South Asia has experienced significant political shifts over the last three years, with regime changes in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Notable events include the Taliban’s rise to power in Afghanistan, Imran Khan’s ouster in Pakistan, protests forcing Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s resignation in Sri Lanka, and Sheikh Hasina fleeing Bangladesh amid violent unrest.
Read MoreFrom being stretchered off in her debut at Rio 2016 to a disappointing performance in Tokyo in 2021, Vinesh Phogat has now come full circle by making history as the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the Olympic final.
Read MoreMicrosoft has made security a core priority for employees, affecting promotions, bonuses, and salary increases. An internal memo emphasized that security must always come first. Employees will set Security Core Priority goals during performance reviews. The Secure Future Initiative aims to bolster security, including ending support for Basic Authentication in Outlook by September.
Read MoreVinesh Phogat (50kg) became the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the final of the Olympic Games with a convincing 5-0 win over Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez here on Tuesday. With this win in the semifinal, Vinesh guaranteed herself at least a silver medal. Vinesh faced a quarter-final exit in the Rio 2016 and...
Read MoreKamala Harris announced Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 Presidential election, opting for a progressive platform. Walz, the Governor of Minnesota, is known for his strong left-liberal policies and recent viral remarks against Trump Republicans. Josh Shapiro, a centrist choice, was passed over due to his pro-Israel stance.
Read MoreIndia commenced its first-ever multi-nation air combat exercise ‘Tarang Shakti’ at Sulur, Tamil Nadu, featuring Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon jets along with military aircraft from France, Germany, UK, and Spain. The exercise aims to bolster military interoperability and strategic partnerships globally. Phase-II will be conducted at Jodhpur with 67 fighters and military aircraft involved.
Read MoreAt the Paris Olympics, the men’s 100m final saw all finalists clock sub-10-second finishes, with the top six surpassing Usain Bolt’s peak speed of 27.8 mph. Despite these impressive feats, none came close to breaking Bolt’s iconic 9.58-second world record. This highlights that sprinting excellence isn’t just about raw speed but also about maintaining...
Read MoreIn the Budget 2024 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the government had proposed eliminating indexation benefits for homeowners.
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