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IND vs NEP Highlights: India win by 23 runs© Twitter

India vs Nepal, Asian Games 2023, Highlights:India beat Nepal by 23 runs in the Asian Games 2023 men’s cricket quarter-final match on Tuesday. Chasing 203, Nepal were off to good start but kept on losing wickets at regular intervals. For India, Ravi Bishnoi and Avesh Khan took three wickets each while Arshdeep Singh took two wickets. Earlier, fiery century from Yashasvi Jasiswal, followed by a quick knock by Rinku Singh, propelled India to 202/4 in 20 overs. With this, India have entered the semi-final of the tournament. (SCORECARD | Asian Games 2023 Medals Tally)

Here are the Highlights of the India vs Nepal Men’s Quarter-final match:

  • 09:55 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: India win by 23 runs

    India (202/4) beat Nepal (179/9) by 23 runs in the Asian Games 2023 men’s cricket quarter-final match. For India, Jaiswal scored a century while Ravi Bishnoi and Avesh took three wickets each. For Nepal, Dipendra Singh scored 32 runs. With this win, India have entered the semi-finals of the tournament. 

  • 09:48 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: Close battle on the cards

    The match is getting more intense as Nepal need 35 off the last 10 balls to win against India. 

    NEP 168/8 (18.2 overs)

  • 09:45 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: OUT

    OUT!!! Arshdeep Singh strikes again and this he removes Gulshan Jha for 6. Gulshan hammers it for a six but the ball goes stright into the hands of Yashasvi Jaiswal. Eight wickets gone for Nepal. 

    NEP 156/8 (17.1 overs)

  • 09:44 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: OUT

    OUT!!! Avesh Khan takes his second wicket of the day and removes Sompal Kami for 7. Sompal tries to steal another boundary but Sai Kishore takes an excellent catch at the long-on. Seventh wicket gone for Nepal. 

    NEP 156/7 (17 overs)

  • 09:42 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: FOUR

    FOUR!!! Sompal Kami smashes a boundary off Avesh Khan’s delivery. Kami makes a good use of the lack of pace and steals four runs. 

    NEP 156/6 (16.5 overs)

  • 09:38 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: OUT

    OUT!!! After getting hit for two sixes, Arshdeep Singh makes a terrific comeback as he removes Sundeep Jora for 29. Jora smashes it hard for a six but the lands into hands of Yashasvi Jaiswal at the long-on. Sixth wicket gone for Nepal. 

    NEP 140/6 (15.4 overs)

  • 09:29 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: OUT

    OUT!!! Ravi Bishnoi takes his third wicket of the day and this time he removes Dipendra Singh 32. Dipendra lofts it over the long-on for a six but the timing did not favour him and the ball lands straight into the hands of Sai Kishore. Fifth wicket gone for Nepal. 

    NEP 122/5 (14.2 overs)

  • 09:26 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: Hattrick of sixes

    SIX!!! Dipendra Singh Airee has completely changed the momentum of the game and he registers a hattrick of sixes off Shuvam Dube’s delivery. The first one comes at the fine while the second comes at the deep square leg. Later, the third one was hit over the deep mid-wicket. 

    NEP 117/4 (13.4 overs)

  • 09:22 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: SIX

    SIX!!! Sundeep Jora ends Sai Kishore’s last over in style as he smashes a huge six on the last ball of the over. Sundeep makes room and lofts it over deep extra cover for a maximum. In his debut match, Sai Kishore leaks 25 runs with one wicket in four overs. 

    NEP 99/4 (13 overs)

  • 09:19 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: 11 runs off the over

    Dipendra Singh smashes a huge six off Shivam Dube’s delivery. In total, Dube concedes 11 runs in his previous over. Nepal have now lost the track and need a strong partnership to make a comeback in the game. 

    NEP 88/4 (12 overs)

  • 09:12 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: OUT

    OUT!!! Ravi Bishnoi strikes again in the same over as he removes Rohit Paudel for 3. Bishnoi strikes on Paudel’s pads as the on-field umpire signals LBW out. Terrific bowling from Bishnoi as Nepal lose their fourth wicket. 

    NEP 77/4 (11 overs)

  • 09:10 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: OUT

    OUT!!! Ravi Bishnoi has joined the party and he removes Kushal Malla for 29. Mall hits it hard for a six but Rahul Tripathi intercepts at the long-on rope and throws the ball towards Rinku Singh, who then completes the catch. Third wicket gone for Nepal. 

    NEP 76/3 (10.4 overs)

  • 09:06 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: SIX

    SIX!!! Kushal Malla continues to keep the momentum towards Nepal’s side as he smashes a huge six off Washington Sundar’s delivery. Malla hammers it hard towards the long-on as the ball goes straight into the crowd for a big maximum. 

    NEP 69/2 (9.2 overs)

  • 08:58 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: OUT

    OUT!!! Sai Kishore has provided Team India with their second breakthrough as he dismisses Kushal Bhurtel for 28. Bhrutel tries to go for a scoop shot but ends up giving a catch to Avesh Khan. Second wicket gone for Nepal. 

    NEP 62/2 (8.5 overs)

  • 08:56 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: 50 up for Nepal

    Nepal batters have been in terrific form today as they are dealing in boundaries and confidently moving towards the target. In the previous over of Ravi Bishnoi, the duo of Kushal Malla and Kushal Bhurtel score seven runs, which include a boundary from the former. With this, Nepal have gone past the 50-run mark. 

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    NEP 55/1 (8 overs)

  • 08:53 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: Good over from Sai Kishore

    After conceding too many boundaries in the past few overs, Team India finally take a sigh of relief as debutant Sai Kishore bowls an economical over. He leaks only 2 runs and controls the flow of runs. 

    NEP 48/1 (7 overs)

  • 08:46 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: FOUR

    FOUR!!! Kushal Bhurtel ends Arshdeep Singh’s second over in style as he smashes a brilliant boundary on the last ball. He plays a shot towards the long-on as the ball comfortably goes past the boundary line. 

    NEP 40/1 (5 overs)

  • 08:42 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: SIX

    SIX!!! Kushal Bhurtel continues to show his fiery side as he smashes a huge six off Arshdeep Singh’s delivery. He makes a good use of Arshdeep’s short delivery and smashes it hard towards the deep backward point for a six. Kushal is crucial for Nepal in this long chase. 

    NEP 36/1 (4.3 overs)

  • 08:39 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: OUT

    OUT!!! Avesh Khan has provided Team India with their first breakthrough as he removes Aasif Sheikh for 10. The ball hits the edge of the bat and travels straight to wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma, who then takes a brilliant catch. First wicket gone for Nepal in the chase. 

    NEP 29/1 (3.4 overs)

  • 08:29 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: FOUR

    FOUR!!! Nepal are off to a great start as Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh are dealing in the boundaries. In the previous over of Avesh Khan, the duo smashes one boundary each as the pacer leaks nine runs. 

    NEP 17/0 (2 overs)

  • 08:25 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: We are back

    Nepal have scored 8 runs in the first over of their chase. The first over was bowled by Arshdeep Singh. Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh has opened for Nepal. 

    NEP 8/0 (1 over)

  • 08:10 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: India 202/4 vs Nepal

    India finish their innings at 202/4 in 20 overs against Nepal in the Asian Games 2023 men’s cricket quarterfinal match. For India, Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 100 while Rinku Singh played a fiery knock of 37* off 15 balls. For Nepal, Dipendra Singh took two wickets while Sompal Lami and Snadeep Lamichhane took one wicket each. 

  • 08:06 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: SIX

    SIX!!! After hitting a boundary, Rinku Singh smashes a huge maximum off Abinash Bohara’s delivery. He plays a slog sweep and send it high towards the mid-wicket for a six. 

    IND 187/4 (19.2 overs)

  • 08:04 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: FOUR

    FOUR!!! Rinku Singh starts the last over of the innings in style as he smashes a terrific boundary off Abinash Bohara’s delivery. 

    IND 181/4 (19.1 overs)

  • 08:02 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: Rinku on fire

    Almost every India fan was waiting to witness the magic of powerful hitter Rinku Singh as he has not disappointed his fans. He has started dealing in boundaries and so far he has hit two sixes. The first come off Abinash Bohara’s delivery in the previous over while the second one comes off Rohit Paudel’s delivery in this over. Apart from Rinku, Shivam Dube also smashes a six in this over as Rohit concedes 14 runs. 

    IND 177/4 (19 overs)

  • 07:57 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: OUT

    OUT!!! Dipendra Singh takes his second wicket of the day and this time he removes Yashasvi Jaiswal for 100. Jaiswal smashes it hard for six but the ball did not get the distance and Abinash Bohara takes a low catch. Fourth wicket gone for India. 

    IND 150/4 (16.2 overs)

  • 07:49 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: Jaiswal hits 100

    Yashasvi Jaiswal smashes a shot which goes for a boundary but on the very next ball of Sompal Kami, he takes a single and brings up his century. He takes only 48 balls to reach the 100-run mark. Terrific batting from the youngster. 

    IND 148/3 (15.5 overs)

  • 07:40 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: Jaiswal nears ton

    Despite losing wickets in a quick succession, Team India still got the momentum on their side as Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to deal in boundaries. In the previous over of Abinash Bohara, he smashes a six and a four as the Nepal bowler leaks 14 runs. With this, Jaiswal has gone past the 90-run mark and inching closer towards his century. 

    IND 133/3 (14 overs)

  • 07:34 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: OUT

    OUT!!! Sandeep Lamichhane has joined the party and removed Jitesh Sharma for five. Jitesh tries to get a boundary but ends up giving a catch to Lamichhane at the non-striker’s end. Third wicket gone for India. 

    IND 119/3 (12.5 overs)

  • 07:28 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: OUT

    OUT!!! Sompal Kami has provided Nepal with their second breakthrough as he removes Tilak Varma for 2. Tilak gets completely bamboozled by the delivery as the ball rattles up the leg stump. Second wicket gone for India. 

    IND 111/2 (11.4 overs)

  • 07:25 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: 7 runs off the over

    Despite the dismissal of Ruturaj Gaikwad, the momentum is still towards the Indian side as Yashasvi Jaiswal continue to deal in boundaries. In the previous over of Rohit Paudel, he smashes a six as the Nepal skipper leaks seven runs. 

    IND 111/1 (11 overs)

  • 07:18 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: OUT

    OUT!!! Dipendra Singh has provided Nepal with their much-needed breakthrough as he dismisses Ruturaj Gaikwad for 25. Gaikwad smashes it hard for a six but fails to time the shot properly as the ball lands safely into the hands of Rohit Paudel at the deep mid-wicket. First wicket gone for India. 

    IND 103/1 (9.5 overs)

  • 07:14 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: Gaikwad changes gear

    After Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad also starts dealing in boundaries. In the previous over of Sandeep Lamichhane, he smashes two boundaries as the spinner leaks 12 runs. India aim to maintain the momentum in the game. 

    IND 96/0 (9 overs)

  • 07:09 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: Back-to-back fours

    FOUR!!! Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to showcase his fiery form as he once again smashes two back-to-back boundaries off Karan KC’s delivery. The first one comes after he smashes it over the covers while the second one comes after he smartly cuts and it over the mid-wicket for a four. 

    IND 84/0 (8 overs)

  • 07:03 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: Jaiswal hits 50

    Yashasvi Jaiswal smashes a huge maximum off Sandeep Lamichhane’s delivery and brings up his half-century in style. It is his second half-century in the shortest fortmat and he brings it up in just 22 balls. Terrific batting from Jaiswal. 

    IND 71/0 (6.3 overs)

  • 07:00 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: Good over from Dipendra

    After leaking too many runs in the previous overs, Nepal finally take a sigh of relief as Dipendra Singh Airee finally bowls an economical over and controls the flow of runs. He concedes only two as Nepal desperately aim to break the strong partnership between Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal. 

    IND 63/0 (6 overs)

  • 06:58 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: Jaiswal nears 50

    Yashasvi Jaiswal is dealing in boundaries and inching closer towards his half-century. He is currently batting at 43 and will be bringing up his second half-century in the T20I format. He is also getting a good support from Ruturaj Gaikwad as India aim for a huge total.

    IND 61/0 (5 overs)

  • 06:52 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: 16 runs off the over

    Team Indian are off to a fiery start as their openers, especially Yashasvi Jaiswal, are dealing in boundaries. In the previous over of Dipendra Singh, the duo scores 16 runs, which include a six and a boundary from Jaiswal. India have gone past the 50-run mark in just four overs

    IND 54/0 (4 overs)

  • 06:48 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: SIX

    SIX!!! Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to deal in sixes as he smashes a huge maximum off Sompal Kami’s delivery. He plays a pull shot on the short delivery and clears the deep mid-wicket for a six. Terrific batting from the youngster. 

    IND 32/0 (2.4 overs)

  • 06:46 (IST)

    IND vs NEP Live Score: FOUR

    FOUR!!! After Yashasvi Jaisawl, Ruturaj Gaikwad also opens his arms and steals a boundary from Sompal Kami. Gaikwad smartly plays a shot towards the short third man as the ball easily goes past the boundary rope. 

    IND 26/0 (2.2 overs)

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Mark Zuckerberg Get 2 Black Eyes After Jiu-Jitsu Training, Shares Selfie

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Mark Zuckerberg Get 2 Black Eyes After Jiu-Jitsu Training, Shares Selfie

The billionaire trains with coach Dave Camarillo.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared a selfie on his Instagram sporting two black eyes he sustained during jiu-jitsu training. The 39-year-old billionaire along with a selfie wrote, “Sparring got a little out of hand. May need to update my avatar.”

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Since being posted, the post has received over 4 lakh likes on Instagram and a barrage of comments. A user wrote, “Nooooo who did this to you!”

Another user wrote, “How does the other guy look Mark?”

“Might need to keep your hands up Mark,” the third user wrote.

Last year, the Meta CEO in an interview with Joe Rogan shared that he tries to do at least two hours of daily physical activity because he wakes up in the morning to a million messages. He shared that he began training in martial arts form during covid-19 pandemic. He said that the sport gave him an energy boost. 

“MMA is the perfect thing,” Mr. Zuckerberg added, “After an hour or two of working out, or rolling or wrestling with friends, or training with different folks, it’s like now I’m ready to go solve whatever problem at work for the day.”

The billionaire trains with coach Dave Camarillo. 

Meanwhile, Mr Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan recently announced their plans to help eradicate human diseases by 2100. In a statement, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) – Zuckerberg and Chan’s foundation –  announced that they aim to develop a computing system that researchers can use with artificial intelligence (AI) to catalogue cells and predict how they act when diseased. The data could be used to make groundbreaking new discoveries that could help cure, prevent, or manage all diseases by the end of this century, the foundation said.

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Who Is Neville Roy Singham, Accused Of Spreading China Propaganda In India

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Who Is Neville Roy Singham, Accused Of Spreading China Propaganda In India

New Delhi:
Neville Roy Singham is an American millionaire who is accused of spreading Chinese propaganda in India and abroad. He is the founder of ‘ThoughtWorks’, an IT consulting company.

Here are 5 facts about Neville Roy Singham:

  1. A New York Times report alleged that NewsClick, an Indian news portal, is part of a global network that receives funding from American billionaire Neville Roy Singham. 

  2. Neville Roy Singham is said to have close ties to the Chinese government media machine. This has put NewsClick in the spotlight again, as it is currently under investigation for alleged money laundering and foreign funding violations.

  3. The New York Times reported that Neville Roy Singham is the son of Archibald Wickeramaraja Singham, a Sri Lankan political scientist and historian who was a professor of political science at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York.

  4. Neville Roy Singham, now based in Shanghai, has a financial network supporting Chinese propaganda that spans the globe, from Chicago to Shanghai. He also financed a news website in India that sprinkled its coverage with Chinese government talking points, according to a New York Times report. The site was later raided by Delhi Police.

  5. The New York Times report alleged that Neville Roy Singham is linked to several American charities and non-profit groups that are working to promote his agenda. These propaganda groups are funded through American non-profits that have received at least $275 million in donations.

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Dominican Republic Vice President Raquel Pena Rodriguez arrives in Delhi

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Vice President of the Dominican Republic, Raquel Pena Rodriguez arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday on a three-day visit to India

Published Date – 10:20 AM, Tue – 3 October 23


Dominican Republic Vice President Raquel Pena Rodriguez arrives in Delhi

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New Delhi: Vice President of the Dominican Republic, Raquel Pena Rodriguez arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday on a three-day visit to India.

Raquel Pena Rodriguez will call on President Droupadi Murmu and hold discussions with Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and other Indian dignitaries.

She will also deliver a lecture on India-Dominican Republic relations at the Indian Council for World Affairs.

“Furthering – ties! A warm welcome to VP @RaquelPenaVice of the Dominican Republic, as she arrives in New Delhi on her first-ever visit to India,” the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Arindam Bagchi posted on social media platform, X.

The Dominican Republic Vice President is set to visit India at the invitation of her Indian counterpart Jagdeep Dhankhar. This will be the first-ever visit of the Vice President of the Dominican Republic to India. She is on a visit to India from October 3-5.

“The visit is significant as it takes place at a time when India-Dominican Republic bilateral relationship is entering its 25th year. The two countries established diplomatic relations on 04 May 1999,” the MEA said in an official release.

Diplomatic relations between India and the Dominican Republic were established in May 1999. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed in May 2001 in Santo Domingo to hold regular Foreign Office consultations.

Dominican Republic is an important partner of India in the Latin America and Caribbean region. The visit of the Vice President of the Dominican Republic comes closely on the heels of that of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to that country in April 2023, the MEA release added.

India’s exports to the Dominican Republic are small but growing.

Training and exchange of good practices have constituted the two main axes of cooperation between India and the Dominican Republic. Both nations have expressed their willingness to continue working together and to identify new initiatives.

Within the framework of the ITEC program, Dominican professionals have been receiving training since 1999 in Indian institutions in various disciplines. A centre of Excellence for Information Technologies set up in 2011 in Santiago, with the support of the Indian government, operated with three Indian instructors for a period of two years.

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Asian Games: PV Sindhu, Prannoy enter pre-quarterfinals

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Star Indian shuttlers HS Prannoy and PV Sindhu progressed to the men’s and women’s singles pre-quarterfinals

Published Date – 10:15 AM, Tue – 3 October 23


Asian Games: PV Sindhu, Prannoy enter pre-quarterfinals

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Hangzhou: Star Indian shuttlers HS Prannoy and PV Sindhu progressed to the men’s and women’s singles pre-quarterfinals with straight-game wins over their respective opponents in the badminton competition at the Asian Games here on Tuesday.

World no. 7 Prannoy, who had missed the men’s team championships final against China due to a back injury, was back on the court, dishing out a clinical performance to expectedly outwit Mongolia’s Batdavaa Munkhbat 21-9 21-12 in 25 minutes.

He will face either Jordan’s Bahaedeen Ahmad Alshannik or Kazakhstan’s Dmitriy Panarin.

Former world champion Sindhu also looked good as she prevailed 21-10 21-15 over world no. 21 We Chi Hsu of Chinese Taipei. The last and only time Sindhu played Hsu was at the Asia Badminton Championships in Dubai earlier this month.

Sindhu will play either Indonesia’s Putri Kusuma Wardani or Hong Kong’s Liang Ka Wing next.
Sindhu was leading 7-5 in the opening game. She kept her errors low and engaged in rallies, using her tosses and clears. Soon she was 11-6 and 15-6 up.

The Indian moved to 10 game points when her opponent found the net. Sindhu wasted one before sealing it when her rival went long. The second game was a tight affair. Sindhu got her length right early and tried to pin her opponent at the back court, managing to lead 4-2 but the Taipei girl managed to keep close and produced an angled smash to make it 8-7.

An on-the-line return helped Hsu to claw back at 9-9 but Sindhu ensured she has a one-point lead at the interval. The Indian extended the lead to 18-14 before a backhand return took her to five game points and she sealed the contest comfortably.

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Journalists Raided, Anti-Terror Case Against NewsClick Amid China Funding Row

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The searches were conducted by officers from Special Cell of Delhi Police

New Delhi:

The homes of several journalists associated with NewsClick were searched today in connection with a case under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case. According to sources, Delhi Police had registered the case under the anti-terror law on August 17, days after a New York Times investigation alleged that the news portal had received funding from a network pushing Chinese propaganda.

The searches today were conducted by officers from the Special Cell of Delhi Police at around two dozen locations in Delhi-NCR. No arrests have been made so far, but sources said some journalists have been taken to police stations for questioning.

Earlier, the Enforcement Directorate had registered a case against the news portal and investigated its funding. The central agency had also attached some assets linked to the news portal.

The case, sources said, relates to alleged violations in foreign funding and its use. The fresh FIR is based on information shared by the Enforcement Directorate.

The ED has earlier alleged that the news portal received a sum of nearly Rs 38 crore from entities linked to China, and how this amount was used is under the scanner.

People who have received salaries or remunerations from NewsClick are under the scanner. Laptops and phones of journalists whose homes were searched today have been seized for further probe.

Police sources said more information about the searches will be shared later.

In August, a New York Times investigation had alleged that NewsClick is among organisations that were funded by a network linked to US millionaire Neville Roy Singham that pushes Chinese propaganda.

The news portal and its sources of funding came under the scanner back in 2021, when the Economic Offences Wing of Delhi Police filed a case against it. The Enforcement Directorate case was based on this case. The Delhi High Court gave NewsClick promoters protection from arrest, and the matter is now in court.

The news portal’s offices were also searched by Income Tax officers in 2021 in an alleged tax evasion case.

NewsClick’s editor Prabir Purakayastha had then hit out at the crackdown against the news portal. “These investigations by various agencies, and these selective allegations, are attempts to stifle the independent journalism of media organisations – including NewsClick. The Constitution of India under Article 19(1)(a) guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression, a right central to our work,” he had said.

Following the New York Times report in August, Mr Purkayastha had told The Indian Express. “These are not new allegations. They have been made in the past. We will respond to them in the appropriate forum, i.e. the court, as the matter is sub judice.”

The Press Club of India has expressed concerns over the raids. “The Press Club Of India is deeply concerned about the multiple raids conducted on the houses of journalists and writers associated with Newsclick. We are monitoring the developments and will be releasing a detailed statement.

“The PCI stand in solidarity with the journalists and demands the government to come out with details. #DefendMediaFreedom,” it added.

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Asian Games: Indian men bow out of Sepaktakraw quadrant event

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Indian men produced a good effort but it was not sufficient to go past South Korea, and crashed out of the Sepaktakraw quadrant event

Published Date – 10:10 AM, Tue – 3 October 23


Asian Games: Indian men bow out of Sepaktakraw quadrant event

Indian men produced a good effort but it was not sufficient to go past South Korea, and crashed out of the Sepaktakraw quadrant event

Hangzhou: The Indian men produced a good effort but it was not sufficient to go past South Korea, and crashed out of the Sepaktakraw quadrant event at the Asian Games here on Tuesday.

In their final group stage clash, India lost 1-2 to Korea, and thus also failed to remain in contention for a semifinal berth.

In a must-win match for the Indians, they lost the opening set 16-21 before bouncing back to win the second set 21-16.

However, the already-ousted Koreans upped their game in the final set and won it 21-16 to knock the Indians out.

The Indians finished third in Group B, while Japan and the Philippines entered the semis from this group, while Indonesia and Myanmar progressed to the last four from Group A.

India had lost their opening meeting with Japan (0-2) before winning its subsequent games against Singapore (2-0) and the Philippines (2-0).

India have managed to win only a bronze at the Asian Games till date, and it came in the regu event during the previous edition at Jakarta in 2018.

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Journalists Raided, Anti-Terror Case Against NewsClick Amid China Fund Row

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The searches were conducted by officers from Special Cell of Delhi Police

New Delhi:

The homes of several journalists associated with NewsClick were searched today in connection with a case under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case. According to sources, Delhi Police had registered the case under the anti-terror law on August 17, days after a New York Times investigation alleged that the news portal had received funding from a network pushing Chinese propaganda.

The searches today were conducted by officers from the Special Cell of Delhi Police at around two dozen locations in Delhi-NCR. No arrests have been made so far, but sources said some journalists have been taken to police stations for questioning.

Earlier, the Enforcement Directorate had registered a case against the news portal and investigated its funding. The central agency had also attached some assets linked to the news portal.

The case, sources said, relates to alleged violations in foreign funding and its use. The fresh FIR is based on information shared by the Enforcement Directorate.

The ED has earlier alleged that the news portal received a sum of nearly Rs 38 crore from entities linked to China, and how this amount was used is under the scanner.

People who have received salaries or remunerations from NewsClick are under the scanner. Laptops and phones of journalists whose homes were searched today have been seized for further probe.

Police sources said more information about the searches will be shared later.

In August, a New York Times investigation had alleged that NewsClick is among organisations that were funded by a network linked to US millionaire Neville Roy Singham that pushes Chinese propaganda.

The news portal and its sources of funding came under the scanner back in 2021, when the Economic Offences Wing of Delhi Police filed a case against it. The Enforcement Directorate case was based on this case. The Delhi High Court gave NewsClick promoters protection from arrest, and the matter is now in court.

The news portal’s offices were also searched by Income Tax officers in 2021 in an alleged tax evasion case.

NewsClick’s editor Prabir Purakayastha had then hit out at the crackdown against the news portal. “These investigations by various agencies, and these selective allegations, are attempts to stifle the independent journalism of media organisations – including NewsClick. The Constitution of India under Article 19(1)(a) guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression, a right central to our work,” he had said.

Following the New York Times report in August, Mr Purkayastha had told The Indian Express. “These are not new allegations. They have been made in the past. We will respond to them in the appropriate forum, i.e. the court, as the matter is sub judice.”

The Press Club of India has expressed concerns over the raids. “The Press Club Of India is deeply concerned about the multiple raids conducted on the houses of journalists and writers associated with Newsclick. We are monitoring the developments and will be releasing a detailed statement.

“The PCI stand in solidarity with the journalists and demands the government to come out with details. #DefendMediaFreedom,” it added.

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Ram Lalla to be taken around Ayodhya in chariot before consecration

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Ram Lalla will embark on a special chariot and take a round of Ayodhya in a massive procession before the consecration ceremony

Published Date – 10:00 AM, Tue – 3 October 23


Ram Lalla to be taken around Ayodhya in chariot before consecration



Ayodhya: Ram Lalla will embark on a special chariot and take a round of Ayodhya in a massive procession before the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in January 2024.

This is a part of the elaborate plans that the Temple Trust has drawn up for the week-long events. The event will be conducted under the supervision of scholars from Kashi.

Trust member Kameshwar Choupal said: “Before the consecration event, the Saryu will be worshiped, and the new idol of Lord Rama will be anointed with its water. Then the idol will be taken on a city tour in a chariot and after this, the idol of Ram Lalla will be kept with water, fruits and food grains for one day each.”

Choupal said that the consecration ceremony will be celebrated in 4 lakh temples across the country.

“In these temples, special prayers will be held and foods will be distributed. On the main day, when the idol will be installed, amid recitation of the Ramayana and other religious activities, the event will be telecast live for crores of devotees to see this historic moment,” he said.

Meanwhile, the first ‘Ram Stambh’ pillar reached Ayodhya from Rameswaram in a special vehicle decorated with flowers on Monday.

It will be installed at the Mani Parvat temple here, followed by 290 Ram pillars to be installed at major places between the two temple towns that cover the exile path of Lord Ram.

The installation of all ‘Ram Stambh’ pillars will be done by VHP’s Ashok Singhal Foundation.

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Mudryk, Broja score as Chelsea beats Fulham 2-0 in Premier League

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Chelsea’s long wait for another Premier League win came to an end with a 2-0 victory at Fulham

Published Date – 09:50 AM, Tue – 3 October 23


Mudryk, Broja score as Chelsea beats Fulham 2-0 in Premier League

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London: Chelsea’s long wait for another Premier League win came to an end with a 2-0 victory at Fulham.

Two goals in the space of a minute in the first half from Mykhailo Mudryk and Armando Broja on Monday secured the points for Mauricio Pochettino’s struggling team at Craven Cottage and moved it up to 11th in the standings.

It was Chelsea’s first win in the league since August 25 and only its second in the top flight all season.

“It was a decent performance, maybe not as good as we would like, but the most important thing was three points and we desperately needed that,” said Chelsea captain Conor Gallagher.

Mudryk, a USD 108 million signing last season, fired Chelsea in front in the 18th minute after controlling Levi Colwill’s ball and finishing past Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno.

Broja then doubled the lead a minute later, with summer signing from Manchester City, Cole Palmer, seizing on a mistake and providing the assist.

“It’s important for us to build our confidence and trust in ourselves,” Pochettino said.

“I’m so happy for the players and in the end we got what we deserved.” The victory should give Pochettino something to build on after such a troubled start to the season and comes after his side beat Brighton in the English League Cup last week.

It has not been easy for the Argentine who was hired at the end of last season and charged with the responsibility of returning Chelsea to its glory days.

His appointment might have lifted the mood around the club after its worst-ever Premier League season last term, but there has been no instant uplift in form, with Chelsea going into Monday’s game in 15th place.

Its one win in the league had come against newly promoted Luton and its only other victories had been in the League Cup.

That is despite owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital spending big in the transfer market again in the off-season.

But Chelsea looked certain to ensure its first away win of the season after scoring two goals in quick succession in the first half.

After the break, substitute Ian Maatsen was close to adding a third when his side-footed effort came back off the post. Enzo Fernandez tried to convert the rebound, but his shot was blocked by Leno.

Fulham substitute Sasa Lukic had the chance to pull a goal back in the 77th with a shot from around six yards (meters). But he fired straight at Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez.

“It is clear at this level and against these types of teams we cannot make the mistakes we made,” said Fulham manager Marco Silva.

“We were punished for the mistakes we made.”