Paris Olympics: Viktor Axelsen retains badminton title to be among the greatest

Paris Olympics: Viktor Axelsen retains badminton title

Holding Denmark's national flag over his head, Viktor Axelsen celebrated his victory after retaining his Olympics men's singles title in the badminton competition at the Paris 2024 on Monday. Axelsen, the only non-Asian badminton medallist at the Games, defeated Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn 21-11, 21-11 in the final. Aug 6, 2024
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UPI transactions reach Rs 20.64 lakh crore in July: NPCI

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based transactions surged once again in the month of July, reaching Rs 20.64 lakh crore against Rs 20.07 lakh crore in the previous month – a massive 35 per cent surge (year-on-year), the data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) Aug 1, 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