“SPORTS”

Anuya Prasad Wins Gold at World Deaf Shooting Championship

In a gripping final at the second World Deaf Shooting Championship in Hannover, Germany, teenage shooter Anuya Prasad from Jaipur secured the gold medal in the women’s air pistol event. The 17-year-old, a first-year Visual Arts student at Rajasthan University, clinched victory with a nail-biting last shot scoring 10.3, narrowly beating Sofia Olenych of Ukraine by just 0.1 point.

Sumit Antil’s Historic Gold at Paris 2024 Paralympics

In a remarkable display of skill, determination, and athletic prowess, Sumit Antil etched his name in the annals of Indian sports history at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. The 26-year-old para-athlete not only claimed the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw F64 class but also became the first Indian male para-athlete to successfully defend his Paralympic title.

Deepthi Jeevanji’s Bronze Triumph at the 2024 Paris Paralympics

In a remarkable display of athleticism and determination, Deepthi Jeevanji, the 20-year-old world champion sprinter from India, has secured a bronze medal in the women’s 400m T20 event at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Jeevanji’s career, coming in her debut Games appearance.

Paralympics 2024: Sharad Kumar and Mariyappan Thangavelu Secured Silver and Bronze medals

The Indian contingent at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris has made the nation proud with an impressive haul of five medals on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. All of these podium finishes came from the para-athletics events, specifically in the men’s high jump T63 and javelin throw F46 categories.

Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manisha Ramadass Shine at Paris 2024 Paralympics

In a remarkable display of skill and perseverance, Indian para-badminton players Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manisha Ramadass clinched silver and bronze medals, respectively, in the women’s singles SU5 class at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Their outstanding performances not only showcased their exceptional talent but also marked a historic moment for Indian badminton.

 “APPOINTMENTS”

V Satish Kumar given additional charge of IOC chairman

V Satish Kumar took over as the Chairman of the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation’s largest oil firm. He will concurrently serve as chairman while continuing in his role as Director (Marketing), a position he has held since October 2021. He also held the additional charge of Director (Finance) for one year from October 2022, a period characterised by geopolitical tensions due to the Ukraine-Russia conflict. With a career spanning 35 years, Kumar has served in various regions across the country and held key positions, leading IOC’s efforts to maintain its leadership in the marketing of petroleum products.

Rajneesh Narang appoints as Interim CMD of HPCL

Rajneesh Narang has been appointed the interim Chairman and Managing Director of the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) for three months. He succeeded Pushp Kumar Joshi. Narang, a chartered accountant with over thirty years of experience, has managed a wide range of finance-related responsibilities for the company, including corporate finance, treasury, risk management, margin management, marketing finance, SBU commercial, refinery projects, etc.

L’Oreal Paris Announces Alia Bhatt as New Global Brand Ambassador

French cosmetics giant L’Oreal Paris has made a significant announcement, revealing that it has signed Alia Bhatt, one of Bollywood’s most prominent actresses, as its newest global brand ambassador. This partnership marks a major milestone for both the brand and the actress, signaling L’Oreal’s continued focus on diversity and global representation.