Mohammad Kaif questions Mohsin Naqvi's dual role after Women's Asia Cup trophy snub

Animesh Kujur targets medals in all three events at Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya

Indian sprinter Animesh Kujur has arrived at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya carrying a personal best of 10.14 seconds in the 100m and the national 200m record of 20.32. The athlete says he has grown from his earlier errors at the Asian Championships and is confident those mistakes will not recur. Kujur credits his international experience for teaching him better body management, including when to peak and when to ease his training load. He is set to face stiff competition from Japanese sprinters Shuhei Tada and Soshi Mizukubo, among others. Despite the challenge, Kujur has set his sights on winning medals across all three events at the Games.

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US Supreme Court Blocks Trump Bid to Restrict Mail Ballots Before Midterms

The US Supreme Court has rejected a request from the Trump administration to impose restrictions on mail-in ballots. The move came ahead of the November midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress. The administration had urged the court to clear the way for the restrictions before the pivotal vote. The Supreme Court's decision keeps existing mail ballot rules in place for the upcoming contests.

India's Retail Inflation Hits 8-Month High at 4.8% in August

India's retail inflation rose to 4.8% in August, marking an eight-month high according to government data. The increase signals a renewed uptick in consumer prices after a period of relative moderation. Retail inflation is measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which tracks the cost of everyday goods and services. A rise to this level could influence monetary policy decisions by the Reserve Bank of India in the coming months.