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India Sign Off Asian Athletics Championships 2025 With 24 Medals To Their Name
Last Updated: India concluded the 26th Asian Athletics Championships with 24 medals -- including 8 golds -- Yadav, and Kujur set records and personal bests. A new national record, a series of personal bests, and six final-day medals marked the end of India's campaign at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships. The country concluded the event with a total of 24 medals on Saturday. Despite not securing any gold medals on the final day, Indian athletes showcased impressive performances, bringing home three silver and three bronze medals. Parul Chaudhary earned her second silver of the meet with a strong performance in the women's 5000m, finishing in 15:15.33s. This added to the silver she had previously won in the 3000m steeplechase. Javelin thrower Sachin Yadav achieved a personal best to secure his silver, while the women's 4x100m relay team, consisting of Abinaya Rajarajan, Sneha SS, Srabani Nanda, and Nithya Gandhe, clocked a season-best 43.86s to claim the final silver for India. Sprinter Animesh Kujur set a national record of 20.32s, winning a bronze in the men's 200m. Middle distance runner Pooja achieved a personal best to take bronze in the women's 800m, and Asian Games medallist Vithya Ramraj secured third place in the women's 400m hurdles. India wrapped up the championships with a total of 8 gold, 10 silver, and 6 bronze medals. While this total fell short of the 27 medals won in the previous edition, the team improved its gold tally from 6 to 8. India finished second in the medal standings behind China (19 gold, 9 silver, 4 bronze), marking their best performance since the 2017 edition in Bhubaneswar, where they topped the standings with 29 medals (10 gold, 6 silver, 13 bronze). Japan finished third with 5 gold, 11 silver, and 12 bronze. Rising star Sachin Yadav threw his javelin 85.16m on his last attempt, finishing behind Pakistan's reigning Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem, who won gold with a throw of 86.40m. Competing in his first major international meet, Sachin narrowly missed the World Championships qualification mark of 85.50m, attributing the shortfall to injuries in his ankle and shoulder. Fellow Indian Yashvir Singh also impressed with a personal best of 82.57m, finishing fifth. Animesh Kujur secured India's first medal of the day, ending a decade-long wait for a medal in the men's 200m with a bronze. This was India's first medal in the event since Dharambir Singh's bronze in the 2015 edition. The 21-year-old from Odisha delivered a standout performance, a national record of 20.32 seconds, improving his own mark of 20.40s set earlier this year. Japan's Towa Uzawa won gold with a time of 20.12s, while Saudi Arabia's Abdulaziz Abdu I Atafi took silver in 20.31s. (with agency inputs) First Published: May 31, 2025, 20:46 IST
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23 minutes ago
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IPL 2025, PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2: Head-To-Head Stats, Probable XIs, Players To Watch, Weather Forecast & Ahmedabad Pitch Report
Last Updated: PBKS vs MI, IPL 2025: Check out all the details of Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, all set to take place on Sunday, June 1 in Ahmedabad. Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians Qualifier 2, IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings are all set to take on Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians in the second qualifier of the Indian Premier League 2025 edition at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, June 1. After being hammered by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first qualifier, it's on the Punjab-based unit to recover after a crushing defeat should they want to go for their maiden title. Meanwhile, the momentum will be on a high for the Mumbai Indians, who held their nerves for a win by 20 runs to make it through to the next stage of the playoffs. Both captains will have different reasons to get that spot in the final. For Iyer, it will be a statement made after his previous franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders, opted not to retain their title-winning captain. For Pandya, it will be a point to prove, considering how his first season as MI's captain was an underwhelming one. PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2 Match: Ahmedabad Weather Forecast According to the weather forecast by warm conditions are expected during the day with temperatures rising up to 36 degrees Celsius. The temperature is expected to fall to around 27 degrees Celsius, and the humidity levels are expected to go up to 64 per cent as well. The chances of rainfall stand at just 11 per cent during the day but rise up to 24 per cent in the evening. The previous game at this venue saw Chennai Super Kings set a 231-run target at the end of the first innings for Gujarat Titans, but the latter failed to chase it down. Six out of the seven games saw the side batting first take the victory. PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2 Match: Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians Head-to-Head Record IPL 2025 PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2 Match: Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians Probable Playing XI Punjab Kings Probable XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Vijay Kumar Vyshak. Players to Watch: Suryakumar Yadav: The T20 batting great has been in stellar form throughout the IPL season, and his experience in the big games will prove to be vital for the Mumbai Indians' chances. With the pitches expected to be a high-scoring one, his contribution with the bat could prove to be crucial. Jasprit Bumrah: With a high-scoring game expected, Bumrah's skill with the ball comes in clutch as Mumbai can bank on their ace in the hole to deliver four quality overs when needed. If he is able to get wickets or, at the very least, build on the pressure, Mumbai will certainly fancy their chances. Arshdeep Singh: With the loss of Marco Jansen to national duties, the onus comes on India's highest wicket-taker in T20Is to step up for his franchise. His ability to bowl in all three phases will be crucial to help curb Mumbai's all-star batting unit. First Published:
France 24
26 minutes ago
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Clermont boost Top 14 play-off bid with Stade Francais win
Simone crossed for his third try of the season to move the two-time French champions into fifth place in the table with one round of the regular season to play. The Parisians remain in 12th place, one point above Perpignan in the relegation play-off spot, before hosting Castres next weekend in their final game of the campaign. Stade Francais led 17-6 at half-time thanks to a try from ex-England centre Joe Marchant and points from his compatriot Zack Henry. Simone sparked Clermont's comeback with his score after 46 minutes before six further tries as well as the points from the tee added by veteran Argentina fly-half Benjamin Urdapilleta. Urdapilleta's contribtutions moved the 39-year-old to second in the Top 14's all-time scorers list on 2,491 points. Former Castres full-back Romain Teulet leads the standings on 2,612. Perpignan can go above 14-time champions Stade Francais later with a win at La Rochelle. Bottom-placed Vannes host Pau also aiming to improve their chances of safety. On Sunday, newly-crowned Champions Cup winners Bordeaux-Begles head to Toulon and Top 14 holders and league leaders Toulouse host Lyon.
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26 minutes ago
- Politics
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Iran carried out secret nuclear programme, has amassed more near weapons-grade uranium, IAEA says
Iran carried out secret nuclear activities with material not declared to the UN nuclear watchdog at three locations that have long been under investigation, the watchdog said in a wide-ranging, confidential report to member states seen by Reuters. The findings in the 'comprehensive' International Atomic Energy Agency report requested by the agency's 35-nation Board of Governors in November pave the way for a push by the United States, Britain, France and Germany for the board to declare Iran in violation of its non-proliferation obligations. A resolution would infuriate Iran and could further complicate nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington. Using the IAEA report's findings, the four Western powers plan to submit a draft resolution for the board to adopt at its next meeting the week of June 9, diplomats say. It would be the first time in almost 20 years Iran has formally been found in non-compliance. Tehran says it wants to master nuclear technology for peaceful purposes and has long denied accusations by Western powers that it is seeking to develop nuclear weapons. Conducted secret experiments While many of the findings relate to activities dating back decades and have been made before, the IAEA report's conclusions were more definitive. It summarised developments in recent years and pointed more clearly towards co-ordinated, secret activities, some of which were relevant to producing nuclear weapons. It also spelled out that Iran's co-operation with IAEA continues to be 'less than satisfactory' in 'a number of respects'. The IAEA is still seeking explanations for uranium traces found years ago at two of four sites it has been investigating. Three hosted secret experiments, it found. The IAEA has concluded that 'these three locations, and other possible related locations, were part of an undeclared structured nuclear programme carried out by Iran until the early 2000s and that some activities used undeclared nuclear material', the report said. Nuclear material and/or heavily contaminated equipment from that programme was stored at the fourth site, Turquzabad, between 2009 and 2018, it said. 'The Agency concludes that Iran did not declare nuclear material and nuclear-related activities at three undeclared locations in Iran, specifically, Lavisan-Shian, Varamin, and Turquzabad,' the report said. At Lavisan-Shian in Tehran, a disc made of uranium metal was 'used in the production of explosively-driven neutron sources' at least twice in 2003, a process designed to initiate the explosion in a nuclear weapon, the report said, adding that it was part of 'small-scale' tests. The report is likely to lead to Iran being referred to the UN Security Council, though that would probably happen at a later IAEA board meeting, diplomats said. More immediately, it is likely to lead to Iran again accelerating or expanding its rapidly advancing nuclear programme, as it has done after previous rebukes at the board. It could also further complicate talks with the United States aimed at reining in that programme. Jump in Iran's uranium enriched stockpile A separate IAEA report sent to member states on Saturday said Iran's stock of uranium enriched to up to 60 percent purity, close to the roughly 90 percent of weapons grade, had grown by roughly half to 408.6 kg. That is enough, if enriched further, for nine nuclear weapons, according to an IAEA yardstick. Both IAEA reports said enrichment to such a high level was 'of serious concern' since it is the only country to do so without producing nuclear weapons. Israel, which has long urged strong action against Iran's nuclear programme, said the IAEA report showed Tehran was determined to complete its nuclear weapons programme. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said the world should act now to stop Iran from doing this. US intelligence agencies and the IAEA have long believed Iran had a secret, coordinated nuclear weapons programme that it halted in 2003. Iran denies ever having had one.
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31 minutes ago
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‘The World Is Yours': Salman Khan Wears His Story On His Wrist
Last Updated: The timepiece boasts two independently adjustable time zones in saffron and green accents, a nod to the Indian flag. Salman Khan's love for luxury watches is no secret. From classic timepieces to avant-garde designs, the Bollywood superstar's collection of exquisite timepieces is just spectacular. The superstar has added another jewel to his swoon-worthy collection of luxury watches. This time, it comes with a deeply personal story. In the latest social media post, the Sikandar actor unveiled his collaboration with the high-end watchmaker Jacob & Co. On Instagram, he shared an unboxing video that unveils his stunning timepiece encased in a custom turquoise box. Titled 'The World Is Yours Dual Time Zone Salman Khan ', the limited-edition timepiece is designed in collaboration with Jacob Arabo. The watch celebrates the father-son story between Salman Khan and Jacob Arabo. The timepiece boasts two independently adjustable time zones in saffron and green accents, a nod to the Indian flag. The limited-edition watch further includes a world map engraving on the back and Salman's initials 'SK' on the lower dial at 6 o'clock. The 43 mm stainless steel watch comes with a blue strap and features a global-style dial and sapphire crystal. Every detail on the watch reflects Salman's identity and story. It is more than just a luxury accessory — it's a heartfelt tribute to roots and relationships, which reaches beyond borders. Speaking about the collaboration, he wrote, 'Proud to share that the Jacob Arabo X Salman Khan timepiece is now available at Ethos Watch Boutiques. A tribute to the man who raised me—my father. Thank you, Jacob Arabo." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Salman Khan (@beingsalmankhan) Loved the newly launched watch and wondering what it costs. We have got you covered. The exclusive watch, available at Ethos Watch Boutiques, comes with a price tag of Rs 36.6 lakhs. Professionally, Salman Khan was last seen in Sikandar opposite Rashmika Mandanna. Looking ahead, he is gearing up to begin shooting for Apoorva Lakhia's upcoming film. The story, based on the novel India's Most Fearless 3, will be set against the backdrop of the 2020 Galwan Valley Conflict. He is also reportedly in talks with renowned Malayalam filmmaker Mahesh Narayanan for an upcoming high-profile project. First Published:
