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In a significant escalation of ongoing regional tensions, an Israeli airstrike targeted a vehicle in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of a Hamas commander and four other men, according to Palestinian media. The airstrike, reportedly directed at a military cell near the city of Tulkarm, struck a vehicle carrying fighters. Among the deceased was a commander from Hamas's...
India's Lakshya Sen will need to deliver an exceptional performance to maintain his gold medal hopes as he faces reigning Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen in the men's singles semifinals at the Paris Games on Sunday.
Indian star shooter Manu Bhakar, 22-year-old Haryana girl, has already won two bronze medals in shooting at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024.
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Philippines early Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake, which occurred at a depth of 17 kilometers (10.5 miles), was centered about 20 kilometers from the village of Barcelona on Mindanao island.
According to the World Bank's 2024 World Development Report, titled "The Middle Income Trap," over 100 countries, including India, face significant challenges in transitioning to high-income status within the next few decades. The report underscores that achieving a high-income status is becoming increasingly difficult due to a variety of systemic issues.
With IPL 2025 player regulations and retention schemes still being finalized, MS Dhoni has said he will wait to see the rules before deciding on his IPL future with Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
In 2023, over 216,000 Indians renounced their citizenship, as reported to the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
Two-time Olympic medalist and star shuttler PV Sindhu’s campaign ended in the ongoing Paris Olympics. In the women’s badminton singles pre-quarter final match, she was defeated by Chinese player He Bing Xiao. Sindhu lost to Bing by a score of 19-21, and 14-21. Sindhu’s dream of a hat-trick medal in the Olympics was shattered. Nikhat […]
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A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Pietrapaola in the province of Cosenza, Italy, on the Ionian Sea, according to the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV). The quake’s epicenter was located three kilometers west of Pietrapaola. Despite initial concerns, fire officials reported no significant damage or emergency calls, though they continued to monitor the situation.
The Indian Embassy in Lebanon has issued an urgent advisory recommending that Indian nationals leave the country immediately due to the escalating conflict following recent attacks by Israel. This latest advisory, the third in just 48 hours, comes in response to the heightened tensions after the assassination of key Hamas leaders.
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.
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.
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.
Simone Biles secured her fifth Olympic gold medal, leading the U.S. to a decisive victory in the women's gymnastics team final on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Daniel Wiffen made Irish swimming history.