A Madurai-bound Air India flight from Chennai was forced to make a quick return to the city due to a technical issue. The aircraft safely landed at Chennai airport and passengers were offered alternative arrangements to reach their destination. Air India officials assure that safety is their top priority and offer full refunds and complimentary rescheduling for passengers affected by the unexpected disruption.
The navies of India, the US, Australia, and Japan will participate in the 28th edition of Exercise Malabar, with a focus on enhancing interoperability and addressing shared maritime challenges. The exercise, hosted by India, will involve activities such as special operations, air and anti-submarine warfare, and surface warfare, making it the most comprehensive edition of Malabar so far. With the participation of Special Forces from all four countries, Malabar 2024 aims to boost cooperation and operational capabilities in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific region.
The highly anticipated Nissan Magnite facelift is set to launch in India with improved powertrain options and features. The entry-level XE and XL trim levels will not be affected by the changes, allowing for a lower starting price point. Early buyers of the facelifted model may receive delivery just one day after its launch. Additionally, the Magnite Geza Edition, with its turbo-CVT variant, offers a breath of fresh air to the lineup. With an introductory price of Rs 6.5 lakh, the Magnite AMT is India's most affordable automatic SUV, making it a popular choice among budget-conscious buyers.
Mumbai, India's financial capital, has been facing a steep decline in air quality, resulting in a drop from tenth to 28th in the national rankings. The report, released by the Ministry of Environment, evaluates cities based on their implementation of measures to combat air pollution. Despite receiving the highest grant from the Centre, Mumbai's local administration has been unable to effectively tackle man-made pollution sources, leading to a spike in PM10 components. Additionally, despite receiving the largest funding in India, sectors like solid waste management and road dust mitigation have barely received any allocation, raising concerns over inadequate mapping and measures to tackle air pollution in Mumbai.
22-year-old Avani Lekhara's chances of grabbing a second medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024 were dashed as she finished fifth in the final of women's 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 competition. Despite putting up a strong fight, Lekhara could not secure her spot on the podium with a total score of 420.6. Lekhara had previously won a gold medal for India at the Paris Paralympics, defending her women's 10m air rifle shooting standing SH1 title.
Day three of the Paris Paralympics 2024 saw Indian shooter Rubina Francis bring home the country's fourth medal from the shooting range with a bronze in the women's 10m air pistol SH1 event. The shuttlers also guaranteed India a medal with Sukant Kadam and Suhas Yathiraj advancing to the men's singles SL4 semifinal clash. However, there was heartbreak for the Indian archers as Sarita Kumari and Sheetal Devi suffered defeats in the quarterfinals and last-16 stage, respectively.
On Saturday, India's Rubina Francis won a bronze medal in the women's air pistol SH1 event final at the Paris Paralympics. She finished third in the final with a score of 211.1, after qualifying in seventh place earlier in the day. India's para-badminton players Nitesh Kumar, Manoj Sarkar, Sukant Kadam, and Mandeep Kaur also had successful matches, with Sukant and Nitesh advancing to the knockout stages.
Preethi Pal, a 23-year-old Indian sprinter, made her debut at the Paris Paralympics and proved her mettle by winning a bronze medal in the women's 100m T35 event. She recorded her personal best timing of 14.21s and finished just behind China's Xia Zhou and Qianqian Guo. This marks India's third medal at the Paris Paralympics, with Avni Lekhara and Mona Agarwal winning gold and bronze respectively in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 final.
India's medal tally at the 2024 Paris Paralympics continues to rise, with Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal, Preethi Pal and Manish Narwal clinching medals on day 2. Avani Lekhara made history by winning gold in women's 10m air rifle (SH1) shooting, while Mona Agarwal won bronze in the same event. Preethi Pal won India's first track event medal in the Paralympics with a bronze in women's T35 100m competition. In addition, Manish Narwal secured a silver in men's 10m air pistol (SH1) event. The momentum will continue as Mandeep Kaur competes in Para Badminton women's singles.
Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal have secured a spot on the medal podium for India at the Paris Paralympics 2024, as they finish first and third respectively in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 Final event. Despite facing tough competition in the qualification rounds, Lekhara and Agarwal were able to showcase their skills in the final round and bring glory to their country. With her consecutive Gold medal win, Avani Lekhara has broken the all-time Paralympics record for the event.