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Oil falls as Delta surge clouds fuel demand outlook
By Administrator_India Capital Sands Oil prices fell more than 1% on Monday, dropping for a third session, as government-imposed restrictions on mobility to counter the spread of the Delta variant raised worries about a recovery in fuel demand. Brent crude was down 80 cents, or 1.1%, at $69.79 a barrel by 0046 GMT, after edging […]
Olympic Gold medalist Neeraj Chopra rises to number 2 in world rankings
By Administrator_India Capital Sands Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has gained 14 places to become world number two in the latest world rankings after his sensational show in the Tokyo Olympics. Neeraj Chopra created history on August 7 as he became the first from the country to win a gold in track and field in the Olympics. He […]
South Korea exceeds 2,000 daily cases for 1st time
By Administrator_India Capital Sands South Korea’s daily increase in coronavirus infections has exceeded 2,000 for the first time since the start of the pandemic, continuing an alarming spread despite the enforcement of strict virus restrictions in large population centers. Health Minister Kwon Deok-Cheol on Wednesday pleaded for people to stay home during the holiday break […]
PM announces Rs. 11,000 cr plan to make India self-sufficient in edible oil
By Administrator_ India Capital Sands As India’s import dependency on edible oil continues to rise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today announced an Rs 11,000 crore National Edible Oil Mission-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) to make India self-sufficient in cooking oils, including palm oil. Modi also said while India has become self-sufficient in rice, wheat, and sugar, it was not enough as the […]
The brand called Neeraj Chopra, India’s new sporting superstar : Enter
By Administrator_ India Capital Sands Neeraj Chopra unleashes a spear that soars into the Tokyo sky, stops himself before the foul line by gripping the turf for a split second, and springs back in one swift motion. Next, he nonchalantly turns his back on the javelin — still in its flight path — and holds his […]
Men’s hockey: India beats Germany 5-4 to clinch bronze medal, ends a four-decade wait | Olympics
By Administrator_ India Capital Sands The Indian men’s hockey team bagged the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics after defeating Germany in the third-place match on August 5. India defeated Germany 5-4 to clinch the Olympic medal. This is India’s first hockey medal in more than 40 years. Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Simranjeet Singh, and […]
Heartbreak in semis but hockey medal dream still alive: India at Olympics
By Administrator_ India Capital Sands It was a reality check of sorts but the dream is not over yet, not in hockey at least. That quite summed up India’s day 11 at the Olympic Games where there were disappointing results all across, the biggest one being the men’s hockey team’s 2-5 loss to world champion […]
Schools to reopen in UP for classes 9-12 from Aug 16 with 50% attendance
By Administrator_ India Capital Sands Schools in Uttar Pradesh will resume classes 9 to 12 from August 16, but with 50 percent attendance, according to an order issued by the state government on Monday. Apart from this, instructions have also been issued for commencement of classes in higher educational institutes from September 1, the UP government said in […]