Olympic champ Tori Bowie’s mental health struggles were no secret inside track’s tight-knit family
The news of her death hit hard around track-and-field circles.
Lithuania closes two border crossings with Belarus
Officers laid road spikes at the closed checkpoints and will proceed to erect fences with barbed wire in the area on Friday, spokeswoman of the border guard service Lina Laurinaityte-Grigiene said.
Public participation is key factor in success of health initiatives: Modi at G20 Health Ministers…
Modi invoked Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy, highlighting the connection between health and harmonious living.
Today’s Motto: Perfection is usually not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch…
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, Aug.19..............
1600 - Akbar captured Ahmednagar.
1856 - Gail Borden of New York, was issued a U.S. patent for his process for condensed milk.…
Thousands flee wildfires in Canada’s far north
Emergency responders were constructing firebreaks, installing sprinkler lines and water cannons, and laying fire retardant in an effort to prevent the blaze from reaching the city.
COVID-19 variant BA.2.86 causing concern among scientists
Prof Francois Balloux, director of the UCL Genetics Institute, said BA.2.86 was the most striking Covid strain the world has witnessed since the emergence of Omicron.
ONGC to invest Rs 1L cr in low carbon energy
The country’s largest crude oil and natural gas producer said it has detailed a road map to scale up its low-carbon energy portfolio significantly.
New export policy to boost Kashmiri saffron; to be exported to 60 countries: Reports
The Department of Agriculture, Kashmir, claims that within the next two months, the new export policy would be implemented and will provide a big boost for the saffron growers of the valley.
Lack of safety measures, audit led to blaze: AIIMS
A fire broke out in the old OPD wing of the premier medical institute on August 7 prompting the authorities to evacuate more than 100 patients. However, no casualty or injury was reported.
Kejriwal house renovation: PWD officials move court over vigilance notices
Justice Chandra Dhari Singh issued notices Delhi government through Vigilance and PWD on the petition and granted them four weeks to file the counter affidavit in response to the petition.
Historic gold for wrestler Antim at U-20 World Championships
With three gold, Indian women also win their maiden team championship at the tournament
Ad-hoc panel requests national camp, SAI wants wrestlers’ consent
National camps for male wrestlers have not been organised since April. For women wrestlers, the situation has been worse as they hardly got to train at the camp this year except for a few days
Indian-American lawyer named as ballot access counsel for Biden-Harris 2024 re-election campaign
Varoon currently works as a counsel at Elias Law Group where he advises federal and nonfederal candidates, party committees, and PACs on ballot access and campaign finance issues.
Imprisoned Imran Khan says ready for 1,000 years in jail if necessary: Report
Khan, 70, was sentenced to three years in jail by a sessions court on August 5 for hiding proceeds from the sale of state gifts (Toshakhana).
RBI launches centralised web portal ‘UDGAM’ for unclaimed deposits
The portal, launched by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, has been developed to help the public to make it easier for them to search their unclaimed deposits across banks in one place.
Inflation containment measures on track; No plans to cut taxes on fuel: Govt official
The official further denied the reports claiming that the Centre is planning to lower taxes on fuel, ease import tariffs on cooking oil and wheat.
Two-thirds of companies pay for employees’ upskilling programs
While primary job qualification (like coding skills) and a college degree are given due weightage, employers are keen on hiring people with a problem-solving mindset.
NCLT issues notice to Go First as settlement talks with Delhivery fails
The RP of Go First, which is currently going through Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), on July 24 had informed the NCLT that it is settling its dispute with the logistics company.
History cannot be buried or changed by removing names: Farooq Abdullah
The National Conference president said that the government has removed the history of the Mughal rule of 800 years from books, but "does it mean Mughals were not here?"
Jharkhand: Bird flue detected in 9-month-old baby
The baby, a resident of Jharkhand's Ramgarh district, was admitted to RIMS with symptoms of fever, cough and respiratory problems.
