Morning Digest | Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral today; Bajrang Punia becomes 1st Indian to win 4 medals at world wrestling championships, and more
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Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral today
World leaders and royalty arrived in London on Saturday night and Sunday to offer condolences on behalf of their countries and say their final goodbyes to Queen Elizabeth II whose state funeral is scheduled for Monday. The 96-year-old Queen — Britain’s longest reigning monarch of 70 years — died on September 8 in Scotland. President Droupadi Murmu was among those who visited Westminster Hall in the British Parliament complex on Sunday, where the Queen’s is lying in state.
Two more State units seek Rahul Gandhi’s return as Congress president
The chorus for former Congress president Rahul Gandhi to take back the reins of the party grew louder on Sunday with the Pradesh Congress Committees (PCCs) of Gujarat and Chhattisgarh joining Rajasthan in unanimously passing resolutions calling for Mr. Gandhi’s return at the helm.
With bronze in Belgrade, Bajrang Punia becomes 1st Indian to win 4 medals at world wrestling championships
Ace grappler Bajrang Punia became the only Indian to claim four medals at the World Wrestling Championships by clinching a bronze in the current edition, here on Sunday. Bajrang, who won a bronze in last year’s Tokyo Olympics, eked out a close 11-9 win on points over Sebastian C. Rivera of Puerto Rico in one of the bronze medal bouts in the 65 kg category.
Punjab CM Mann skips flight at the last minute in Frankfurt
Trump urges Iran to finalize a meaningful nuclear deal within 10 days, amid escalating military tensions and potential conflict.
Tensions escalate in West Asia as the U.S. and Iran bolster military presence amid looming decisions on potential strikes.
Pakistan issues demarche to Taliban over Afghan soil used for deadly terror attack, demanding action against terrorist groups.
Jose Maria Balcazar is appointed as Peru's interim President, marking the eighth leadership change in a decade amid political turmoil.
UN probe reveals 'hallmarks of genocide' in El-Fasher, condemning atrocities during Sudan's ongoing conflict and calling for justice.
Iran asserts its right to nuclear enrichment, dismissing foreign attempts to limit its nuclear program amid rising tensions with the U.S.
Unknown gunmen kill three militants linked to recent attacks on government officials in northwest Pakistan, police report.
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Unitree, a private company started by tech entrepreneur Wang Xinxing (36) who designed his first robot at university, said this week it plans to sell as many as 20,000 humanoid robots this year, an almost four-fold rise from 2025
India has added its name to the list of countries criticising Israel for its unilateral measures on the West Bank.
Russia calls for restraint amid rising U.S. military presence near Iran, urging diplomatic solutions to escalating tensions.
Former Prince Andrew arrested by U.K. police for suspected misconduct related to allegations involving Jeffrey Epstein.
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