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Olympics 2024: IOA releases list of 117 athletes, 140 support staff

Business Standard 

India will be represented by 117 athletes at this month's Paris Olympics after the sports ministry cleared the final contingent that also features 140 support staff and officials, of which 72 "have been approved at cost to the Government" to meet the "requirements" of the travelling sportspersons. The only qualified athlete missing from the list is shot putter Abha Khatua. Khatua, who qualified through world rankings quota, has been dropped without any explanation after her name was found missing... Читать дальше...

Police arrest suspect attempting to influence investigations

Cyprus Mail 

Paphos police arrested a 36-year-old man suspected of attempting to influence a witness, in a case brought against the suspect, it emerged on Wednesday. According to police, a man had filed a complaint against the 36-year-old for beating him. Police said that the suspect then proceed to send the man a threatening message on July […]

Donald Trump says Taiwan should pay for defence, sending TSMC stock down

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump suggested that Taiwan should pay the U.S. for defence. He claimed the country does not provide anything in return, causing shares of Taiwanese chip manufacturer TSMC to drop. Taiwan's Premier defended the country's commitment to bolstering its own defences and strengthening its relationship with the U.S. Tensions between Taiwan and China persist, with the U.S. playing a critical role in supporting Taiwan's security.

Ask Infosys team to work 1 hour to remove ITR portal glitches: CA mocks Narayana Murthy's '70-hour work' advice

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Infosys faces renewed criticism for its faulty income tax filing portal, developed for the Income Tax Department. Chartered accountants nationwide struggle with glitches as the July 31 deadline nears. Since its 2021 launch, the portal has been plagued by technical issues, prompting public outcry. A Bengaluru CA humorously called out Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, suggesting the team work an extra hour weekly to improve functionality.

Niroshana, ex-U19 SL captain, shot dead in front of wife and kids

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Dhammika Niroshana, former Sri Lanka Under-19 captain, was shot dead at his Ambalangoda home with a 12-bore rifle while with his family. Police are investigating. Niroshana, a right-arm fast bowler, led Sri Lanka in the 2002 ICC Under-19 World Cup, claiming seven wickets at 19.28.

Traces of cyanide discovered alongside 6 victims found dead in a Bangkok hotel room, Thai police say

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Thai police have found traces of cyanide in the cups of six people who were found dead in a central Bangkok luxury hotel. The bodies were found Tuesday in Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel in downtown Bangkok. Upon checking hotel records, there were no other visitors to the room apart from the six who were found dead there after failing to check out. They had last been seen alive Monday afternoon when food was delivered to the room. On Wednesday, Lt. Gen. Trairong Piwpan, chief of the Thai police force’s forensic division... Читать дальше...