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At the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, a surprising turn of events has captivated the athletic community. Swapna Barman, India's champion heptathlete, has been left aggrieved and outspoken after just missing out on the bronze medal by a slim margin of 4 points in the women's heptathlon event.

In a breathtaking feat of altitude and style, 'Umling-la', the world’s highest motorable road at 19,024 feet, added another world record to its name. On Thursday, 28 September, it successfully hosted the world's highest international fashion show. This extraordinary event, a part of the Vibrant Ladakh festival, witnessed international models from a staggering 14 countries coming together to walk the ramp amidst the serene backdrop of the Himalayas.

Tamil Nadu's relationship with Sanathana Dharma has been in the spotlight recently, with significant changes on the horizon. The ruling party of the state, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), appears to be taking a resolute stance on the matter. DMK education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi recently announced the imminent removal of mentions of Sanathana Dharma in school textbooks. This decision, as articulated by the DMK, stems from the belief that Sanathana Dharma's reference goes against the “scientific temper”.

In the latest twist in the ongoing political tensions in Tamil Nadu, Pravin Raj, a social media functionary associated with the BJP, has been taken into custody. His arrest is believed to be linked to certain posts he made that were critical of the DMK and Congress parties.

In recent developments, the Yogi Adityanath-led government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) presented a comprehensive status report to the Supreme Court of India, emphasizing that the state police bear no fault regarding the assassination of Atiq Ahmed, the notorious gangster-turned-politician, and his sibling, Ashraf Ahmed.

Washington DC: In a defining moment that signifies India's stance on religious and minority rights, the nation's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, firmly countered concerns surrounding potential prejudice against minorities. Speaking emphatically in Washington DC this past Friday, he projected confidence in the equitable distribution of rights and resources in the country.

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has undeniably revolutionized the way we interact with technology. Yet, in a nation as linguistically diverse as India, there's a pressing need to ensure that AI technology speaks the language of every citizen, not just a select few. Enter 'Bhashini', the government's ambitious project geared to bridge the linguistic divide in India's vast digital landscape.

In the chilling shadows of West Bengal’s Basirhat, a nightmarish scene unfolded on September 26th. The somber streets of Swaroopnagar, alarmingly close to the international India-Bangladesh border, bore witness to an unthinkable horror. A passerby, most likely expecting a routine day, stumbled upon a sight that would haunt their memories forever: the body of a young girl, possibly still in her teens, with her face cruelly set ablaze.

Amidst the echoing cheers and fervor of Hyderabad, the Pakistan cricket team, led by the stoic Babar Azam, made a much-anticipated return to India after a seven-year hiatus. But it seems the only thing louder than the applause has been their stomachs, yearning for a taste of home.