Triumph in 10m Air Pistol Event Manu Bhaker etched her name in history by securing a bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics 2024. This remarkable achievement marks India’s first medal at the Paris Games and makes Manu the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal. In…
Barack, Michelle Obama ‘proud’ to endorse ‘friend’ Kamala Harris · Obamas say will do ‘everything’ to help Harris win the White House race · Harris thanks for endorsement, says ‘means so much’ In a highly anticipated move, former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic…
A Revolutionary Venue for the Opening Ceremony The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will commence on July 26 with an unprecedented opening ceremony, marking a historic shift from traditional practices. For the first time ever, the ceremony will take place outside of a stadium, unfolding along the picturesque Seine River. This decision reflects a bold move…
Date Set for September 21 Sri Lanka is set to hold its next presidential election on September 21, as announced by the Election Commission on Friday. This marks the first election since the 2022 economic crisis that led to widespread unrest and significant political changes in the country. The vote is seen as pivotal in…
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is in Laos to participate in the ASEAN meeting, marking a significant step in deepening India’s ties with the ASEAN bloc as India celebrates a decade of its Act East Policy. Invited by Saleumxay Kommasith, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Jaishankar’s visit underscores…
On Wednesday, U.S. stock indexes experienced their worst losses since 2022, triggered by quarterly profit reports from Tesla and Alphabet. These reports dampened Wall Street’s enthusiasm for artificial intelligence technology, leading to significant declines across major indexes. Major Index Drops Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite recorded its largest single-day percentage drop since October 2022, closing…
India has clinched the rights to operate a terminal at Bangladesh’s Mongla port, situated in the Indian Ocean. · This is a significant boost for India’s maritime strategy, particularly as it seeks to counter China’s expanding influence in the region. · Previously, India secured rights to the Chabahar port in Iran and the Sittwe port in Myanmar….
Nepal’s aviation sector has faced a series of tragic incidents over the years, reflecting a deep-rooted problem in aviation safety. The recent crash of a Saurya Airlines plane at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu has tragically brought this issue back into the spotlight. This crash, which resulted in the deaths of 17 passengers and…
Vice President Kamala Harris has taken a slight lead over Republican Donald Trump, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. Harris leads Trump 44% to 42%, a narrow two-percentage-point margin. This comes after President Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign and endorsed Harris as the Democratic nominee. Poll Comparisons The recent poll shows a shift from…
State-Wise Distribution of Indian Athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics; Haryana Leads, Odisha Lags Haryana Leads with Highest Representation A 117-member strong Indian contingent has reached France to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics, beginning their quest for coveted medals. Among all the states, Haryana boasts the highest number of athletes, with 24 participants. This is…
