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India's Manu Bhaker poses with her two bronze medals won at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker felicitated in hometown

Manu Bhaker's 2024 Paris Olympics campaign has seen her being honoured and celebrated across the country. The 22-year old reached her hometown of Jhajjar on Sunday and was felicitated by the District Commissioner for her achievements.

Aug 25, 2024

Djokovic calls for 'clear protocols' over doping after Jannik Sinner escapes ban

Djokovic Advocates for Doping Protocol Reform Amid Sinner Controversy

As the US Open looms, the tennis world is embroiled in a doping controversy that has seen the sport's top seed, Jannik Sinner, escape a ban despite testing positive for a banned substance. The incident has prompted calls for reform from none other than Paris Olympics gold medalist, Novak Djokovic, who has urged for clear protocols and standardised approaches to be implemented in the handling of doping cases.

Aug 25, 2024

Singer Suchitra apologizes to Karthik Kumar for calling him gay [Video]

Suchitra had claimed that Karthik Kumar was a gay who had alleged relationship with some of the mainstream actors in the Tamil Film Industry

Aug 14, 2024

Japan PM Kishida to withdraw from party leadership race

Japan PM Kishida prepares to quit, withdraws from LDP leadership race

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday that he will not run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election next month, according to media reports.

Aug 14, 2024

NRI drug lord Raja Kandola sentenced to nine years in prison in PMLA case

The District and Sessions Court in Jalandhar on Tuesday sentenced Britain-based NRI drug lord Ranjeet Singh alias Raja Kandola, who's presently lodged in Delhi's Tihar Jail, to nine years' imprisonment in a 2012 PMLA case linked to a Rs 200 crore drug (methamphetamine) seizure.

Aug 13, 2024

'Konkani Log..': Munawar Faruqui's derogatory remarks about people from Konkan region sparks controversy [Watch]

During one of his standup acts, Munawar asked the audience if everyone was from Mumbai or if they had travelled from another place. A member of the audience said that he came from Taloja, Munawar said that Taloja is not Mumbai but on the outskirts of outside.

Aug 13, 2024

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

India's forex reserves at historic high of $675 billion: RBI chief

India's Forex Reserves Soar to Historic $675 Billion

India's foreign exchange reserves have reached a record high of $675 billion, showcasing the country's external sector resilience. Key indicators like current account deficit, services exports, and remittances have improved. Despite global economic challenges, India's economy remains strong

Aug 8, 2024

Indian Embassy Rescues 14 Youths from Laos Cyber-Scam Centres

The Indian Embassy in Laos rescued 14 Indian youths from cyber-scam centres in the Golden Triangle SEZ. The victims were lured to Laos with fraudulent job offers and then held captive. The Embassy has issued warnings and advisories to Indian workers considering employment in Laos. Similar incidents have been reported in other Southeast Asian countries, highlighting the need for international efforts to combat this issue.

Aug 7, 2024

Right Choice? 'Rational' Muhammad Yunus chosen to steer Bangladesh away from unrest

Dubbed the "banker to the poor," Yunus's microloan strategy has been instrumental in preventing rural unrest in many impoverished regions globally.

Aug 7, 2024

B'desh will turn into another Pak if BNP-Jamaat attain power, says Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb

Bangladesh's Political Upheaval: Hasina Seeks Asylum in UK Amid Protests

The Bangladesh Army has formed an interim government, and the UN has called for calm.

Aug 6, 2024

101 killed in attacks, violence across Bangladesh

Death toll has risen to 101 in the unprecedented violence that erupted in different parts of Bangladesh during the anti-discrimination student movement.

Aug 5, 2024

9 priorities of Union Budget: FM unveils road map for 'Viksit Bharat'

Union Budget: Foreign investors upbeat, UKIBC calls India 'the most exciting economic story'

UK India Business Council on Wednesday congratulated Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the government for an emphasis on facilitating foreign investments

Jul 24, 2024

No black mark on me, says JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna after release in unnatural sex case

Suraj Revanna, the grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and JD(S) MLC, was released from Central Prison in Bengaluru where he had been jailed on charges of alleged forceful unnatural sex.

Jul 23, 2024

Angel Tax Abolished in Budget 2024: Major Boost for Indian Startups [Here's How]

The Indian government has abolished the controversial angel tax on startups, a move hailed as a major relief for the startup ecosystem.The abolition is expected to benefit over 80,000 startups registered with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).