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N. Korean vessel detained off Kerala coast

Vadakara (Kozhikode), Oct 4 (ANI): A North Korean ship, Hyang Ro, has been detained by the Indian Navy and the Coast Guard off the coast of Kerala at Vadakara in Kozhikode district.

According to a Navy spokesperson, a North Korean ship was detained after it anchored in Indian waters without mandatory clearance from authorities. It cited an internal leak in its tanks for the action.

The vessel, owned by the Sinhung Shipping of North Korea, anchored in Indian waters on October 2. It was proceeding to Port Bin Qasim in Pakistan from Colombo.

The Indian Navy, Coast Guard, police, intelligence agencies and port authorities are examining the ship, which is approximately of 9,000 tons, a spokesperson added. (ANI)

Gurcharan beats Korean in a close bout

Sydney: Gurcharan Singh crossed an important bogey, that of a Korean opponent in the first round to move into the second round of 81-kg category of the Olympic boxing competition. The 23-year-old Gurcharan, who was recently honoured with the Arjuna Award, defeated Choi Ki Soo, who was not only seven years older but alsoalmost five inches shorter in height on a points decision 11-9.It was a close fight in which the Indian should have had a slight advantage because.....
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