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Sheetal Devi, 16 Yr Old Para Archery Champion, Wins Best Youth Athlete Of 2023 Honour At Asian Awards

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JAMMU, Nov 27: Prodigious Indian para archer Sheetal Devi won the Best Youth Athlete of the Year title at the Asian Awards 2023 in Riyadh on Saturday, November 25, adding to her growing list of firsts. The 16-year-old won the laurel and made history as the first Indian athlete to do so. Sheetal is the first female archer to compete internationally without the use of arms, according to World Para Archery. But she's not just competing. In a fantastic debut season, the teenager is taking home medals from major competitions.Sheetal shot to national prominence after winning three medals at the Asian Para Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China, after taking home the silver medal at the World Para Archery Championships earlier this year in Pilsen, Czech Republic. She was the first Indian woman to win two gold medals at the Asian Para Games in the same edition of the competition with her two gold medals. [caption id="attachment_6261" align="alignnone" width="300"] Sheetal Devi, 16 Yr Old Para Archery Champion, Wins Best Youth Athlete Of 2023 Honour At Asian Awards[/caption]

India monitoring respiratory illness cases in China, says situation not alarming

editor November 26, 2023Leave a comment

NEW DELHI: On Sunday, the Chinese central government restated its close observation of the recent spike in respiratory illnesses among children in certain regions of the country. The Union Health Ministry stated that there was no reason for concern in its most recent update. There has been news of a significant increase in childhood respiratory illnesses in northern China in the past few weeks. In light of this, the Union Health Ministry has made the proactive decision to thoroughly examine the respiratory illness preparedness measures.As a precaution, states and UTs are advised to review hospital and public health preparedness measures right away. These include assessing the availability of personnel, hospital beds, influenza medications and vaccines, medical oxygen, antibiotics, personal protective equipment, testing kits, and other necessary medical supplies. They have also been requested to make sure that trends in severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) and influenza-like illnesses are properly tracked. According to data recently released by the WHO, respiratory illnesses are becoming more common in China's northern regions. According to the World Health Organisation, this increase was caused by the COVID-19 restrictions that were released at the beginning of the winter season, as well as the seasonal trend of respiratory diseases like Mycoplasma pneumonia. Despite the fact that WHO has asked Chinese authorities for more information, it is determined that there is currently no reason for concern. [caption id="attachment_6196" align="alignnone" width="300"] India monitoring respiratory illness cases in China, says situation not alarming[/caption]

BSF Punjab Frontier Intercepts Pakistani Drone, Pistol And 5.240 Kg Heroin Recovered

editor November 26, 2023Leave a comment

Amritsar, Nov 26: At Village Chak Allah Baksh, District Amritsar, the Border Security Force Punjab Frontier and India's first defence force stopped a Pakistani drone and seized a handgun and 5.240 kg of heroin. "On November 26, early in the morning, a Pakistani drone entered Indian airspace; BSF forces fired in response. A pistol, two magazines, twenty live rounds, and 5.240 kg of heroin were found by BSF Punjab Frontier troops during the search operation in the village of Chak Allah Baksh, District of Amritsar. BSF stopped yet another attempt by Pakistani smugglers to smuggle guns and drugs, Punjab BSF wrote on X.Data compiled by the border guarding force earlier this year showed that the Border Security Force (BSF) had accomplished a record by recovering 69 Pakistani drones that had infiltrated Indian territory in the final ten months of this year. This action prevented smugglers from attempting to smuggle drugs. According to the data, the BSF intercepted 69 of these drones on the Indian Western Border, which passes through the borders of Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu, between January 1 and October 31 of this year.Sixty of these 69 drones were taken from the border between Punjab and Rajasthan, and nine from both. October 19–saw the seizure of a maximum of 21 drones from Punjab and two from the Rajasthan border. Eleven drones in all were taken into custody in June, seven in May, six in February, July, and September, five in August, three in March and April, and one in January. According to the data, in January, March, April, and May, there was no drone recovery from the Rajasthan border. Between January 1, 2020, and October 31, this year, the BSF has confiscated 93 drones in total. Just one of them was taken out of the Jammu border in June 2020, and another one in December 2021. However, with the discovery of 22 drones from the Punjab border in 2022, drone recoveries unexpectedly multiplied. Seven, five, three, October, two, March, and one in each of the months of January, February, April, May, and June were among the twenty-two drones that were taken in. On the 3,323-kilometer India-Pakistan border, BSF personnel shot down a few of these drones. After receiving a tip, these recoveries were carried out closely in cooperation with state police. According to a BSF officer, smugglers in Pakistan use these drones to transport small amounts of illegal goods, primarily heroin, from 500 grammes to 1 kilogramme in India. This allows the drones to easily cross the India-Pakistan International Border by flying them at night. [caption id="attachment_6169" align="alignnone" width="300"] BSF Punjab Frontier Intercepts Pakistani Drone, Pistol And 5.240 Kg Heroin Recovered[/caption] …

Cochin University Tech Fest stampede kills 4 students, over 60 injured

editor November 26, 2023Leave a comment

KOCHI: During the Cochin University annual event here on Saturday night, there was a stampede that left over 60 people injured and four students dead, according to authorities. The rush, according to officials, happened just before popular singer Nikita Gandhi was scheduled to perform at a musical festival in this area at the open-air auditorium of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT). State Health Minister Veena George said that four students—two boys and two girls—lost their lives and that more than sixty others are receiving treatment at Kalamassery Medical College Hospital and a few other local hospitals. Four more students were listed as critically ill by George. A sudden downpour, according to ADGP M R Ajith Kumar, caused the audience to rush to the auditorium via the stairs, resulting in a stampede and subsequent deaths. "We deduced from the brochure that the festival was yearly and took place from November 24 to November 26. The 1,000–1,500 person capacity auditorium served as the venue for the musical performance. It had some filling in it. However, the kids hurried through the steps as the rain suddenly started, which caused the disaster, Kumar told reporters here. Officials subsequently stated that the singer had not started her song when the tragedy happened, despite early accounts indicating that the stampede happened during Nikitha Gandhi's musical performance. "Only those with tickets were allowed admission to the event. But throughout the musical performance, a number of locals were present outside the auditorium, an eyewitness told the reporters. In the midst of the catastrophe, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan addressed an urgent meeting at a government guest home in Kozhikode and expressed sorrow over the students' deaths. The meeting's chairperson, Vijayan, subsequently declared that all cultural and artistic events associated with the ongoing Nava Kerala Sadas programme in the northern district on Sunday have been cancelled. In order to arrange different actions, he also assigned ministers P Rajeev and R Bindhu to hasten to the Kalamassery campus. The CM said in a statement that George would arrange for the treatment of all injured parties and instructed that this be done. [caption id="attachment_6166" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cochin University Tech Fest stampede kills 4 students, over 60 injured[/caption]

Pak Is Making Attempts To Push Foreign Terrorists Into J&K: Lt Gen Dwivedi

editor November 24, 2023Leave a comment

JAMMU, Nov 24: Pakistan is making attempts to push foreign terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir, Northern Army commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi said on Friday, and highlighted that there is a presence of retired soldiers…

Chain Singh wins 3 gold in national shooting Championship

editor November 24, 2023Leave a comment

JAMMU: In the national championship that was held in New Delhi, Indian shooter Chain Singh took home three gold medals. At the 66th National Shooting Championship in New Delhi, he took home three gold medals. He also set a new 50-meter rifle prone national record. Chain Singh is a native of Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district. He won the gold medal in the individual division of the 7th Asian Airgun Championship in Kuwait, the bronze medal in the men's 50-meter rifle three positions event at the 2014 Asian Games, and six gold medals in total—three in individual and three in team events—at the 2016 South Asian Games. In 2007, Chain Singh received his gun training in the Indian Army. [caption id="attachment_6071" align="alignnone" width="189"] Chain Singh wins 3 gold in national shooting Championship[/caption]

LeT sniper trained on Pak-Afghan front killed in Rajouri: Army

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RAJOURI: The Army said on Thursday that four soldiers, including two captains, had died in an ongoing battle in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, including a trained sniper from the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Toiba, which is thought to be the mastermind of the Dhangri attacks. According to accounts, Quari, who was slain during the gunfight, "is a Pak National & harcore terrorist." "He received training on the Afghan and Pakistani fronts. He is a senior Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist leader, the source claimed. "He and his group have been involved in Rajouri-Poonch for the past year. He is also thought to be the mastermind behind the attacks on Dangri and Kandi. According to the spokesperson, Quari was dispatched to resurrect terrorism in the area."He is [an] Expert in IEDs, operating & hiding from Caves & a trained Sniper," he stated. According to sources, heavy gunfire broke out on Thursday as the conflict between security forces and terrorists in the dense forests of Baaji Maal, in the Kalakote area of the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, entered its second day. After security forces began a search operation in response to information regarding the presence of terrorists, an encounter occurred in the forests of Baaji Maal. According to officials, one soldier was injured and four army personnel—including two captains—lost their lives in the encounter. According to an official, the gunfight today resulted in additional injuries to security personnel. He stated that it was not immediately possible to ascertain the precise count of injured personnel. When the last reports came in, the area was experiencing intense gunfire. [caption id="attachment_6018" align="alignnone" width="298"] LeT sniper trained on Pak-Afghan front killed in Rajouri: Army[/caption]

India win 9medals to top Asian Para Archery Championships

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BANGKOK: India won nine medals total—four gold, four silver, and one bronze—and won the Asian Para Archery Championships thanks to outstanding performances from Rakesh Kumar and Sheetal Devi. India finished the competition with four gold, four silver, and one bronze medal, while South Korea took second place with five medals (3-1-1). The 38-year-old Rakesh, the silver medallist from the Hangzhou Para Asian Games, overcame a two-point deficit at the halfway point to defeat Indonesia's Ken Swagumilang 145-144 to win the men's compound open title.Earlier, Rakesh and Suraj Singh defeated Chung-Hung Wu and Chih-Chiang Chng of Chinese Taipei 147-144 to win the men's compound open team gold. Then, he and Sheetal Devi defeated Teodora Audi Ayudia Ferelly and Ken Swagumilang of Indonesia, 154-149, to win the mixed team gold. In the women's compound open team event, India won a fourth gold medal thanks to a lopsided final score of 148-137 between Sheetal and Jyoti, who defeated Jin Young Jeong and Na Mi Choi of Korea. India came back with four silver medals as well. India was defeated 4-5 in the tiebreaker by Indonesia in the women's recurve open team final. The men's recurve doubles team of Vivek Chikara and Harvinder then lost to South Korea 2–6, taking home silver.Adil and Naveen's men's recurve W1 doubles team took home a third silver medal, but they were defeated 122-137 by South Korea. Moreover, Sheetal Devi was forced to accept a silver medal after Singapore's Nur Syahidah Alim defeated her in the penalty shoot. After the five regulation ends, both were tied at 142-142. The shoot-off also resulted in a 10-all tie, with Nur being declared the winner because her arrow was closer to the centre. Sarita had already defeated teammate Jyoti to win a bronze in the women's individual compound category. [caption id="attachment_6007" align="alignnone" width="300"] India win 9medals to top Asian Para Archery Championships[/caption]

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India resumes e-Visa services for Canadians: Sources

editor November 22, 2023

NEW DELHI: After a nearly two-month break, India has started offering electronic visa services to Canadian citizens again, according to sources on Wednesday. Following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's claims of the "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the June 18 killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia, tensions between India and Canada erupted in September. In 2020, India classified Nijjar as a terrorist. Trudeau's accusations were dismissed by India as "absurd" and "motivated". A few days later, Ottawa was asked to reduce its diplomatic presence in India by New Delhi, which declared it was temporarily stopping the issuance of visas to Canadian citizens. Additionally, India had requested that Canada take strong action against terrorists and anti-Indian groups that are based there. [caption id="attachment_5972" align="alignnone" width="300"] India resumes e-Visa services for Canadians: Sources[/caption]

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Gautam Gambhir Returns To Kolkata Knight Riders As ‘Mentor’

editor November 22, 2023

NEW DELHI, Nov 22: The Shah Rukh Khan-owned Kolkata Knight Riders, an IPL team that won its two titles under Gautam Gambhir's capable leadership in 2012 and 2014, named Gambhir their "Mentor" on Wednesday. After leading KKR from 2011 to 2017, Gambhir parted ways and has been leading Lucknow Super Giants as their "Mentor" for the past two seasons. Gambhir is the hero of India's T20 and 50 over World Cup victories. Despite making it to the play-offs in both seasons, Lucknow was unable to advance, which is why the team hired Justin Langer, a former Australian opener and T20 World Cup winner, as coach. After Langer was signed by the Sanjiv Goenka-owned team, Gambhir's departure was inevitable.Even though Gambhir and LSG both adamantly denied the move for the longest time, there was a lot of buzz about it following a lengthy meeting in the Mumbai home of the Bollywood star, and it eventually became true. The CEO of KKR, Venky Mysore, has announced that Gambhir will work with head coach Chandrakant Pandit.Few things affect me emotionally because I am not an emotional person. However, this isn't like that. Here we are at the beginning of it all again. In a press release from the team, Gambhir was cited as saying, "As I consider putting on that purple and gold jersey once more, there is a lump in my throat and fire in my heart." "I am returning not just to KKR but also to the 'City of Joy.'" Now I'm back. I'm craving food. Number 23 is me. "Ami KKR," declared Shah Rukh Khan, the former principal of the India KKR, "this is our 'Captain' returning home in a different avatar as a 'Mentor.' Gautam has always been a part of the family.""He was greatly missed, and we are all looking forward to Chandu Sir and Gautam bringing the magic of Team KKR and instilling the never-say-die spirit and sportsmanship they stand for." anticipated receiving total authority As an elected member of parliament, Gambhir has a tendency to prefer having his own team, having complete control over the proceedings, and being willing to take the fallout. It will be interesting to observe the scope and domain for former Mumbai all-rounder Abhishek Nayar, who had a significant influence in strategic matters pertaining to team selection and combination, with Gambhir's return to his "spiritual home."As the principal owner stated in his statement, Gambhir has always been the "Captain" of the ship, and KKR supporters would hope for a turnaround following a few uneven seasons. [caption id="attachment_5966" align="alignnone" width="300"] Gautam Gambhir Returns To Kolkata Knight Riders As ‘Mentor’[/caption] …

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