Month: July 2024

Extraordinary US Presidential Election Enters The Homestretch

July 28, 2024 admin

The challenge for Kamala Harris is substantial Washington: The 100-day sprint to the US election began Sunday, the final act of a campaign transformed by an assassination attempt and the stunning exit of President Joe Biden. After weeks of infighting and despondency over Biden’s candidacy, Democrats have consolidated behind Vice President Kamala Harris, radically reshaping…

World

Paris Olympics Organisers Make Another Blunder, Play Wrong National Anthem For South Sudan

July 28, 2024 admin

South Sudan basketball team in action at Olympics 2024.© AFP South Sudan’s opening Olympic basketball match was overshadowed by an embarrassing anthem blunder by organisers on Sunday. The African nation’s basketball team looked distraught after the wrong anthem was played as they lined up before their clash with Puerto Rico. South Sudan fans…

Sports

One Last Battle? Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic In Olympics 2024 Second Round Showdown

July 28, 2024 admin

File image of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.© AFP Rafael Nadal set up a blockbuster showdown with Novak Djokovic at the Paris Olympics as the Spaniard battled to victory over Marton Fucsovics in the first round on Sunday. Nadal had left his participation in the singles in doubt until the last minute because…

Sports

Accused Of Mocking Christianity In Opening Ceremony, Paris Olympics 2024 Organisers Send Apology

July 28, 2024 admin

Organisers of the Paris Olympics said Sunday they were “really sorry” for any offence caused by their daring and quirky opening ceremony but denied “any intention to show disrespect to any religious group.” Some Catholic groups and French bishops have condemned what they saw as “scenes of derision and mockery of Christianity” in…

Sports

Budget has steps to trigger consumption, but they are not in the nature of direct cash transfers, says Finance Secretary T.V. Somanathan

July 28, 2024 admin

The Centre is confident of delivering on its Budget promise to arrange external financing for infrastructure development projects in Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, Finance Secretary T.V. Somanathan said in an interview with The Hindu. He also elaborated on measures to rein in food inflation and spur consumption. Edited excerpts: The Budget’s push for job creation…

Business

Simone Biles Fights Through Calf Pain, Continues Great Olympics Gymnastics Form

July 28, 2024 admin

Simone Biles made a stunning return to Olympic competition on Sunday, powering through left calf pain to get her multiple-medal bid off to a rousing start. The US superstar, aiming to add to the four gold medals she won in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, tweaked her left calf warming up for her…

Sports

Delhi Coaching Centre After Student Deaths

July 28, 2024 admin

New Delhi: The coaching centre at whose establishment three students died due to rain-induced flooding in the basement on Sunday condoled the loss of young lives and said they are fully committed to supporting the ongoing investigation. The UPSC aspirants — two females and a male — lost their lives as they were trapped inside…

Nation

Ireland Beat Zimbabwe In One-Off Test Match

July 28, 2024 admin

Andy McBrine starred with both bat and ball as Ireland beat Zimbabwe by four wickets in a one-off Test in Belfast on Sunday after recovering from a dramatic top-order collapse. Set just 158 to win in the shadow of Stormont Castle, Ireland had slumped to 33-5 at the close of Saturday’s third day,…

Sports

Belgian Grand Prix: George Russell Claims ‘Awesome’ One-Stop Win In Mercedes One-Two Triumph

July 28, 2024 admin

George Russell claimed a memorable if unexpected victory ahead of his Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton in a thrilling finish to Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix, having started sixth on the grid. The 26-year-old Briton came home 0.526 seconds ahead of the seven-time world champion, who controlled most of the race before being called in for a second…

Sports

BJP To Convert Bhagyalakshmi Temple At Charminar Into ‘Golden Temple’: Minister

July 28, 2024 admin

Bhagyalakshmi temple abutting historic Charminar has been the focus of BJP’s politics Hyderabad: Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Sunday stated that after the formation of the BJP government in Telangana, the Bhagyalakshmi temple at Charminar will be converted into a ‘golden temple’. Bhagyalakshmi temple abutting historic Charminar has been…

Nation