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Indian Boxer Mandeep Jangra Wins WBF's World Title

Indian professional boxer Mandeep Jangra won the World Boxing Federation's super featherweight world title after defeating Britain's Conor McIntosh in the Cayman Islands. The 31-year-old, who trains under former Olympic silver medallist Roy Jones Jr and has faced only one defeat in his professional career so far, had the upper hand in most rounds. He delivered powerful punches from the outset, maintaining his stamina throughout the 10 rounds, while the British boxer struggled to keep pace.

Olympics In India In 2036? Government Makes Formal Bid, Sends Letter Of Intent To Olympic Body: Sources

In a significant step towards India's vision of becoming a sports powerhouse, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has formally sent a Letter of Intent to the Future Host Commission, International Olympic Committee (IOC) on October 1, expressing India's interest to host the Olympics and Paralympics Games in 2036, sources told IANS. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in India in 2036 has taken a significant step forward," the source said. "This monumental opportunity could bring substantial benefits, fostering economic growth, social progress, and youth empowerment across the country," the source added.

IN FOCUS: From recreational players to grandmasters – the chess boom in Singapore

SINGAPORE: As a child, games always piqued Thomas Luther’s interest.

NATO chief talks defence with Italian prime minister in Rome

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Italy on Tuesday, where he met with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella to discuss defence and support for Ukraine.

Golden age for train travel? Europe's railways never been busier, data shows

Rail travel in the EU reached a new peak in 2023, totalling 429 billion kilometres in distance travelled by passengers across the bloc, according to Eurostat.

2024 Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State, Indiana, Iowa climbing after Week 10

Before the season began, there were two games that college football fans and analysts circled as must-watch matchups in this year's Big Ten: Ohio State at Oregon on Oct. 12 in a showdown between the conference's best team of the past decade and its best newcomer from the Pac-12, and Ohio State at Penn State on Nov. 2 in a contest that many expected to have massive league championship and College Football Playoff implications.

Could a Trump administration challenge the Fed's independence?

As Americans await the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, the potential economic impact of a Trump administration on Federal Reserve policy has emerged as a key question for investors.

Promised land no more? Data shows European migration to US declining

Today Europeans account for around 10% of the 46.2 million immigrants living in the US, according to data reported by the Migration Policy Institute.

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Indian Boxer Mandeep Jangra Wins WBF's World Title

Olympics In India In 2036? Government Makes Formal Bid, Sends Letter Of Intent To Olympic Body: Sources

IN FOCUS: From recreational players to grandmasters – the chess boom in Singapore

NATO chief talks defence with Italian prime minister in Rome

Golden age for train travel? Europe's railways never been busier, data shows

2024 Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State, Indiana, Iowa climbing after Week 10

Could a Trump administration challenge the Fed's independence?

Promised land no more? Data shows European migration to US declining