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Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek

Abhishek Banerjee demands Rajya Sabha berth for Vinesh Phogat

Amid the political slugfest over ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics hours before her gold medal match, Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday called for a consensus approach by the Union government and the opposition on how her contributions to the sport can be acknowledged. Aug 8, 2024
Indian Embassy Rescues 14 Youths from Laos Cyber-Scam Centres

Indian Embassy Rescues 14 Youths from Laos Cyber-Scam Centres

The Indian Embassy in Laos rescued 14 Indian youths from cyber-scam centres in the Golden Triangle SEZ. The victims were lured to Laos with fraudulent job offers and then held captive. The Embassy has issued warnings and advisories to Indian workers considering employment in Laos. Similar incidents have been reported in other Southeast Asian countries, highlighting the need for international efforts to combat this issue. Aug 7, 2024
India, US working to 'shape the future', write Blinken, Austin

US and India Unite to Counter China's Influence in Semiconductors and Bolster Supply Chain Resilience

The US-India strategic partnership is crucial in shaping the future of sectors like AI, semiconductors, and clean energy. The partnership has evolved with a focus on joint investments in future-shaping sectors and initiatives like the Quad and iCET. The collaboration serves as a counterbalance to China's influence in the semiconductor market and bolsters supply chain resilience. The alliance underscores the commitment of both nations to maintaining regional stability and security, indicating the evolving nature of 21st-century international relations. Aug 7, 2024
India's Manu Bhaker poses with her two bronze medals won at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Paris 2024: India's Unprecedented Olympic Performance

India's Paris 2024 Olympics campaign saw historic achievements with 112 athletes competing in 16 sports. Shooter Manu Bhaker made history as the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal and, with Sarabjot Singh, the first Indian shooting pair to win an Olympic medal. Manika Batra became the first Indian table tennis player to reach the pre-quarterfinals, and Swapnil Kusale's bronze took India's shooting medal tally to three, a first in any sport. The Indian men's hockey team achieved their first victory against Australia at the Olympics since Munich 1972, marking a historic event for India. Aug 7, 2024
Asking Andhra Pradesh cabbies to leave Hyderabad not fair: Pawan Kalyan

Asking Andhra Pradesh cabbies to leave Hyderabad not fair: Pawan Kalyan

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has come out in support of cab drivers from Andhra Pradesh who are allegedly being asked to leave Hyderabad by cab drivers of Telangana and demanded that the Telangana government address the issue with a humanitarian approach. Aug 7, 2024
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