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…
Potato Imports to Stabilize Prices Indians may soon find potatoes from Bhutan on their plates. The Indian government is considering importing the vegetable due to anticipated price increases caused by lower production this year. A senior government official, speaking to The Economic Times on condition of anonymity, mentioned that apart from Bhutan, the Indian government…
Revival of Campus Recruitment India’s leading IT companies, including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra, are returning to campuses to recruit fresh engineering graduates. This marks a significant shift after a year-long slowdown in hiring due to reduced demand. According to a Moneycontrol analysis, these top five IT firms are expected…
Significant Price Reduction Across Models In an unprecedented move, Apple has announced a 3-4% price reduction across its entire iPhone line-up, marking the first time the tech giant has cut prices for its Pro models. This price drop translates to savings of between ₹5,100 and ₹6,000 for customers purchasing Pro or Pro Max models. Additionally,…
In a remarkable twist of fate, Raju Gond, a 40-year-old labourer from Madhya Pradesh, has unearthed a 19.22-carat diamond valued at nearly $100,000 (about Rs 83.7 lakh). Gond, who typically earns around Rs 350 a day to support his large family, has described this discovery as a life-altering event. The Journey to Fortune The story…
Honoring the Heroes of Kargil Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 25th anniversary of India’s victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War with a tribute to the fallen soldiers. At the Drass War Memorial, Modi laid a floral wreath to honor the officers and soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation. On July 26,…
Anna University has been shaken by a scandal involving phantom professors filling numerous faculty positions across affiliated engineering colleges. The issue came to light after Arappor Iyakkam, a Chennai-based anti-corruption group, discovered that many faculty positions were held by non-existent professors. The university’s investigation revealed that 211 individuals were recorded as filling approximately 2,500 vacancies,…
Honoring the Fallen Heroes On July 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Kargil War Memorial to mark the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, a day that celebrates India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil War. Standing before the memorial, PM Modi paid tribute to the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice to…
Introduction of New Names On Thursday, the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India, renamed its historic ‘Durbar Hall’ and ‘Ashok Hall’ to ‘Ganatantra Mandap’ and ‘Ashok Mandap’, respectively. The President’s Secretariat emphasized that this change aligns with the ongoing efforts to make Rashtrapati Bhavan more accessible and reflective of Indian cultural…
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…
