UPSC strikes off Puja Khedkar’s name from IAS, bars her permanently from all exams

Mumbai: In a major development, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has cancelled the provisional candidature of IAS Probationary Officer Puja Khedkar and has permanently barred her from all future examinations/selections, as per an official announcement on Wednesday. The move came after the UPSC scrutinised available records of Puja Khedkar and found her guilty of…

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Lovlina Borgohain Advances to Olympic Quarterfinals with Dominant Victory

Paris: Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) showcased her prowess in the ring, advancing to the Olympic Games quarterfinals after a decisive victory over Norway’s Sunniva Hofstad. From the outset, Hofstad, the 2022 World Youth Champion, struggled to find her rhythm as Lovlina leveraged her height advantage to deliver decisive punches. In the opening round, Hofstad…

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PV Sindhu Cruises Past Kristin Kuuba to Enter Round of 16 at Paris Olympics

Paris: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu continued her impressive form at the 2024 Paris Games, effortlessly defeating Estonia’s Kristin Kuuba 21-5, 21-10 in their women’s singles Group M match on Wednesday. Sindhu secured the victory in just 34 minutes, dominating the court to top her group with two consecutive wins and advance to the round…

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Swapnil Kusale Advances to Final Medal Round in Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions at Paris Olympics

Paris: Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale secured a spot in the final medal round of the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions at the Paris Olympics, finishing 7th in the qualification round. His compatriot Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, however, placed 11th, narrowly missing out on advancing. Swapnil showcased consistent performance across all three positions. He scored 198…

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Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's State Visit to India: Strengthening Ties and Strategic Partnership

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s State Visit to India: Strengthening Ties and Strategic Partnership

New Delhi: At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, H.E. Pham Minh Chinh, has embarked on a significant State Visit to India from 30 July to 01 August 2024. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, including several Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and business leaders, this visit marks a milestone in the robust relationship between the two nations.

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India Secures 3-0 Series Victory with Thrilling Super Over Win Against Sri Lanka

Pallekele: India’s new leadership duo, Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir, celebrated a successful start with a dramatic 3-0 series triumph over Sri Lanka. The final match of the series concluded in thrilling fashion, with India clinching a nail-biting Super Over victory in Pallekele on Tuesday. Sri Lanka, tasked with chasing a total of 137 runs…

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Wayanad Landslides Toll Reaches 120, 98 Missing, Rescue Operations Continue

Kozhikode:  Kerala experienced its “worst-ever” natural disaster in the hilly Wayanad district early on Tuesday as a series of devastating landslides, amid heavy rain, left at least 120 people dead, 98 others reported missing while around 160 people were being treated in a few hospitals in the affected district even as rescue operations continue to locate…

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Satwiksairaj and Chirag Triumph in Final Group-Stage Match at Paris 2024 Olympics

Paris: The Indian badminton duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty showcased their dominance in the men’s doubles, triumphing in their final group-stage match at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Tuesday. In a decisive victory, Satwik and Chirag defeated Indonesia’s Muhammad Rian Ardianto and Fajar Alfian in straight sets, with a score of 21-13, 21-13, on…

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