Paris: The Eiffel Tower adorned with the Olympic rings ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics 2024: Amid controversy over Sindhu's saree, spectacular opening envelopes it

The 2024 Paris Olympics began with PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal leading the Indian team, amid controversy over Sindhu's saree. The opening ceremony showcased French culture with performances by Lady Gaga and CĂ©line Dion. India's rower Balraj Panwar advanced to the repechages in the men's singles scull competition. Amid other sports news, NASA shared stunning images of Paris from space as the Olympics began. Jul 27, 2024
Bihar BJP chief Nityanand Rai

End of agitational terrorism: Stone pelting, hartals decline in J&K post-2019

Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai informed the Rajya Sabha that no stone-pelting incidents have occurred since 2019, starkly contrasting to the 1,328 incidents reported in 2018. Additionally, organized hartal calls have ceased, and terrorist-initiated incidents have drastically reduced. Jul 24, 2024