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Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India] November 18 (ANI): Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Dahod district of Gujarat has achieved remarkable progress as part of India's Smart Cities Mission, said CMO office in a statement on Monday. Launched in June 2015, the mission aims to transform urban areas by improving infrastructure, and quality of life, and promoting

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], November 18 (ANI): Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Dahod district of Gujarat has achieved remarkable progress as part of India's Smart Cities Mission, a press release said. Launched in June 2015, the mission aims to transform urban areas by improving infrastructure, and quality of life, and promoting sustainable growth.

Lahore [Pakistan], November 18 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday appointed the former seamer Aqib Javed as the new interim head coach of Pakistan's white-ball side until the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. According to a media statement from the PCB, Aqib will continue to serve as a senior member of the men's National Selection Committee, during his tenure. He will also be assigned additional responsibilities f

(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images) De'Aaron Fox etched his name into NBA history by scoring 109 points in a two-night span. After getting a day of rest, Fox will look to continue his epic scoring spree when his Sacramento Kings host the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. Fox scored a franchise-record 60 points in Friday's 130-126 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. One night later, he scored 49 as the Ki

(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images) A pair of long-distance shooting legends will go head-to-head Monday when the Los Angeles Clippers host the Golden State Warriors at Inglewood, Calif. The Clippers' James Harden moved into second place all-time in 3-pointers made when he hit a shot from distance in the first quarter of Sunday's116-105 victory over the Utah Jazz that ended a three-game road losing streak. The fi

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images) The Orlando Magic have been unbeatable through their first seven home games this season. Duplicating that success on the road has been a different story. After winning five straight games -- all at home -- the Magic will look to maintain that momentum when they begin a three-game road trip with amatchup against the Phoenix Suns on Monday. Phoenix suffered a last-second los

(Photo credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images) If there is a blueprint for performance in the first game of a back-to-back set, the Houston Rockets showcased it on Sunday. Houston recorded a season-high point total and season-best margin of victory in its 143-107 road win over the Chicago Bulls. Seven Rockets players scored in double figures,and all five starters logged less than 29 minutes in advance of a road showdown with t

(Photo credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images) The Washington Capitals will go for a sweep of their three-game road trip when they visit the Utah Hockey Club on Monday night in Salt Lake City. After squandering a two-goal lead in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, Washington went west and defeated the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights. Utah, meanwhile, fell to 1-1-0 in the first two

(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images) The Philadelphia 76ers, who are off to a 2-10 start, are set to visit the Miami Heat on Monday night. Philadelphia has made seven straight playoff appearances. However, the 76ers haven't reached the conference finals since 2001. This season was supposed to be different, especially consideringthe 76ers signed nine-time All-Star Paul George in July. Philadelphia now has a "B

XIAMEN, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- Ahead of Tuesday's FIFA World Cup qualifier, Chinese team head coach Branko Ivankovic has vowed his players will fight with no fear against the group leader Japan at home.

(Photo credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images) The Toronto Raptors keep coming close but falling short, and they will aim to change that Monday night against the visiting Indiana Pacers. A victory would end a losing streak that grew to seven games when the Raptors lost 126-123 in overtime on Saturday night to the host Boston Celtics on a last-second 3-pointer by Jayson Tatum. The Raptors will face former teammate Pascal Si

(Photo credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images) The Detroit Pistons already are halfway to last season's win total. They can reach the .500 mark with a home victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Detroit is coming off its worst season in franchise history, a 14-win debacle. The Pistons have shown dramatic improvement under first-yearcoach J.B. Bickerstaff. They have won six of their last nine games, and even the losse

HONG KONG, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- Yang Yang, China's first Winter Olympic champion, received an honorary doctorate from Hong Kong Baptist University during its graduation ceremony on Saturday.

Florida [US], November 18 (ANI): The Maryland Mavericks are gearing up for their first match of the United States Premier League (USPL) Season 3 against the Atlanta Blackcaps, scheduled for November 22 at Broward County Stadium, Florida. The much-anticipated USPL Season 3 kicks off the same day with an electrifying opening clash between the Carolina Eagles and California Golden Eagles. The Maryland Mavericks will step ont

London [UK], November 18 (ANI): Star all-rounder Alice Capsey has joined the England squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against South Africa on Sunday at the Buffalo Park Stadium. Capsey has played 37 matches so far in T20Is where she has managed to score 701 runs at a strike rate of 119.62 with the highest score being 67. She has also bagged five wickets in this format and has conceded runs at an economy of 6

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): Hockey India on Monday announced the 20-member squad for the Men's Junior Asia Cup, a qualifying event for FIH Hockey Junior World Cup 2025, to be held in Muscat, Oman from November 26 to December 4. India has won this tournament for a record four times in 2023, 2015, 2008 and 2004. They beat the arch rival Pakistan 2-1 in the final last year to lift the title. This year, the event wi

Los Angeles [US], November 18 (ANI): Pop icon Beyonce is all set to perform during the Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens game live on Netflix on December 25. Taking place in Beyonce's hometown, the Houston Texans will host the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium in Houston, as per Variety. Although the details of the upcoming appearance are sparse, Beyonce is expected to welcome special guests who are featured on the "Cowbo

(241118) -- ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Haile Gebrselassie, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the 10,000 meters and founder of the Great Ethiopian Run, runs during the 24th edition of the Great Ethiopian Run in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, Nov. 17, 2024. TO GO WITH "50,000 participate in 24th edition of Great Ethiopian Run" (

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): Government e Marketplace (GeM) is conducting registration and onboarding Indian sellers and service providers by conducting an extensive registration drive at its pavilion during the 43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF) in New Delhi, Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Monday. IITF is being held from 14th - 27th November, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam Complex, Pragati Maidan, N

Perth [Australia], November 18 (ANI): Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has come out in strong support of giving Sarfaraz Khan a fair chance in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. In response to questions about Sarfaraz's suitability for the challenging Australian conditions, Ganguly emphasized the importance of providing opportunities before passing judgment. "You have to give him a chance to know. How c

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 18 (ANI): Cuteness alert! Bollywood couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's daughter Raha Kapoor is a cutie pie. Fans go crazy whenever they get to see the pictures of the little one on social media. The internet is currently abuzz with an adorable picture posted by a fan page. In the image, Ranbir can be seen holding baby Raha in his arms as he poses with one of the staff members. Rah

Karachi [Pakistan], November 18 (ANI): A crackdown on the gutka mafia in Pakistan's Karachi took a controversial turn when three women police officers were allegedly caught stealing PKR 2.6 million during a raid on a gutka manufacturing factory in Orangi. The incident raised serious concerns about corruption within the ranks of Karachi's law enforcement, ARY News reported. The raid, conducted under the leadership of Deput

Perth [Australia], November 18 (ANI): Team India's bowling coach, Morne Morkel, expressed satisfaction with the team's preparation for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. In a recent video posted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Morkel praised the bowlers' performance during the training sessions. "Very happy with how the bowlers went. They summed up conditions very well. We are on track

Hamilton [New Zealand], November 18 (ANI): New Zealand's Kane Williamson paid tribute to his long-time compatriot and close friend Tim Southee after the seasoned pacer announced his plans to retire following the conclusion of the England series. Williamson and Southee's careers have gone side by side, beginning at the Under-19 level to the domestic circuit to their 100th Test for New Zealand together against Australia ear

Perth [Australia], November 18 (ANI): Team India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar provided insights into the team's preparations for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Nayar highlighted in a recent video posted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), he said that the focus is to acclimatize both younger and experienced players to the challenging Australian conditions. "Just before we came to Au