Prachi Choudhary Wins 400m Bronze, India's Asian Games Tally Reaches 30

India Home Sales Fall 6% in Q2 2024 Across Nine Major Cities

Residential property sales across nine major Indian cities declined by 6% in the July–September quarter, amounting to approximately 1.03 lakh units sold. This marks a notable drop compared to the same period last year, pointing to weakening buyer demand. New housing supply also contracted during the quarter, compounding the slowdown. While Bengaluru and Hyderabad bucked the trend with marginal sales growth, most other cities recorded significant declines. Analysts attribute the broader slump to ongoing economic pressures weighing on the residential real estate market.

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INDIA Bloc to Meet on Sept 30 Over Election Commission-SIR Controversy

Opposition parties under the INDIA bloc are scheduled to convene in New Delhi on September 30 to discuss electoral concerns. The meeting will focus on coordinating a collective response to Election Commission-mandated changes to electoral rolls. Key parties including Congress and Trinamool Congress have voiced strong objections to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's approach. The gathering reflects growing opposition unity over what members see as problematic electoral roll revision strategies.

Tajinderpal Toor wins Asian Games silver in shot put, misses third straight gold

Indian shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor claimed a silver medal at the Asian Games, falling short of winning his third consecutive gold in the event. His best throw of 20.64 meters was not enough to beat Iran's Mohammadreza Tayebise, who set a new Asian Games record to take the top spot. Despite the near miss, India's overall medal tally received a boost from strong performances on the track. Sprinters Harita Bhadra and Unnathi Bolland both qualified for the women's 200m final, while Nandhini Kongan also advanced in the 100m hurdles.