Paris: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has declared the gender tests conducted by the International Boxing Association (IBA) on two female fighters at last year’s World Championships illegitimate and lacking credibility. This revelation has reignited the controversy surrounding the disqualification of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Taiwan’s double-world champion Lin Yu-ting, both of whom were…
Paris: Novak Djokovic secured the elusive Olympic gold medal, defeating Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the Paris Olympics to complete the career ‘Golden Slam.’ The Serbian legend, already a record-holder with 24 major titles, won 7-6(3), 7-6(2) in straight sets. This victory cements his place in tennis history as one of only five players…
Chandigarh: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, today inaugurated a series of innovative apps – e-Sakshya, Nyaya Setu, Nyaya Shruti, and e-Summon – aimed at bolstering the implementation of three new criminal laws in Chandigarh. The event saw the presence of Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator, Gulab Chand Kataria, and the Union…
Chandigarh: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated a state-of-the-art 24×7 water supply project at Manimajra in Chandigarh, completed at a cost of approximately Rs 75 crore under the Smart City Mission. The project promises to benefit over one lakh residents, ensuring continuous water supply through a 22 km pipeline. Addressing the…
Bhubaneswar: The fortnight-long “VIRAASAT” exhibition, dedicated to celebrating the 10th National Handloom Day, commenced at Handloom Haat in Janpath on Saturday. Organized by the National Handloom Development Corporation Ltd (NHDC) under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, the exhibition will run until 16th August 2024. This year, the 10th National Handloom…
Paris: Lakshya Sen lost to Denmark’s defending Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen 20-22, 14-21 in the men’s singles semifinal on Sunday. Lakshya will next face Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia in the bronze medal match on Monday. While Axelsen will take on Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand in the final. The first game saw Lakshya gain the…
Paris: Lovlina Borgohain lost to Chinese top seed Li Qian in the women’s 75kg quarterfinal, ending India’s boxing campaign at the Paris Olympics, here on Sunday. The Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist suffered a 1-4 loss in a split decision against Qian at the North Paris Arena on Sunday. After Nikhat Zareen’s elimination, Lovlina was the favourite…
Paris: In a thrilling display of resilience and skill, India emerged victorious in a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout against Great Britain at the Paris Olympics. The veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh’s stellar performance was pivotal in securing the win, even as India played with ten men for the last 42 minutes of the match. Sreejesh’s incredible…
Stade de France: French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati has gained viral fame, but not for the reasons he would have hoped. During a competition in front of a full house at the Stade de France on Saturday, August 3, Anthony narrowly missed securing a spot in the men’s pole vault final.
Bhubaneswar: To promote the use of the Odia language and enhance agricultural oversight, a high-level meeting of senior officers was convened under the chairmanship of the Chief Administrative Secretary. The meeting focused on several key directives aimed at improving administrative efficiency and ensuring the welfare of farmers. One of the major directives issued was the…
