Indian snooker star Sourav Kothari showcased his dominance at the IBSF World 6-Red Snooker Championship, securing a pre-quarterfinal berth with an impressive undefeated record in his group matches.
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India is bracing for widespread heavy rainfall from Sunday to Thursday, driven by a developing low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal and the delayed withdrawal of the southwest monsoon. While the monsoon is expected to start receding from west Rajasthan and Kachchh on Monday, the late withdrawal could pose challenges for maturing crops and rabi sowing. Despite a dry start, India has received abundant rainfall this year, aiding kharif crop sowing after last year’s low production. However, the excess rainfall in September could threaten the upcoming harvest and potentially impact inflation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US includes a highly anticipated address to the Indian-American diaspora at the Nassau Coliseum in New York. Thousands of attendees from across the US have gathered to witness this historic event, marking the first time an Indian Prime Minister has visited Long Island. The event features cultural performances and promises to be a vibrant celebration of Indian heritage.
Indian shuttler Anmol Kharb, a rising star in the badminton world, clinched the Polish International 2024 title in Lublin, Poland, defeating Switzerland’s Milena Schnider in the final. This victory marks her second consecutive international title win, following her triumph at the Belgian International 2024.
India secured its first-ever gold medal in the open section of the 2024 Chess Olympiad. The team’s dominance was highlighted by a near-perfect run, culminating in a decisive victory against the top-seeded USA in the penultimate round.
Indian fans of Coldplay were outraged as tickets for the band’s Mumbai concerts resurfaced on reseller sites at exorbitant prices, despite millions queuing for tickets on BookMyShow. The issue has sparked widespread anger and frustration among fans, highlighting the problem of ticket scalping.
India’s Sukant Kadam and Sivarajan Solaimalai won silver medals at the Indonesia Para-Badminton International 2024, facing tough competition from local players. Several other Indian shuttlers also secured medals, including Umesh Vikram’s gold in men’s singles SL3 and Pallavi Kuluvehalli’s gold in women’s wheelchair WH1.
India thrashed Bangladesh by a massive 280 runs in the first Test, with R Ashwin starring with both bat and ball. The victory saw several records broken and milestones achieved, showcasing India’s dominance and Bangladesh’s struggles.
India has pledged millions of dollars and vaccines to fight cervical cancer in the Indo-Pacific region as part of the Quad Cancer Moonshot Initiative. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the initiative during his visit to the United States, emphasizing India’s commitment to global health and collaboration. The initiative aims to improve cancer screening, treatment, and research across the region.
A video comparing the crowded conditions of Indian trains to the general coaches of trains in China has gone viral, sparking hilarious reactions online. The video, shared by Indian YouTuber Nomad Shubham, showcases the stark contrast between train travel in the two countries.