Argentina defeats Italy to enter soccer finals
Argentina defeated Italy 3-0 in the men's Olympic soccer semifinals and will play for its first gold medal against either Iranq or Paraguay on Saturday.
By Andrew Dampf (AP) | PTI, Athens
PUBLISHED ON AUG 24, 2004 11:14 PM IST
Argentina defeated Italy 3-0 in the men's Olympic soccer semifinals on Tuesday and will play for its first gold medal in South America's favorite sport.
Budding star Carlos Tevez scored his seventh goal in five matches to give Argentina the lead in the 16th minute. River Plate's Luis Gonzalez doubled the tally in the 69th and second-half substitute Mariano Gonzalez put the game out of reach six minutes from the end.
The South Americans, who have now outscored the opposition 16-0 in five matches, forced the play from start to finish, while the Italians resorted to their now familiar defensive tactics and occasional counterattacks.
Sentimental favorite Iraq was to play Paraguay in the other semifinal later on Tuesday, with the winner to meet Argentina in Saturday morning's final at the main Olympic Stadium. Italy meets the loser in the bronze medal match.
Andres D'Alessandro and Luis Gonzalez combined to start the play that led to Argentina's first goal.
Tevez, the 20-year-old Boca Juniors centreforward, then used an acrobatic maneuver to knock in a bouncing ball from 12 meters (yards). There was nothing Italy and AS Roma goalkeeper Ivan Pelizzoli could do as the ball rocketed into the corner of the net. Afterward, Tevez and his two teammates on the play broke out into a dancing celebration, arm in arm.
UP Police team reaches Mumbai, will question 'Tandav' makers: Report
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 08:34 AM IST
At least three FIRs have been registered in Uttar Pradesh against the makers and artists of 'Tandav'.
Farmers’ protest: Singhu, Tikri other key Delhi borders remain closed
UPDATED ON JAN 20, 2021 08:34 AM IST
Farmer union leaders are set to meet the government for another round of talks on Wednesday ahead of their “tractor march” call for Republic Day
Rly officials bribery probe: CBI recovers ₹2 cr from South Delhi hotel
By HT Correspondent | Edited by Smriti Sinha
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 08:24 AM IST
In connection with its bribery probe against senior officers of Northeast Frontier Railways, CBI has recovered ₹4.43 crore cash during searches
Delhi’s air cleaner, minimum temperature around 6-7 degrees C: IMD
UPDATED ON JAN 20, 2021 08:38 AM IST
At 7am, the hourly average air quality index (AQI) was 322, in the "very poor" zone, a marked improvement from Tuesday’s 404, in the "severe" category
Widespread snowfall likely over Western Himalayan region
By HT Correspondent | Edited by Smriti Sinha
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 08:12 AM IST
Fresh Western Disturbance to affect the region, its interaction with low level easterlies from Jan 22 also likely to lead to moderate snowfall at some places
Farmers want permission for tractor rally on Republic Day, SC hearing today
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
UPDATED ON JAN 20, 2021 07:50 AM IST
The Delhi Police in its application has said that no tractor rally by farmers should be allowed as it will malign the nation globally.
LIVE: Government to hold tenth round of talks with farmers today
By hindustantimes.com
UPDATED ON JAN 20, 2021 08:09 AM IST
In the last meeting, the government had asked farmers to form an informal group among themselves and submit a draft to the government regarding their demands. Union Agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said that the government will discuss the demands with an "open mind" in today's meeting.
Farmers, govt to hold 10th round of talks to end impasse over agri laws today
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Kanishka Sarkar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 07:25 AM IST
The government has also proposed that the 41-member farmers’ delegation form a “smaller group” with “people who have expertise on laws”.
PM to release financial assistance to over 6 lakh beneficiaries under PMAY-G
ANI
UPDATED ON JAN 20, 2021 06:38 AM IST
Union Rural Development Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will also be present on the occasion.
Recipients to be followed-up for 3 months after 2nd dose of Covaxin, says ICMR
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 06:28 AM IST
India has given emergency use authorisation to two Covid-19 vaccines being manufactured in the country - Covishield and Covaxin.
28-yr-old held in MP under new religious conversion law
By HT Correspondent, Barwani
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 05:08 AM IST
“On the basis of a written complaint filed by a 22- year-old woman, a 28-year-old man was arrested on Monday on charges of rape and under provisions of the Freedom of Religion ordinance,” Barwani police station in-charge Rajesh Yadav said.
Candidates to get more questions to choose from in JEE and NEET
By Prashant K Nanda, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 20, 2021 06:24 AM IST
“The syllabus for JEE (Main 2021) to remain same as the previous year. But students will be given the choice to answer 75 questions (25 questions each in physics, chemistry & mathematics) out of 90 questions (30 questions each in physics, chemistry & mathematics),” the ministry said.
Nidhi Razdan files complaint over online fraud
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 04:14 AM IST
Nidhi Razdan’s counsel Shri Singh said a complaint was filed at Greater Kailash police station on Monday. Singh said that they had earlier approached the Srinagar cops but were advised to contact Delhi Police since it was an issue related to the jurisdiction.
Harsh Shringla calls for joint efforts to ensure peace in Indo-Pacific
By Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 04:01 AM IST
“An Indo-Pacific guided by norms and governed by rules, with freedom of navigation, open connectivity, and respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all states, is an article of faith for India,” Shringla told a workshop organised by the ORF and the embassies of France and Japan.
SC panel on farm laws holds first meet, invites farmers for talks
By Zia Haq, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 03:43 AM IST
The committee will begin its consultations with farm unions on January 21. “Invitations have been sent to unions which are both pro- and anti-farm laws,” Anil Ghanwat, a member of the committee told HT.