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Md Yunus needs to address political turmoil first

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus leads Bangladesh's 17-member interim government, aiming to address political instability, economic recovery, and social tensions, and restore stability after PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation. Aug 9, 2024
Mamta Banerjee

CPI-M refuses Bengal Govt's 'gun salute' offer for Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee

The CPI-M party has declined West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's offer of a gun salute for former Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, citing his simple lifestyle and refusal of state facilities after leaving office. The party and his family wish to respect his unassuming nature in his final journey. Aug 9, 2024
India's Manu Bhaker poses with her two bronze medals won at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Paris 2024: India's Unprecedented Olympic Performance

India's Paris 2024 Olympics campaign saw historic achievements with 112 athletes competing in 16 sports. Shooter Manu Bhaker made history as the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal and, with Sarabjot Singh, the first Indian shooting pair to win an Olympic medal. Manika Batra became the first Indian table tennis player to reach the pre-quarterfinals, and Swapnil Kusale's bronze took India's shooting medal tally to three, a first in any sport. The Indian men's hockey team achieved their first victory against Australia at the Olympics since Munich 1972, marking a historic event for India. Aug 7, 2024