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Legendary Marathon Runner Fauja Singh Passes Away at 114

Legendary Marathon Runner Fauja Singh Passes Away at 114

National Times Bureau, July 14, 2025: Legendary marathon runner Fauja Singh, hailed as the world’s oldest marathoner, has passed away at the age of approximately 114. He had reportedly been unwell for the past few days, family sources confirmed on Monday.Fauja Singh began his marathon journey in 2000, going on to participate in eight marathons and inspiring countless people worldwide with his indomitable spirit.He made global headlines in 2011 when he competed in the Toronto Marathon, becoming recognized as the oldest marathon runner ever to finish the race. However, his name was not officially entered into the Guinness Book of…
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Veteran Akali Leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa Passes Away at 89

Veteran Akali Leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa Passes Away at 89

Chandigarh/Sangrur, May 28, 2025: Senior Taksali Akali leader and former patron of the Shiromani Akali Dal, Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, passed away at the age of 89.According to sources, Dhindsa had been unwell for some time and was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Mohali, where he breathed his last at 5 PM today.A prominent political figure, Dhindsa was honored with the Padma Bhushan in 2019 for his contributions to public life. In 2020, he parted ways with the Shiromani Akali Dal. Over his extensive political career, he served as a Member of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.His…
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