Prashant Kishor announced that on October 2, a new political party would be formed by the citizens of Bihar. This initiative aims to break away from the 30-year governance of Lalu Prasad Yadav, Nitish Kumar, and the BJP. Kishor clarified his role will remain unchanged within this newly formed political party, created by one...
Read MoreA five thousandths of a second separated USA’s gold medallist Lyles and Kishane Thompson of Jamaica as both clocked 9.79 seconds in the first such wind-legal 100m race in history that saw all eight runners finishing under 10 seconds. The bronze medal went to Lyles’s American teammate Fred Kerly.
Read MoreLakshya Sen’s aspirations of securing a medal in his first Olympic appearance were dashed when he suffered a defeat against Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia in the bronze medal match on Monday. The match, which lasted three games, ended with Sen unable to overcome his opponent.
Read MoreParis Olympics witnessed the closest ever men’s 100m final in modern history and two statistics highlight that the most. One, the difference between the gold and the silver medal was five thousandth of a second. And two, it marked the first ever men’s 100m race where each of the eight runners clocked under 10...
Read MoreEight unidentified landslide victims were buried at Puthumala with multi-faith prayers. The disaster had previously destroyed two villages and led to 381 deaths. Rescue and search operations continued with new technologies deployed. Concrete poles marked the graves, and DNA samples collected for identification. Police increased security due to theft reports and volunteers continued food...
Read MoreThe National Payments Corporation of India implemented new FASTag regulations effective August 1, 2024, aimed at improving toll collection efficiency. Users need to update KYC details for FASTags issued between three to five years ago by October 31, 2024, and replace FASTags older than five years. The regulations also include linking vehicle information and...
Read MoreNASA’s Cygnus spacecraft faced an issue soon after launch, affecting its mission to the International Space Station. The glitch prevented initial burns to raise its orbit. Engineers from Northrop Grumman and NASA quickly intervened. The spacecraft carried crucial supplies and experiments for the ISS, including essential hardware and crew supplies.
Read MoreIn the men’s singles table tennis final at the Paris Olympics, Fan Zhendong defeated Sweden’s Truls Moregardh 4-1 to win the gold medal. Despite losing, Moregardh captivated the audience with a remarkable ‘snake’ shot, a complex move that left Zhendong unable to respond, going viral on social media. This moment showcased Moregardh’s skill and...
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