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ICC World Cup 2023: Samarawickrama’s 91 helps Sri Lanka defeat Netherlands, script their maiden win of this edition

New Delhi, 21/10: Sadeera Samarawickrama displayed unwavering composure in his unbeaten half-century as he guided Sri Lanka to a clinical five-wicket win over the Netherlands and secure their first victory in this World Cup, here on Saturday. South African-born Sybrand Engelbrecht (70) and Logan van Beek (59) led a remarkable recovery with maiden half-centuries to…

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Gaganyaan mission: ISRO successfully conducts test vehicle launch

Sriharikota, 21/10: The first unmanned flight test for India’s human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, was successfully completed from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Saturday.   The launch was preceded by nail-biting moments after ISRO put off the mission following the Automatic Launch Sequence holding back the vehicle due to observance of an “anomaly,”

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Italy PM Giorgia Meloni splits from partner after his sexist TV comments

Rome, 20/10: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Friday she had separated from her television journalist partner Andrea Giambruno, who has drawn criticism in recent weeks for sexist comments made on and of air.My  relationship with Andrea Giambruno, which lasted almost 10 years, ends here,” Meloni wrote on her social media accounts. “Our paths…

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CM Naveen Patnaik announces Rs.10 lakh each for Odisha’s para-athletes participating at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou

Bhubaneswar, 20/10: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced a cash incentive of Rs. 10 lakh each for the 7 para-athletes from the Odisha who will be participating in the Asian Para Games scheduled to begin from 22nd October 2023.   The Asian Para Games, will bring together elite para athletes from across the continent, offering…

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Joe Biden to seek billions in military aid for Israel as invasion of Gaza nears

Washington DC, 20/10: President Joe Biden on Thursday asked Americans to spend billions more dollars to help Israel fight Hamas while Israel’s defence chief told his troops to be ready to go into the Gaza Strip to destroy the Palestinian militant group. In a televised White House speech late on Thursday that also addressed Ukraine’s…

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