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Olympics 2024: Indian men's hockey team ends 52-year Olympic wait vs Australia with 3-2 win
India beat Australia 3-2 in Paris, their first Olympic win over the Kookaburras since 1972. Harmanpreet Singh scored twice and Abhishek added one, while PR Sreejesh made vital late saves. The result secured second place in Pool B and set the tone for India’s run to a bronze medal—back-to-back Olympic podiums after Tokyo 2020—reinforcing India’s status as the most decorated nation in Olympic hockey.
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Noida dowry death: Third arrest as brother-in-law held after husband shot in police encounter
Police in Greater Noida made a third arrest in the death of 26-year-old Nikki Bhati, who was allegedly set on fire over dowry demands. Her husband Vipin was shot in the leg after attempting to escape police custody and is now in judicial custody. His mother Daya and brother Rohit have also been arrested. Videos and the child’s statement form key evidence as investigators build the case.
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AUS vs SA 3rd T20I, Cairns: Series on the line in first-ever T20I at Cazaly's Stadium
Australia and South Africa meet in a winner-takes-all third T20I at Cazaly's Stadium, Cairns—the venue’s first T20I. The series sits 1–1 after Tim David’s 83* in the opener and Dewald Brevis’s 125* in the second. Australia want their top order firing; South Africa miss David Miller and Donovan Ferreira but carry momentum. First ball: 2:45 PM IST on Star Sports and JioHotstar.
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Xabi Alonso pushes Real Madrid to land La Liga star as season opener looms
New Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has asked the board to sign a proven La Liga star after a trophyless season and a string of injuries. Despite €178m spent on four arrivals, he wants a ready-made leader in midfield or attack. With Rodrygo’s future uncertain and the opener vs Osasuna on August 19, pressure is on Florentino Pérez to act fast.
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AUS vs SA 2nd ODI Live Streaming: Time, TV and squads as South Africa chase series in Mackay
South Africa lead 1-0 after a 98-run win and can seal the ODI series against Australia in Mackay on August 22, 2025. Here’s how to watch in India and abroad, start times across time zones, likely XIs, and the tactical battles after Keshav Maharaj’s five-for exposed Australia’s middle order. Mitch Marsh’s side must respond without retired stalwarts Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell.
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Bigg Boss 19: Pre-premiere spat erupts after Shehbaz Badesha's jibe; Mridul Tiwari's sister hits back
Before the Bigg Boss 19 premiere could settle, a clash broke out after Shehbaz Badesha mocked YouTuber Mridul Tiwari during the selection face-off. Mridul’s sister Pragati hit back online, calling YouTube a democratic platform. Inside the house, tensions flared again when Kunickaa Sadanand snapped at Mridul during the first elimination task. The fight has already turned into a debate on digital fame versus TV pedigree.
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Rajasthan floods: 91 dead as monsoon unleashes dam overflow and cave-ins from Jaipur to Kota
Rajasthan is in crisis after days of extreme monsoon rain left at least 91 dead and dozens injured. A dam overflow in Sawai Madhopur triggered a 2-km land cave-in, swallowing farmland and roads. With 48% above-average rain, districts from Jaipur to Kota are flooded, highways are shut, and the Chambal is flowing above danger level. Army, NDRF and SDRF teams are rescuing hundreds as more rain is forecast.
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Bihar Weather Today: Heavy rain, strong winds and lightning warned in 7 districts
IMD has warned of heavy to extremely heavy rain with strong winds and dangerous lightning in seven Bihar districts today—Patna, Gaya, Nalanda, Rohtas, Aurangabad, Bhojpur, and Buxar. BSDMA has activated emergency teams and control rooms, advising people to stay indoors during afternoon and evening hours. Waterlogging, transport disruption, and crop damage are likely as authorities monitor the situation.
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Vice President Election 2025: Radhakrishnan vs Sudarshan Reddy in High-Stakes South India Showdown
The 2025 Vice President election has turned into a South India contest between NDA's CP Radhakrishnan and INDIA bloc's retired Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy. Following Jagdeep Dhankhar's dramatic resignation, the stage is set for an ideological face-off, but numbers tilt the race toward the NDA.
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Auto Stocks Surge: Maruti, Ashok Leyland, Hero MotoCorp Dominate Market on GST Hopes
Auto stocks like Maruti Suzuki, Ashok Leyland, and Hero MotoCorp broke records after a rally driven by hopes of a GST rate cut from 28% to 18%. Investors are closely watching these stocks as they react to Prime Minister Modi’s promise of major GST reforms by Diwali and positive global cues.
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