Nadeem’s victory marked Pakistan’s first gold medal since the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, where the country won the top prize in hockey. He is also the first track and field athlete from Pakistan to win an Olympic medal. The previous Olympic record of 90.57 meters was held by Andreas Thorkildsen of Norway, set at...
Read MoreThe Silchar Medical College Hospital in Assam issued an advisory following a rape-murder incident in Kolkata, urging female doctors and staff to avoid being alone and stay within campus during odd hours. The directive faced criticism for allegedly targeting women and placing the burden of safety on them, yet officials defended it as essential...
Read MoreDr. Sandip Ghosh, the dismissed principal of RG Kar Medical College, was accused of corruption and involvement in corrupt practices, such as demanding money from students and benefiting from tender orders.
Read MoreAhead of Independence Day, Delhi was on high alert due to intelligence inputs about a possible fidayeen attack. Security forces heightened vigilance, deploying AI-powered surveillance and real-time monitoring at Red Fort. Measures included over 700 CCTV cameras with facial recognition, a control center, a smartphone app for verifying identities, and Number Plate Recognition (NPR)...
Read MoreSenior Trinamool Congress leader Sukhendu Sekhar Ray announced his participation in a midnight protest against the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The protest demands justice following the Calcutta High Court’s decision to involve the CBI for a thorough investigation due to potential evidence tampering at the hospital.
Read MoreThe CBSE has revised its Affiliation Bye-Laws to mandate the use of NCERT textbooks for schools, effective immediately. The new guidelines, detailed in Chapter 2, Clause 2.4.7, require schools to use NCERT or SCERT books for Classes I to VIII and CBSE books for Classes IX to XII. Schools must also ensure that all...
Read MoreThe intelligence community has remained on high alert due to information about operatives from a terrorist group in Jammu potentially planning a fidayeen attack in Delhi or Punjab around Independence Day. Security measures have been intensified, particularly for the celebrations and the President’s ‘At Home’ reception, amidst reports of explosives and potential high-profile targets.
Read MoreIn Gujarat’s Amreli district, two Asiatic lions and two dogs faced off at a house gate, captured on CCTV. The lions retreated into bushes after a brief confrontation. A man later searched for them with a torch but couldn’t locate them. There has been no official statement on the incident so far.
Read MoreSaina Nehwal faced online backlash after admitting she was unaware of javelin throw until Neeraj Chopra’s Tokyo Olympics gold. Social media criticized her, comparing her to actress Kangana Ranaut. Saina responded, defending her achievements and praising Neeraj’s contribution to popularizing the sport in India. The incident underscores challenges public figures face online.
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