Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair becomes first woman DG Medical Services (Army)

First Woman Officer Appointed as DG Medical Services in Indian Army

Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair has assumed the office of Director General Medical Services (Army), marking her as the first woman to hold this prestigious position. This announcement was made by the Ministry of Defence on August 1, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the Indian Army's history. Aug 1, 2024
Medal Tally: China move to top, Japan slip to 3rd, India on 39th

Paris Olympics: China Dominates Medal Tally with 19

China leads the Paris Olympics medal tally with 19 medals, followed by host nation France with 26 medals. Japan, Australia, and Great Britain hold the third, fourth, and fifth positions respectively. India stands at 39th position with two bronze medals won by Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh. Aug 1, 2024
Boxer Amit Panghal bows out with loss to Zambia's Patrick Chinyemba in men's 51kg division

Paris Olympics: Amit Panghal bows out with loss to Zambia's Patrick Chinyemba

India boxer Amit Panghal was knocked out of the Paris Olympics after losing to Zambia's Patrick Chinyemba 1-4 on points in the 51kg Round of 16 bout here on Tuesday. The 2019 world championship silver medallist faced considerable pressure from the energetic Zambian, the reigning African Games champion, right from the opening round. Jul 31, 2024
Archer Bommadevara bounces back to reach Round of 32 in archery competitions at the Olympic Games in Paris, France, on Tuesday.

Paris Olympics: Archer Bommadevara bounces back to reach Round of 32

India continued to have mixed results in Olympic Games archery fields as top male archer Dhiraj Bommadevara made it to the Round of 32 with a 7-1 win against Czechia's Adam Li here on Tuesday. After Bhajan Kaur won her match to reach pre-quarters and Ankita Bhakat lost in the Women's Individual Competition, Bommadevara's victory kept alive India's hopes of a medal following the disappointing performance in the Team Competition. Jul 31, 2024
J&K: Srinagar city gets 'World Craft City' certificate

Srinagar Earns Prestigious 'World Craft City' Recognition

Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has been awarded the title of 'World Craft City' by the World Crafts Council (WCC). This recognition is a testament to the city's rich cultural and artistic heritage and the exceptional skills of its artisans. The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, expressed his vision of seeing Jammu and Srinagar becoming the best art cities of India. This recognition is expected to boost the local economy, provide sustainable livelihood opportunities for local artisans, and contribute to the preservation and promotion of the region's unique cultural heritage. Jul 31, 2024
India's Manu Bhaker poses with her two bronze medals won at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Paris Olympics: 'Nervous' Manu Bhaker reveals her thoughts before final shot in bronze win

The 2024 Paris Olympics has been a breakthrough event and life-changing experience for Manu Bhaker as she broke many records for India, contributing to both the medals India has won in the event so far. Manu who shot some good scores till then, managed 9.4 with her final shot but Sarabjot salvaged the situation for India with a clutch 10.2 to seal victory as the Koreans managed scores in the 9s. Jul 31, 2024