockey rivalry in the Asian Champions Trophy, with both teams unbeaten in the tournament. The match is a significant encounter with historical weight, and will see India aiming to continue their recent dominance over their arch-rivals.
The Indian men’s and women’s chess teams continued their winning streak at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest, securing their third consecutive victories. However, the women’s team faced their first loss of the tournament, with Dronavalli Harika falling to Alexandra Kosteniuk. Despite this setback, the Indian teams remain strong contenders with eight rounds remaining.
Get the latest sports news updates, including India’s continued dominance in hockey, rising tensions over India-Pakistan cricket matches, England’s thrilling T20 victory against Australia, and India’s preparations for the Bangladesh Test series.
Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama, experienced a surge in tourism in the first half of 2024, welcoming over 110 million pilgrims and tourists. This influx, driven by its religious significance and modern infrastructure development, has cemented Ayodhya as a major religious destination and boosted the local economy.
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With the first case of Monkeypox reported in India, concerns about the spread of the disease have risen. While experts emphasize the need for vigilance, they also highlight that the disease is less fatal than COVID-19 and the risk of a pandemic seems low. This article explores the symptoms, transmission, and precautions related to Monkeypox.
India and Iran are set to further enhance their tourism relationship through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting tourism, easing travel requirements, and boosting cultural exchanges. This agreement, expected to be signed within six months, is anticipated to significantly increase tourist flow between the two countries.
Indian steeplechase star Avinash Sable marked his 30th birthday with a ninth-place finish in his Diamond League final debut in Brussels. Despite setting a national record earlier this year, Sable struggled to match his previous performance, finishing behind Kenya’s Amos Serem, who claimed victory in the race.
