At the Paris Olympics, Indian boxer Nishant Dev lost in the men’s 71 kg category to Mexico’s Marco Verde, sparking controversy over the fairness of the scoring system. Notable figures, including Vijender Singh and Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda, expressed dissatisfaction with the judges’ decisions and the transparency of the scoring system.
Read MoreIsrael sought to create an ‘Abraham Alliance’ with the US and UK to counter Iranian threats, following coordinated defenses against recent missile and drone attacks. Amid rising tensions, Israeli, American, and British defense leaders called for restraint. President Biden proposed additional US military support for Israel, urging a cease-fire to address the humanitarian crisis...
Read MoreRecalling the days when he used to open batting for India alongside Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan shared some interesting little anecdotes to showcase his camaraderie with the India captain in a video on the occasion of ‘Friendship Day’ being celebrated today (August 4).
Read MoreIn Ahmedabad, the population surged from 35 lakh in 1990 to 78 lakh in 2024, yet public transport buses increased marginally from 931 to just over 1,000. Despite the Centre recommending 60 buses per 1 lakh residents, Ahmedabad falls significantly short. The BRTS, launched in 2009, struggles with low ridership as two-wheelers dominate, leading...
Read MoreCM Siddaramaiah called BJP the ‘grandfather of corruption’ after the opposition launched a padayatra demanding his resignation. He referred to allegations against the previous BJP government of collecting a 40% commission. BJP leaders retaliated, accusing Siddaramaiah’s government of rampant corruption and vowed to pressure him into resigning.
Read MoreThe Gujarat High Court declared that excuses like low income or other family responsibilities are insufficient for a husband to avoid paying maintenance if he is healthy and able-bodied. This ruling reinforced a wife’s absolute right to maintenance under Section 125 of the CrPC.
Read MoreThe Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy criticized Douyin, a Chinese social media platform, for banning Tibetan language content. This has affected Tibetan users’ ability to create content and earn a living. TCHRD’s Tenzin Dawa pointed out that the Chinese constitution permits minority groups to use their language, questioning the restrictions imposed on...
Read MoreThe Delhi-Saharanpur MEMU train derailed during a shunting operation at Saharanpur station yard around 1:30 PM. Fortunately, there were no casualties as the train was empty. The Senior Divisional Commercial Manager’s office confirmed the incident and mentioned that efforts are in place to clear the yard and restore operations. The train had arrived at...
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