Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 11th consecutive Independence Day speech, joining Nehru and Indira Gandhi in addressing the nation from the Red Fort. Over the years, his speeches have covered numerous issues, from financial inclusion to digital health. This year, he emphasized India’s progress, future goals, and his commitment to corruption-free governance.
Read MoreIndia are capable of a hat-trick of Test series triumphs in Australia given the quality of their bowlers and the strong batting lineup that has the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, feels former head coach Ravi Shastri. India have won the last two Test series in Australia and have held onto the...
Read MoreOn August 19, 2024, a rare celestial event combining a supermoon and a Blue Moon coincided with Raksha Bandhan. The Moon appeared larger and brighter as a supermoon, while being the second full Moon of the month made it a Blue Moon. This cosmic event enhanced the celebrations of the Hindu festival honoring sibling...
Read MoreFormer South African pacer Morne Morkel has been appointed the bowling coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed on Wednesday. “Yes, Morne Morkel has been appointed bowling coach of the senior India men’s team,” Jay Shah told PTI.
Read MoreAt the recent ‘Made for Google’ event, Google launched Pixel devices while taking gentle jibes at rival Apple. Google highlighted enhancements like improved panorama mode, equal features in all Pixel 9 models, and the introduction of RCS on iPhones. They also pointed out Google’s superior language capabilities, data privacy, and live demonstrations compared to...
Read MoreIndia’s first phase-three trial for an indigenous tetravalent dengue vaccine, DengiALL, was initiated by Panacea Biotec. Conducted across 19 sites, the trial involves over 10,335 healthy adults. The vaccine aims to address all four dengue serotypes. The Union Health Minister J P Nadda highlighted its significance in combating dengue and enhancing India’s vaccine development...
Read MoreThe US Department of Justice considered an antitrust move to break up Google after a court ruled that it monopolised online search markets. Remedies may include selling Android, Chrome, or AdWords, and sharing data with competitors. Discussions also focused on banning exclusive contracts, which pay billions to companies like Apple and Samsung.
Read MoreIndian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against her disqualification from Paris Olympics final has been rejected by the ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the Indian Olympic Association said on Wednesday.
Read MoreOn August 12, 2024, the Ministry of Education released the NIRF 2024 rankings, with National Law School of India University topping the list of law colleges. The rankings saw Symbiosis Law School advance to 5th place, while IIT Kharagpur improved to 7th. Gujarat National Law University and Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan experienced slight declines. The...
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