AIIMS Raipur honored the sacrifice of Second Lieutenant Rajiv Pandey, Vir Chakra, who died at Siachen Glacier in 1987. His mother, Shakuntala Pandey, was felicitated during the 79th Independence Day event themed “Honouring freedom, inspiring the future.” Lt Gen Ashok Jindal (Retd) shared Pandey’s bravery inspired soldiers.
The USA secured the final spot in the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, joining 15 other teams in Zimbabwe and Namibia. They dominated the Americas Qualifier, led by Arjun Mahesh, while Tanzania, Afghanistan, Japan, and Scotland also qualified through regional tournaments. The event promises to showcase future stars, blending traditional powerhouses with emerging…
Weight lifting offers numerous physical and mental benefits, including increased muscle mass, higher metabolism, and stronger bones. Regular strength training improves sleep quality, metabolic health, and slows the aging process. Just 30 to 60 minutes a week can significantly lower the risk of death from various causes, with exercises like bicep curls, squats, pull-ups, and…
Grigor Dimitrov’s pectoral injury, sustained at Wimbledon against Jannik Sinner, has forced his withdrawal from the US Open, ending his impressive streak of 58 consecutive Grand Slam appearances. His girlfriend, actress Eiza Gonzalez, has been publicly supportive, sharing images of their tennis sessions and expressing her pride during his recovery.
India is strategically focusing on manufacturing mature-node chips (28nm-65nm) to address the rising demand in automotive, telecom, and industrial sectors. The government’s Semicon India Programme, with significant financial incentives, is attracting manufacturers and fostering a local supply chain.
In Anchorage, a summit between Trump and Putin, intended to address the Ukraine conflict, instead bolstered Putin’s standing on the global stage. Despite no concessions from Russia, the meeting provided Putin with legitimacy and visibility.
EAM welcomed Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, congratulating him on his appointment. Highlighting the 10th anniversary of the India-South Korea Special Strategic Partnership, he praised RoK’s support after the Pahalgam attack and said discussions would cover “defence, security, business, economics, connectivity, people-to-people relations.”
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, WWE’s iconic power couple, were recently spotted vacationing in Mykonos, Greece. Their enduring love story began with a scripted romance in 1999, evolving into a real-life marriage that has spanned 25 years.
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has announced the AAO and AE Recruitment 2025, offering 841 vacancies across administrative and engineering roles. Applications open on August 16 and close on September 8 at licindia.in. The selection process includes prelims, mains, interview, and medical tests, with mains and interview marks deciding the final merit list.
Dombivli celebrated Janmashtami with a grand dahi handi festival organized by BJP’s Ravindra Chavan, drawing massive crowds. Chavan emphasized preserving Dombivli’s cultural values and urged the youth to contribute to Maharashtra’s economic growth under Modi and Fadnavis. He also paid tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, recalling his vision now realized with the BJP’s nationwide success.
