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October 15, 2024 1:33 PM

ISSF World Cup: Sonam Uttam Maskar wins Silver Medal in Women’s 10m Air Rifle event

Indian shooter Sonam Uttam Maskar won the silver medal in the Women's 10m Air Rifle event at the ISSF World Cup 2024 final in Delhi today. The 22-year-old Maskar excelled with a score of 252.9 to secure a podium finish. China's Yuting Huang won the gold medal in this event, while French shooter Ocea...

October 15, 2024 1:23 PM

EVMs are 100 percent foolproof: CEC Rajiv Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar today reiterated that the Electronic Voting Machines are 100 percent foolproof, amid opposition allegations of manipulation in the EVMs. Mr. Kumar told the media in New Delhi that people have addressed the questions raised about the EVMs by pa...

October 15, 2024 2:01 PM

Punjab: Polling is underway for Gram Panchayat Elections

The polling is underway for the gram panchayat elections in Punjab. Voting is taking place peacefully in the majority of districts, but some areas have reported incidents of violence. According to reports from various districts in Punjab, an average of over 35 percent of voting has taken place so fa...

October 15, 2024 1:03 PM

Sri Lankan President allocates 50 million Lankan rupees to assist those affected by floods

The Sri Lankan Meteorological Department has forecast that weather conditions are expected to improve. The low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal persisted in the same region late last night and is likely to move west-northwestward, becoming a well-marked low-pressure area over the centr...

October 15, 2024 11:41 AM

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to be on 2-day visit to Assam & Meghalaya

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will be on a two-day visit to Guwahati in Assam and Shillong in Meghalaya starting tomorrow. During his visit, Mr. Dhankhar will preside as the Chief Guest and lay the foundation stone of the Meghalaya Skill and Innovation Hub at Mawdiangdiang in Shillong. He will als...

October 15, 2024 11:25 AM

Paramesh Sivamani assumes charge as 26th DG of Indian Coast Guard

Paramesh Sivamani today assumed charge as the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard. Mr. Sivamani is specialized in navigation and direction, and his sea commands include all major vessels of the Indian Coast Guard. He is an alumnus of the National Defence College, New Delhi, and the Defen...

October 15, 2024 11:13 AM

75th International Astronautical Congress begins in Milan with focus on responsible space for sustainability

The 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) opened at the MiCo Convention Center in Milan, Italy. The event has drawn more than 10,000 space experts, scholars, entrepreneurs, and professionals from around the world. Italian President Sergio Mattarella attended the opening ceremony. ...

October 15, 2024 11:09 AM

PM Modi pays tribute to Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tribute to the former President, Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, on his birth anniversary today. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that the former President's thought and vision will help the country achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat. ...

October 15, 2024 9:50 AM

Tamil Nadu braces for heavy rains as north east monsoon sets in

With the onset of North East Monsoon, Tamil Nadu is all set to get the first spell of rains this season. According to the Regional Met Department, the low-pressure area prevailing over the Southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to become a well marked low-pressure area and move west northwestwards t...

October 15, 2024 9:08 AM

IMD issues Yellow Alert for several regions in Maharashtra

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for several regions in Maharashtra as thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and varying rainfall are expected during the next two days. The alert indicates that residents in the Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurga, ...