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Closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024

2024 Olympics declared closed, Paris passes baton to LA, host of 2028 Games

'Au revoir' Paris 2024! After 16 days of world-class competition across 32 sports and 329 events, the 33rd Summer Olympics came to a close on Sunday.

Aug 12, 2024

Flood alert in Andhra as chain link of Tungabhadra dam's gate snaps

Flood alert in 4 Rayalaseema districts as chain link of Tungabhadra dam's gate 19 snaps

The Andhra Pradesh government has alerted people in low-lying areas in the united Kurnool district in view of flood threat following the breaking up of the chain link of a crest gate of Tungabhadra Reservoir in upstream Karnataka.

Aug 12, 2024

Female doctor found dead under mysterious circumstances at Kolkata hospital

Kolkata doctor's murder: College Principal resigns amid massive protests

Amid massive protests over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor on the campus, the principal of Kolkata-based R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, Dr Sandip Ghosh, on Monday resigned, appealing to the protesting medical students and house-staff to withdraw their demonstrations.

Aug 12, 2024

NEET showdown in Parliament: Akhilesh, Rahul question exam system; Education Minister responds

Plea against cancellation of UGC-NET dismissed by SC

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition challenging the cancellation of the UGC-NET 2024 (University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test) examination on the basis of alleged paper leaks.

Aug 12, 2024

Amid Hindenburg row, Emkay gives Adani Green 'buy' rating

Adani Green Energy's renewable capacity grows 41% in five years, brokerage firm Emkay Global initiates coverage with 'buy' recommendation.

Aug 12, 2024

Over 10,000 participate in Kashmir 'Tiranga Rally'

Over 10,000 participate in 'Tiranga Rally' in Kashmir

Ahead of Independence Day, a massive 'Tiranga' rally was held in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar district on Monday with thousands of people participating in it.

Aug 12, 2024

Centre approves 8 railways projects worth Rs 24,657 cr, to create 3 cr man-days

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Friday approved eight railways projects worth about Rs 24,657 crore.

Aug 10, 2024

Aman Sehrawat enters semifinals of men's 57kg freestyle wrestling

Paris Olympics: 'I hope my bronze will inspire young generations,' says Aman Sehrawat

Aman Sehrawat, after securing a historic bronze medal in the 57 kg freestyle wrestling on his Olympic debut, wants the young Indian wrestlers to take inspiration from his medal and work hard in the game.

Aug 10, 2024

'We will expose all the scams of BJP, JD(S)': Siddaramaiah

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday stated that the Karnataka government would not spare anyone guilty of corruption.

Aug 10, 2024

Paris Olympics: Imane Khelif targets gold, asks for an end to 'gender bullying'

Paris Olympics: Imane Khelif clinches gold despite gender row

Imane Khelif of Algeria claimed Olympic women's boxing gold at Paris 2024 beating Chinese world champion Yang Liu 5-0 in the 66kg final, a year after being disqualified from the World Championships due to a gender eligibility controversy.

Aug 10, 2024

Afghan B-Girl Manizha Talash disqualified for

Afghan B-Girl Manizha Talash disqualified in Olympics after "Free Afghan Women" protest

Afghan B-Girl Manizha Talash, a member of the Refugee Olympic Team at the Paris 2024 Games, was disqualified after displaying the words "Free Afghan Women" on her cape during her breaking routine in the competition's pre-qualifiers on Friday.

Aug 10, 2024

Centre to cancel 8 highway projects in Punjab, warns Nitin Gadkari

NHAI may cancel 8 Punjab highway projects worth Rs 14,288 crore due to law and order concerns, Gadkari warns.

Aug 10, 2024

Wearable devices like smartwatches can cause anxiety

Smartwatches, other wearable devices can cause anxiety: Study

Wearable fitness devices can trigger anxiety in users, especially hypersensitive ones, due to unfiltered health data and excessive monitoring.

Aug 10, 2024

Congress-led UPA drew the line: No national disaster status for natural calamities

2013 rule? No national disaster status for natural calamities

No legal provision exists to declare a natural disaster a "national disaster" in India, according to 2013 Central government rules.

Aug 10, 2024

Paris Olympics: CAS likely to hear Vinesh Phogat's appeal against disqualification

Paris Olympics: Decision in Vinesh Phogat case to be announced by 9:30 pm

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will announce its decision on wrestler Vinesh Phogat case at 6:00 pm local time (9:30 pm IST) on Saturday.

Aug 10, 2024

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2024 Olympics declared closed, Paris passes baton to LA, host of 2028 Games

Flood alert in 4 Rayalaseema districts as chain link of Tungabhadra dam's gate 19 snaps

Kolkata doctor's murder: College Principal resigns amid massive protests

Plea against cancellation of UGC-NET dismissed by SC

Amid Hindenburg row, Emkay gives Adani Green 'buy' rating

Over 10,000 participate in 'Tiranga Rally' in Kashmir

Centre approves 8 railways projects worth Rs 24,657 cr, to create 3 cr man-days

Paris Olympics: 'I hope my bronze will inspire young generations,' says Aman Sehrawat

'We will expose all the scams of BJP, JD(S)': Siddaramaiah

Paris Olympics: Imane Khelif clinches gold despite gender row

Afghan B-Girl Manizha Talash disqualified in Olympics after "Free Afghan Women" protest

Centre to cancel 8 highway projects in Punjab, warns Nitin Gadkari

Smartwatches, other wearable devices can cause anxiety: Study

2013 rule? No national disaster status for natural calamities

Paris Olympics: Decision in Vinesh Phogat case to be announced by 9:30 pm

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh