J&K Assembly polls will be held at the earliest, says CEC

J&K Assembly polls will be held at the earliest, says CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar said on Friday that Assembly elections will be held in J&K at the earliest and dates would be announced after an overall review is taken when the commission returns to Delhi. Aug 9, 2024
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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
Happy with silver, but gold winner also my child, says Neeraj Chopra's mother

Happy with silver, but gold winner also my child, says Neeraj Chopra's mother

Thousands of kilometres away but always close at heart, joy and celebrations busted on Friday in a village of Haryana's Panipat as the family of Neeraj Chopra, who won the silver medal in the men's javelin final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with the athlete's gracious mother saying the "guy who got gold is also my child". Aug 9, 2024
Fans cheer Neeraj Chopra as he gets emotional after winning silver medal; hugs Pak's Arsahd Nadeem after Javelin throw

'Chin up, smile, Golden Boy':Disheartened Neeraj Chopra gets emotional after winning silver medal; hugs Pak's Arshad Nadeem after Javelin throw

Neeraj Chopra after the silver medal said, "We all feel happy whenever we win a medal for the country...It's time to improve the game now...We will sit and discuss and improve the performance...India played well (at the Paris Olympics)....The competition was good (today)...but every athlete have their day, today was Arshad's day...I gave my best." Aug 9, 2024