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The gold rush in Wushu continued for China, who bagged three more gold medals on Sunday after a haul of four gold medals the previous day.After snatching the first gold of the Universiade in the men’s Nanquan, China’s Cao Maoyuan did a double, triumphing in the men’s Nangun on Sunday.Cao expressed his desire to continue engaging with other athletes in martial arts after wrapping up his own events. “I will try my best to promote traditional martial arts in the future,” Cao stated.China’s Jin Zhedian also won his second gold in the men’s Daoshu. “Through years of practice, I’ve fallen…

In a statement, Palaniswami said that over 4,000 people were affected by dengue in the state, adding diseases like chikungunya and malaria were also on the rise.He said that the fever is affecting those who are dependent on government hospitals. He said that there was an acute shortage of medicines in the government hospitals.The former Chief Minister called upon the state government to hold fever camps across the state against the disease.The former Chief Minister said that the Tamil Nadu Medical Corporation used to stock all medicines required for public when the AIADMK government was in power.He also said that…

The Manipur government — on the advice of the Home Ministry — on Saturday began collecting the biometrics of illegal Myanmar immigrants in the northeastern state, and the exercise is expected to be completed by September.Around 35,000 Myanmar nationals, including children and women, have taken shelter in Mizoram since February 2021 after the Myanmar military, following a coup, took over governance.A Mizoram Home Department official said that the process of recording biometric data of Myanmar nationals was launched in all the 11 districts a few days ago.The exercise was being conducted in relief camps and other places where the Myanmarese…

Veteran fast bowler Stuart Broad, who hit a six on facing his last ball in Test cricket, is wicketless so far in the last innings of his playing career. With rain predicted for day five’s play, England would be praying the weather clears up for Broad to produce a final magic spell on Monday.In the morning, England resumed their second innings from 389/9, with Broad greeted by a guard of honour from the Australia team and a standing ovation from a packed crowd of spectators at the Oval.Broad couldn’t get a run on the first five deliveries from Mitchell Starc…

The protesters raised slogans against the accused who pelted stones at the police personnel and damaged several vehicles.The protesters blocked the traffic on Rohtak Road for almost one hour while raising slogans.Clashes erupted between the police and the mob during several Tazia processions on Saturday evening near the Surajmal Stadium.Several videos of the incident went viral on social media, showing people pelting stones and causing damage to public vehicles, including buses and private cars.The Delhi Police have filed three separate FIRs in connection with the violence that took place in Nangloi area during the Muharram procession.The police have also obtained…

The Corporate Affairs Ministry panel, known as the Company Law Committee (CLC), formed in 2019, is likely to look into the possibility of having regulatory measures for startups, reports said. The need for having a regulatory regime for startups is being felt amid instances of concerns been raised over issues related to corporate governance in such entities, reports said, citing sources said. Though startups are normally smaller units, regulating them would have to be a fine balancing act, reports said, quoting sources. The CLC is headed by Corporate Affairs Secretary and consists of ministry officials and industry representatives. –IANS ans/vd

India’s top-ranked paddler Harmeet Desai and World Championships medallist Alvaro Robles made Goa Challengers’ title triumph possible as they bagged crucial points to help beat Chennai Lions 8-7.It was the maiden title for the Goa franchise, which took home the sparkling trophy and Rs 75 lakh, whereas the runners-up were awarded Rs 50 lakh for their brilliant performance in the season in the franchise-based league is promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the auspices of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI).India’s top-ranked men’s singles paddler Harmeet Desai defeated Benedikt Duda 2-1 to give Goa Challengers a perfect…

According to the source, Congress General Secretary in-charge (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal has written to all the Pradesh Congress Committees (PCCs) in this regard. “We are all witness to how the present BJP regime is insulting, humiliating and harassing the tribal communities, and also depriving them of their legitimate rights. It has been the Congress party which is consistently standing by them and raising their voice at various forums,” the source quoted Venugopal as saying in the letter. “This event should honour the rich cultural heritage of our tribal brothers and sisters as well as act as an opportunity to appreciate…

They informed that the business advisory committee (BAC) of Lok Sabha under chairmanship of Speaker Om Birla is expected to meet on Monday, where the business for the week is to be finalised. Sources said that there is a likelihood that the date for the discussion on the no-confidence motion is likely to be finalised for August 2 during the meeting. While the BAC meeting is scheduled for Monday, the Prime Minister will be on a day-long visit to Pune on August 1, so the discussion on the no-confidence motion is likely to be initiated on August 2, they added.…

Official sources said that a constable of 10th battalion of IRP shot himself with his service rifle in a hotel in Rajbagh area. “He was shifted to hospital where doctors pronounced him dead on arrival. A case has been registered in this incident in Rajbagh police station and investigation started,” a source said. –IANSsq/vd