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«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Gurgaon to add 234 new booths for elections in 4 assembly seats

Gurgaon district added 234 new polling booths across four assembly constituencies for the upcoming elections, ensuring they are within two kilometers of main booths. Voter list objections and claims are to be invited from July 25 to August 9. Basic facilities were promised at all new booths.

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense at Hong Kong national security trial, lawyer says

A lawyer says activist publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense at his Hong Kong national security trial. He was charged under a Beijing-imposed law that has all but wiped out public dissent. The founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper is charged with colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security and conspiring with others to put out seditious publications. If convicted, he faces up to life in prison. His lawyer said Lai would testify after the judges ruled Thursday he should present his defense. Читать дальше...

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

No valid papers, 3 foreigners held after raid at Gurgaon club

Police raided Fly-7 club in Sector 67, Gurgaon, arresting three foreigners for invalid visas and assaulting officers. Police received a tip-off about drug use, resulting in the raid and further investigation.

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

India's archery team begins Paris Olympics campaign today

India's archery team, including veteran archers Deepika Kumari and Tarundeep Rai, will begin their Paris Olympics journey on Thursday. The team, consisting of six archers, will compete in all five medal events, marking their first full team participation since the London 2012 Olympics. Ranking rounds are crucial for India's archery prospects.

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Paris Olympics: Indian men's table tennis team to face defending champions China in round 1

Paris [France], July 25 (ANI): Following the announcement of table tennis draws for the Paris Olympics 2024, the Indian team, it is clear, will face a tough test in the opening round of the men's team competition as they are up against four-time gold medalists and defending champion China. Since the team events were introduced during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, China has emerged as champions of the men's team competition i

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Pickleball World Rankings, PWR World Series, PWR World Tour announced

Dubai [UAE], July 25 (ANI): Pickleball League Asia Private Limited announced the launch of the new Pickleball World Rankings (PWR), the PWR World Series and the PWR World Tour. In a powerful evening of announcements for the sport on Wednesday, the GCC was also named as the region that will host the first PWR World Series in March 2025. PWR will bring regional bodies under one unified structure to enhance sports governance

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Laura Delany to lead as Ireland announce squads for white-ball series against Sri Lanka

Dublin [Ireland], July 25 (ANI): Ireland announced their squads for their upcoming home white-ball series against Sri Lanka and named Laura Delany the skipper. The younger sister of star Ireland men's batter Harry Tector, Alice Tector, also received her maiden national team call. Christina Coulter-Reilly is also in line to make her debut after she was named in the 14-player squad for the two T20I matches starting on Augus

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Pune faces severe disruptions amidst heavy rainfall: Schools closed, traffic jams, and flood warnings

Pune Rains: Pune faces severe disruptions as heavy rains lead to school closures, traffic jams, and tree fall incidents. The District Collector has ordered the closure of schools and cautioned citizens against unnecessary travel. Increased water discharge from Khadakwasla dam has caused waterlogging, and four rain-related fatalities have been reported. Emergency services are actively responding to incidents, with a red alert issued for continued heavy rainfall.