Shivamogga: A 29-year-old National-level Kho-Kho player died in a road accident that took place late Monday night here in the city.

The deceased has been identified as Naveen (29), a famous athlete of Shivamogga district and a National-level player of Kho-Kho.

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According to the reports, the incident took place when two bikes collided with each other near Draupadamma Circle here in the city on late Monday night.

A resident of Ashok Nagar in Shivamogga, Naveen had taken part in national level Kho-Kho competitions over ten times.

Another bike rider who collided with Naveen has also sustained injuries and is being treated at the Shivamogga District Hospital.

A case in this regard has been registered at the Shivamogga West Traffic Police Station.

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Ahmedabad, Apr 8 (PTI): Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram fell unconscious at the Sabarmati Ashram here on Tuesday and was taken to hospital.

Sources said he probably fainted due to the heat after a hectic day.

The 79-year-old former finance minister's son Karti later said on X that his father is fine and is being examined by doctors.

The incident occurred when Congress leaders were attending a prayer meeting at the Sabarmati Ashram.

As Chidambaram fell unconscious, he was carried by other leaders to an ambulance which took him to hospital.

Earlier in the day, Chidambaram attended the extended Congress Working Committee meeting at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial.