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Sinner and Sabalenka Claim Cincinnati Open Titles

Sinner and Sabalenka Claim Cincinnati Open Titles

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner and women’s No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka each secured their first Cincinnati Open titles with straight-set victories. Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-5, while Sinner overcame Frances Tiafoe 7-6 (4), 6-2. This marks a significant milestone for both players, with Sinner becoming the youngest Cincinnati champion since Andy Murray in 2008. Sabalenka’s Victory …

Manohar Lal Khattar Launches Three Online Platforms

Manohar Lal Khattar Launches Three Online Platforms

The Union Minister of Power and Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, on August 20, launched Portal for Online monitoring of Projects Thermal (PROMPT) in New Delhi. Speaking at the launch, Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal remarked that the electricity is the key driver for the ongoing economic activities in the country. Increasing …

ICC Moves Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 to UAE Due to Bangladesh Unrest

ICC Moves Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 to UAE Due to Bangladesh Unrest

The ICC has announced the relocation of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to significant safety concerns. The event, originally set to be hosted in Bangladesh, will now take place from October 3 to 20 in Dubai and Sharjah. This decision follows a series of political …

India's First Constitution Museum Marks 75 Years of the Indian Constitution

India’s First Constitution Museum Marks 75 Years of the Indian Constitution

India’s first Constitution Museum, named “The Constitution Academy and The Rights & Freedoms Museum,” is set to be inaugurated by OP Jindal Global University on November 26, 2024. This initiative celebrates the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution. Significance and Focus The museum will provide an in-depth exploration of the Indian Constitution, …

Two-Day India-EU Regional Conference

Two-Day India-EU Regional Conference

The European Union (EU) and the external affairs ministry are organising a regional conference in New Delhi to discuss emerging threats in online radicalisation and to jointly counter the exploitation of online spaces by terrorists. Two-Day India-EU regional conference The Track 1.5 conference, which will be held on August 21-22 in collaboration with organising partner …

District of Himachal Pradesh with the Lowest Literacy Rate

Which District of Himachal Pradesh has the Lowest Literacy Rate?

Himachal Pradesh is a state known for its natural beauty and high literacy rate. However, within this state, there are districts that face challenges in terms of educational development. One such district is Chamba, which has the lowest literacy rate in Himachal Pradesh. An Overview of Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh, located in northern India, is …

M Suresh Appointed as Interim Chairman of Airports Authority of India

M Suresh Appointed as Interim Chairman of Airports Authority of India

In a significant development in India’s aviation sector, M Suresh has been appointed as the interim Chairman of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). This appointment, effective Tuesday, marks a crucial transition in the leadership of one of India’s most important aviation bodies. Background of the Appointment Transition from Previous Leadership The appointment of M …

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Ranked Top Central Banker for 2nd Year

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Ranked Top Central Banker for 2nd Year

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been recognized as the top central banker globally for the second straight year by the US-based Global Finance magazine. He was awarded an ‘A+’ grade in the prestigious Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2024. Grading Criteria The rankings are determined based on a grading scale …

Satya Prakash Sangwan Appointed as Chef de Mission for Paris Paralympics 2024

Satya Prakash Sangwan Appointed as Chef de Mission for Paris Paralympics 2024

Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) made a significant announcement regarding the leadership of the Indian contingent for the upcoming Paris Paralympics. Satya Prakash Sangwan, the vice president of PCI, has been appointed as the Chef de Mission (CDM) for the Indian team. Sangwan’s Background and Experience Dedicated Service to Paralympic Movement Satya Prakash Sangwan brings …