First Indian President of Olympic Council of Asia: Randhir Singh, a veteran sports administrator, was elected as the president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). This momentous event took place during the 44th General Assembly of the continental body in New Delhi.
Tag: 9th Sep 2024
Moeen Ali Announces Retirement from International Cricket
Moeen Ali Announces Retirement from International Cricket: Moeen Ali, the versatile England all-rounder, has officially announced his retirement from international cricket. This decision comes in the wake of his omission from the upcoming white-ball series against Australia, signaling the end of an era for English cricket.
Algerian President Tebboune Wins Second Term with 95% Vote
Algerian President Tebboune Wins Second Term with 95% Vote: Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been re-elected for a second term with 95% of the vote, according to the country’s electoral authority, ANIE. The official results indicate that Tebboune received 94.65% of the vote, while his opponents, Abdelaali Hassani Cherif and Youcef Aouchiche, garnered 3% and […]
New Finance Secretary
New Finance Secretary: The Indian government has appointed Tuhin Kanta Pandey, a 1987-batch IAS officer from the Odisha cadre, as the new Finance Secretary. This decision was made on September 7, 2024, following the appointment of T.V. Somanathan as the Cabinet Secretary, which created a vacancy for the finance role.
