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National Sports Awards 2024 Announced

National Sports Awards 2024 Announced

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has announced the prestigious National Sports Awards for 2024, recognizing outstanding sportspersons, coaches, universities, and entities for their exemplary contributions to sports. The awardees will receive their honors from the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 17, 2025. These awards aim to motivate and acknowledge the …

Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awardees Announced

Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awardees Announced

The Indian government has announced the recipients of the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for 2024, honoring exceptional contributions to sports. Awardees and Their Achievements Manu Bhaker (Shooting): Manu Bhaker made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by becoming the first Indian athlete post-Independence to win two medals in a single edition of …

Magnus Carlsen, Nepomniachtchi Share Blitz Title Controversy Ensues

Magnus Carlsen, Nepomniachtchi Share Blitz Title: Controversy Ensues

The decision by Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi to share the World Blitz Championship title at the FIDE Rapid and Blitz Championship in New York has caused significant uproar in the chess world. The controversy escalated after a video surfaced where Carlsen and Nepomniachtchi appeared to strategize on how to pressure FIDE into allowing them …

Switzerland Enforces Facial Covering Ban, Raises Pensions in New Year

Switzerland Enforces Facial Covering Ban, Raises Pensions in New Year

Switzerland is implementing a series of significant changes starting January 1, 2025, which impact various sectors including legal, economic, and social frameworks. These include a ban on facial coverings, reforms to inheritance laws, increased pensions, and measures to strengthen bank solvency and liquidity. The changes reflect a growing alignment with European norms and a response …

India-Nepal "Surya Kiran" Military Exercise Begins

India-Nepal Surya Kiran Military Exercise Begins

The 18th edition of the India-Nepal joint military exercise “Surya Kiran” has commenced at Saljhandi, Nepal, from December 29, 2024, to January 13, 2025. This annual exercise aims to enhance interoperability in jungle warfare, counter-terrorism operations in mountainous terrains, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief under the United Nations Charter. Key Details Exercise Location and …

Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra Assumes Command of IAF's Western Air Command

Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra Assumes Command of IAF’s Western Air Command

On January 1, 2025, Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra assumed command of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Western Air Command, succeeding Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha, who retired after over 39 years of distinguished service. Professional Background Commissioned as a fighter pilot on December 6, 1986, Air Marshal Mishra has accumulated over 3,000 flying hours. He …

Cabinet Approves Seven Major Schemes to Enhance Farmers' Lives and Livelihoods

Cabinet Approves Seven Major Schemes to Enhance Farmers’ Lives and Livelihoods

On September 2, 2024, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved seven significant schemes aimed at improving farmers’ lives and increasing their incomes, with a total financial outlay of ₹13,966 crore. 1. Digital Agriculture Mission (₹2,817 crore) This mission seeks to leverage technology to enhance farmers’ lives by establishing a robust Digital …