The Closing Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is scheduled for September 8th at Stade de France. Highlights include Jodie Grinham’s historic medal, Zakia Khudadadi’s win for the Refugee Team, and Matt Stutzman’s gold. The event will feature performances by French electronic music artists and traditional protocols like speeches and anthems.
Read MoreBrazil edged out Ecuador 1-0 in the South American FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with Rodrygo scoring the decisive goal in the first half. Despite dominating possession, Brazil struggled against a strong Ecuadorian defense. This victory lifts Brazil to fourth place with 10 points, reviving their qualification campaign. They will face Paraguay next.
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Panama deported 130 Indian migrants who entered through the Darien jungle, under a repatriation agreement with the US. This marks the first expulsion outside of the Americas under this deal. The US contributed $6 million to support these efforts, aiming to reduce irregular crossings at its southern border.
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Railway sources revealed that Olympians Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia were served show cause notices after evidence showed them meeting political leaders with intentions of joining Congress. The wrestlers met Rahul Gandhi recently and resigned from their government positions, although their resignations have not been accepted yet.
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The Supreme Court denied Sandip Ghosh’s request to intervene in Calcutta High Court proceedings concerning an alleged biomedical waste disposal scam at RG Kar Medical College. The HC had ordered a CBI investigation into the scam and its possible link to the rape-murder of a doctor. The SC ruled that Ghosh has no locus...
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Manipur witnessed its first rocket attacks by suspected tribal militants, killing a 70-year-old priest and injuring five others. The incidents triggered unrest and protests across several districts, with demonstrators urging the BJP-led state government to take immediate action. Earlier drone strikes had already escalated tensions in the region.
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