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Bihar, Jharkhand sign Sone water-sharing agreement in presence of Home Minister Amit Shah
New Delhi, Aug 31: In the presence of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah, an MoU was signed between Bihar and Jharkhand on the sharing of Sone River water. Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren, Chief Minister of Bihar Samrat Choudhary, Union Minister for Jal Shakti C.R. Patil, the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, the Union Home Secretary, and senior officials from the Government of India and both states were present on this occasion. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah said that todays agreement between Bihar and Jharkhand has resolved a long-awaited water dispute in eastern India. He said that this agreement will provide irrigation water to lakhs of farmers in large rural areas of Bihar and Jharkhand, along with drinking water for the people. Amit Shah stated that the agreement reached today regarding the sharing of the Sone River's waters is an excellent example of the 'Team Bharat' vision and cooperative federalism championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that while all states possess their own distinct identities, if they move forward as 'Team Bharat' within the national context, there is no problem which cannot be resolved. Shri Shah added that this marks the fourth water agreement between states this year, which will enhance water availability for irrigation, rural development, and drinking purposes. Union Home Minister said that the agreement reached today to resolve the nearly 25-year-old water dispute between Bihar and Jharkhand exemplifies that any problem can be solved through dialogue conducted with the spirit of cooperative federalism. He said that issues concerning vast geographical areas, farmers, rural regions, and drinking water supplies in both states have been permanently resolved today. Amit Shah said that today's agreement would ensure the availability of adequate water for drinking and irrigation to a large population across the districts of Bhojpur, Buxar, Rohtas, Kaimur, Aurangabad, Arwal, Gaya, and Patna in Bihar. Moreover, water would become available for irrigation and drinking purposes in the Palamu, Garhwa, and other regions of Jharkhand. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary expressed their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for resolving the issue of Sone River water sharing. On the initiative of Home Minister Amit Shah, long-pending water disputes between various states that had been unresolved for several decades are being resolved through the Inter-State Council, so far this year, four historic agreements have been reached. On July 7, 2026, a historic agreement regarding the settlement of outstanding payments was signed among the 'Narmada Award' beneficiary states Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh in the presence of the Union Home Minister. This agreement marks a milestone in resolving long-standing disputes among these states concerning cost-sharing for the construction of the Sardar Sarovar Project, with the outstanding dues being resolved through a one-time settlement. On June 29, 2026, a significant agreement was signed between the governments of Rajasthan and Haryana regarding the construction and implementation of the Yamuna Water Project. Under this agreement, approximately 580 MCM of water will be conveyed from the Yamuna Canal to Rajasthan via three underground pipelines. The project aims to deliver Rajasthan's share of Yamuna water from the Western Yamuna Canal through these underground pipelines. This will enable Rajasthan to effectively utilize the water allocated to it under the 1994 agreement regarding the sharing of usable surface water in the Upper Yamuna Basin. The project will ensure a continuous supply of drinking water to the arid and low-rainfall regions of Rajasthan and foster socio-economic development, thereby benefiting millions of people. On June 16, 2026, a consensus was reached among the concerned states regarding the long-pending Kishau Multipurpose Dam Project during a crucial meeting held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah. During the meeting, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the implementation of the Kishau Multipurpose Project. Regarding the project, the Central Government will provide 90% of the funding for the water component as central assistance, while the six states will bear the financial burden of the remaining 10%. An agreement was reached to allocate the water assigned to Himachal Pradesh to Delhi and Rajasthan in exchange for sharing the cost of the project's power component.
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Experience The New Hindi Music Video 'Chimna' by Badshah, Divya Kumar & Nagesh Morwekar
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Woman nabbed with 50 grams of brown sugar near India-Nepal border
Kolkata, Aug 30 (IANS) Troops of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) apprehended a 48-year-old woman close to the India-Nepal border in Bihars Gaya district and seized 50 grams of suspected brown sugar from her on Sunday. Upon receipt of specific information from the Galgaliya Police Station in Bihar around 10 a.m., a joint operation was []
5 Reasons why Chitrangda Singh continues to be one of Bollywoods most versatile actors
Chitrangda Singh has built a filmography that does not lend itself easily to a single description. Over the years, the actor has moved between emotionally layered dramas, mainstream entertainers and streaming projects, often choosing characters that offer a different challenge from her previous work. From Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and Inkaar to Baazaar, Bob Biswas and her more recent projects, Chitrangda has explored varied characters and storytelling formats. Here are five reasons why her career continues to reflect that versatility. 1. She can transform into completely different characters One of Chitrangdas strengths has been her ability to approach characters with contrasting personalities. As Geeta Rao in Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, she portrayed an idealistic young woman navigating personal and political upheaval. Years later, her role as Gayatri in Inkaar presented a very different persona. Her performance as Meeta in Desi Boyz further demonstrated her ability to work within a commercial entertainer while bringing emotional depth to her character. 2. She has taken on morally complicated women Chitrangda has also gravitated towards characters who cannot be easily categorised as simply good or bad. In Baazaar, she played Seema, a character with an assured and morally complex edge. She entered a darker and more grounded world with Bob Biswas, where she portrayed Mary Biswas. These roles allowed the actor to explore characters driven by conflicting emotions and circumstances rather than straightforward motivations. 3. She moves between commercial films, arthouse stories and OTT Chitrangdas filmography spans different formats and scales. She has been part of a mainstream franchise with Housefull 5 while also exploring a more intimate cinematic space with Parikrama. Her work in Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders further places her within the OTT thriller space, demonstrating her willingness to work across mediums and storytelling styles rather than remaining confined to conventional theatrical roles. 4. She relies on restraint to make an impact Chitrangdas performances often use controlled expressions rather than relying entirely on overt dramatic moments. In Inkaar, her portrayal of Maya Luthra derives much of its impact from the characters composure and confidence. Similarly, in Gabbar Is Back, she showcased an entirely different side with Aao Raja, delivering a sensual and striking dance performance that became one of the films most popular songs and earned her widespread praise. 5. Her career has focused on evolution rather than repetition From Geeta in Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and Gayatri in Inkaar to Mary in Bob Biswas and her more recent work, Chitrangda has continued to experiment with different kinds of roles. Rather than relying on one particular image or repeating a character template that has worked before, her choices have taken her across genres, formats and tonalities. That willingness to explore different facets of her craft remains one of the defining aspects of Chitrangda Singhs career. Also Read: From Salman Khan starrer Maatrubhumi to Rajkummar Rao starrer Prahaar: 8 real life inspired films to watch out for in the second half of 2026
Nepal floods: Death toll rises to 734; over 2400 still missing as rescue operations continue
Kathmandu , August 30 : The death toll from the Bhote Koshi flood disaster in Nepal has risen to 734, while 2419 people remain missing or out of contact, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). According to the latest update issued by NDRRMA as of 9 am, Chitwan reported the highest number of recovered bodies at 259, including human body parts, followed by Nawalparasi East with 184, Nawalparasi West with 82, Gorkha with 58, Nuwakot with 52, Dhading with 50, Tanahun with 36 and Rasuwa with 13. Of the 2,419 people reported missing or out of contact, 589 are foreign nationals, while 127 are Nepalis accompanying foreign tourists. The missing include 933 people from hydropower projects, 562 in Rasuwa and 115 in Nuwakot, according to the NDRRMA. The disaster has also left 242 people injured, including those currently under treatment and those who have been discharged. Surgical medical teams have been mobilised in the affected areas. A total of 19,895 security personnel have been deployed for search, rescue and relief operations. The deployment includes 8,399 Nepal Army personnel, 7,293 Nepal Police personnel and 4,203 personnel from the Armed Police Force Nepal. The authorities said 8,186 people have so far been rescued, including 2,974 by the Nepal Army, 2,699 by Nepal Police and 2,513 by the Armed Police Force Nepal. A total of 279 people, including 227 foreign nationals, have been rescued by helicopter from a hydropower tunnel. Unidentified bodies recovered during the operations have been kept across 21 hospitals in various districts, the NDRRMA said. The Government of Nepal has provided NPR 10 million each to Rasuwa and Nuwakot, NPR 5 million to Dhading and NPR 67.5 million to 15 local municipalities as cash assistance. Meanwhile, 37 trucks carrying food and non-food relief materials have been dispatched to affected areas, while seven helicopter flights have been conducted to transport relief supplies. Communication sets and radios have also been sent to affected regions. Two tonnes of food supplies along with rescue materials were transported by helicopter to Uttargaya and Dhunche. The NDRRMA also said that Bhairabi, Suryamati and Panchakanya oil stores in Nuwakot currently have 36,000 litres of diesel and 24,000 litres of petrol in stock. Aviation fuel stocks stand at 14,000 litres, against consumption of 25,000 litres. The status update comes as Nepal Home Minister Sudan Gurung visited the flood-affected area in Nuwakot and gave instructions to rescue teams as rescue and relief operations continue in the flood-hit region on Sunday. Meanwhile, flow in the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa has reportedly increased further, urging personnel involved in search, rescue and relief operations to exercise utmost caution. In a post on X, NDRRMA said, Alert: The flow of the flood in the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa has reportedly increased further The authority urged all personnel engaged in search, rescue and relief operations in affected areas, including Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Chitwan, as well as surrounding regions, to remain vigilant. NDRRMA further said, Therefore, all personnel engaged in search, rescue, and relief operations in affected areas including Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Chitwan, and surrounding regions, as well as those in riparian zones and other relevant parties, are requested to exercise utmost caution. The disaster management authority said it would continue to monitor the situation and provide further information. We will provide updates as soon as further information is received, NDRRMA said. Meanwhile, India sent its fourth flight to Kathmandu carrying essential supplies and specialised technical capabilities to support Nepal's ongoing rescue and relief operations. In a post on X, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, The fourth Indian flight has touched down in Kathmandu. It brings essential supplies and technical capabilities to support Nepal's ongoing rescue & relief operations. Indian Embassy in Nepal, through its official handle on X, 'India in Nepal', said the fourth flight was carrying 11 tons of relief materials, which had been handed over to Nepal. With Nepal. The fourth flight, carrying 11 tons of relief materials, has arrived in Nepal, and those relief materials have been handed over. This includes a tunnel technical team equipped for search and rescue operations, a team of forensic experts for DNA analysis, and relief materials such as blankets, sleeping bags, tarpaulins, plastic sheets, and hygiene kits. Reinforcing the state's commitment to relief and reconstruction, Prime Minister Balen Shah on Saturday declared that the Government of Nepal remains on high alert and will operate at full capacity until every flood-affected citizen is safe and rehabilitated following the catastrophic August 26 Bhote Koshi River floods. International experts from India and China are actively assisting on the ground. (ANI)
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Winston Churchill famously quipped that democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others that have been tried. It is a messy, inefficient, and deeply frustrating system. Yet, history has shown it is the least worst option we have for ensuring peaceful transitions of power, protecting civil liberties, and holding leaders accountable. But there is a glaring blind spot in the Western promotion of this ideal: we treat democracy as a universal, plug-and-play system that simply requires setting up ballot boxes. The philosopher-poet Allama Iqbal famously critiqued this mechanical approach to governance, observing: Jamhooriat ik tarz-e-hukoomat hai ke jis mein Bandon ko gina karte hain, tola nahi karte (Democracy is a certain form of government in which / Men are counted, but they are not weighed.) When we examine the struggles of democracy in the developing nations, the profound truth of Iqbals words emerges. Merely counting heads does not create a functioning state. For a democracy to take root and flourish, it requires a basic threshold of development. A harsh reality persists: democracy cannot feed a starving family. Abstract political rights mean little when basic survival is on the line, paving the way for systemic corruption, compromised elites, and a fractured moral compass. The Developmental Threshold Democracies do not exist in a vacuum. To function, they require an ecosystem of stability. Political scientists have long noted that a functioning democracy usually requires a robust middle class, widespread literacy, and a baseline of economic security. Critics often counter this by pointing to early Western democracies, asking how the United States or the United Kingdom achieved democracy before modern economic development existed. The answer is simple: they didnt. Early Western democracies were highly restricted oligarchies where voting was limited exclusively to wealthy, property-owning men. To be clear, acknowledging this history is not an argument for restricting voting rights in the developing world today. Universal suffrage is a non-negotiable human right. Rather, it exposes a profound double standard. The West artificially created a stable electorate by silencing the poor, and spent centuries building strong states before gradually expanding the vote. Today, developing nations are expected to run flawless, universal mass democracies while their populations are still fighting for basic survival. When a society actually reaches a developmental threshold, citizens have the time, education, and security to engage in the political process. They can afford to vote based on ideology, long-term policy goals, and institutional integrity. But in many developing nations, this foundational infrastructure simply does not exist. The Politics of Survival To understand why democratic institutions frequently collapse or erode in the Global South, we must look at human nature. When a population is deeply insecure, when the next meal is not guaranteed, when physical safety from violence is absent, and when there is no tangible hope for a better future, priorities shift radically. A mother living in extreme poverty cannot afford to cast her vote based on abstract concepts like separation of powers or freedom of the press. She is forced to vote for immediate survival. If a populist strongman or a local political boss offers a bag of rice, a temporary job, or protection from a rival faction in exchange for a vote, she will take the deal. In these environments, elections cease to be a democratic choice about the future of the nation. Instead, they devolve into transactional auctions for basic necessities. The electorate is essentially held hostage by their own vulnerability. The Roots of Endemic Corruption This desperate fight for survival is the direct engine of the higher levels of corruption seen in many developing nations. In the West, corruption is often viewed as a moral failing. In much of the developing world, it is a rational survival mechanism. When the state is too weak, impoverished, or inept to provide a social safety net, people must rely on informal networks. Nepotism and tribalism thrive because trusting your family or ethnic group is safer than trusting a faceless, broken government institution. Politicians exploit this insecurity, looting the state treasury not just to enrich themselves, but to fund the patronage networks that keep them in power. The citizens, in turn, tolerate the grand corruption of their leaders because those leaders are the only ones providing them with a trickle of resources. The Paradox of the Educated Elite This heavy reliance on tribal and family networks helps explain one of the most baffling realities of corruption in developing nations: it is rarely confined to uneducated warlords. Much of the grand corruption is orchestrated by highly educated bureaucrats, technocrats, and politicians, people with degrees from prestigious universities who have sworn formal oaths of office to uphold the constitution. How do these individuals, who understand the devastating macroeconomic impacts of corruption, participate in it so willingly? The answer lies in flawed motivations, systemic capture, and a culture of impunity. First, many of these individuals pursued these high positions not out of a genuine desire to serve society or build the nation, but because of immense societal pressure to achieve status and prestige. Because their ascent was driven by social expectations and personal elevation rather than civic duty, the internal moral barrier against corruption is already inherently weak. Once in office, they enter a deeply corrupt governmental structure where they face a stark choice: participate, or be expelled. In these systems, anti-corruption is not a virtue; it is a threat to the established order. Furthermore, an individual who achieves high office is burdened with immense expectations from their extended family, community, or village.. This kinship tax demands that the official use their power to secure jobs and resources for their community. In this twisted moral framework, an official who refuses to be corrupt is often viewed by their own people not as a hero of integrity, but as a selfish traitor. The formal oath to the state is easily drowned out by ancient obligations to the tribe. Finally, this cycle is sustained by a complete lack of accountability. These officials indulge in grand corruption because they know they will rarely face harsh punishment if challenged. Even on the rare occasions they are caught, they intimately understand the punitive system; they know exactly who to bribe, which political strings to pull, and how to buy their own freedom. The very institutions designed to hold them accountable are simply another transactional layer in the same corrupt ecosystem. Religion Without Civic Ethics This brings us to a final, striking paradox: the high level of religiosity in the Third World. By virtually every metric, developing nations are far more religious than the secularized West. Since every major world religion heavily emphasizes truthfulness, morality, and justice, one would logically expect these societies to be bastions of ethical governance. Instead, we see a glaring disconnect. How can a society pray so fervently yet steal so openly? In highly insecure environments, religion often morphs from a framework of universal ethics into a transactional coping mechanism. When the state provides no safety net, people turn to God for daily survival, protection, and miraculous intervention. Citizens and leaders alike learn to sharply compartmentalize their lives. A bureaucrat might solicit a bribe on Friday morning and sit in the front row of a religious service that afternoon, feeling no cognitive dissonance. Allama Iqbal captured this exact tragedy of hollow piety when he lamented: Reh gayi rasm-e-azaan, rooh-e-Bilali na rahi Falsafa reh gaya, talqeen-e-Ghazali na rahi (Only the ritual of the call to prayer remains, the true spirit of Bilal is gone / Only empty philosophy remains, the moral teachings of Ghazali are lost.) Religion becomes a badge of community belonging and a ritual for personal salvation rather than a compass for civic behaviour. When faith is divorced from civic duty, and only the ritual of the call to prayer remains, you are left with a society that is immensely pious, yet systematically corrupt. A Stained Dawn Democracy remains the best system for human flourishing, but it is a fragile structure. We cannot expect a house to stand if it is built on quicksand. When many developing nations first adopted democratic systems, there was immense hope for a brighter, equitable future. Yet, the reality of poverty and systemic corruption has often crushed those hopes, leaving behind an illusion of freedom. The poet Faiz Ahmad Faiz captured this profound disappointment in his famous poem Subh-e-Azadi (The Dawn of Freedom): Yeh daagh daagh ujala, yeh shab gazeeda sahar Woh intezaar tha jis ka, yeh woh sahar to nahi (This stained, pockmarked light, this night-bitten dawn / This is not the dawn we had been waiting for.) If we want to see genuine democracy thrive and ensure the dawn is no longer stained, the focus cannot solely be on holding elections, writing constitutions, or administering oaths of office. The focus must be on establishing the threshold of human dignity: economic development, physical security, and a reliable social safety net that diminishes the desperate reliance on tribalism. Until a population is free from the daily panic of survival, and until civic ethics outweigh transactional survival tactics, democracy will remain an imported luxury rather than a lived reality. Khalid Bashir Mir is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Karmanos Cancer Institute in the United States specializing in molecular oncology and high-dimensional data analysis. He writes on science, society, and governance.
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19-member House Panel visits Nalanda University
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Telangana CM congratulates Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly on BWF World Championships bronze
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Indian flag rises as Treesa-Gayatri receive historic World Championships bronze
The unseeded pair lost to Chinas Liu-Tan in the semifinal after beating reigning Olympic champion Jia Yifan and her partner Zhang Shuxian in the quarterfinals
Successful Conclusion of Badminton World Championship 2026 Celebrated by BAI Secretary Sanjay Mishra
New Delhi, August 24: The Badminton World Championship 2026 concluded successfully on Sunday. The historic bronze medal win by Indias Trisha Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand sparked excitement among local fans. In the midst of this celebration, Sanjay Mishra, Secretary General of the Badminton Association of India (BAI), expressed his happiness over the positive feedback received ... Read more Successful Conclusion of Badminton World Championship 2026 Celebrated by BAI Secretary Sanjay Mishra
Gayatri Gopichand Celebrates Bronze Medal Win at BWF World Championships
New Delhi, August 23: Indian badminton player Gayatri Gopichand described her journey at the BWF World Championships as remarkable. Alongside Trisha Jolly, she secured the only medal for India at this tournament held on home soil. Overwhelmed with emotions, Gayatri expressed that this was a very special moment for her. The duo faced a setback ... Read more Gayatri Gopichand Celebrates Bronze Medal Win at BWF World Championships
Gayatri Gopichand Celebrates Bronze Medal Win at BWF World Championship
New Delhi, August 23: Indian badminton player Gayatri Gopichand described her journey at the BWF World Championship as remarkable. Along with her partner Trisha Jolly, she secured the only medal for the country at this tournament held on home soil. Overwhelmed with emotions related to this achievement, Gayatri expressed that it was a very special ... Read more Gayatri Gopichand Celebrates Bronze Medal Win at BWF World Championship
Asian Games 2026: Ministry approves 492 athletes, 73 from athletics alone
The Sports Ministry on Saturday approved a 492-strong contingent of athletes for the Asian Games beginning next month in Japan, with athletics forming the biggest chunk of 73 names in the list. The contingent comprises 265 male and 227 women athletes. The Ministry has, however, not yet issued the list of support staff that would accompany the contingent. The athletics group features 35 men and 38 women and is headlined by two-time Olympic medal-winning javelin throw superstar Neeraj Chopra, long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, long distance runner Gulveer Singh, decathlete Tejaswin Shankar and 100m hurdler Jyothi Yarraji, among others. The 20-strong badminton team also comprises established names such as P V Sindhu, Ayush Shetty and Laskshya Sen. The women's doubles pair of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly, along with Satwik Sairaj Renkireddy and Chirag Shetty are there in the squad too. The boxing group has 11 names, including the recent Commonwealth Games silver-winners Lovlin ...
15-Year Wait Ends: Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Win Historic Women
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand ended Indias 15-year wait for a womens doubles World Championships medal with a historic bronze in New Delhi.
'It Wasn't Our Day': Treesa-Gayatri After Winning BWF Worlds Bronze
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Trisha and Gayatri Set for Future Success, Says Pullela Gopichand
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Indian women's doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a bronze medal at the BWF World Championships. This achievement marks a significant return for Indian women's doubles on the world stage. The unseeded duo overcame strong opponents to confirm their medal position. Their performance offers a bright spot amidst a challenging tournament for Indian players. This success may encourage further development in Indian doubles badminton.
Dhols, chants and belief: How Delhi turned a World Championships semi-final into a homecoming
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It wasnt our day: Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand after World C'ships loss; secure bronze medal
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New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Chief coach Pullela Gopichand believes Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichands historic World Championships bronze can provide a major boost to Indias next generation, while insisting the young womens doubles pair still have plenty of success ahead of them. I think both of them are young; its not like this is []
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Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand win bronze at 2026 BWF Worlds
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New Delhi, August 22: In the 2026 BWF World Championship, the duo of Trisha Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand had to settle for a bronze medal. The Indian pair faced defeat in the womens doubles semifinals against Chinas Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning on Saturday. The semifinal match lasted 71 minutes, with the Chinese pair defeating ... Read more Trisha and Gayatri Settle for Bronze at BWF World Championship
Treesa Jolly, Gayatri Gopichand scare world number one, settle for bronze in BWF World Championships
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BWF World Championship 2026 Semi-Final LIVE, Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Badminton Score and Results LIVE Updates: The Indian duo assured themselves of a medal with a come-from-behind win in the...
Indias Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand will look to take another major step in their breakthrough run at the BWF World Championships 2026 when they face Chinas Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning in the womens doubles semi-final on Saturday, August 22. The Indian pair booked their place in the last four after producing a stunning [] The post Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand vs Liu-Tan Live: When and Where to Watch BWF World Championships 2026 Semi-Final appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Shah Rukh Khan's 'Swades' co-star Gayatri Oberoi has moved into a sprawling 75,000 sq ft Juhu mansion designed by Italian architect Piero Lissoni. The nine-storey home features a rooftop infinity pool overlooking the Arabian Sea, private theatre, spa, grand entertaining spaces, a chef-ready kitchen and an art collection.
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a World Championships medal after a comeback win. The unseeded Indian pair defeated China's Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian in the quarterfinal. This victory assures them of at least a bronze medal in the women's doubles event. They will now face top seeds Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning in the semifinals.
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand reach BWF World Champs semifinals
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Satwik-Chirag pair loses to Wang and Liang in World Championships quarters
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty's medal hopes ended in the quarterfinal. They lost in straight games to China's Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang. The world number five Indians lacked sharpness in their performance. This defeat concluded their bid for a third World Championships medal. Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand had earlier secured a medal.
Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Stun 4th Seeds, End India
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand fought back against Chinas fourth seeds to reach the semi-finals.
Treesa-Gayatri target final spot after securing India
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Treesa Jolly & Gayatri Gopichand press conference: Indias historic medal at BWF Worlds 2026
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand reflect on their historic BWF World Championships medal and their semi-final clash against the world No. 1 pair.
Trisa and Gayatri Secure Medal at BWF World Championship with Stunning Comeback
New Delhi, August 21: Trisa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have made headlines by securing a medal at the BWF World Championship. They achieved this after a remarkable comeback in the quarter-finals against the worlds fourth-ranked pair, Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Jian. This victory has guaranteed India its first medal in the tournament. After ... Read more Trisa and Gayatri Secure Medal at BWF World Championship with Stunning Comeback
Badminton World Championships: Treesa-Gayatri in semifinals, assured of medal
The Indian unseeded pair, which is on a comeback trail after Treesa recovered from an injury, toiled for one hour nine minutes to produce one of the biggest wins of their career
Not finished yet: Treesa, Gayatri not happy with just a medal at BWF Worlds
Not finished yet Treesa Gayatri not happy with just a medal at BWF Worlds
Treesa-Gayatri stun Chinese third seeds, secure historic BWF Worlds medal
The world No. 39 Indian pair, who entered the tournament unseeded, recovered from a slow start to defeat the Chinese combination 15-21, 21-16, 21-13
BWF World Championships: Treesa-Gayatri Reach Semifinals, Assured of Medal
The Indian unseeded pair toiled for one hour nine minutes to eke out a 16-21 21-15 21-13 win and cruise to the last four stage to be assured of at least a bronze medal
BWF Championships LIVE: Treesa-Gayatri Enter Semi-Finals, Assure India A Medal
BWF World Championships LIVE Score Updates: Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand produced a remarkable comeback to take the contest to the deciding game.
Gayatri-Treesa stun 4th seeds, assure India women's doubles medal after 15 years
GayatriTreesa stun th seeds assure India womens doubles medal after years
Budha Amarnath pilgrim dies of cardiac arrest in Poonch
Poonch/Jammu, Aug 21: A 68-year-old pilgrim from Bihar undertaking the Budha Amarnath yatra died after complaining of chest discomfort at a lodging centre in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Friday, officials said. The deceased was identified as Dinesh Prasad, a resident of Belaganj in Gaya district of Bihar, they said. According to officials, the pilgrim developed chest discomfort during the intervening night of August 20 and 21, and was brought to the District Hospital Poonch at around 12:15 am where he passed away. The cause of death was recorded as cardiac arrest, officials said The Budha Amarnath yatra, which was flagged off by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on August 17 from Jammu, will continue till August 28.
8-0 becomes 8-1: 'Impatient' PV Sindhu falls to cramping Wang Zhi Yi in epic duel
PV Sindhu's World Championships campaign ended in controversy as Wang Zhi Yi overcame cramps, a hostile Delhi crowd and the five-time medallist to snap her unbeaten record against Chinese shuttlers at the Worlds. Ayush Shetty also bowed out, while Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand and Satwik-Chirag marched into the quarter-finals.
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He never put pressure on me: Arjuna awardee Gayatri Gopichand on her father
Devi Mahathme | Song - Jagava Kayo Devanu
Watch the Kannada lyrical song 'Jagava Kayo Devanu' from the movie 'Devi Mahathme' starring Rangayana Raghu, Prathima Nayak, Prashanth Hiremath and Pallavi Manjunath. 'Jagava Kayo Devanu' is sung by Abby V and music of the song is given by Likith Prasad Shetty. Lyrics of 'Devi Mahathme' song 'Jagava Kayo Devanu' are written by Pramod Maravanthe. Nagaraja Somayaji directorial 'Devi Mahathme' also features Raghu Pandeswar, Sundar Veena, Arvind Kuplikar and Basuma Kodagu in pivotal roles. To know more about 'Jagava Kayo Devanu' song from 'Devi Mahathme', watch the lyrical video.
BWF Worlds: Treesa-Gayatri stun 7th seeds to reach quarters, medal one win away
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a World Championships quarterfinal spot. The unseeded Indian pair defeated Japan's seventh seeds in straight games. Treesa's aggressive play and Gayatri's structural support proved decisive. This victory marks a significant step in their comeback after Treesa's injury. A medal is now guaranteed with one more win at the event.
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand credit home crowd for quarters win
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Treesa-Gayatri Enter BWF World Championships Quarterfinals
The Indian unseeded pair dished out a dominating performance to outwit world No 7 Japanese Rin and Kie 21-16 21-12 in a lop-sided contest
Gayatri-Treesa stun 7th seed to move one win away from BWF Worlds medal
After beating the 16th seeds in the round of 32, Treesa-Gayatri stunned the seventh seeds to become the first Indian pair to reach the BWF Worlds 2026 quarterfinals
BWF Worlds: Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly shock 7th seeds, one win away from medal
BWF Worlds Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly shock th seeds one win away from medal
Preparations for the Pitripaksha Mela Intensify in Gaya
Gaya, August 19: Preparations for the Pitripaksha Mela 2026, renowned worldwide as a moksha sthal, have commenced in Gaya. This year, the festival will take place from September 25 to October 10. Anticipating a large influx of devotees from across the country and abroad, the district administration has accelerated its preparations. On Wednesday, District Magistrate ... Read more Preparations for the Pitripaksha Mela Intensify in Gaya
Gaya administration steps up preparations for Pitripaksh Mela, DM inspects pind daan sites
Treesa Jolly & Gayatri Gopichand cause upset at World Championships
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand pull off a stunning upset at the World Championships. Watch the Indian womens doubles pair defeat the higher-ranked opposition and make a strong statement on the world stage.
Gayatri Gopichand, Treesa Jolly Celebrate Arjuna Award Nomination
Indian badminton doubles stars are currently playing and have progressed to the Round of 16 at the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi
Arjuna Award came late, but Gayatri and Treesa find rhythm at the right time
Arjuna Award came late but Gayatri and Treesa find rhythm at the right time
Treesa-Gayatri stun 16th seed USA pair, qualify for RO16 at BWF Worlds 2026
The unseeded pair dominated from the start, leaving little room for the USA duo as they won 21-15, 21-12 to book their place in the next round
He wished the awardees continued success in their sporting journeys and future international competitions
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand reach last 16 in BWF World Championships 2026
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BWF World Championships: Treesa-Gayatri Enter Women's Doubles Pre-Quarters
Treesa and Gayatri took just 38 minutes to beat their fancied opponents 21-15 21-12 and progress to the next round
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday, August 18, extended his congratulations to the two Telangana athletes, shuttler Gayatri Gopichand and shooter Dhanush Srikanth, selected for the prestigious Arjuna Awards announced by the Sports Ministry earlier in the day. They are among 17 sportspersons selected for the award. In a post on X, the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Jaipur Nagar Nigam's official complaint portal has gone viral for having dropdown menus listing civic problems in plain conversational Hindi, from 'Dog pagal ho gaya hai pakadwana hai' to 'Gaadi wala paise mangta hai.' The internet has largely praised the portal for making government services accessible to everyday residents.
The Sports Ministry, however, did not name any athlete for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award this year
For more than three decades, Longi Manjhi has built canals and dams to bring water, revive farming and reduce migration from villages around Gaya.
BWF Worlds Day 2 Order of Play: All eyes on Lakshya and Treesa-Gayatri
Lakshya begins his men's singles bid against unseeded Austrian Collins Valentine Filimon, while Jolly and Gopichand face a tougher second-round test against 16th seeds Lauren Lam and Allison Quynh Lee
Tourism officials review Pitripaksh Mela preparations in Gaya
BWF Worlds: Sindhu Storms Into R32; Treesa-Gayatri Beat Paula-Lucia
Sindhu won the first game comfortably and continued her dominance in the second game. She stopped Noble's comeback attempts and finished the match with ease.
