“SPORTS”

Sable becomes 1st Indian man to qualify for 3000m steeplechase final

Avinash Sable became the first Indian man to qualify for the 3000m steeplechase final after finishing fifth in his heat. But quartermiler Kiran Pahal failed to book an automatic semi-final berth in women’s 400m following a seventh-place finish in her heat at the Paris Olympics. Sable, easily the most decorated track and field athlete after Neeraj Chopra in the current contingent, timed 8:15.43 minutes to finish fifth in the second heat to make it to the final round.

 “SCIENCE”

China to Launch Satellite Constellation to Rival Musk’s Starlink

China is close to launching its first batch of satellites for a mega constellation aimed at rivaling US company SpaceX’s Starlink Internet network. As reported by Xinhua, state-run Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST) launched the first components on the network. SSST’s constellation has been named “Thousand Sails.”

“DEFENCE”

Indian Army Conducts ‘Parvat Prahaar’ Exercise in Ladakh

The Indian Army has conducted a strategic military exercise, ‘Parvat Prahaar’, in Ladakh, focusing on high-altitude warfare and operations. This exercise is crucial for maintaining the readiness and effectiveness of the Army in the region, which is close to the India-China border. The ‘Parvat Prahaar’ (Mountain Strike) exercise emphasizes mountainous and rugged terrains, such as those found in regions like Eastern Ladakh. The exercise, which continues for over a fortnight, involves simulating real-world combat scenarios to train soldiers in the unique challenges posed by such terrains.

Indian Armed Forces Gets The First Woman Director General Of Medical Service (ARMY)

Lieutenant General Sadhna Saxena Nair has become the first woman to be appointed the Director General of Medical Services. She was also the first woman to serve as the Director of General Hospital Services (Armed Forces) as well as the first woman to be the Principal Medical Officer of the Western Air Command.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Pilgrimage to Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath Commences in J&K

In Jammu and Kashmir, the 10-day pilgrimage to Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath in the Loran Valley of Poonch district began today and will conclude on the 19th of this month, coinciding with Sawan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan. The journey is marked by tight security and significant arrangements to accommodate the influx of pilgrims.

RIL top-ranked Indian Company on the 2024 Fortune Global 500 List

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) maintained its status as the top-ranked Indian company in the 2024 Fortune Global 500 list. Nine Indian companies were included in the 2024 list, with RIL improving its rank from 86 to 88. Only eight Indian companies were included in the list in 2023, and HDFC Bank was included for the first time this year.

Haryana Becomes First State to Procure All Crops at MSP

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the state would buy all crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP), making Haryana the first state in India to do this on such a wide scale. All-Crops MSP Procurement: Saini promised that the Haryana government would buy all crops at MSP. This is a significant expansion from the current practice, where only 14 crops were covered.