US Sanctions 6 Indian Companies Over Iran Trade: The US Department of State sanctioned 20 global firms, including 6 Indian companies, for engaging in petrochemical trade with Iran. The United States imposed sanctions under Executive Order 13846. Six Indian companies were identified among the 20 entities globally. Reason for Sanctions: These firms knowingly engaged in […]
Day: August 1, 2025
Lifted the 28-year-old ban on heritage sports like bullock cart races, dog races, horse races, and pigeon racing
Lifted the 28-year-old ban on heritage sports like bullock cart races, dog races, horse races, and pigeon racing: The Punjab government has lifted the long-standing ban on traditional heritage sports, including bullock cart races, dog races, horse races, and pigeon racing, marking a revival of the state’s cultural identity. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, while addressing […]
Double Olympic Champion Laura Dahlmeier Dies in Mountaineering Accident in Pakistan
Double Olympic Champion Laura Dahlmeier Dies in Mountaineering Accident in Pakistan: The sporting world is in mourning after the tragic death of Laura Dahlmeier, the German double Olympic champion and seven-time world champion in biathlon, who passed away at the age of 31 following a mountaineering accident in Pakistan’s Karakoram range. Known both for her […]
UN Women celebrated its 15th anniversary
UN Women celebrated its 15th anniversary: The United Nations (UN) entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. It was created in July 2010 by the UN General Assembly. The main roles of UN Women are: To support inter-governmental bodies, such as the Commission on the Status of Women, in their formulation of […]
