Indian doubles badminton specialist Ashwini Ponnappa on Tuesday said she received little to no individual financial assistance from the sports ministry in the build up to Paris Olympics and even her request for a coach was turned down ahead of the just-concluded Games.
Read MoreAs the 2024 Paris Olympics concluded, focus shifted to the 2028 Los Angeles Games and the 2036 Olympics bidding. India, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar are strong contenders. India’s bid, supported by Prime Minister Modi and the Ambani family, promises significant backing. Saudi Arabia and Qatar are also key players with established international event-hosting reputations.
Read MorePramod Bhagat, India’s star para-badminton player and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic gold medalist, was suspended for 18 months for not complying with the whereabouts clause in anti-doping regulations. This suspension means Bhagat will miss the Paris Paralympics, severely impacting India’s chances. Bhagat’s illustrious career includes multiple gold medals in World Championships and Asian Para Games.
Read MoreStock market today: The primary driver of the losses was HDFC Bank, the most heavily weighted stock in the Nifty 50, which fell by 3.4%. While BSE Sensex ended the day at 78,956.03, down 693 points, Nifty50 closed the day at 24,139.00, down 208 points.
Read MoreSan Francisco’s SoMa residents faced disturbances from Waymo driverless taxis, which began honking loudly and frequently, especially at night. Residents like Randol White, initially supportive, expressed frustration over the noise. Waymo acknowledged the problem and is working on a fix, but residents remain skeptical about the company’s description of the honking as ‘brief.’
Read MoreCongress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticized the Mamata government over its handling of a rape-murder case involving a Kolkata doctor. He accused the state of being indecisive and supportive of the accused. The CBI took charge of the investigation following a directive from the Calcutta High Court. The court questioned the role of the...
Read MoreThe Calcutta High Court transferred the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case to the CBI following national protests by doctors. The investigation, involving the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor by a volunteer police worker, has drawn significant scrutiny of the Mamata Banerjee-led government. The court urged striking doctors to return to...
Read MoreGoogle officially launched the Pixel 9 series in India, including the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. Featuring advanced AI capabilities and the Gemini Nano multimodal AI model, the starting prices are Rs 79,999, Rs 1,09,999, and Rs 1,24,999, respectively. Preorders begin on August 14, with sales starting on August...
Read MoreThe Calcutta High Court ordered a CBI investigation into the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The police were instructed to hand over all relevant documents. The trainee’s parents and multiple PILs sought a court-monitored probe. Nationwide, resident doctors protested, leading to disruptions in services.
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