The joint venture between Mukesh Ambani and Paramount Global's media company in Mumbai paid $721 million, or Rs 5,963 crore, to broadcast the matches on TV and online. According to PTI, Viacom 18 spent Rs 3,101 crore on digital rights and Rs 2,862 crore on linear or broadcast rights.

BCCI's media rights sell for $721 million

The capital of New Delhi is ready with its preparations for the G20 Summit and the countdown has begun. A public holiday has been announced on the days of the summit. What more is in store for the world leaders?

Gravitas: New Delhi prepares to welcome the G20 Summit

Ahead of the G20 summit that India will be hosting, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Chief Coordinator of India's G20 Presidency, has reiterated New Delhi's steadfast commitment to inclusive global governance and its unwavering support for the Global South. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Shringla articulated India's perspective on the presence of the African Union at the G20 grouping, emphasizing that, "In the realm of global governance, it's imperative that international organizations represent the realities of the 21st century."

G20 Summit: 'Preparations for the G20 started well'

India mauled Japan 35-1 after beating Malaysia 7-5 to enter the semifinals of the men’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifiers here on Thursday. With two wins on the day, India finished second in the Elite pool table with 12 points, and earned a direct qualification for the semifinals. They play in the second semifinal of the tournament on Saturday.

In its first match of the day, India won a closely-contested match against Malaysia with Gurjot Singh (7th, 11th, 17th, 29th, 30th) scoring five goals. Maninder Singh (12th) and Mohammed Raheel (21st) were other Indian scorers. Malaysia scored through Arif Ishak (6th), Ismail Abu (7th), Muhamad Din (8th), Kamarulzaman Kamaruddin (26th) and Syarman Mat (30th).

Against Japan in the second match, it was mayhem with the Indians raining goals at will. Maninder (1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 9th, 15th, 20th, 24th, 25th, 29th) scored a whopping 10 goals while Mohammed Raheel (3rd, 4th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 26th, 26th) struck seven times.

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Pawan Rajbhar (2nd, 6th, 10th, 13th, 23rd) and Gurjot Singh (12th, 20th, 21st, 27th, 30th) scored five goals each, while Sukhvinder (4th, 8th, 16th, 22nd) struck five. Captain Mandeep Mor (18th, 23rd, 29th) was on target while Jugraj Singh (15th) got one.

For Japan, Masataka Kobori (29th) scored its lone goal.

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India mauled Japan 35-1 after beating Malaysia 7-5 to enter the semifinals of the men’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifiers here on Thursday. With two wins on the day, India finished second in the Elite pool table with 12 points, and earned a direct qualification for the semifinals.

India mauled Japan 35-1 after beating Malaysia 7-5 to enter the semifinals of the men’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifiers here on Thursday. With two wins on the day, India finished second in the Elite pool table with 12 points, and earned a direct qualification for the semifinals. They play in the second semifinal of the tournament on Saturday. In its first match of the day, India won a closely-contested match against Malaysia with Gurjot Singh (7th, 11th, 17th, 29th, 30th) scoring five goals. Maninder Singh (12th) and Mohammed Raheel (21st) were other Indian scorers. Malaysia scored through Arif Ishak (6th), Ismail Abu (7th), Muhamad Din (8th), Kamarulzaman Kamaruddin (26th) and Syarman Mat (30th). Against Japan in the second match, it was mayhem with the Indians raining goals at will. Maninder (1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 9th, 15th, 20th, 24th, 25th, 29th) scored a whopping 10 goals while Mohammed Raheel (3rd, 4th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 26th, 26th) struck seven times. Also read: MLS: On-strike LA hotel staff ask Lionel Messi, Inter Miami Team to stay elsewhere ahead of Sunday tie vs LAFC Pawan Rajbhar (2nd, 6th, 10th, 13th, 23rd) and Gurjot Singh (12th, 20th, 21st, 27th, 30th) scored five goals each, while Sukhvinder (4th, 8th, 16th, 22nd) struck five. Captain Mandeep Mor (18th, 23rd, 29th) was on target while Jugraj Singh (15th) got one. For Japan, Masataka Kobori (29th) scored its lone goal. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Hockey: Men’s Asian 5s WC Qualifiers - India thrash Malaysia 7-5, humiliate Japan 35-1 to enter semifinals

Why is Xi Jinping skipping the G20 summit? Is it because of India's support towards Taiwan? Does the visit of India's Ex-Defence Chiefs to Taipei has anything to do with the cancellation? Here's what Molly Gambhir has to say.

Gravitas: Is this why Xi Jinping skipping the G20 summit?

India is counting down to the launch of Aditya L1, India is celebrating the record of 10 billion monthly UPI transaction, India is also celebrating its largest indigenous nuclear power plant. India is fast becoming 21st century's rising scientific power

Gravitas: India: 21st century's rising scientific power

Patricia Scotland, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, has expressed her elation about India hosting the G20 Summit while emphasizing New Delhi's nuanced understanding of the challenges faced by the diverse 56 countries within the Commonwealth community. She also praised India's accomplishment in its lunar mission, Chandrayaan 3 and India's digital revolution. Watch to know more in this interview.

Commonwealth Secretary-General praises India's G20 leadership and lunar triumph

To explore the possibility of 'one nation, one election.' The development has prompted questions on whether central and state governments can hold simultaneous polls? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas:  'One Nation, One Poll' In India Soon? Modi Govt Forms Panel Led By Ram Nath Kovind

India is all set to welcome global leaders at the G20 summit in New Delhi on September 9 & 10. The latest leader to confirm her participation is US Treasury secretary Janet Yellen, who will be making her fourth visit to India in 10 months.

Janet Yellen to attend G20 meet in India

ISRO's latest feat continues to stun the whole world. India became the first country to land on the lunar south pole. But what makes the feat extraordinary is the fact that ISRO kept the budget so low that it was eclipsed by many Bollywood and Hollywood movie budgets. Watch this video to know how ISRO control its budget.

'Zero-based budgeting’ strategy: How ISRO keeps space missions so cost-effective

Ahead of G20 summit, India's Chief Coordinator Shringla emphasises on global South focus

Several fountains have been erected recently to improve the appearance of the city and provide a warm welcome to dignitaries during the G20 Summit.

India: Sculptures and fountains illuminated for the upcoming G20 Summit in Delhi

India's first indigenous 700-megawatt electric nuclear plant starts in Gujarat. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called it a major milestone in India's quest to become energy independent. This is the first India-made nuclear plant that is now running at full capacity. Here's more on the nation's nuclear program.

PM Modi hails milestone as India's first indigenous nuclear plant starts in Gujarat

The announcement of a special parliamentary session in India came as a surprise. The special session has been called before both houses of the parliament. Both houses will hold five sittings from September 18th to the 22nd and the suspense is over the agenda of the session which has not been disclosed yet.

India: Special sessions of Parliament called in from September 18 to 22

The 26-member I.N.D.I.A bloc will meet in Mumbai on August 31 and September 1 to discuss their strategy for the Lok Sabha elections in 2024. The alliance will meet for the third time after previous gatherings in Patna and Bengaluru.

India: Opposition bloc 'I.N.D.I.A', ruling NDA holds meetings in Mumbai

The mother of all rivalries is set for another gripping chapters. India is all set to take on their rivals Pakistan in their opening match. India Captain Rohit Sharma addressed the media in a conference.

Asia Cup 2023 India vs Pakistan: Time for Marquee clash as India to face Pakistan on Saturday

The Indian government has formed a committee to explore the feasibility of its 'One Nation, One Election' plan. The panel will be headed by the former President of India Ramnath Kovind. This move comes ahead of the special session has been called for both the houses Parliament.

India: Government forms panel on 'One nation, one election'; Will Uniform Civil Code be tabled?

India vs Pakistan: Indian Captain Rohit Sharma addresses media before Asia Cup match on Saturday

Ahead of Aditya-L1 Mission launch, ISRO chief S Somnath offered prayers at Chengalamma Parameshwari Temple in Tirupati district. India's first solar mission is scheduled to be launched on September 2.

ISRO Chief Offers Prayers At Chengalamma Temple Ahead Of Aditya-L1 Mission Launch

India's electoral landscape may change soon. Divided into subcategories, elections take place frequently in many states of India. However, it wasn't the case when India got its constitution post-independence.

One Nation, One Election: Merits, Demerits & Constitutional challenges for the Indian government

As part of the beautification drive for the upcoming G20 summit, Delhi has become a city of lights! Roads and parks along the route to the summit venue and even some other parts of the city where the delegates are expected to visit have started coming alive in bursts of colours post-sundown. Feast your eyes on this!

G20 Summit: Delhi lights up!

The Centre appointed Jaya Verma Sinha as the CEO & Chairperson of the Railway Board. She is the 1st woman to ever hold the post in the Ministry of Railways' 105-year-old history. Watch this to know more.

Govt appoints Jaya Verma as Railway board's CEO

A major political update coming in from India's Financial capital, Mumbai. The opposition India Alliance has formed a 13-member coordination panel from across the partner parties that will essentially be responsible for internal coordination between the alliance partners.

Election race heats in India: Opposition discusses seat-sharing, outreach

India men's Asia Cup team arrived at their hotel in Sri Lanka ahead of their first Asia Cup match. The team is staying in Earl Regency in Kandy. They were greeted with dance and music performances at their arrival. India will face Pakistan, their all time greatest rivals in a match tomorrow at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

Team India arrive in Sri Lanka ahead of their first match in Asia Cup

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