At the Paris 2024 Olympics on Sunday, Manu Bhaker, the first Indian woman to win an Olympic bronze medal in shooting, created history. Bhaker achieved a significant feat when she won the women’s 10m air pistol competition. Her extraordinary achievement has confirmed her status as a trailblazer for female athletics and inspired joy and pride […]
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Bangladesh Erupts in Unrest: Over 1,000 Students Flee
Student-led protests in Bangladesh have intensified, forcing over 1,000 students from India and neighbouring countries to flee the violence. The unrest stems from a controversial quota system for government jobs, sparking clashes and leaving a trail of death. The Bangladeshi government previously reserved 30% of civil service positions for families of war veterans who fought […]
995 Crore Passwords Stolen in Biggest Data Breach Ever
According to a Forbes story, a hacker identified as “ObamaCare” has disclosed 995 crore passwords in an unprecedented data breach. The collection, known as RockYou2024, was made public on Thursday and is thought to be the most extensive password data breach ever. Cybernews researchers have emphasized the importance of the RockYou2024 breach. They said that […]
India’s Tesla Dreams Stall as Musk Goes Silent
The impasse in negotiations with Elon Musk’s giant electric vehicle firm has put a stop to any aspirations of Indian Tesla manufacturing. Sources familiar with the meetings revealed that Tesla representatives had severed ties with their Indian counterparts, raising questions about the company’s prior eagerness to enter the market. This news comes after Elon Musk […]
Tata Steel UK and Union Clash Over Strike Action and Blast Furnace Closure
Tata Steel UK and its employees’ union Unite have been clashing over a possible strike and the shutdown of blast furnaces in Port Talbot in Wales. The standoff got worse when Tata Steel decided to go to court against the union’s call for strike. Unite Calls for Strike, Tata Steel Threatens Early Shutdown Unite announced […]
India Crushes England, Books Final Berth in T20 World Cup
Yesterday in Guyana, Providence Stadium engulfed as India confidently triumphed over England in the semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 by 68 huge runs in a massive display of batting and bowling. The emphatic win yesterday ensured that they now face South Africa in the final. India, which elected to bat first, […]
Hajj Tragedy: Over 1,300 Pilgrims Perish in Scorching Saudi Heat
The Saudi Health Ministry validated the harsh toll. This is in line with the harsh desert weather as well as other challenges leading to unauthorised pilgrims costing the lives of over 1300 during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia due to unbearable temperatures. Unauthorised Pilgrims Bear the Brunt: The Saudi Health Minister Fahd bin […]
Hajj Tragedy: Over 550 Pilgrims Perish in Scorching Temperatures
According to diplomatic sources, more than 550 pilgrims were reported dead during this year’s Hajj trip in Mecca. The blazing heat, which reached a remarkable 51.8 degrees Celsius (125 degrees Fahrenheit), is believed to be a key contributing cause in the majority of these deaths. Egyptian pilgrims were particularly affected, with at least 323 deaths […]
Extradition Escalates Diplomatic Strain Over Khalistani Plot
In a crucial twist in the continuing story involving suspected conspiracies against pro-Khalistani leaders, Nikhil Gupta’s extradition to the United States has heightened diplomatic relations between the United States, Canada, and India. Gupta, a 52-year-old defendant charged by US federal authorities with planning to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a senior Sikh separatist leader, was extradited […]
Elon Musk’s X Demands Repayment from Laid-Off Australian Employees
Elon Musk’s social media network, X (previously Twitter), has become entangled in a fresh severance compensation issue. The corporation is pursuing compensation from numerous former Australian employees, alleging that they were overpaid owing to a currency conversion issue. This development comes amid ongoing tensions between X and its ex-workforce. The problem arose from layoffs in […]