In a big shocker for India, India's ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat on whom high hopes were pinned to grab gold being on the cusp of ultimate glory in the Paris Olympic Games has been disqualified from the competition entirely. Vinesh, who was competing in the 50kg freestyle wrestling category, has been disqualified from the competition, for weighing over the limit for her event. Vinesh usually competes in the 53kg category but brought her weight down to 50kg for the Paris Olympics 2024. On Day 2 of her weigh-in, however, Vinesh was found weighing over the desired limit by 100 gms.
12 September,2024 11:38 AM IST
On August 15, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde celebrated the 78th Independence Day by hoisting the national flag at his official residence in Mumbai. He was accompanied by his son, Dr. Shrikant Shinde, who is a Lok Sabha MP. The Independence Day 2024 ceremony was attended by officers from the Chief Minister's office, police personnel, and various staff members. In Mumbai, people marked the occasion with great excitement and energy, joining in the national celebrations with enthusiasm. Flags were proudly displayed, and various events took place to honor the country's independence and pay tribute to its history. The day was filled with a sense of pride and joy, reflecting the strong spirit of national unity and patriotism among the citizens of Mumbai.
15 August,2024 12:44 PM IST
The Paris Olympics 2024 kicked off on July 26 with an exciting opening ceremony and wrapped up on August 12 with a memorable closing. Throughout the two weeks, there were several viral moments, including stunning performances and surprising victories. Let's take a look at the top 10 moments from the games. Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec went viral for his calm and relaxed style during the 10m air pistol mixed team event. His unique approach helped him win a silver medal and capture the attention of fans worldwide. Vinesh Phogat, made history as the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final. However, she was disqualified from the finals for exceeding the weight limit by 100 grams, ending her remarkable run in disappointment. Watch video for more.
13 August,2024 05:15 PM IST
Following attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, major protests erupted in the UK and the USA. Large crowds gathered outside the Houses of Parliament in London and the White House in Washington, D.C., to demand justice. Protesters held signs saying “Save Hindus,” “Hindu lives matter,” and called for action to protect minority communities. The Bangladesh unrest has intensified the political crisis there. On August 5, amid growing protests, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India. The situation remains unstable as the country grapples with both political upheaval and the humanitarian crisis affecting Hindus. Watch video for more.
11 August,2024 03:15 PM IST
India's ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from the sport following her disqualification in the 50 kg freestyle wrestling final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The 29-year-old athlete was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight hours before her gold medal bout on 7th August. But was her disqualification in the Paris Olympics justified? What is the permissible weight in any category and what are the rules of weigh-in during the Olympic Games? Let's know all of this in the video. Well, Vinesh, who usually competes in the 53 kg category, had moved down to the 50 kg weight class for the Paris Games. Vinesh's victory over Yui Susaki led her into the Olympic final, igniting a hope to win India's first gold medal in wrestling and later that night, she overcame the challenge posed by Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez with a convincing 5-0 win and with that the wrestler made history to reach the gold medal bout event. After the semi-finale, Vinesh reportedly weighed 52.7 kgs. Her team did all they could to bring her weight down to 50.1 kgs
08 August,2024 05:48 PM IST
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced her retirement in a heartfelt message dedicated to her mother, day after Olympic disqualification. Phogat, a leading figure in the wrestling world, withdrew from the Paris Olympics 2024 a day after being disqualified from the Women’s Freestyle 50kgs event on 7th of August. She was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight. After her disqualification several Indian politicos and Indian sportspersons have reacted. Indian politicians like Shatrughan Sinha, Tejasvi Surya, AAP MP Harbhajan Singh and JP Nadda shared their disappointment. On the other hand Indian sportspersons like PT Usha and Babita Phogat also spoke over the same. Watch video for more
08 August,2024 05:38 PM IST
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced her retirement in a heartfelt message dedicated to her mother, day after Olympic disqualification. Phogat, a leading figure in the wrestling world, withdrew from the Paris Olympics 2024 a day after being disqualified from the Women’s Freestyle 50kg event on 7th of August. She was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight. Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, Chief Medical Officer of the Indian team, detailed the situation, explaining that Phogat’s weight was 2.7 kg over the limit after the semi-finals. The team employed various methods to reduce her weight, including dehydration techniques, exercise, and cutting her hair. Despite these efforts, they were unable to meet the weight requirement in time. Following her disqualification, Phogat was rehydrated with intravenous fluids and is now physically and medically stable. With less than a day remaining before the final, her dreams of a gold medal were dashed. Watch video.
08 August,2024 11:25 AM IST
Mahavir Singh Phogat, a Dronacharya awardee and wrestling coach, along with others at his sports academy in Charkhi Dadri, celebrated joyfully as his niece, Vinesh Phogat, won her quarterfinal match and advanced to the semifinals in the women's 50 kg freestyle category at the Paris Olympics 2024. Mahavir Singh Phogat criticized the former President of the Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, describing Vinesh's victory as a 'slap in his face'.
07 August,2024 12:23 PM IST
Indian farm worker, Satnam Singh’s shocking death in Italy’s Latina last week sent shockwaves in India. The accident resulted in the severing of his arm, which happened while he was working at the farm. As per Flai CGIL trade union, instead of receiving help from an employer, "Singh was dumped like a bag of rubbish near his home", Meanwhile, Indian authorities raised concern over the death of the farmer and called for prompt action against responsible. On June 28 briefing, Ministry of External Affairs raised concern over lack of empathy which led to farmer’s death. MEA spox Randhir Jaiswal condemns the death of Satnam Singh and calls for more human treatment of citizens. Earlier, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also commemorated the death of the Indian farm worker.
29 June,2024 01:15 PM IST
ISRO marked another milestone as it successfully completed its third consecutive Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Landing Experiment on June 23. Dubbed 'Pushpak', the winged vehicle was released from an IAF Chinook Helicopter at an altitude of 4.5 km and executed a precise horizontal landing, showcasing advanced autonomous capabilities in challenging conditions. Conducted at the Aeronautical Test Range in Chitradurga, Karnataka, the RLV-LEX-03 mission simulated high-speed landing conditions for vehicles returning from space. ISRO confirmed that the experiment achieved all its objectives, paving the way for future missions like the RLV-ORV, focusing on orbital reusable vehicles.
23 June,2024 01:09 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
