Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to Visit India for Talks with PM Modi
The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will embark on a two-day visit to India starting Sunday. He is scheduled to hold extensive discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on strengthening the already robust relationship between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has stated that the visit aims to explore new areas for collaboration, particularly amidst rising tensions in West Asia. The discussions are expected to encompass a wide range of bilateral issues, including the broader implications of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: Protests in West Bengal
West Bengal continues to be rocked by protests following the tragic rape and murder of a junior doctor from R.G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. Sunday will see the third ‘Reclaim the Night’ march, with thousands of women set to voice their outrage over the brutal incident that occurred on August 9th, 2024. Activists continue to demand justice and intervention from the governor amid ongoing investigations.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024: AAP to Release Candidate List
The Aam Admi Party (AAP) is set to release its first list of candidates today for the upcoming Haryana Assembly Elections, scheduled for October 5th. The deadline for filing nominations is September 12th, with the counting of votes occurring on October 8th.
Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Begins Today
The much-anticipated Asian Champions Trophy 2024 hockey tournament kicks off today at the Moqi Training Base in Hulunbuir, China. Six top continental teams are participating, including India, Malaysia, Republic of Korea, Japan, Pakistan, and host China. The tournament is set to be a thrilling competition, with the India vs Pakistan match scheduled for September 14th. The matches will be available for both live streaming and broadcast.
Randhir Singh to Become First Indian President of Olympic Council of Asia
Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh is poised to make history as the first Indian president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). He will be officially elected at the organization’s 44th General Assembly in New Delhi on Sunday. The election will be held in the presence of Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and leading sports figures from all 45 Asian countries. Singh, a former Indian shooter, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having competed in four Asian Games and winning medals in trap shooting. He also participated in the 1978 Commonwealth Games.
Spanish Prime Minister on Official Visit to China
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will embark on an official visit to China from September 7-12, with stops in Beijing and Shanghai. He is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, accompanied by a deputy trade minister. The visit comes amid a trade dispute between China and the European Union, stemming from proposed provisional duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles.
Rally in Pakistan to Demand PM Imran Khan’s Release
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) is scheduled to hold a rally in Islamabad’s Tarnol area today, demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. PTI’s party leader, Asad Qaiser, has stated that the rally aims to bring attention to Khan’s detention.
