“SPORTS”
Syria Triumphs in 4th Intercontinental Cup Football Championship
The 4th Intercontinental Cup men’s football championship concluded with a stunning victory for Syria, as they defeated the defending champions India with a decisive 3-0 score in the final round-robin match. The tournament, held from September 3 to 9, 2024, at the GMC Balayogi Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad, Telangana, showcased Syria’s dominance throughout the competition.
Deepali Thapa Makes History as First Schoolgirl Champion
In a groundbreaking moment for Indian boxing, Deepali Thapa etched her name in the annals of sports history by becoming the first-ever schoolgirl champion at the Asian Youth Boxing Championships held in Al Ain, UAE on Sunday. This remarkable achievement not only highlights Thapa’s exceptional talent but also underscores India’s rising prowess in women’s boxing on the international stage.
Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka wins 2024 US Open Singles title
Jannik Sinner of Italy has won the men’s singles titles of the 2024 US Open Grand Slam Tennis tournament. While, Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus won the women’s singles titles of the 2024 US Open Grand Slam Tennis tournament. It was the first US Open title for Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka. It was the second Grand Slam title for Jannik Sinner and the third Grand Slam title for Aryna Sabalenka. Jannik Sinner defeated Taylor Fritz of the USA 6-3, 6-4, 7-5. While, World no.2 ranked Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus defeated the American Jessica Pegula in the final of the US Open 7-5, 7-5.
| Detail of Open Title 2024 | Men’s Singles | Women’s Singles | Men’s Doubles | Women’s Doubles |
| Australian Open title 2024 | Jannik Sinner (Italy) | Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus) | Rohan Bopanna (India) & Matthew Ebden (Australia) | Hsieh Su-Wei (Taiwan) & Elise Mertens (Belgium) |
| French Open title 2024 | Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) | Iga Świątek (Poland) | Marcelo Arevalo (El Salvador) & Mate Pavic (Croati) | Coco Gauff (USA) & Katerina Siniakova (Czech) |
| Wimbledon Open title 2024 | Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) | Barbora Krejcikova (Czech Republic) | Henry Patten (British) & Harri Heliövaara (Finland) | Taylor Townsend (USA) & Katerina Siniakova (USA) |
“DEFENCE”
New Chief of Army Staff Sworn in for Nepal’s Military Leadership
In a solemn and significant ceremony held today at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, Ashok Raj Sigdel was officially sworn in as the 45th Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS) of the Nepali Army. This momentous occasion marks a new chapter in Nepal’s military leadership and underscores the nation’s commitment to its armed forces.
“APPOINTMENTS”
Abdelmadjid Tebboune re-elected as Algerian President
78-year-old incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria was re-elected with a landslide victory. According to Mohamed Charfi, head of the National Independent Authority for Elections, President Abdelmadjid Tebbounen secured 94.65 per cent of the valid votes. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune was elected for a second five-year term.
Tuhin Kanta Pandey appointed new Finance Secretary
Senior bureaucrat Tuhin Kanta Pandey has been appointed as the new Finance Secretary. Pandey, a 1987-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Odisha cadre, is currently the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) secretary.
“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”
New species of Genus Curcuma discovered in Nagaland
Researchers have identified a new cousin species from a ginger family called turmeric, Genus Curcuma at Ungma village in Mokokchung district in the state of Nagaland, this information related research paper published by the botanical survey of India.
No responses yet