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

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

India's medal haul at the Asian Games climbed to 30 after Prachi Choudhary claimed a bronze in the women's 400m event. The tally now stands at four gold, 12 silver, and 14 bronze medals. Shot put athlete Tajinderpal Singh Toor also contributed with a silver medal in the men's category. Adding to the optimism, two Indian sprinters qualified for the women's 200m final, keeping medal prospects alive. India's overall performance continues to gain momentum as the Games progress.

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.