By Nick Said CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Ravindra Jadeja has returned to full fitness after missing the first test against South Africa with back spasms and could be in line for selection as India seek to level the two-match series in the second test that starts at Newlands on Wednesday. The experienced left-arm spinner would …
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GUWAHATI, India (Reuters) -At least three people were killed and 12, including seven security personnel, seriously injured in India’s restive northeastern state of Manipur in the last two days as sporadic violence continued in the region, officials said. At least 180 people have died since fierce fighting broke out between members of the majority Meitei …
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NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s northern city of Chandigarh imposed restrictions on the sale of petrol and diesel at fuel stations on Tuesday after a strike involving drivers of fuel tankers disrupted supply in the region, the local government said. Drivers of trucks, buses, and tankers launched a three-day strike on Monday to protest a …
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CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has withdrawn from the second test against India after developing pelvic inflammation during the first test win in Centurion this week. The 23-year-old experienced discomfort in his pelvis, which got progressively worse while bowling on day three of the match on Thursday, where South Africa …
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By Saurabh Sharma and Anushree Fadnavis AYODHYA, India (Reuters) – Less than a month before a grand Hindu temple opens, India’s northern town of Ayodhya is buzzing with activity as finishing touches are put on a project seen as the centrepiece of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s re-election campaign. Once a sleepy temple town in the …
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PRETORIA (Reuters) – Nandre Burger added his name to the conveyor belt of prolific South African quick bowling talent as he took four wickets on Thursday to help his country to an innings and 32 run victory over India in the first test at Centurion. Burger finished with figures of 4-33 in 10 overs as …
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By Rupam Jain CHAMDHERA, India (Reuters) – Vishnu Dabad attributes his rise from poverty to powerful local politician to an animal: the cow. The 30-year-old is one of many Gau Rakshaks, or cow protectors: activists who have taken Indian laws banning cattle slaughter and beef consumption into their own hands since Prime Minister Narendra Modi …
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PRETORIA (Reuters) – India promised to fight back hard after a devastating innings and 32 run defeat by South Africa on Thursday when they meet again in the second, and last, test of their short series next week. Captain Rohit Sharma, who was dismissed cheaply in both innings, said India would regroup and come back …
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PRETORIA (Reuters) -South Africa shredded through the Indian batting line-up to claim victory by an innings and 32 runs in the first test on Thursday, securing the win inside three days and ensuring their proud home record against the tourists remains intact. The home attack dismissed India for 131 in their second innings after South …
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NEW DELHI (Reuters) -A Qatar court has dropped the death sentence imposed on eight Indian former naval officers arrested there last year, India’s foreign ministry said on Thursday. The eight men, who were condemned to death in October, had been accused of spying for Israel according to sources – though India and Qatar have not …
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