India made history at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, securing a leading 50 gold medals. The senior team excelled in Olympic events, earning six gold, two silver, and three bronze medals, only behind China. Junior shooters also shone, contributing significantly to India's total of 99 medals, surpassing Kazakhstan and China in the overall standings.
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju assured that tribals in the northeast and other regions would be exempt from the proposed Uniform Civil Code, allowing them to maintain their social systems. Speaking at an event, Rijiju highlighted the government's commitment to UCC while respecting tribal autonomy.
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Carlos Alcaraz showcased his dynamic game to defeat Novak Djokovic in the US Open semifinals, securing his spot in a third consecutive Grand Slam final. Djokovic, feeling the effects of age and physical limitations, acknowledged Alcaraz's superior energy. Alcaraz will now compete for the championship against either Jannik Sinner or Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Dr. Urjit Patel, former RBI governor, has been appointed as Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund for a three-year term, following central government approval. Patel previously served as the 24th RBI governor and also held the position of deputy governor, overseeing key areas such as monetary policy and economic research.
Zerodha, an Indian online brokerage platform, faced a temporary disruption. This happened on Wednesday morning. The glitch impacted price updates on the Kite trading app. Users reported issues with order placement. Downdetector showed many users faced trading problems. Zerodha acknowledged the issue and later confirmed resolution. Users expressed frustration on X, demanding accountability for such outages.
Tejashwi Yadav declared himself the CM face of the INDIA bloc in Ara during the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra,' criticizing the Nitish Kumar government for allegedly copying his ideas. Rahul Gandhi acknowledged the yatra's growing national impact, while Akhilesh Yadav expressed confidence in stopping the BJP in Bihar, urging voters to defeat the ruling regime.
Mohammed Shami, despite his stellar record and contributions to Indian cricket, has faced online abuse, particularly after the 2021 T20 World Cup. Shami dismissed the trolls, emphasising his commitment to the team and urging respectful criticism. He also refuted retirement rumours, expressing his determination to return to the national side through domestic cricket.
The Goods and Services Tax Council approved new GST reforms. The council reduced the slabs to 5% and 18%. Nirmala Sitharaman announced the changes. The revised rates take effect from September 22. Consumer electronics like ACs and TVs will see a price cut. Mobile phone and laptop GST rates remain unchanged. Air conditioners and dishwashers will also become cheaper.
Lionel Messi is uncertain about participating in the 2026 World Cup to defend Argentina's title, citing his age and physical condition as key factors. After scoring twice in a 3-0 victory against Venezuela, the 38-year-old stated he will assess his fitness and performance throughout the upcoming season before making a final decision.