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September 7, 2024 9:30 PM

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya assures better training facilities and infrastructure for athletes; Lauds para athletes for their stellar performance in Paris Paralympics

Union Minister of Sports Mansukh Mandaviya has said that the government is committed to provide all kinds of facilities to the athletes and coaches so that players can get better training. Mr. Mandaviya said the government is developing sports infrastructure of international standards for the athl...

September 7, 2024 6:15 PM

Ladakh: World Physiotherapy Day Observed at District Hospital Kargil, Focus on Low Back Pain

In Ladakh, the Physiotherapy Section of District Hospital Kargil, in collaboration with the IAP District Branch Kargil, observed World Physiotherapy Day. The event centered around this year’s global theme, "Low Back Pain and Physiotherapy," highlighting the critical role of physiotherapy in managi...

September 7, 2024 6:09 PM

South Korea and US held simulation drills for nuclear deterrence in Washington

South Korea and the United States held simulation drills in Washington this week to enhance nuclear deterrence cooperation, amid up stepped-up security coordination by the allies to counter evolving North Korean threats. Seoul's defence ministry and the Pentagon said in a joint statement ...

September 7, 2024 5:56 PM

Four Suicide Bombers killed as Pakistan security forces repulse attack in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, four suicide bombers were killed when security forces repulsed an attack on a military headquarters. According to an army statement today, the incident was reported in the Mohmand district when the four terrorists attacked a paramilitary Frontier Corps...

September 7, 2024 5:42 PM

Indian Women Secure Overall 2nd Place at U20 World Wrestling Championships with 1 Gold, 1 Silver & 3 Bronze in Spain

Indian women finished overall second at the U20 World Wrestling Championships, bagging one gold, one silver, and three bronze at Pontevedra in Spain. All medals came in the freestyle category. In 62 Kg category, Nitika grabbed silver after losing to Ukrainian Iryna Bondar 1-4 in the final y...

September 7, 2024 5:07 PM

Nagaland Govt announces Rs1.5 crore to Olympic Medalist Hokato Hotozhe Sema for Paris Paralympics Bronze

Nagaland Government has announced a cash reward of 1.5 crore rupees to Olympic Medalist Hokato Hotozhe Sema for winning Bronze in the Men’s F57 Shot put event at the Paris Paralympics Games 2024. In a social media post X today, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said the state is proud for Hokato Hotozhe ...

September 7, 2024 4:57 PM

Over 17 Lakh Saplings Planted Across 15 States in Mega Oil Palm Plantation Drive 2024

In the Mega Oil Palm Plantation Drive 2024, over 17 lakh saplings have been planted so far. The plantation drive has covered more than 12,000 hectares across 15 states in India. The initiative was launched under the National Mission on Edible Oil-Palm on 15th of July this year. The projec...

September 7, 2024 4:46 PM

MoS Jayant Chaudhary signs MoU with private food aggregator for logistics & upskilling partnership

Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a private food aggregator for partnership in logistics and upskilling. Speaking on the occasion in New Delhi, Mr Chaudhary said that in view of introduction of new technolog...

September 7, 2024 5:10 PM

India Secures 27 Medals at Paris Paralympics 2024; 6 Gold, 9 Silver and 12 Bronze

In Paris Paralympics 2024, India have so far won a total of 27 medals; 6 gold, 9 silver and 12 bronze. Sprinter Simran will participate in the Women's 200m T12 Final, Dilip Gavit will take part in the Men's 400m T47 Final and Navdeep in the Men's Javelin Throw F41 Final today. In t...

September 7, 2024 3:38 PM

IMD Forecasts enhanced Rainfall for Odisha, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Telangana Over Next 4 Days

The India Meteorological Department - IMD has forecast enhanced rainfall activity over Odisha, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Telangana during the next 4 days. The IMD added that extremely heavy rainfall will likely be over Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam tomorrow. The weather agency has also predicted...