In a historic moment, Vice President Kamala Harris has officially accepted the presidential nomination for the 2024 US elections at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on the last day of the four-day Democratic National Convention. This makes her the first black and Asian American woman to ever accept a presidential nomination in the United States. Following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race for the White House last month, she emerged as the Democratic candidate. She said “On behalf of the people, on behalf of every American, regardless of party, race, gender or the language your grandmother speaks, on behalf of…
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Archana Kamath surprised everyone by deciding to end her career after competing in the Olympics. At the young age of 24, Archana Kamath, who proudly represented India at the prestigious Paris Olympics, made the tough but courageous choice to leave her career in table tennis behind and instead dedicate her time and energy to her studies. Archana faced challenges leading up to the Paris Olympics as her selection over Ayhika Mukherjee, who had defeated World No. 1 Sun Yingsha, was questioned. However, Archana remained unfazed by the doubts and played a crucial role in the Indian women’s table tennis team’s…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a momentous visit to Poland, strengthening diplomatic ties and fostering international collaboration. On Wednesday evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made history by becoming the first Indian prime minister in 45 years since Morarji Desai to set foot on Polish soil, marking a significant milestone in the diplomatic relations between the two nations. Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Poland is a historic event, marking the first time an Indian Prime Minister has traveled to the nation in nearly a half-century. During his visit, Prime Minister Modi is set to engage in important discussions with President…
Less than a week after the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced 45 job openings for private sector specialists in the government, the lateral entry into the Indian bureaucracy has been withdrawn. Following the directive from the Centre, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially canceled the previously advertised lateral entries scheme. This decision comes as a result of the directive to retract the scheme. On August 20, the UPSC issued a circular stating that Advertisement No. 54/2024, which announced the lateral recruitment for 45 posts at the level of Joint Secretary/Director/Deputy Secretary in various Departments, has been canceled.…
Doctors across the nation are organizing a 24-hour protest over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata The Indian Medical Association (IMA), which is the largest organization representing medical professionals in India with 4 lakh members, has declared a nationwide strike commencing at 6 am on Saturday, August 17, and concluding at 6 am on Sunday, August 18. IMA press release – “All essential services will be maintained. Casualties will be manned. Routine OPDs will not function and elective surgeries will not be conducted. The withdrawal is across all the sectors wherever modern medicine doctors are providing…
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s three-year tenure was overshadowed by political controversies, and he has been struggling with low approval ratings and a damaging fundraising scandal. Kishida mentioned a lack of public confidence as his reason for resigning as prime minister. Japan’s 67-year-old Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, announced on Wednesday that he will step down as ruling party leader after the party elects a new leader in September. Kishida also announced that he will not seek re-election as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). He expressed the need for a “new start” for the party. He said…
A case has been filed against Samajwadi leader Nawab Singh Yadav under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Further investigation into the matter is currently in progress. Nawab Singh Yadav, a prominent leader and former block pramukh of the Samajwadi Party, was taken into custody on Monday following allegations of attempting to rape a 15-year-old girl in Kannauj, which is also the parliamentary constituency of party chief Akhilesh Yadav. The Uttar Pradesh police received a distress call on the 112 helpline at approximately 1:30 am on Monday. According to Kannauj Superintendent…
Reports suggest that Iran is making preparations to carry out directives from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which call for imposing a harsh punishment on Israel. Speculations are circulating that Iran may be gearing up to launch a direct attack on Israel in the near future. This potential action is believed to be a retaliatory response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on 31st July. The strike is expected to take place in the coming days and could happen before the scheduled negotiations on the situation involving hostages in Gaza and the proposed ceasefire set for…
As the Paris Olympics 2024 near their conclusion, let’s take a look back at some of the unforgettable and widely shared moments from this year. Mother’s love across the border In the Javelin final, Arshad Ahmed from Pakistan achieved the gold medal, while Neeraj Chopra from India secured the silver. Their mothers expressed their utmost joy for their sons, demonstrating not only pride but also a deep bond with each other. Saroj Devi, Neeraj Chopra’s mother, shared, “We are overjoyed with the silver. The athlete who earned the gold is just like our own child, and the one who secured…
An alarming proposal has emerged in Iraq’s parliament, putting forth a controversial law that seeks to lower the legal marriage age for girls to 9 and for boys to 15. Shia Islamist parties are suggesting a modification to the Personal Status Law that would lower the legal age of marriage to 9 for girls and 15 for boys. As it stands, the Personal Status Law specifies that the legal age of marriage is 18 for both girls and boys. Personal Status Law Personal Status Law establishes 18 as the minimum age for marriage for both men and women. It also…
