Top News of The Day 24th May 2024

1. Jenny Erpenbeck's "Kairos," translated from German by Michael Hofmann, has been awarded the 2024 International Booker Prize for its blend of personal and political themes.

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2. – Manchester City has made history by becoming the first team to win four consecutive Premier League titles. – This historic achievement was sealed with a 3-1 victory over West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium.

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3. Dinesh Karthik, the veteran wicket-keeper batter, has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) after the 2024 season.

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4. Scientist Srinivas R. Kulkarni honoured with prestigious Shaw Prize in Astronomy

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5. Scientists from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) and Columbia University have developed an innovative method for optical nanopatterning.

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6. World’s highest observatory inaugurated in Chile by University of Tokyo

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7. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has officially announced that Australia will host the 2026 Women's Asian Cup.

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8. The USA made history by clinching victory over the Bangladesh team for the second consecutive time in a 3-match T20I series in Houston, securing the series win.

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