India has announced a 23-member squad for the season-ending ISSF World Cup Final, with Rhythm Sangwan being the only Indian shooter competing in two events. The squad includes nine members from the Paris Olympics team, which returned with three bronze medals. The tournament will be held from October 13 to 18 at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi.
Indian shot putter Siddharth Choudhary dominated the opening day of the South Asian Junior Athletics Championship in Chennai, setting a new meet record and winning gold. His impressive performance comes after a learning experience at the World Athletics U-20 Championships, where he identified areas for improvement and is now focused on transitioning to the senior level.
India’s track cycling program is seeking a new path to Olympic success by focusing on BMX development. Despite strong performances from sprint athletes like Ronaldo Singh, India has struggled to qualify for recent Olympics. Experts like Jacques Landry, former Olympian and Director of the UCI World Cycling Centre, recommend prioritizing BMX due to its lower infrastructure cost and potential for talent identification. The UCI is committed to supporting India with expertise and track development. However, increased competition frequency and diversified talent pools are crucial for future success.
In a major crackdown on cybercrime, India’s Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Department of Telecom have blocked 2.27 lakh mobile handsets and disconnected over 1 crore mobile connections suspected of involvement in fraudulent activities. The move comes as part of a broader effort to combat spam calls, financial scams, and other cyber threats.
A picnic outing for two Indian Army officers and their female companions turned into a horrifying ordeal in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore district. The officers were assaulted, and one of the women was raped by unidentified men. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects, and six have been identified.
Indian government sources reported the presence of pro-Khalistani elements at a rally addressed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Virginia, USA. The event occurred amidst Gandhi’s speech emphasizing the right to religious freedom and the freedom to practice one’s faith in India.
A recent survey by Local Circles reveals that a significant majority of Indian citizens support the proposed amendments to the Waqf Act. The survey, based on over 47,000 responses, found that 90% of respondents are in favor of the bill, with strong backing for mandatory registration of Waqf properties and increased transparency in Waqf Board operations. The bill aims to address concerns regarding property disputes, representation, and governance within Waqf boards.
Get the latest updates on major events happening today, September 12, 2024. From the much-anticipated Shree Tirupati Balajee IPO to PM Modi’s participation in the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation and SpaceX’s historic commercial spacewalk, this roundup covers everything you need to know.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh on September 12th. Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan are under an orange alert. The IMD also warned of a depression forming over Madhya Pradesh, which is expected to bring heavy rain across the region for the next few days.
Five students at Bahra University in Himachal Pradesh were expelled for brutally ragging a fellow student, highlighting the ongoing problem of ragging in Indian colleges despite a Supreme Court ban. The incident, caught on camera, involved physical assault, threats, and attempts to force the victim to consume alcohol.
