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New Delhi [India], January 9 (ANI): Several members of the Indian cricket fraternity congratulated pacer Mohammed Shami after he received Arjuna Award from President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony here. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the governing body of cricket in India, took to X and said it is "memorable moment" for the pacer. "A memorable moment for TeamIndia pacer Mohd. Shami who is conferred with t

(Photo credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports) Kansas has won nine straight games, but that didn't prevent the Jayhawks from dropping a spot in the latest national rankings. The now-No. 3 Jayhawks will aim to extend their winning streak to double digits when they meet UCF on Wednesday night in Big 12 play at Orlando, Fla. Kansas (13-1, 1-0) was passed in the rankings by new Big 12 rival Houston, which is the lone rema

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 9 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday congratulated cricketer Mohammed Shami and athlete Parul Chaudhary for being honoured with the prestigious Arjuna Award. President Draupadi Murmu conferred the award to Mohd Shami and Parul Chaudhary, both residents of Uttar Pradesh, at a formal ceremony in New Delhi. Congratulating cricketer Mohd Shami, CM Yogi poste

(Photo credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports) For Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, wins like Sunday's 62-59 squeaker against American Athletic Conference rival SMU mean a little more. "Nothing was perfect about it and we still found a way to win against a really good SMU team," he said. Just the same, Hardaway is probably hoping that his 13th-ranked Tigers figure out a way to win their conference game against visiting Texa

(Photo credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports) As neighboring rivals with a long history of important basketball clashes, No. 7 North Carolina and North Carolina State each enter this week with growing momentum. Their first get-together of the season comes Wednesday night in Raleigh, N.C. North Carolina and NC State, both 11-3 overall and3-0 in Atlantic Coast Conference play, are two of three teams in the ACC without a con

President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday named education minister Gabriel Attal as prime minister in a bid to give new momentum to his presidency, with the 34-year-old becoming France's youngest and first openly gay head of government, a source close to the presidency told AFP.

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 9 (ANI): Ahead of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 Tamil Nadu, the Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development fo Tamil Nadu Udhayanidhi Stalin chaired a high-power meeting at the Secretariat on Monday to take stock of the final preparations for the games. Squash will make its debut at the Youth Games with the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 Tamil Nadu slated to be held in Chennai,

(Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports) The Boston Bruins' challenging four-game road trip against Western Conference opponents continues Tuesday night against the Arizona Coyotes in Tempe, Ariz. The game also marks the second half of a back-to-back for Boston, which looks to recover after a 4-3 shootout loss at Colorado on Monday inDenver. Still, the Bruins did well to record a point to begin the week-long s

(Photo credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports) Ilya Sorokin looks at playing the position of goaltender as if he's playing cards. Now the New York Islanders will attempt to ensure he doesn't have to try and master 52-card pickup against the highest-scoring team in the NHL. The Vancouver Canucks will look to continue their robust goal-scoring ways Tuesday night when they continue a season-long seven-game road trip

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GUIYANG, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- On the first weekend of 2024, the venue of the Village Super League in Rongjiang County, which sits at the mountainous area in southwest China's Guizhou Province, was swamped with thousands of people celebrati

Male [Maldives], January 9 (ANI): Amid the ongoing spat between the Maldives and India, The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has begun a survey to assess the impact on hotel reservations in regard to the Indian source market. "We are inviting various stakeholders to participate in MATATO survey to assess the impact of recent online events on hotel reservations in regard to Indian source ma

New Delhi [India], January 9 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced Campa and Atomberg Technologies as the official partners for the Domestic and International Season 2024-2026. "As cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the thrilling contests and exceptional performances on the field, BCCI is delighted to join forces with two homegrown brands, Campa and Atomberg Technologies to enhance th

Dubai [UAE], January 9 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday gave an "unsatisfactory" rating to the Newlands pitch in Cape Town following a low-scoring second Test between India and South Africa. The decision was made under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process, following the conclusion of the shortest-ever completed Test match in Cape Town's Newlands, with 642 balls bowled in total. Mohammed Si

TOKYO, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index closed at its highest level since March 9, 1990 on Tuesday, as investors bought up technology stocks on the back of recent rises in U.S. stocks.

New Delhi [India], January 9 (ANI): India's women's team batter Yastika Bhatia has named star batter Smriti Mandhana as her favourite player. The 23-year-old received her maiden call for the India team in September 2021 She talked about watching Adam Gilchrist and how Smriti became her favourite. "Initially, I didn't follow anyone. I just wanted to enjoy batting. Then gradually, I also started focussing on wicketkeeping.

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New Delhi [India], January 9 (ANI): India's star badminton men's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award at the Rashtrapati Bhawan by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday. Khel Ratna is the country's highest sporting honour given annually by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The nominated stars receive their awards from the Pr

MADISON, Wisconsin - A sprawling storm that pelted much of the nation's midsection with more than a half a foot of snow and gusty winds created whiteout conditions that closed parts of two interstate highways and prompted officials to close schools and government offices in several states Tuesday.

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Kavaratti (Lakshadweep) [India], January 9 (ANI): In Lakshadweep, comprising a total of 36 islands, including ten inhabited ones, the administration has recently proposed additional tourism projects. Government-led tourism activities, managed by SPORTS (Society for Promotion of Nature Tourism and Sports), include the iconic Paradise Island huts. A new proposal under the Smart City initiative aims to introduce a 90-room ho

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 9 (ANI): In a reaction to the row over Maldives MP's post on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar said that it is not acceptable if anyone from any other country holding any position makes derogatory comments on the Prime Minister. "He (Narendra Modi) is the Prime Minister of our country and if anyone from any other country holding any posi

New Delhi [India], January 9 (ANI): Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter, Mohammad Rizwan has been appointed as the vice-captain of the Pakistan Cricket Team for the T20I format by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) ahead of the five-match T20I series against New Zealand. Star Pakistan batter has replaced Shadab Khan as the vice-captain for the Men in Green. Rizwan's appointment is the latest in a string of changes to the Pakistan

Wigan [UK], January 9 (ANI): The former Manchester United star Roy Keane lambasted young forward Rasmus Hojlund for his performance in the Red Devils 2-0 victory against Wigan in the FA Cup. Manchester United clinched a comfortable 2-0 victory against Wigan but Hojlund once again failed to feature on the scoresheet. Portuguese right-back Diogo Dalot and midfielder Bruno Fernandes spearheaded Manchester United in the next

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 9 (ANI): In a significant development, the tourism sector in the Maldives is experiencing a downturn following the controversy surrounding Prime Minister Modi's visit to Lakshadweep. The fallout has been analysed across various aspects of the industry. Madhav Oza, Director of Blue Star Air Travel Services, sheds light on the impact, stating, "In an overall analysis, let's first delve

Cape Town [South Africa], January 9 (ANI): South Africa batter David Miller picked his preferred spot in the Proteas T20 World Cup setup as well as what they need to do as a team in order to enjoy a successful tournament. South Africa recently ended up playing a 1-1 draw in a three-match T20I series against India. As the Proteas continue to gear up and fine-tune their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, Miller revealed