Chennai, Aug 14 (UNI) The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) on Wednesday night dismissed the silver medal plea of disqualified Indian Wrester Vinesh Phogat. The first Indian to qualify for an Olympics final in Paris, she was disqualified after she was found 100 gms over weight during weigh-in ahead of the gold medal clash.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) India has made significant progress in the sports arena over the last decade, President Droupadi Murmu said on Wednesday, highlighting that the government has rightly prioritised the development of sports infrastructure. “The world of sports is another arena in which the country has made great progress in the last decade….
New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday urged the nation to make small but effective changes in their lifestyles to combat climate change. Addressing the nation on the eve of 78th Independence Day, Murmu said that climate change has become a reality, emphasising, “It is all the more challenging for developing nations…
New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) Young Liu, CEO and Chairman of Taiwan’s technology giant Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi who discussed the “wonderful opportunities India offers in futuristic sectors”. The PM said in a post on X that they also discussed about Foxconn’s investment plans in India,…
New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies over the last three years, with an average annual growth rate of 8 percent, which has drastically reduced the number of people living below the poverty line, President Droupadi Murmu said on Wednesday. Addressing the nation on the eve of 78th…
New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) Addressing the nation on the eve of 78th Independence Day on Wednesday President Droupadi Murmu emphasised that Social justice is a top priority of the Government, highlighting numerous initiatives taken for the welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other marginalized sections of society. Reiterating the words of Constitution architect…
New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) Budget allocation for women’s welfare and empowerment has more than tripled in the last decade, President Droupadi Murmu said on Wednesday emphasising that women are considered more than equal in the country. Addressing the nation on the eve of 78th Independence Day, Murmu said, “The term ‘justice’, taken in the…
New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice on the plea of Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin to club the cases registered against him across the country over his controversial remarks on Sanatan Dharma. A Division Bench comprising Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar while issuing the notice to the…
New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday expressed shock over the gruesome rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata, and said an attempt to save the accused instead of providing justice to the victim raises serious questions on the hospital and the local administration. On…
New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) On the eve of Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday decided to award two Shaurya Chakra and six Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel, for their acts of exceptional gallantry and courage. Wing Commander Vernon Desmond Keane and Squadron Leader Deepak Kumar will be conferred…
