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On August 1, Day 6 of the Paris 2024 Olympics, shooter Swapnil Kusale emerged as the sole highlight for India amidst a generally disappointing day. Kusale secured the country’s only medal of the day, achieving a bronze in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event with a final score of 451.4. This victory marked him as the first Indian to win an Olympic medal in this discipline.
Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair on Thursday took charge as Director General Medical Services (Army), becoming the first woman appointed to this prestigious role.
PM Modi is closely monitoring the situation in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, following heavy rains and cloudbursts.
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a notice to Delhi Police regarding a bail plea by Bibhav Kumar, an aide of AAP leader and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Nearly 200 pilgrims are stranded in Kedarnath following a cloudburst that triggered a landslide in the region. On Wednesday, the severe weather event caused significant damage to about 30 meters of the walkway leading to the Kedarnath shrine. The cloudburst also led to a sharp increase in the water level of the Mandakini River, raising […]
A seven-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court has delivered a landmark verdict approving the sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) to ensure more effective reservation in jobs and education for the more marginalized groups within these categories. This significant decision, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, was passed with a 6:1 majority.
The Uttar Pradesh government has formally signed an agreement with Dorna Sports, the commercial rights holders of MotoGP, to host MotoGP Bharat at the Buddha International Circuit from 2025 to 2027. This partnership marks a significant development for the sport in India, with the prestigious event set to return to the country after a hiatus in 2024.
It is known that he also served as the 2nd Deputy Chief Minister of Tripura from 2018 to 2023.
Sindhu is all set to face China’s He Bing Jiao, who is the Group N topper, in the round of 16 on Thursday, August 1.
Gaekwad was awarded the CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, which is the highest honor conferred by BCCI on a former player, in 2018.
Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas leader recently killed in Iran, was known for his role in the group's international diplomacy amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, where he lost three sons in an Israeli airstrike.
The Amarnath Yatra 2024 has set a new record with over 4.71 lakh devotees visiting so far, surpassing last year's total of 4.45 lakh. On Wednesday, another 1,654 pilgrims departed from Jammu for the Valley.
On July 21, 2024, the world experienced its hottest day on record. Remarkably, just 24 hours later, this record was surpassed, making July 22 likely the hottest day in thousands of years. Such extreme temperature readings, though seemingly extraordinary, are confirmed through advanced scientific techniques developed to handle the challenges of global climate monitoring.
At least three people, including a one-year-old baby, have died, and 16 others were injured after a boat capsized in Brazil’s Amazon River. The incident occurred on Monday when the boat, “M. Monteiro,” carrying over 200 passengers, caught fire following an explosion near Uarini in Amazonas state.
Traffic restrictions have been imposed in Bengaluru for the Town Hall festival on Wednesday. The Bengaluru Traffic Police have set specific limits for heavy goods vehicles in the areas of Gunjur, Balagere, Gunjur Palya, and Vinayaka Nagar to facilitate smooth vehicular movement during the Deepotsava and Pallakki events.