OCA cites 54 world records to declare Aichi-Nagoya Games a success despite chaos

‘Learn and keep moving forward’: Bindra’s message to Team India as LA 2028 beckons

After the Asian Games, Abhinav Bindra called for a revolution in high-performance systems for Indian athletes. While acknowledging India’s notable successes, he insisted on a careful assessment of both triumphs and failures. With the Los Angeles Olympics approaching, Bindra pointed out the necessity of stable athlete growth and targeted training.

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From India to Australia: How 6 countries got caught up in flydubai terror

On September 30, the flydubai Flight FZ1073 faced a cockpit attack when Omani co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar. The injured pilot bravely opened the cockpit door, allowing crew and passengers to subdue the co-pilot. The flight was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, where al-Hammami was apprehended by authorities. Investigations have since been undertaken by several countries into al-Hammami’s background and possible extremist ties.

Why are gold prices falling and will the decline continue?

International gold prices have fallen 26% from the record high of $5595 seen on January 29 this year. Indian gold prices peaked at the same time and are down around 23%. More recently, gold prices which rose to Rs 1,64,773/10 gm levels on MCX futures contract in the last week of August had fallen by more than 10% to a low Rs 1,45,991/10 gm levels last week.