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Mirabai Chanu lifted a total of 198 kg in the event. She lifted 87 kg in the snatch before managing 111 kg in the clean and jerk to finish with the silver medal. Chanu had narrowly missed out on a medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023, finishing fourth after an injury prevented her from completing her final clean and jerk attempt.

The three-match ODI series against West Indies will see Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma back in action, while Ravindra Jadeja will return to the format after being omitted from the fixtures following the ODI series against New Zealand earlier this year. Most of India's first-choice ODI players, vice-captain Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel, are on Asian Games duty in Japan.

In an exhilarating performance at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Indias men's skeet team fought hard for a bronze medal, tying with Kazakhstan at 346 points before triumphing in a shoot-off. Anantjeet Singh Naruka is set for the individual final. Additionally, the womens skeet team proudly added a bronze to the tally with 331 points, while the womens kabaddi team continued their success with a convincing win over Iran.

Irina Krush has been a constant presence in the United States womens chess teams rise, featuring in all three of its historic Olympiad medals. From becoming Americas youngest womens champion at 14 to earning the countrys only female GM title, Krush, speaking exclusively to TimesofIndia.com, reflects on her journey, the changing landscape of American chess, her commentary career, and the challenges of competing at her 13th Olympiad.

At the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, India's women's skeet team clinched a bronze medal, showcasing their exceptional talent. With Raiza Dhillon and Parinaaz Dhaliwal both scoring 111 points, along with Maheshwari Chauhan's 109, they totaled 331 points. While China took gold with 346 points and Kazakhstan secured silver, this victory highlights a pivotal moment for Indian shooting sports on an international stage.

Jay Meena has made history for India by reaching the mens singles semi-finals in soft tennis. This achievement ensures Indias first medal in soft tennis at the Asian Games. Meena won a close quarter-final match against Sherwin Nuguit from the Philippines. Meanwhile, Manu Bhaker has advanced to the women's 10m air pistol final after a strong qualification round.

Bernie Sanders launched a sweeping attack on Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the influence of billionaire money in U.S. politics, saying Musk had spent heavily to help elect Trump and was pouring more money into the battle for control of Congress. Sanders claimed Musk was spending around $200 million to help Republicans retain power in the midterms.Sanders separately tore into Trump over the Iran conflict, calling it Trumps disastrous war in Iran and warning that the fighting was spreading across th

Donald Trump was pressed on whether a potential U.S. potash deal with Belarus could ultimately strengthen Russia while he sat alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Asked whether money from the arrangement could help Moscows position in the war, Trump rejected the suggestion outright, responding: No, not at all.

French President Emmanuel Macron used his United Nations address to push back against a world order built on force, regime change and selective standards, warning that attempts to topple governments have repeatedly produced ever greater chaos. Macron also declared: No double standards. A life is a life. Peace and security are indivisible.

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Donald Trump hyped his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping while sitting alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling the encounter a big deal and saying everybody wants to be there. Trump also described his relationship with Xi as very good, before drawing a blunt contrast: He loves China. I love the U.S.

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A major security scare unfolded near the United Nations in New York after police responded to reports of a suspicious package in the heavily secured area surrounding the UN General Assembly. The incident came as President Donald Trump and dozens of world leaders were in Manhattan under an extraordinary security operation.

Donald Trump sparked a light-hearted moment during his United Nations appearance after suddenly looking around and asking, Where is our First Lady? as Melania Trump sat nearby. The unexpected interruption drew laughter and quickly became one of the more unusual moments from the presidents appearance in New York.Trump continued looking around for Melania before realizing where she was, prompting another reaction from the First Lady. The brief exchange stood out during an otherwise policy-heavy UN

US President Donald Trump said his side held three hours of talks with Iranian representatives on Tuesday, describing the meeting as very good and saying it had ended about an hour earlier. Trump said he could not understand why Iran would not want to reach a deal, while presenting what he described as two possible outcomes for Tehran. Iran had not publicly commented on the reported talks at the time of publication. The remarks came during Trumps press conference with Ukrainian President Volodym

Lionel Richie has been hospitalized again after suffering another heart-related health scare, just weeks after his previous hospital stay. The 77-year-old singer underwent an AFib ablation procedure and is now taking time away from the stage to recover. His latest health setback has also forced multiple concert cancellations on his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. Heres what happened, what doctors treated, and the latest update on Richies health and return to the stage.

Donald Trump said the November midterm elections are not driving his decisions on Iran, insisting during his United Nations appearance that domestic politics doesnt even enter my mind when it comes to the war. Trump, who is not personally on the ballot, argued that his focus remains on reaching a deal with Tehran while warning of severe consequences if diplomacy fails.The comments come as the Iran conflict increasingly collides with U.S. politics. Trump has suggested an agreement with Tehran may

US President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iran from the UN podium, calling for Tehran to reach a deal and warning of severe consequences if it does not. Trump also said the US had destroyed Irans nuclear program, raised concerns over Irans missile capabilities and urged UN members to economically isolate Tehran. The remarks came as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high. For more details, watch the full report.

President Donald Trumps White House helipad ribbon-cutting has sparked a bizarre online mystery after footage appeared to show TWO seemingly identical oversized gold scissors being handled during the ceremony. The unusual sequence quickly triggered the viral Scissorgate debate, with social media users questioning whether the scissors were switched, replaced or simply part of a ceremonial setup. Watch the footage, the strange moments that sparked the theories, and the internet frenzy surrounding

Hayden Panettieres cause of death has finally been revealed weeks after the actress was found unresponsive at a South Carolina Airbnb. The Greenville County Coroners Office has now released the official cause and manner of death following toxicology testing. Hayden, who was 36, died on August 16, with authorities initially suspecting a drug overdose. The final ruling brings an end to the investigation, while new details from the coroner shed light on the circumstances surrounding her sudden deat

Jordans King Abdullah II has issued a stark warning over developments in the occupied West Bank, accusing Israel of accelerating settlement expansion, land seizure and the displacement of Palestinians. Addressing the United Nations, Abdullah said what was once a creeping process has become a fundamental shift, with settlement violence and the destruction of Palestinian property escalating. The Jordanian monarch said demolishing Palestinian homes to expand settlements amounts to forcible transfer