India’s medal hopes continue to rest on the shooters at the Paris Paralympics on Saturday, following their three-medal haul on Friday. Para shuttlers and archers are also set to compete in what promises to be another thrilling day of action.
Read MoreJimmy Donaldson, better known as YouTube’s MrBeast, has enlisted high-profile lawyer Alex Spiro to address recent allegations and controversies. Spiro’s role involves handling public criticism and conducting an internal audit. Allegations include misconduct by a collaborator, poor working conditions on a new show, and accusations by a former employee. Experts suggest Donaldson apologize rather...
Read MoreAvani Lekhara won her second consecutive gold in women’s 10m air rifle at the Paralympics while Preethi Pal secured a historic first track medal for India, winning bronze in the 100m T35 event. Manish Narwal and Mona Agarwal also contributed with silver and bronze medals in shooting, marking a historic day for India.
Read MoreAmid legal issues facing Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Home Minister G Parameshwara hinted at interest in the top post. This follows cooperation minister KN Rajanna’s support for his promotion. Congress plans ‘Raj Bhavan Chalo’ protest to challenge the governor’s decision allowing Siddaramaiah’s prosecution in the Mysore Urban Development Authority case. Further legal and political actions...
Read MoreAt the fifth Global Fintech Fest, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised fintech’s role in democratizing financial services. He urged regulators to intensify efforts against cyber fraud to protect and sustain fintech startups’ growth. Highlighting the sector’s social impact, Modi also pointed out that fintech innovations have significantly improved financial accessibility and inclusivity across India.
Read MoreUnion Minister Annapurna Devi responded to CM Mamata Banerjee’s call for stricter legislation on rape and murder, emphasizing existing severe laws. Devi criticized West Bengal for not operationalizing additional Fast Track Special Courts despite numerous pending cases. The BJP accused Banerjee of misleading the public amid protests over a recent Kolkata rape-murder case.
Read MoreIndia has received an invitation for PM Modi to attend the SCO heads of government meeting in Pakistan. Foreign Minister Jaishankar stressed the end of uninterrupted dialogue with Pakistan due to terrorism concerns. While India plans to participate, the level of representation is uncertain, influenced by recent terror attacks in Jammu.
Read MoreStock market today: Both indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, recorded their third consecutive weekly and monthly gains, rising 1.6% for the week and approximately 1% in August
Read MoreThe Brazilian Supreme Court has issued a warning to Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly Twitter, threatening suspension if a legal representative is not appointed. This follows repeated failures to comply with orders related to hate speech and misinformation, complicating enforcement of court rulings. X claims this is censorship, closing its offices but...
Read MoreVice President and Democrat presidential nominee Kamala Harris, in an interview with CNN, described how she was notified of President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for reelection. Harris recounted being with her family having pancakes when Biden called. She then praised Biden’s tenure, citing achievements in infrastructure, economics, and international relation.
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