Double Olympic bronze medalist Manu Bhaker aims to win gold at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. She reflected on her Tokyo Olympics experience and the challenges faced in preparation for the Paris Olympics. Bhaker highlights the importance of hobbies, balance in life, and spending time with family, while encouraging support for Paralympic athletes.
Zomato Feeding India concert: Feeding India Concert with Dua Lipa tickets can be sold on Zomato at a higher or lower price depending upon the demand for such tickets. Read below to find out how this works and whether other event ticket plaforms like BookMyShow, etc follow this trend or not.
A fortnight-long study has been launched to evaluate six high-risk glacial lakes in Sikkim. Conducted by the National Disaster Management Authority, the study aims to assess the lakes' physical dimensions and stability to mitigate the risk of glacial lake outburst floods. The initiative follows a recent glacial flood in Sikkim that severely impacted the region.
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A recent study suggests that women's cardiovascular risks and need for preventive medications should be evaluated in their 30s rather than after menopause. Simple blood tests can estimate a woman's risk of heart disease over the next three decades, necessitating a change in current guidelines.
Susmit Sen, co-founder of Indian Ocean, has filed a police complaint against ex-bandmates Rahul Ram and Amit Kilam for unpaid royalties. Sen and Sunita Chakravarty claim they haven't received payments since 2020 and 2021, amounting to over Rs 50 lakh each. Ram and Kilam deny the allegations, calling it an arm-twisting tactic.
Mercedes has named 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli to replace Lewis Hamilton next year, joining George Russell in the team. Hamilton is switching to Ferrari. Team boss Toto Wolff praised Antonelli for his talent and speed, while Russell expressed excitement about partnering with him in 2025.
Under new F&O norms, 19 PSU stocks, including IRFC, RVNL, and NHPC, are eligible for inclusion. The final decision rests with SEBI. Nuvama's estimates highlight potential entries into the F&O segment based on updated criteria.
According to Japan's defense ministry, a Chinese Navy survey vessel briefly entered Japanese territorial waters off Kagoshima Prefecture before departing early Saturday morning. This marked the tenth incident in the past year of Chinese Navy ships entering Japan's territorial waters, with a total of 13 instances including submarines and intelligence-gathering vessels.
Samit Dravid, son of former Indian captain Rahul Dravid, has been selected for the India under-19 squad for the series against Australia. The series includes one-day matches in Puducherry and four-day matches in Chennai. Samit, a pace-bowling all-rounder, showed impressive performance in the Cooch Behar Trophy earlier this year.
India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, highlighted India's distinct challenges with China, beyond global concerns, focusing on border tensions and trade deficits. Speaking at the ET World Leaders Forum, Jaishankar emphasized the importance of scrutinizing Chinese investments given their unique bilateral issues and the broader global geopolitical risks.
Paris Paralympics: Indian shuttler Mandeep Kaur advanced to the quarterfinals of the women's singles SL 3 category at the Paris Paralympics after defeating Australia's Vinot Celine Aurelie. Despite losing her opening match to Nigeria's Bolaji Mariam, Mandeep regrouped to secure a crucial victory. Other Indian players also competed in various categories of singles and mixed doubles events.
South Indian actress Radhika Sarathkumar revealed that hidden cameras were used to capture objectionable videos of female actors in caravans during a Malayalam film shoot. She stated she witnessed male actors watching these videos and questioned the delayed release of the Justice Hema Committee report on harassment in the industry.
Former Jharkhand chief minister Champai Soren and ex-JMM legislator Lobin Hembrom have joined the BJP, citing dissatisfaction with the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's (JMM) current functioning. Both moves come amid internal party conflicts, with Hembrom disqualified from the Jharkhand assembly and previously contesting as an independent. BJP state chief Babulal Marandi welcomed them into the party.
Mumbai traffic police have issued an advisory due to Ganpati procession and Chintamani Aagman processions in Parel, Bhoiwada, and Lalbaug. Roads will be closed, and alternate routes suggested. The processions on 31st August 2024 may lead to congestion. Commuters are advised to avoid certain areas and plan using provided alternative routes.
"The crew safely released the load over an unpopulated area, ensuring no damage to life or property. An enquiry has been ordered, #AviationSafety," the IAF said in a post on X.
The Kerala government may declare some landslide-affected areas in Wayanad district as permanent 'no habitation' zones after severe topographical damage. Survivors from the villages of Punchirimattam, Chooralmala, and Mundakkai are traumatized and reluctant to return. Many lost their homes and livelihoods, hoping for government assistance and compensation to rebuild their lives.
Ambarish Kenghe of Google Pay believes the UPI market has room for multiple players despite concerns over market share caps. Though the cap might hinder IPO plans for companies like PhonePe, the market remains competitive with PhonePe and Google Pay accounting for over 85% of July's UPI transactions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off three new Vande Bharat trains, connecting Meerut with Lucknow, Madurai with Bengaluru, and Chennai with Nagercoil. He emphasised the importance of faster growth in southern states for achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047. The new routes will significantly reduce travel time for passengers, enhancing connectivity and convenience.
MH370 Missing Flight: The mystery of Flight MH370's disappearance in 2014 highlights several unsolved aviation mysteries, including EgyptAir Flight 804, Flying Tiger Line Flight 739, and Pan Am Flight 7. Despite exhaustive search efforts, the main wreckages remain undiscovered, maintaining these incidents as some of the most perplexing in aviation history.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar downplayed Shiv Sena minister Tanaji Sawant's remarks against the NCP, stating he focuses on his work for the people. This came amid visible tensions within the ruling Mahayuti coalition. Pawar also mentioned that ruling allies will soon address seat-sharing talks in a joint press conference.
