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When the 48-year-old Uzbek gymnast participated in the Asiad women’s gymnastics qualification at Huanglong Gymnasium on Monday, thousands of spectators chanted for “Qiu Ma,” which translates to “Mother Chusovitina.” A throng of journalists waited in the mixed zone, hoping for an interview opportunity, reports Xinhua.”I’m touched by Chusovitina’s story. She tried to save her son and just never gave up,” said Zhang Anqi, a Hangzhou local who attended the event.”I am lucky to see her here in my home city. She is beautiful both as an athlete and as a mother,” Zhang added.After completing her vault, Chusovitina blew a kiss…

Tadeo Allende gave Godoy Cruz the lead early in the second half with a composed finish after combining with Lucas Arce, reports Xinhua.But the hosts were dealt a blow in the 75th minute when Thomas Galdames was shown a straight red card for a rash challenge on Juan Nardoni.Martinez put the visitors on level terms in the first minute of stoppage time as he received Gabriel Rojas’ pass and fired an unstoppable shot into the bottom right corner.The result means Racing maintain a two-point lead over second-placed Belgrano while Godoy Cruz are sixth in the 14-team group.In other Argentina Primera…

The focus now shifts on the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side to make it two out of two gold medals for India in cricket at the multi-sport event. WV Raman, the former India men’s cricketer who served as head coach of women’s team, speaks exclusively to IANS in an interaction organised by Sony Sports Network on the team, challenges it can face, Gaikwad as a leader, learnings cricketers will take from the event and more.ExcerptsQ. Could you talk about your initial analysis of the Indian men’s team selected for the Asian Games?A. What is this suddenly happening there? So many (batting) left-handers.…

The debate, at 9 p.m. on Wednesday is taking place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, and will be hosted by the Fox Business Network and Univision, CNN quoted the RNC as saying in a statement late Monday night.The participants are Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former Vice President Mike Pence, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum.Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, who appeared in the first Republican presidential primary debate on August 23, did not meet…

In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Birthday wishes to former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. I pray for his long life and good health.”Kharge in a post on X, formerly Twitter, said, “On his birthday, I extend my best wishes to Former Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh ji. He is a rare example of simplicity, dignity and grace in politics. A true statesman Prime Minister, whose actions spoke more than his words, we are forever grateful for his tremendous contribution to the nation. Wishing him good health, happiness and a long life ahead.”Rahul Gandhi in a post on…

In a statement on Monday, the CENTCOM said: “Abu Halil al-Fad’ani, an IS Syria Operational and Facilitation official, was captured during the raid. Al-Fad’ani was assessed to have relationships throughout the IS network in the region.”“The capture of IS officials like al-Fad’ani increases our ability to locate, target, and remove terrorist from the battlefield,” CENTCOM spokesperson Lt. Col. Troy Garlock was quoted as saying in the statement. “US CENTCOM remains committed to the enduring defeat of IS,” he added.No civilians were killed or injured during this operation, the statement noted. Last month, CENTCOM forces and coalition partners conducted eight operations…

Dhanalakshmi from Coimbatore, who is the mother of R. Jayakumar (22), lodged a complaint with the Coimbatore City police commissioner on Monday stating that her son was tortured by the police.She complained that the youth developed a kidney ailment after the police torture and undergoes dialysis. The complainant said that the police had taken Jayakumar and seven others in custody on September 16 in a case related to an attempt to murder two persons.The duo was accused in the case related to the murder of Gokul in February 2023 in Coimbatore. Dhanalakshmi alleged that after the police picked up her…

Nijjar, a designated terrorist in India, was gunned down outside a Sikh temple in Surrey on June 18 this year with Khalistanis across Canada holding Indian diplomats responsible for his death. In downtown Vancouver, around 75 people gathered outside the Consul General of India on Monday chanting pro-Khalistani slogans, where demonstration was staged atop a large flag of India placed on the wet ground, the CBC news outlet reported. Vancouver police closed the 300 block of Howe Street in anticipation of the event — called by Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) — which came amid a heavy police presence.…

The incident occurred on September 23 but was reported on Monday.Sudhir Awasthi, SHO of Gomti Nagar Extension, said that the FIR in this connection has been filed.According to reports, the young man and his girlfriend had gone to the park to spend quality time together and discuss personal matters.“Around 6.30 p.m., two security guards approached them, and one of the guards struck my friend’s leg with a stick. She began crying due to the pain, and I confronted the security personnel. Both of them then proceeded to beat me with the sticks they were carrying,” recounted the victim.He disclosed that…

The child had a swelling in his stomach since birth and was facing issues in feeding.His parents, hailing from Gorakhpur, took him to many doctors before landing at KGMU in August last week.“Doctors at KGMU detected a large tumour in the child’s stomach and stated the need for immediate operation as it was putting pressure on nearby organs. The baby was successfully operated on August 29,” said Prof J.D. Rawat, head of paediatric surgery department, KGMU.He said it was a tricky surgery as the tumour was very large and any mistake would have endangered the baby’s life.“The operation continued for…