New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday instructed the Centre to develop a model policy on menstrual leave for women employees, following consultations with states and other relevant stakeholders. A bench composed of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra emphasized that the issue was a matter of policy…
Paris: Returning to the scene of her record-breaking mark over 5000m last year, Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon broke her own world 1500m record at the Paris Diamond League. Kipyegon clocked 3:49.04, taking 0.07 off the world record she set last year in Florence, in the women’s 1500m final race in the French capital on Sunday….
Patiala: The highly anticipated northern zonal round of the Khelo India Women’s Wushu League is set to captivate audiences, featuring distinguished international athletes Ayeera Chisti and Komal Nagar. This thrilling competition will be hosted at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports in Patiala from July 9 to 13, showcasing the talents of 350 athletes…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a financial incentive of ₹15 lakh each for ace javelin thrower Kishore Jena and hockey star Amit Rohidas, who are set to represent the state in the upcoming Paris Olympics. The announcement, made on Monday, aims to motivate the two talented athletes as they prepare for the prestigious…
Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, secured a comfortable majority in the state assembly, winning the trust vote on Monday with 45 MLAs in his favour. He was sworn in as Jharkhand Chief Minister on July 4, succeeding Champai Soren, who stepped down months ahead of the assembly elections. Following the victory, the Hemant Soren…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has issued a stern directive to district magistrates across the state to remove illegal encroachments from government-owned lands. The order, given on Monday, mandates the clearance of unauthorised land grabs in both urban and rural areas. “Government-owned lands are primarily meant for development and public welfare purposes,” stated…
Puri: A day after participating in the annual Rath Yatra, President Droupadi Murmu spent a tranquil morning at the sea beach of the holy city of Puri, immersing herself in the serene natural surroundings. Later, she shared her thoughts on social media, reflecting on her experience and emphasizing the importance of reconnecting with nature. In…
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha has announced the appointment of five new leaders as its national spokespersons. This significant reshuffle was declared in an official order by BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Sunday, replacing the existing panel of national spokespersons with immediate effect. The newly appointed national spokespersons of the BJD are: Santrupt…
Hamburg: England has advanced to the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after a thrilling 5-3 victory over Switzerland on penalties, following a 1-1 draw in regular time. The decisive spot-kick was scored by Trent Alexander-Arnold, setting up a last-four clash with either the Netherlands or Turkey in Dortmund on Wednesday. The quarter-final match at the Volksparkstadion…
Mumbai: Harmanpreet Kaur will lead a 15-member Indian Women’s team to Sri Lanka for the upcoming 2024 Women’s Asia Cup T20, which is set to take place in Dambulla, from July 19. The in-form Smriti Mandhana, who top-scored for India in the three-match ODI series, will continue to be the vice-captain of the squad. The one…
