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Oct262025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Trump says he will sign Cambodia-Thailand ‘great Peace Deal’ upon arrival in Malaysia

Washington, Oct 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said that he will witness the signing of a peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia as soon as he arrives in Malaysia on Sunday for the ASEAN summit in the Southeast Asian country. Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who had requested the signing be moved earlier due to the death of the Kingdom's queen mother, will be on hand "when we land", Trump said late Saturday evening in a post on his Truth Social platform from aboard Air Force One."I am on my way to Malaysia, where I will sign the great Peace Deal, which I proudly brokered between Cambodia and Thailand.""Sadly, the Queen Mother of Thailand has just passed away. I send my condolences to the Great People of Thailand. I will be seeing their wonderful Prime Minister when...

Oct262025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

India continue to dominate South Asian Athletics Championships with 18 medals on Day 2

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Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 26 (IANS) India continued their strong performance by adding 18 medals to their overall tally in the South Asian Athletics Championships 2025 at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Morabadi, Ranchi. The hosts won seven gold, eight silver, and three bronze on Saturday, taking their overall medal tally to 32.Sri Lanka maintained their competitive form with eight gold and a total of 23 medals, while Nepal is a distant third with three bronze so far in the championship.In the women’s 100m hurdles, Nandhini K of India clocked 13.56s to win gold, while compatriot Moumita Mondal took silver and Wijewera Vitha of Sri Lanka claimed bronze.The men’s 110m hurdles saw Manav R of India grab gold in 13.78s. Sri Lanka’s Ranatungage Roshan settled for silver, and India’s Krishik M b...

Oct262025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Bhullar advances to solo seventh in International Series Philippines

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Manila (Philippines), Oct 26 (IANS) Sampson Zheng set up a fascinating final-round contest in the US$2 million International Series Philippines with home hero Miguel Tabuena and the in-form Sarit Suwannarut after a sensational 10-under par 62 third round on Saturday.Thailand’s Sarit (69), a two-time International Series winner, had started the day four shots ahead of Tabuena and Kazuki Higa, but he was caught up on the moving day by the fast-charging Zheng and Tabuena, who made two eagles and three birdies for a flawless 65.The leading trio was one ahead of Japan’s Yosuke Asaji (65), while South Africa’s LIV Golf star Dean Burmester (65) and another in-form star Kazuki Higa (68) were tied fifth at 14-under. India’s Gaganjeet Bhullar (67) made a bogey on his closing hole but advanced to sol...

Oct262025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Hanshika and Sarika win silver medals; Indian women’s team becomes champion of U-23 Senior World Wrestling C’ship

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Novi Sad (Serbia), Oct 26 (IANS) Hanshika Lamba (53 kg) and Sarika (59 kg) won silver medals in their respective weight categories as both wrestlers reached the finals but lost to Japanese opponents in the U-23 Senior World Wrestling Championship at Novi Sad, Serbia.The two silver medals ensured that the Indian women's team, giving a great performance in the event, became the overall champions. The team had won five bronze medals on Friday.With their strong performances, the Indian women’s wrestling team won the overall champion trophy of the 2025 Under-23 World Championship by scoring 125 points. The USA finished second with 102 points, and Japan came third with 92 points.Indian women wrestlers delivered an outstanding performance by winning five bronze medals in their respective weight c...

Oct252025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Karnataka’s rising star Srishti Kiran advances to semifinals at ITF J30 Cabarete in Dominican Republic

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Bengaluru, Oct 25 (IANS) Karnataka’s 13-year-old tennis prodigy Srishti Kiran has achieved a significant milestone on the international junior circuit by advancing to the semifinals of the ITF J30 Cabarete in the Dominican Republic, which ended with the final on Saturday.Displaying maturity well beyond her years, Srishti registered a commanding 6-2, 6-4 victory over the Dominican Republic’s Daniela Esther Castillo Macario in the quarterfinals, following her impressive upset of the tournament’s second-seeded Russian, Arina Vansovich, in the pre-quarterfinals. The event was held from October 20 to 25, 2025.Srishti honed her skills at the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) and is rapidly establishing herself as one of India’s most promising young players. She first came into the ...

Oct252025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

PKL 12: Patna Pirates beat U Mumba in Play-in 2, to face Pink Panthers in Eliminator 1

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New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Three-time champions Patna Pirates made it six wins in six games by eliminating former champions U Mumba after a 40-31 win in Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL)_at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in New Delhi in Play-in 2 on Saturday.Ayan scored 14 points, but it was a defensive masterclass that saw 16 points led by Navdeep (7) and Ankit (4) that took the Pirates into the Eliminator 1, where they will play the Jaipur Pink Panthers.Both sides started the match as they meant to go on, exchanging early points to keep the fans on their seats. The Pirates’ star raider Ayan Lohchab was tackled by Amirmohammad Zafardanesh in the very first raid of the match, but U Mumba struck back immediately after Sandeep got a touch on Deepak.For every point scored by U Mumba, the ...

Oct252025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Super Cup 2025: Chennaiyin FC go down in a hard-fought opener against Mohun Bagan

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Fatorda (Goa), Oct 25 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC went down 2-0 against Indian Super League (ISL) side Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the opening match of the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Saturday. Fielding an all-Indian starting XI in Head Coach Clifford Miranda’s first game in charge, the Marina Machans matched their opponents for large spells despite the reverse and showed encouraging signs for the games ahead.Miranda named a sturdy backline of five, anchored by Pritam Kotal—who also captained the side—shielding Mohammad Nawaz in goal. The young midfield trio of Jitendra Singh, Jiteshwor Singh, and Lalrinliana Hnamte showcased composure and energy in the middle, while Irfan Yadwad and Farukh Choudhary led the attack with intent.A gritty opening in torrential...

Oct252025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

PKL 12: Aryan, Nitin shine as Pink Panthers eliminate holders Haryana Steelers in tight clash

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New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Aryan Kumar scored a High Five while Deepanshu Khatri got four points as the Jaipur Pink Panthers secured a close and impressive 30-27 win over the Haryana Steelers in Play-in 1 of Season 12 of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2025 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi on Saturday. Nitin Kumar scored seven points, and the defenders stood tall for the Pink Panthers as the match went to the wire. For the Steelers, Neeraj’s High Five was the main highlight.It was a topsy-turvy start for both teams as they traded early blows in the first 10 minutes. Nitin Kumar started the assault for the Pink Panthers after he got Neeraj, but soon after, Shivam Patare struck back to dismiss Deepanshu Khatri. As much as the raiders shone in the early minutes, the defenders were equally adep...

Oct252025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Lamchemnba, Udham Singh, Anant Deshmukh, Ahaana, and Dhruv extend India’s winning streak at Asian Youth Games

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Manama, Oct 25 (IANS) Team India’s young boxers continued their impressive run at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025, adding four more victories to their tally as Lamchemnba, Udham Singh, and Anant Deshmukh registered commanding wins on Saturday, following strong performances by Ahaana and Dhruv on Friday at Exhibition World Bahrain.Leading the charge on Saturday, Lamchemnba displayed sharp reflexes and solid control to defeat his opponent from the Philippines 4-1, marking another confident showing for India. Udham Singh followed with a flawless performance against Thailand, winning his bout with a clean 5–0 verdict, while Anant Deshmukh outclassed his opponent from Tajikistan with another unanimous 5–0 win, showcasing India’s technical depth and superior preparation.A day earlier, Ahaana reco...

Oct252025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

‘Deeply regrettable and isolated incident’: BCCI secretary Saikia on Australian cricketers’ molestation case (Ld)

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Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Saturday issued an official statement on the case of molestation of Australian women cricketers ahead of their Women's ODI World Cup match in Indore, terming it as "a deeply regrettable and isolated incident".The news of the two unnamed female Australian cricketers being molested by a motorcyclist when they were walking to a nearby cafe from their hotel has sparked outrage and condemnation all over the country, with the BCCI, Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association, and former players terming it highly regrettable.Saikia, in his official statement, condemned the incident in Indore that happened on Thursday.“This is a deeply regrettable and isolated incident. India has always been known for its warmth, hospitality, and care towards all guest...