India's Olympic hopefuls are poised for a medal surge on Monday at the Paris Olympics 2024. After Manu Bhaker secured a bronze in the 10m Air Pistol, India could add up to five more medals. Bhaker will compete in the 10m Air Pistol mixed team event, alongside Sarabjot Singh and Rhythm Sangwan with Arjun Cheema Singh, aiming for the podium. Ramita Jindal and Arjun Babuta will compete in their respective 10m Air Rifle finals. Additionally, the Indian men's archery team will vie for a spot in the medal rounds in their quarterfinal match.

Delhi Police have arrested five additional people in connection with the deaths of three civil service aspirants who drowned in the flooded basement of a coaching centre in Rajinder Nagar. This brings the total number of arrests to seven. Among the newly arrested are the basement’s owners and an individual whose vehicle allegedly caused significant flooding. The owners of Rau's IAS Study Circle and the coordinator were arrested and charged with culpable homicide and negligence. Deputy Commissioner of Police M Harshavardhan stated that strict action will be taken against those responsible.

India's tennis hopes at the Paris Olympics were dashed in a single day as Sumit Nagal and the men's doubles team of Rohan Bopanna and N Sriram Balaji were eliminated in their opening matches. Nagal lost a three-set battle to Corentin Moutet, 2-6, 6-4, 5-7, despite a strong recovery. In the men's doubles, Bopanna and Balaji were defeated by Edouard Roger-Vasselin and Gael Monfils, 5-7, 2-6. The losses mark a disappointing end to India's tennis campaign, with Bopanna's match potentially being his final representation for India in major events.

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft successfully completed a key hot fire test of its Reaction Control System (RCS) thrusters while docked at the ISS, bringing it closer to returning astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore. The test, involving the sequential firing of 27 thrusters, provided critical data for the upcoming Crew Flight Test. Flight director Chloe Mehring praised the test's success, noting peak performance of thrusters and stable helium system. Despite a month-long extension of their mission, Williams and Wilmore are now preparing for return simulations and a Flight Test Readiness Review, with multiple landing opportunities in August.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai's recent Instagram post highlights the unrelenting expectations of Indian parents, even when their child achieves remarkable success. Despite Pichai's role as CEO of one of the world’s most valuable companies, his parents hoped he would pursue a PhD. Pichai, who was recently awarded an honorary doctorate by IIT Kharagpur, humorously noted in his post, "My parents always hoped I would get my doctorate; I think an honorary one still counts." The post, which has garnered widespread attention and humor, underscores the common stereotype of Indian parents' insatiable drive for their children's academic achievements.

At the ELCIA Tech Summit 2024, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy expressed skepticism about India's potential to become a global manufacturing hub, citing China's dominant position with six times India's GDP. Murthy emphasized the need for improved government involvement and public governance to make substantial progress. He cautioned against premature claims of India becoming a "global leader" in manufacturing, highlighting China's established status. Murthy also stressed the importance of entrepreneurs assessing market conditions and leveraging simple mathematical models for success. He believes human creativity will remain superior to AI in complex applications.

Following Manu Bhaker's bronze medal win, Indian shooters Ramita Jindal and Arjun Babuta aim to add to India's medal tally today at the Paris Olympics. Ramita competes in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Final at 13:00 IST, while Arjun takes part in the Men's 10m Air Rifle Final at 15:30 IST. Both hope to build on their strong qualification performances. Other key events for India on July 29 include badminton matches, hockey against Argentina, and table tennis featuring Manika Batra. The nation eagerly watches as its athletes strive for Olympic glory.

Cricket legend Rahul Dravid praised Manu Bhaker's resilience after she won a historic bronze in the 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics. Bhaker, 22, overcame a disappointing Tokyo Olympics and became the first Indian woman shooter to claim an Olympic medal, ending a 12-year wait for India's shooters. Dravid, speaking at a panel discussion in Paris, highlighted the sacrifices and hard work behind such achievements. Bhaker's bronze came with a score of 221.7, while Korea's Jin Ye Oh and Kim Yeji took gold and silver. Dravid recently guided India to a T20 World Cup win.

A UK delegation, led by Innovate UK, concluded a two-day visit in Kolkata as part of the "Global Business Innovation Programme." The visit, hosted by the British Deputy High Commission and FICCI, focused on urban systems and Net Zero solutions. Over 100 Indian delegates participated in a business networking event, exploring collaborations in smart city technologies. The delegation aimed to foster sustainable development and shared solutions for urban challenges, aligning with India's 100 Smart Cities mission. Key discussions included renewable energy, electric vehicles, waste management, and sustainable urbanization.

Injury withdrawals have hit Indian badminton players hard at the Paris Olympics. Lakshya Sen's win over Kevin Cordon was canceled after Cordon withdrew due to injury. Lakshya now faces a tough path, playing all three group matches alone. In doubles, Satwik-Chirag’s match against Mark Lamsfuss and Marvin Seidel was canceled due to Lamsfuss's knee injury. This affects their group stage results. While Satwik-Chirag has a chance to regroup, Lakshya's situation is more challenging. Both players hope for favorable outcomes in their remaining matches.