Indian athlete Avinash Sable secured a ninth-place finish in the men’s 3000m steeplechase final at the Diamond League 2024 in Brussels, clocking a time of 8:17.09. He qualified for the final after several athletes ahead of him pulled out due to injury.
A recently released Bangladeshi Islamist leader, Jashimuddin Rahmani Hafi, has issued threats to India, calling for the breakup of the country and urging the West Bengal Chief Minister to declare independence. Rahmani, the chief of al-Qaeda’s affiliate Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), was freed by the interim regime of Mohammed Yunus, which came to power after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government. His release raises concerns about the rise of Islamist extremism in Bangladesh and its potential implications for regional stability.
Atmosphere Core, a prominent hospitality group known for its luxury brands, held a strategic summit in Mumbai to discuss its expansion plans in India. The company aims to launch 14 new properties in the next three years, with a target of 25 properties by 2025. The summit focused on aligning stakeholders on the future of luxury hospitality and navigating the post-pandemic landscape.
India has pledged to assist the Maldives, facing a potential sukuk default, by offering emergency funding to help the nation meet its debt obligations. This comes as the Maldives seeks to stabilize its financial situation, with the country’s dollar-denominated sukuks experiencing significant losses. The potential aid highlights the strategic importance of the Maldives for India and the complex geopolitical dynamics in the region.
India and China’s foreign ministers, Ajit Doval and Wang Yi, have met in Russia to discuss ways to improve bilateral relations. They agreed to work together to create conditions for progress, focusing on resolving the ongoing border disputes. Both sides expressed the importance of stable relations for the benefit of their peoples and regional peace.
A nurse in Bihar bravely fended off a gang-rape attempt at a hospital, highlighting the ongoing issue of violence against women in India. The incident involved a doctor and his associates, who were intoxicated and had disabled security measures before the attack.
The Indian men’s chess team is set to face Hungary in the third round of the Open section at the Chess Olympiad 2024, while the women’s team takes on Switzerland. Following strong wins in the second round, India looks to continue their momentum in Budapest.
Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has identified Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant as the three key Indian batsmen to watch out for in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Lyon acknowledges the strength of the entire Indian batting lineup and emphasizes the challenges it will pose to the Australian bowlers.
The registration window for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 closes today, September 13th. Aspiring MBA candidates can apply online at iimcat.ac.in. The exam, conducted by IIM Calcutta, will be held on November 24th in three shifts across 170 cities.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids across several locations in Punjab on Friday as part of their investigation into violent attacks by Khalistani supporters at the Indian high commission in Ottawa earlier this year. The raids targeted family members of Amritpal Singh, a prominent figure associated with Khalistani groups.
