India has a rich Olympic history, with several athletes winning multiple medals. Manu Bhaker, at 21, became the latest to join this elite group, securing two bronze medals in the 2024 Paris Games. Sushil Kumar, a pioneer in wrestling, won bronze in 2008 and silver in 2012 but is now serving a jail sentence....
Read MoreThe Uttar Pradesh government has passed a bill on Tuesday to amend an anti-conversion law, increasing the severity of punishments for offenders. The Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act was passed by the Yogi Adiyanath-led state government, following its introduction by parliamentary affairs minister Suresh Khanna on Monday. Previously, the law...
Read MoreA medical team of the Chakrdharpur division of South Eastern Railways (SER) has reached the site of the accident. “The injured have been brought to the Chakradharpur railway hospital and are being treated,” railway officials said.
Read MoreEstimating Earth’s age at 4.54 billion years has remained consistent since the 1950s due to radiometric dating methods. Historical theories varied greatly until geochemist Clair Patterson’s work in the 1950s used isotopic composition of meteorites, concluding Earth’s age. Despite advancements, this figure remains largely unchanged, confirming radiometric dating’s reliability.
Read MoreNorman Pritchard, born on June 23, 1875, in Calcutta (now Kolkata), India, holds a unique place in the annals of Olympic history. He was the first Indian and Asian-born athlete to win an Olympic medal, achieving this feat at the 1900 Paris Olympics. He was also the first person to score a hat-trick in...
Read MoreThe Delhi High Court ordered Ramdev to stop claiming that Coronil cures COVID-19 and to remove such claims from online platforms within three days. The court noted that the product is merely an immunity booster and making false cure claims could harm public health and Ayurveda’s reputation.
Read MoreITR filing FY 2023-24: The correct ITR form for assessment year 2024-25 depends on the level of your income and a host of other factors. Do remember that from financial year 2023-24, the new income tax regime is the default income tax regime.
Read MoreIndian shooter Manu Bhaker made history by winning two medals at the same Olympics post-Independence. Bhaker, alongside Sarabjot Singh, secured a bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event in Paris. This follows her earlier bronze win in the women’s 10m air pistol event. Bhaker’s achievement showcases her resilience after a disappointing Tokyo...
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