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Electioneering gains momentum for Lok Sabha polls Indian High Commissioner in Pakistan asked to send report on forceful conversion of two abducted Hindu girls India achieves 84 % reduction in TB deaths among HIV patients says UN Azlan Shah : India, South Korea round-robin match ends in draw 1-1 IPL: KKR beat SRH by six wickets; match between MI & DC underway

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IPL: KKR beat SRH by six wickets; match between MI & DC underway

In IPL, a match is underway between host Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. Delhi Capitals were 95 for 2 in 11overs when reports last came in. Mumbai Indians had won the toss and elected to field.

Azlan Shah : India, South Korea round-robin match ends in draw 1-1

In Men's Hockey, a second round-robin match between India and South Korea ended in a draw with a score of one goal each, in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup at in the Malaysian city of Ipoh today.

Mandhana, Jhulan continue to top the charts in ICC Women's ODI Rankings

Indian duo of Smriti Mandhana and Jhulan Goswami continue to top the batting and bowling charts in the latest ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings.

India clinch SAFF Women's C'ship for fifth time

In football, India has clinched the SAFF Women's Championship for the fifth time in a row, defeating hosts Nepal 3-1 in the final at Biratnagar.

India bag 368 medals at Special Olympics World Games

India has bagged 368 medals - 85 Gold, 154 Silver and 129 Bronze at Special Olympic Games in Abu Dhabi. Our correspondent reports that the eight-day extravaganza finally drew to a close in a spectacular ceremony on Thursday evening.

India crash out of Asia Mixed Team Badminton Championships

India crashed out of the Asia Mixed Team Badminton Championships at Hong Kong after losing 2-3 to Chinese Taipei today.

Prajnesh makes it to Miami Masters main draw

In Tennis, India's number one singles player, Prajnesh Gunneswaran, has made it to the main draw of the Miami Open, his second straight Masters appearance.

Global superstars to perform at Closing Ceremony for Special Olympics, Abu Dhabi

Some of the biggest names in world music will perform at the spectacular Closing Ceremony for Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch unveiled

Organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics today unveiled a cherry-blossom shaped torch for the Games as the city prepares for the famed flower season to begin in coming days.

BWF badminton rankings: Lakshya, Riya break into top 100

Young Indian shuttlers Lakshya Sen and Riya Mookerjee today broke into the top-100 among Men’s and Women’s singles players in the latest World Badminton Rankings.

Deal signed to host T10 league for five years in Abu Dhabi

In Cricket, there are two short formats so far, that is, ODI and T-20. Now, brace for T-10. The Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi will be the new home of T10 cricket for the next five years, starting with the 2019 season.

Prithviraj Tondaiman on course for final in ISSF Shotgun World Cup

In shooting, India's Prithviraj Tondaiman shot two perfect rounds of 25, to stay on course for the men's trap finals at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup being held at Acapulco, Mexico. Yesterday was the first day of qualifying in the men's trap event.

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