Chirag Paswan, the Union food processing minister and Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas, stated that his party will be participating in the upcoming assembly election in Jharkhand. He met with Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the political situation and the elections in Jharkhand. Paswan expressed his support for fighting the elections under the National Democratic Alliance, with a final decision to be made in the next 2-4 days. The state unit of the party is keen on joining the contest.
The Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party, led by Mehbooba Mufti, has announced the candidates for eight assembly constituencies ahead of the 2024 polls. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding stringent laws against rape, while also meeting with Union ministers Amit Shah and JP Nadda. Following her statement "Bengal jalega, to poora Bharat jalega," Union Minister Chirag Paswan condemned the CM's words and called for the implementation of President's Rule in the state.
The Indian government has asked the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to withdraw its advertisement for lateral entry into bureaucracy, after facing intense opposition and pressure from allies, including Chirag Paswan. The move sparked a debate, with PM Narendra Modi emphasizing the need for aligning the process with social justice. However, the ruling BJP and Congress seem to have different opinions on the matter.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan, the president of Lok Janshakti Party, has raised concerns about the Centre's decision to fill government jobs through lateral entry on a contract basis. He argues that such appointments should adhere to existing reservation provisions and vows to bring the issue to the attention of the Centre. Meanwhile, the BJP defends the move as a step towards introducing transparency in the recruitment process, while opposition parties accuse it of undermining reservations for marginalized communities. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also criticizes the Congress' hypocrisy in opposing lateral entry, pointing out that the concept was first developed by the UPA government.
With International Youth Day approaching, it's crucial to address the common sexual health issues that can affect young people in today's digital age. Dr Chirag Bhandari, Founder of the Institute of Andrology and Sexual Health, shares his expert insights on problems such as erectile dysfunction, painful sex, and decreased sexual desire and emphasizes the importance of seeking professional help for treatment instead of relying on unreliable sources. These insights highlight the need for sexual awareness and education for youngsters to lead a fulfilling and healthy sex life.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty put up a strong fight but ultimately fell short in the quarterfinals of the men's doubles event at the Paris Olympics. Despite taking the first set, they were unable to fend off Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, who came back to win the remaining two sets and secure their spot in the semi-finals. India's hopes for a medal in badminton are now pinned on PV Sindhu, who will play in the women's singles semi-final tomorrow.
Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen's victory against Guatemalan shuttler Kevin Cordon in the Paris Olympics group stage has been nullified as Cordon has withdrawn from the Games due to an elbow injury. With Cordon pulling out, Sen must now defeat both his remaining opponents in the group to advance to the quarterfinals. Similarly, due to German player Mark Lamsfuss' injury, Indian duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty's second group match has also been cancelled.
The Indian badminton team had a fantastic start at the Paris Olympics 2024 with both Lakshya Sen and the duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty securing victories in their opening matches. In a thrilling game, World No. 18 Lakshya Sen faced off against five-time Olympian Kevin Cordon of Guatemala and emerged as the victor after fighting back from a 20-16 deficit. Meanwhile, Satwik and Chirag showcased their talent and dominated the game against French duo Lucas Corvee and Ronan Labar in just 47 minutes. Both teams will continue on in their respective groups to secure a spot in the next round of the tournament.
Indian athletes showcased their talent and grit on the first day of the Paris Olympics 2024, with shooting sensation Manu Bhaker becoming the first Indian to secure a place in the finals of the women's 10m Air Pistol event. Despite narrowly missing the finals in the men's and women's 10m Air Pistol events, India's rower Balraj Panwar advanced to the repechages. In badminton, both Lakshya Sen and the doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty started their campaigns with impressive wins.
Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu shared a heartwarming photo of her husband and former badminton player Mathias Boe waving the Indian flag alongside a group of supporters at the Paris Olympics 2024. Boe, who is currently coaching the Indian badminton duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, made Pannu proud with this patriotic moment. The actress took to Instagram to express her happiness and surprise at the unexpected turn of events.