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International champions and para-sports pioneers Nitin Gupta, Ashish Sachdeva, and Rajesh Verma were honoured at Aman Utsav, underscoring calls for robust grassroots sports infrastructure and universal dignity.
Pope Leo XIV drew an estimated 700,000 worshippers to an open-air Mass in Paris, praising young Catholics for the "enthusiasm, energy and commitment" they bring to the Church. The event, staged on the Place de la Concorde during his four-day visit to France, blended religious pageantry with political symbolism, as senior French figures and presidential hopefuls looked on.
Prime Minister extends congratulations to seasoned Indian squash players Joshi Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar for winning bronze in the mixed team event at the Asian Games. This achievement underscores India's competitive prowess on the international stage.
The Tamil Nadu government will appeal against the acquittal of former DMK minister K. Ponmudy, his son Gowtham Sigamani and five others in the Rs 28.37-crore red sand quarrying case, the Enforcement Directorate told the Madras High Court. The development comes as Ponmudy seeks to quash the money-laundering proceedings, arguing that the acquittal in the predicate offence leaves no basis for the ED case.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Saturday accused Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay of misleading the public over the arrest of industrialist R. Veeramani of Gem Granites under the POCSO Act. Campaigning in Madurantakam constituency ahead of the bypoll, he alleged the TVK-led government delayed action despite a special court's insistence and was now trying to shift blame to others.
The Madras High Court has set aside a Chennai sessions court order that took cognisance of an Enforcement Directorate money laundering complaint against alleged drug smuggler Jaffer Sadiq without first hearing him. While quashing that procedural step, the court restored the complaint and directed the lower court to proceed in line with Section 223(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, which requires an opportunity of hearing before cognisance is taken.
Police in Tirupattur district arrested three young men accused of abducting a 17-year-old school student and demanding Rs 50 lakh from his father for his release. The boy was traced to a hideout in Bengaluru and rescued safely after a coordinated operation involving CCTV analysis, mobile signal tracking and local police assistance.
Tajinderpal Singh Toor fell short of a third straight Asian Games shot put gold, finishing second behind Iran's Mohammadreza Tayebise, but said the result only sharpened his Olympic ambition. The Indian star, hampered by a shoulder injury and difficult wet conditions in Nagoya, declared that his only goal now is to throw 22m or more at the Olympics.
At just 18, Anahat Singh continued her rapid rise by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the Asian Games final, with a direct Los Angeles 2028 Olympic berth on her mind throughout the contest. Abhay Singh also sealed at least a medal by advancing to the final, while Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar were left frustrated after a contentious defeat in an ill-tempered match.
P.V. Sindhu and Ayush Shetty moved into the singles pre-quarterfinals with straight-game victories at the Asian Games, while Unnati Hooda survived a three-game battle to progress further in the women's draw. In a setback for India, Lakshya Sen exited in the second round after a hard-fought loss to Singapore's Loh Kean Yew, deepening the pressure on the country's badminton campaign.
Fresh off his World Cup Final triumph, Dhiraj Bommadevara delivered a statement performance at the Asian Games, setting a new men's recurve qualification record with 698 points to top the standings in Okazaki City. India also secured strong team positions across recurve and compound events, with Chikitha Taniparthi leading the women's compound field and the country finishing second in both men's recurve and women's compound team qualifications.
At the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, Indian athletes showcased remarkable talent, with Sawan earning silver in the marathon. However, questions linger regarding the selection process and the absence of key competitors.
Indian shot-putter Tajinder Toor expresses his determination to achieve a throw of 22 meters or more at the upcoming Olympics, following a silver medal performance at the Asian Games in Nagoya. Despite his disappointment at not clinching gold, Toor remains focused on his future aspirations.
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