Algerian boxer Imane Khelif made history at the Paris Olympics, winning the women’s welterweight final against China’s Yang Liu amid gender controversy. Despite being disqualified from the 2023 World Championships over a sex chromosome test, Khelif triumphed, becoming the first Algerian woman with an Olympic boxing gold, underlining her resilience and dedication.
Read MoreThe Modi government rejected the Supreme Court’s ruling on excluding the creamy layer among Dalits from reservation quotas, deeming it unconstitutional. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the cabinet emphasized adherence to Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Constitution, which does not specify such exclusion. Modi assured SC/ST MPs that their concerns would be taken into...
Read MoreOver 1,000 Bangladeshis, primarily Hindus, tried to cross into India in Bengal’s Cooch Behar district, citing ‘grave perils and torture’ in their homeland. BSF personnel managed to hold the group back at the border, despite their desperation. The situation has posed new challenges for the BSF in balancing humanitarian concerns with border security.
Read MoreThe families of Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem and India’s Neeraj Chopra expressed mutual respect after Arshad edged out Neeraj to win gold. Both mothers regarded the athletes as their own sons. Arshad’s family even invited Neeraj to visit Pakistan, highlighting the strong bond and brotherhood shared by the two javelin competitors.
Read MoreYoung wrestler Aman Sehrawat, 21, clinched a bronze medal for India at the Champs de Mars stadium, defeating Puerto Rico’s Darian Cruz in a 57kg freestyle match. Aman’s victory marks India’s sixth medal at the Games, offering solace to the wrestling contingent after a tough tournament. He has been steadily progressing in his career...
Read MoreThe prosecution revealed that blood samples of a minor and his two friends involved in a fatal Porsche crash in Pune were replaced at Sassoon hospital to show they weren’t drunk. The replacements were orchestrated by the minor’s parents and hospital staff, who allegedly received Rs 2.5 lakh for the act. Bail hearings for...
Read MoreOn August 8, Gmail experienced a global outage, leaving users unable to send emails with attachments or save drafts for over four hours. The disruption, attributed to a lock-service infrastructure misconfiguration, also affected Google Drive. Google resolved the issue by midnight and ruled out cyberattacks as the cause.
Read MoreArshad Nadeem’s stunning throw past the 90m mark in the Olympic javelin final has presented Neeraj Chopra with one of the biggest challenges of his career. Following his historic performance, Nadeem has solidified his standing, with Neeraj acknowledging the need for a new challenge in his quest for gold. This marks a significant rivalry...
Read MoreFormer YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki passed away after a two-year battle with cancer, as revealed by Google CEO Sundar Pichai on X. Wojcicki joined Google in 1999 and led YouTube from 2014 to 2023.
Read MoreThe body of a postgraduate trainee doctor was discovered at RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata, sparking campus protests. Injuries suggested strangulation, and an investigation team was formed. The victim’s family alleged rape and murder, and demanded justice. The postmortem was closely monitored, and a judicial enquiry was announced.
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