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Indian javelin sensation Neeraj Chopra, who made history by clinching the Diamond League Trophy last year, secured a commendable second place at the Diamond League 2023 Final, held late on Saturday night at Hayward Field. Although he couldn't retain his title, his performance was notable.Neeraj, the 25-year-old Indian athlete who holds the national record at 89.94 meters, began with a foul on his initial attempt. He managed to make his mark with an 83.80m throw on his second attempt, securing the second spot behind Vadlejch, who started with an 84.01m effort.Despite an 81.37m throw on his third attempt and another foul in his fourth, Neeraj couldn't overtake Vadlejch, who maintained his lead. The Tokyo 2020 silver medalist, Vadlejch, recorded his best throw of the night on his fina...

New Delhi: The White House has confirmed its role as the host for the 2026 G20 Summit, following the impactful Delhi summit that showcased the group's capacity to address critical global issues. In a statement released immediately after the Delhi declaration, the White House emphasized the G20's ability to find solutions to pressing concerns, especially during a period marked by climate crises, global fragility, and conflicts such as Russia's war in Ukraine.President Biden, at the Delhi G20 Summit, continued his commitment to restoring the United States' global leadership, mending international relationships, and championing an inclusive economic agenda. The US pledged to uphold the G20's goals and build upon the progress achieved during India's G20 Presidency, leading up to Brazil's P...

New Delhi: India's lunar rover, part of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, has successfully identified the presence of various elements including oxygen, titanium, and aluminium on the moon's surface. The Indian space agency, ISRO, has reported that ongoing investigations are also being conducted to ascertain the presence of hydrogen in the lunar region.The groundbreaking findings were made possible through the utilization of the Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) instrument on the Chandrayaan-3 rover. This instrument facilitated the first-ever in-situ measurements of the elemental composition of the lunar surface, specifically near the south pole.The significance of these measurements lies in their ability to definitively confirm the presence of sulphur in the designated area. Th...