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Japan declares state of emergency to curb COVID spread; what happens to Olympics now [details]

Days ahead of the much-anticipated Tokyo Olympics, the Japanese government has declared state of emergency in a bid to contain spread of COVID-19.

Jul 7, 2021

Olympics: 2 workers in Tokyo Athletes' Village test Covid positive(Photo: TOKYO 2020)

Olympics: 2 workers in Tokyo Athletes' Village test Covid positive, 16 days to go for opening

Two staff workers at the Athletes' Village of the Tokyo Olympic Games have tested positive for COVID-19 virus, just 16 days before the opening ceremony of the mega event on July 23, a media report said.

Jul 7, 2021

Olympics: Gopichand opts out of 9-member badminton contingent for Tokyo; All eyes on PV Sindhu

Chief national coach Pullela Gopichand will not be on the court-side when PV Sindhu starts the campaign for her second Olympic medal at Tokyo later this month.

Jul 7, 2021

Meet the six-member Refugee Paralympic Team of Tokyo 2020; Journey from refugee camps to Olympics

The team was introduced in a star-studded announcement made via a video and will be the first to enter Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony on August 24

Jul 2, 2021

No LED bails in women's cricket leaves Shafali stranded in 2nd ODI against England

Indian women team's rising star Shafali Verma's dismissal in the second ODI against England on Wednesday brought to the fore the failure of cricket authorities to provide LED bails for women's matches.

Jul 1, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: Japan asks for mandatory pre-departure daily Covid tests for Indian athletes

The rules have been necessitated due to the prevalence of Delta variant of COVID-19

Jun 28, 2021

Tokyo Olympics gold winners to get Rs 3 crore, Rs 2 cr for silver, Rs 1 cr for bronze; TN CM promises [details]

Tamil Nadu chief minister, M.K. Stalin announced a generous cash prize for athletes who bring home gold, silver and even bronze from Tokyo Olympics.

Jun 27, 2021

Cricket: On this day in 1983, India won the World Cup for the first time

The Indian team that won the 1983 World Cup, the country's first major international cricket championship, reassembled in Gurgaon for the introduction of a book commemorating the campaign's 38th anniversary.

Jun 26, 2021

Team India emerges as the new 'chokers' of international cricket [Analysis]

On Wednesday, as India failed to overcome another ICC hurdle, losing the inaugural WTC to New Zealand by eight wickets, the daggers were out again on Twitter.

Jun 25, 2021

Tokyo Olympics spokesman: "We never considered cancelling the Games"

With 30 days to go and the Covid-19 outbreak still raging in Japan and around the world, Tokyo 2020 organisers believe the Games will be held on July 23rd night.

Jun 23, 2021

Shooter Dadi: Noida shooting range to be renamed after Chandro Tomar; Who's she [Details]

The shooting range in Noida will be named after international shooter Chandro Tomar, commonly known as 'Shooter Dadi.'

Jun 22, 2021

Milkha Singh no more: Flying Sikh dies aged 91; PM Modi, entire nation mourns loss [details]

"I had spoken to Shri Milkha Singh Ji just a few days ago. Little did I know that it would be our last conversation," PM Narendra Modi wrote upon the passing of legendary former Indian sprinter Milkha Singh late on Friday.

Jun 19, 2021

French Open: Could have cried, but tried my best, says Tsitsipas after losing match to Djokovic

After losing the match to Novak Djokovic, Tsitsipas said he could have easily cried, but saw no reason for it as he tried everything

Jun 14, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: Violators of Summer Games virus rules to face fines

The organisers of Tokyo Olympics games 2021 likely to take place in July, have stated that the spread of the novel coronavirus could result in the games being cancelled or fine being imposed on violations

Jun 12, 2021

Double century in Sri Ganganagar: Both petrol and diesel cross Rs 100 per litre

Sri Ganganagar, a small hamlet in Rajasthan's far north, has become the country's first city where retail petrol and diesel prices have crossed the century mark.

Jun 12, 2021

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Japan declares state of emergency to curb COVID spread; what happens to Olympics now [details]

Olympics: 2 workers in Tokyo Athletes' Village test Covid positive, 16 days to go for opening

Olympics: Gopichand opts out of 9-member badminton contingent for Tokyo; All eyes on PV Sindhu

Meet the six-member Refugee Paralympic Team of Tokyo 2020; Journey from refugee camps to Olympics

No LED bails in women's cricket leaves Shafali stranded in 2nd ODI against England

Tokyo Olympics: Japan asks for mandatory pre-departure daily Covid tests for Indian athletes

Tokyo Olympics gold winners to get Rs 3 crore, Rs 2 cr for silver, Rs 1 cr for bronze; TN CM promises [details]

Cricket: On this day in 1983, India won the World Cup for the first time

Team India emerges as the new 'chokers' of international cricket [Analysis]

Tokyo Olympics spokesman: "We never considered cancelling the Games"

Shooter Dadi: Noida shooting range to be renamed after Chandro Tomar; Who's she [Details]

Milkha Singh no more: Flying Sikh dies aged 91; PM Modi, entire nation mourns loss [details]

French Open: Could have cried, but tried my best, says Tsitsipas after losing match to Djokovic

Tokyo Olympics: Violators of Summer Games virus rules to face fines

Double century in Sri Ganganagar: Both petrol and diesel cross Rs 100 per litre

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious