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40 brands chasing Manu Bhaker after her purple patch at Paris Olympics 2024

After securing twin Bronze medals in the 2024 Paris Olympics, over 40 brands have approached Manu Bhaker for endorsements, fee increases from Rs 20 lakh to crores

Global ocean freight market faces high costs, Red Sea conflict disruptions

The detour around Africa has increased both shipping costs and delivery times, exacerbating the challenges faced by global trade, which is still recovering from a host of geopolitical issues

Ghatkopar reminder: Thane hoarding collapse injures three amid new rules

A billboard fell in the Kalyan area of Thane district of Maharashtra amid heavy rainfall, three months after a similar incident claimed the lives of 17 in Mumbai's Ghatkopar

Air India cancels all flights to Israel till Aug 8 amid fear of conflict

Air India, which operates four weekly flights from Delhi to Israel had earlier cancelled a flight to Tel Aviv as tensions grip West Asia after the killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Iran

Apple sets revenue record driven by strong sales in India, beats estimates

Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the company achieved a new revenue record in its fiscal 2024 third-quarter ending June 29, over two dozen countries, including India

Mahila Samman scheme may not be extended beyond March 2025; key details

Announced during the Union Budget 2023-24 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the small savings scheme aimed at encouraging savings among women

Eco-friendly food menu at Paris Olympics leaves athletes hungry for non-veg

While Paris 2024 aims to halve meal carbon emissions by offering more vegetarian options, athletes demand more steak, eggs, and larger portions to replenish after intense competitions

Swapnil Kusale scores a double promotion in Railways after Olympics bronze

Kusale, who won a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, received a double promotion by the Central Railways, but his coach said he had been trying for the promotion for nine years

Decoded: What's 'creamy layer' proposed by SC Judges for SC/ST quotas

While upholding that states have the authority to further subdivide groups within reserved categories, 4 out of the 7 judge bench advocated for exclusion of the 'creamy layer' among SC/STs

Decoded: What is 'Dark Tourism' and why has Kerala Police warned against it

Kerala authorities are advising the public to steer clear of the affected areas, warning that 'dark tourism' could impede vital rescue efforts

Apple iPhone shipments drop 14% amid rising competition; value share falls

Amid intensifying market competition, Apple iPhone shipments in India dropped 14 per cent year-on-year and the value share of the brand slipped to third place behind Samsung and Vivo

Hamas chief's killing: Iran's Khamenei orders strike on Israel, reports NYT

In a major escalation in the region, the New York Times reported that Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei has ordered its troops to carry out direct strikes against Israel

Can SC and ST quotas be sub-classified? With a 6-1 majority, SC says yes

The Supreme Court Bench ruled 6:1 in favour of allowing states to further classify SC/STs based on their backwardness to tailor reservation benefits, overturning a 2004 verdict

Pakistan's 'Beep' messaging app launch raises citizen concerns: Here's why

Previously referred to as a "WhatsApp killer," the Beep Pakistan app is being touted by the critics as part of a broader government strategy to control online discourse and limit access to informatio

Ladakh chosen for India's Mars, Moon research site to boost space program

Ladakh's cold, arid desert and rocky terrain mimics Martian and Lunar landscapes, making it ideal for simulating extraterrestrial conditions

Maldives to court Indian tourists with trade shows, celebrity campaigns

Amid strained India-Maldives ties since last year, during the January to July period of this year, Indian arrivals to the Maldives declined to approximately 71,000 from 110,000 the previous year

Raamdeo Agrawal on why the Budget couldn't dent retail investors' sentiment

There is a lot of liquidity, shift from bank deposits to financial markets and capital formation is finally happening, said Motilal Oswal's Raamdeo Agrawal at 'Budget with BS: The Fine Print' event

Heavy rains flood UP Assembly, CM Adityanath escorted via alternate exit

Due to intense rainfall, the Uttar Pradesh Assembly complex was submerged, with water seeping into ground-floor rooms and reportedly damaging essential items

Adani Group planning investment in two airports in Vietnam: Report

The Group plans to expand its collaboration with Vietnamese partners in the aviation and logistics sectors through the development of Long Thanh and Chu Lai airports

Can we predict earthquakes? China says it has found an AI-powered solution

Scientists in China have developed a first-of-its-kind AI-model designed to analyse extensive datasets to enhance the accuracy and speed of detection of seismic signals and predict earthquakes