# Sports

Smriti Mandhana ruled out of South Africa ODIs: Reports

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to confirm the development.

IANS | Vadodara | October 8, 2019 6:03 pm

Smriti Mandhana ruled out of South Africa ODIs: Reports

India eves were dealt a big blow on the eve of their first one-dayer against South Africa when star batswoman Smriti Mandhana was ruled out of the ODI series with an injury, as per reports.

Although the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to confirm the development, it was learnt that Mandhana picked up a knock on her toe during practice a couple of days ago.

India will clash with the South Africa women in the three-match ODI series beginning here on Wednesday.

# India

India, Tanzania resolve to deepen defence ties at JDCC meeting

The Third Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) Meeting between India and Tanzania was held in Goa, today. Both nations explored avenues to deepen bilateral defence ties, including maritime collaboration, service-to-service cooperation, and defence industry partnerships

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India expresses concern over bail denial to ISKCON leader in Bangladesh

The MEA said it is unfortunate that while the perpetrators of these incidents remain at large, charges should be pressed against a religious leader presenting legitimate demands through peaceful gatherings.

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India signs Riyadh Design Law Treaty

After nearly two decades of negotiations, the member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) adopted the landmark Design Law Treaty (DLT).