Новости за 10.08.2024

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met in Male, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations. Muizzu expressed appreciation for India's support and highlighted the completion of water and sewerage projects on 28 Maldives islands. Jaishankar, who also met Maldivian Defence Minister Ghassan Maumoon to discuss security cooperation, emphasized the importance of reinforcing ties between the two nations. This visit follows Muizzu's earlier trip to India for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in... Читать дальше...

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has vowed "exemplary punishment" for those responsible for the death of a Post-graduate trainee doctor found dead with injury marks suggesting sexual assault at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The case has sparked violence between students and political groups, with clashes reported. One suspect, a civic volunteer, has been arrested. The state government has called for reports on medical college conditions and Banerjee has ordered the case to be fast-tracked... Читать дальше...

Neeraj Chopra's silver medal win at the Paris Olympics and his exemplary sportsmanship have garnered global praise and boosted his commercial appeal. Major sponsors like Omega, Coca-Cola, Bharat Petroleum, Under Armour, and Eveready are ramping up their advertising campaigns to capitalize on his success.

Hindenburg Research alleged SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and husband Dhaval Buch had stakes in a fund with investments from Vinod Adani. Ahead of Madhabi's SEBI appointment, funds were reportedly moved out of her name. During his time at Blackstone, Dhaval was linked to further investments in Vinod Adani's firms.

The first season of House of the Dragon premiered in October 2022, captivating audiences with its dramatic political intrigue and dragon-filled spectacles. The eagerly awaited second season, which debuted in June 2024, continued the saga.

The Biden Administration has repeatedly noted the need for China to refrain from aggressive activity around the Line of Actual Control. Second, the US is not only more public about the border dispute but even includes it alongside the South and East China Seas, Taiwan Strait, as examples of provocative Chinese activity, says Rush Doshi, key architect of US President Joe Biden’s China policy.

Taapsee Pannu and Imane Khelif were targeted by misogynistic attacks during the Paris Olympics. Khelif, an Algerian boxer, faced identity-based trolling, while Pannu was criticized for enthusiastically supporting her team. Their experiences underscore the pervasive issues of gender discrimination and harassment faced by women in sports and other arenas.

European brands have failed to capitalise on successive waves of boom in the Indian car market. With Chinese brands pushing them out and the western market stagnating, India remains the great hope. ET looks at what they can do

Cheering your country - overjoyed when it wins, gutted when it loses - is natural for all people who belong to nations. It becomes especially heightened in the inter-national, medal tally-is-GDP festival of the Olympics. But while many Olympic followers across the world watch the spectacle on two levels - to witness human physical prowess and dexterity across disciplines across nations, as well as to follow their athletes through thick and win - Indian Olympic spectators seem to be in it just for their country.

At the D23 event, Pixar offered a glimpse into Dream Productions, featuring Joy giving a tour of the dream studio. The preview showcased a vibrant and somewhat chaotic setting where emotions work around the clock to create Riley’s "next hit dream."

The Indian Navy's fourth batch of Agniveers graduated in a passing-out parade at INS Chilka, Odisha, on August 9, 2024. A total of 1,389 Agniveers, including 214 women, completed 16 weeks of training. The parade was reviewed by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and attended by notable figures including Vice Admirals V Srinivas and Rajesh Pendharkar. Awards were given to top performers, with Vinay Maruti Kadam and Sanjana receiving the Chief of the Naval Staff Rolling Trophy. The event also included the inauguration... Читать дальше...

Aussie b-girl Rachel Gunn was mocked for her attire, and because she bounced around on stage like a kangaroo and stood on her head at times. What did she say after her performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

Priya Rao experienced confusion and worry after fainting and receiving different diabetic medications from two doctors. The first doctor followed global guidelines, while the second used Indian ones, stabilizing her condition. The case underscores different diabetic treatment protocols and the importance of tailored patient care in India.

Hindenburg Report: Hindenburg Research has accused Madhabi Buch, the chairperson of India's Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and her husband of having stakes in obscure offshore funds linked to the Adani money siphoning scandal. The short-seller claims that despite its previous report exposing alleged financial misconduct by the Adani Group, SEBI has shown a lack of interest in investigating these offshore entities.

Madhabi Puri Buch, the first female chairperson of SEBI, faces serious allegations from Hindenburg Research, claiming her involvement in offshore entities tied to the Adani Group's alleged money siphoning. The report suggests Buch and her husband, Dhawal Buch, held accounts in funds linked to Adani's offshore activities. This controversy casts a shadow over Buch’s otherwise illustrious career in finance, marked by her pioneering role at SEBI and her extensive contributions to India’s financial sector.

An intriguing novel – ‘written’ by an intriguing author – could well be the best kept secret in the library of sports fiction

US Presidential election 2024 will be held on November 5. However, there will be early voting in number of key states.

On July 14, Manab Pal, a distinguished figure of post-colonial Calcutta, passed away at 84. His life was marked by notable achievements in shipping, oil exploration, and even building a floating hotel in Kolkata. While this column isn’t a tribute, it reflects on the passing of an era—the Calcutta bhadralok, or the 'boxwallahs,' who embodied a unique blend of Victorian British influences and Indian traditions.

US inflation remains "uncomfortably" above the Federal Reserve's target despite the progress it has made in recent months, a senior bank official said Saturday. Despite "upside risks," Bowman said she still expects inflation to ease in the coming months, but warned policymakers to remain patient "and avoid undermining continued progress on lowering inflation by overreacting to a single data point."

"The current SEBI Chairperson and her husband, Dhaval Buch, had hidden stakes in the exact same obscure offshore Bermuda and Mauritius funds, found in the same complex nested structure, used by Vinod Adani," Hindenburg said in a report.

The names of performers at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics are still under wraps, though more than 100 performers, acrobats, dancers and circus artists will show their skills. However, the organizers have said the Stade de France would be transformed into a gigantic concert hall.

Neeraj Chopra, India's star javelin thrower, secured a silver medal at the Paris Olympics and aims to enhance his throwing technique. He praised India's athletic performance and expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Olympics. Chopra noted the rising interest among Indians in Olympic sports, which he believes signifies a positive change.

Arshad Nadeem received the Hilal-e-Imtiaz for winning the gold in javelin at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a record-breaking throw. This was Pakistan's first individual Olympic gold in four decades. A commemorative stamp titled 'Azm-e-Istehkam' featuring Nadeem’s image will be released on the 77th Independence Day.