In a big blow to India’s chances of winning a Gold medal, Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the women’s 50kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics. The 29-year-old was found ineligible to compete on the second day as she was found 100 gram overweight during the weigh-in on the day of the final. Unfortunately, Vinesh […]
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Sheikh Hasina Resigns Amid Deadly Protests in Bangladesh
Undergoing a major political upheaval, longstanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh has resigned after a tumultuous time marked by mass protests characterized by violence and chaos. On August 5, 2024, following over one month where violent outbreaks have occurred leading to the death of no less than 135 people as well as injuring hundreds […]
₹722 Crore GST Notice Issued to Binance by Indian Tax Authorities
In a landmark decision, the DGGI Ahmedabad unit has sent a show cause notice to Binance inciting its payment of ₹722 crores under GST which is the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. This unimaginable move shows that India is becoming more and more serious about regulating the fast-growing virtual currency market, which means that foreign service […]
Google Loses Antitrust Case: Search Monopoly Ruled Illegal
A US judge has determined in a precedent-setting ruling that Google has unlawfully maintained a monopoly over the search engine business by entering into exclusive agreements with online browsers and phone makers. In its first substantial antitrust action against a computer company in more than 20 years, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has won with […]
Bangladesh Turmoil: 98 Dead in Violent Clashes, India Advises Extreme Caution
India has advised its people to be very careful and avoid or limit their travel following the recent violence in Bangladesh. Due to this unrest, during which at least 98 lives were lost and hundreds more injured, India has released a travel warning against visiting the country until everything calms down. On Sunday, there was […]
India’s Olympic Dream Takes Flight: A Symphony of Triumph and Near-Misses
India’s journey at the 2024 Paris Olympics has been an emotional rollercoaster filled with both thrilling victories and painful near-misses. The country saw history unfold as its athletes proved their extraordinary talent and tenacity in the international arena. The 22-year-old prodigy Manu Bhaker, a shooting wonder, once again proved her extraordinary skill by making it […]
Bangladesh Enforces Nationwide Ban on Major Social Media Platforms
The government of Bangladesh has introduced an entire ban on several major social media apps and communication channels. Starting this Friday, August 2, the ban restricts access to some popular sites such as WhatsApp, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, among others. This move comes after Turkey took the same stance earlier in the day, announcing a […]
Intel Announces Layoffs of 15,000 Employees Amid Cost-Cutting Measures
In an unprecedented restructuring, Intel Corporation has shed around 15,000 employees, which makes up 15% of its entire workforce. According to a message sent out to peers by CEO Pat Gelsinger, this move is part of a broader strategy aiming to realize savings of $10 billion by the year 2025. In his statement, Gelsinger acknowledged […]
Swapnil Kusale Wins India’s Third Shooting Bronze at Paris Olympics
Pune ticket collector Swapnil Kusale accomplished an amazing accomplishment by winning India’s third bronze medal in shooting at the Olympics in Paris. The 28-year-old’s commitment and hard work paid off when he took part in the Chateauroux Shooting Centre’s men’s 50m 3P final and accomplished this incredible achievement. As a participant in a Maharashtra government […]
Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed in Tehran Attack
Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of the Hamas terrorist organization, died in what the group termed a “treacherous Zionist attack” at his house located in Tehran. The incident took place yesterday morning, shortly after Haniyeh had partied with friends during Masoud Pezeshkian’s swearing-in ceremony for president of Iran, and one bodyguard also lost his life during […]