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Two medals in a day: PM Modi, President Murmu hail Elavenil Valarivan’s double silver at Asian Games | Asian Games 2026 News

Elavenil Valarivan celebrates after winning silver medal in the women’s 10m air rifle event shooting match in the ongoing Asian Games 2026, in Nagoya, Japan. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan after she won the silver medal in the women’s 10m air…

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Manu Bhaker wore borrowed kit at Asian Games opening ceremony after ceremonial attire didn’t fit | Asian Games 2026 News

India’s double Olympic medalist from Paris 2024 Manu Bhaker and kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat lead the contingent at the athletes’ parade, during the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games, in Nagoya, Japan. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Manu Bhaker wore a borrowed ceremonial kit at the opening ceremony in Nagoya after the kit issued to…

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This country is paying people to read books for 15 minutes: Here’s how the scheme works and why it was launched |

The initiative, called ReadSG, was launched by Singapore’s National Library Board (NLB) on September 6, 2026 What if reading a book for 15 minutes could earn you a small cash reward? Singapore has introduced a national reading campaign that does exactly that, using virtual rewards that can eventually be converted into money. The initiative, called…

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‘I couldn’t process what was happening’: Neeraj Chopra opens up on missing Asian Games due to injury | More sports News

Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has described missing the Asian Games because of injury as difficult but said the biggest lesson for an athlete is to “accept” the setback and focus on making a comeback.The 28-year-old was set to chase a third straight Asian Games gold medal before suffering a…

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Mehar Toor: ‘I feel fully confident’: 81-year-old Indian grandmother’s Alaska cruise leaves internet impressed

81-year-old Indian grandmother’s Alaska cruise leaves internet impressed A short conversation between a Gurgaon-based founder and her grandmother has caught attention on Instagram. What makes the exchange interesting is its simplicity. There is no long speech or dramatic message. Instead, the conversation moves naturally between a recent trip, everyday life and a question about what…

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China’s 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi clocks 2:05.08 to break Asian Games record, wins 200m butterfly gold; she also became youngest medallist in World Championships swimming history in 2025 | Asian Games 2026 News

Asian Games – Aichi-Nagoya 2026 – Swimming – Tokyo Aquatics Centre, Koto, Tokyo, Japan – September 20, 2026. China’s Yu Zidi in action during the Women’s 200m Butterfly Heat China’s teenage swimming sensation Yu Zidi completed a memorable Asian Games debut by winning the women’s 200m butterfly gold with a new Games record in Japan…

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Asian Games: MMA’s Varun Sanyal declared medically unfit in attempt at weight cut after getting dizzy in sauna | Asian Games 2026 News

New Delhi: India’s MMA fighter in 77kg category, Varun Sanyal was ruled out of the Asian Games after being declared medically unfit for the competition at the weigh-in process. The athlete felt dizzy at a sauna for weight cut and passed out at the facility.“While undergoing weight loss, including food and fluid restriction, experienced dizziness,…

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India Vs Bangladesh: Shafali Verma’s century and India’s bowling blitz crush Bangladesh as defending champions storm into Asian Games final | Cricket News

India into finals (Image: BCCI/X) Defending champions India Women stormed into the gold-medal match of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 with a commanding 114-run victory over Bangladesh in the semi-final at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.After posting a formidable 195/4 in 20 overs, India’s bowlers dismantled Bangladesh’s chase, bowling them out for just 81…

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