House GOP unveils bill to avert partial government shutdown

In 2024, a significant increase in the abandonment of Indian seafarers was reported, with 899 cases, making it the worst year on record for seafarer abandonment. Issues such as unpaid wages, lack of provisions, and abusive working conditions persist, exacerbated by ships flying flags of convenience to evade regulations.

Charlie Woods, the son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, had his own iconic golf moment at the PNC Championship on Sunday when he made his first ever hole-in-one.  Charlie, 15, delivered the first ace of his young career on the par-3 fourth hole at the Ritz-Carlton Club Orlando during the final round of the tournament, which the…

BJP and its NDA allies will celebrate former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s 100th birth anniversary on Wednesday, highlighting his legacy and showcasing political unity. Events in New Delhi and across the country will emphasize Vajpayee’s contributions and the party’s ongoing commitment to good governance. Key leaders, including PM Modi, will participate.

India showcased remarkable fielding on day four of the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. Mohammed Siraj executed a spectacular one-handed catch to dismiss Shakib Al Hasan, while Rohit Sharma also took an impressive catch to dismiss Litton Das. These efforts delighted the Kanpur crowd following two days of washout.

The Democratic National Convention in Chicago will see Kamala Harris and Tim Walz nominated for the 2024 Presidential race. Key speakers, including Joe Biden and Michelle Obama, will address the attendees. The convention aims to galvanize support in battleground states, with Harris focusing on future-focused themes and the Democratic platform emphasizing progressive values.

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened flat in trade on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex was above 80,000, Nifty50 was near 24,180.