Aman Sehrawat, the Paris Olympics bronze medallist, and other Indian wrestlers will miss the Zagreb Open due to the Wrestling Federation of India's lack of clearance from the sports ministry. Despite submitting entries in advance, the WFI didn't receive the necessary authorisation, leading to the cancellation of the trip. This follows previous misses at tournaments in Belarus and Egypt.
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Chhaava is experiencing a slowdown at the box office in its third week, with collections reaching Rs 5.50 crore on its 19th day. The total earnings stand at Rs 472 crore, nearing the Rs 500 crore milestone. If achieved, it will mark Vicky Kaushal's entry into the Rs 500 crore club. The film stars Rashmika Mandanna, Akshaye Khanna, and others.
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India aims to accelerate trade agreement talks with the US after a temporary pause on reciprocal tariffs, while the US increases duties on China. India was among the first to initiate trade discussions with the US, targeting $500 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.
India's Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has conducted raids on Amazon and Flipkart warehouses to uncover non-certified products, including toys, kitchen appliances, and electrical equipment. These efforts are part of a broader initiative to curb the distribution of substandard goods on e-commerce platforms and ensure consumer safety.
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Hungarian-American GM Susan Polgar criticized Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Yakubboev for refusing to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali at the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament, citing religious reasons. Polgar questioned his inconsistency with a past handshake and emphasised the need for players to inform officials or opponents about such decisions in advance.
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