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September 9, 2024 9:48 AM

Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz in straight sets to win US Open

Jannik Sinner produced a brutal display of baseline power as he became the first Italian man to win the U.S. Open with a 6-3 6-4 7-5 win over American Taylor Fritz in the final on Sunday. Sinner held aloft his arms in celebration after breaking Frit...

September 8, 2024 11:06 PM

Paris Paralympics: A look at India’s best campaign ever, many records and “firsts” established

India concluded its historic campaign at the Paris 2024 Paralympics with an impressive total of 29 medals, including seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze. This marks the most successful Paralympics campaign in India's history, surpassing the 19 med...

September 8, 2024 8:15 PM

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar visits cultural sites in Riyadh

External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, made a significant cultural visit to key historical landmarks in Riyadh today, underscoring the enduring cultural and historical ties between India and Saudi Arabia. His visit highlighted the shared heritage ...

September 8, 2024 5:54 PM

Randhir Singh elected as first Indian President of OCA

Former Indian shooter and veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh has been elected unopposed as the first Indian President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) during the 44th General Assembly in New Delhi. Singh, 77, hails from a sporting family...

September 8, 2024 5:11 PM

PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for next of kin, Rs 50,000 for injured in Lucknow building collapse

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured in the building collapse at Transport Nagar in Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow on Saturday evening. According ...

September 8, 2024 4:59 PM

Take a look at the movies winning the top prizes at this year’s Venice Film Festival

Spanish director Pedro Almodovar's first English-language movie, "The Room Next Door", which tackles the hefty themes of euthanasia and climate change, won the prestigious Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday (September 7). Star...

September 8, 2024 4:27 PM

A flourishing partnership: Education ties between India and the UAE

In recent weeks, the educational relationship between India and the United Arab Emirates has seen significant advancements, highlighting a growing partnership poised to influence the future of academic excellence in both nations. At the forefront of ...

September 9, 2024 3:44 AM

NSA Ajit Doval likely to visit Russia next week, discuss peace efforts

Security Advisor Ajit Doval is scheduled to visit Russia next week to attend the BRICS NSA meeting in Moscow, as per sources. The meeting of BRICS and BRICS Plus High-Level Security Officials will take place in St. Petersburg from September 10-12. R...

September 8, 2024 1:49 PM

Air raid sirens, explosions as rocket barrages from Lebanon fly into Israel

Rocket barrages were launched from Lebanon into Israel overnight, an Israeli army statement said on Sunday (September 8). Video obtained by Reuters showed two barrages, the first about an hour after midnight and the other about two hours later. Laun...

September 8, 2024 1:45 PM

Gaza teacher offers ray of hope with classroom in rubble

Gaza's schools lie in ruins or have been turned into shelters for families displaced by a war that has killed tens of thousands. Yet teacher Israa Abu Mustafa refuses to let death and destruction deprive traumatized children of an education. After a...