Month: August 2024

Arshad Nadeem Reveals ‘Cricket Connection’ Behind His Gold Medal At Paris Olympics

August 9, 2024 admin

History-making Pakistan javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem is quite pleased that his rivalry with Indian superstar Neeraj Chopra is becoming as talked about as the cricketing battles between the two feuding neighbours as he believes it will fuel the sporting ambition of youngsters in both the nations. Nadeem bested Chopra for the first time…

Sports

“Manish Sisodia Kept In Jail For 530 Days. His Crime Was…”: Raghav Chadha

August 9, 2024 admin

New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today termed the Supreme Court verdict granting bail to former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia as a “victory of truth”. Mr Sisodia was granted bail nearly 18 months after his arrest in the alleged liquor policy case. Reacting to the Supreme Court judgment, AAP leader Raghav Chadha…

Nation

Ola Electric IPO: Ola Electric valued at $4.4 billion in debut trade

August 9, 2024 admin

With a 39% market share, Ola Electric dominates sales of electric scooters in India, after launching its first model just three years ago. | Photo Credit: Reuters SoftBank-backed Ola Electric Mobility’s shares rose 10% in their trading debut on Friday (August 9, 2024), valuing the company at ₹369.45 billion ($4.40 billion) after the first stock…

Business

Indian Consulate in New York cautions against using unscrupulous agents for consular services

August 9, 2024 admin

Amid instances of unscrupulous elements overcharging members of the Indian community for consular services and other fraudulent activities, India’s mission in New York has cautioned against using such agents and highlighted measures undertaken by it to streamline visa, passport and other services for the diaspora. Consul General of India in New York Binaya Pradhan told…

World

Neeraj Chopra’s Family Delivers ‘Rivalry Verdict’ As Arshad Clinches Javelin Gold

August 9, 2024 admin

The Paris Olympics 2024 journey saw the Indian contingent incur another unfulfilling moment as Neeraj Chopra had to settle for a silver medal in the men’s javelin throw final, with Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem fetching gold, courtesy of his Olympics-record-breaking throw. While athletes from all across the globe were competing in the men’s javelin…

Sports

USA Go For Gold Against Marta’s Brazil In Olympic Women’s Football Final

August 9, 2024 admin

A resurgent United States under new coach Emma Hayes are hoping to establish themselves as the leading force in women’s international football once again by claiming the gold medal in Saturday’s Olympic final against Brazil and their legendary skipper Marta. The USA came into the Olympics with a rejuvenated squad and a point…

Sports

Rupee rises 8 paise to 83.89 against U.S. dollar in early trade

August 9, 2024 admin

The rupee strengthens against the dollar, supported by a positive equities trend | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Rupee appreciated 8 paise to 83.89 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Friday (August 9, 2024), supported by a positive trend in domestic equities and a decline in the U.S. dollar index. Forex traders said…

Business

Markets rebound: Sensex jumps 1,098 points; Nifty surges to 24,387-level amid rally in global peers

August 9, 2024 admin

Representational image. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back sharply in early trade on Friday (August 9,2024) tracking a significant rally in the U.S. and Asian markets along with buying in blue-chips Tata Consultancy Services and Reliance Industries. Rebounding from Thursday’s (August 8,2024) decline, the…

Business

Algerian Boxer, Imane Khelif, In Gender Row, Goes For Olympic Gold

August 9, 2024 admin

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, at the centre of an Olympic gender eligibility row, goes for gold in Paris on Friday as Thierry Henry bids to lead France’s footballers to glory. With just three days of sport to go at the Games, there is a packed athletics programme at the Stade de France. The…

Sports

India to play two-day day-night tour match in Australia

August 9, 2024 admin

A panoramic view of the Manuka Oval in Canberra, Australia, where Indioa will play a tour-day day-night tour match against the Prime Minister XI at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on November 30 and December 1, 2024. File photo | Photo Credit: The Hindu The visiting Indian cricket team will play a two-day day-night tour match…

Sports