Rishabh Pant marked his return to Test cricket with a brilliant century in the second innings of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai, equaling MS Dhoni's record of six Test hundreds by an Indian wicketkeeper. Pant's explosive knock showcased his match-winning abilities and solidified his place in the team. While Dhoni reached this milestone across 90 Test matches in his illustrious career, Pant has achieved it in just 34 appearances. This performance further cements Pant's reputation as one of India's top wicketkeeper-batsmen and highlights his significant impact in Test cricket.

Travis King, the U.S. soldier who fled from South to North Korea in 2023, has been sentenced to one year of confinement and dishonorably discharged from the military. He faced charges of desertion and assaulting a non-commissioned officer. However, with time already served and credit for good behavior, the 24-year-old Army private has been released, according to his legal team. During a hearing at Fort Bliss, Texas, King pleaded guilty to five of the original 14 military charges, with the remaining charges being dismissed. The case attracted global attention after his brief defection to North Korea.

The Mumbai Coastal Road will be open for traffic every day starting September 21, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Previously, the road, which connects Marine Lines and Worli, operated from 7 am to midnight only on weekends. The BMC reported that 92% of the work on the Dharmaveer Swarajyarakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Mumbai Coastal Road has been completed. However, the Mumbai traffic police have issued a ban on heavy vehicles using the road and prohibited vehicles from stopping. Additionally, they have restricted people from alighting, taking pictures, or filming on the coastal road.

Senior U.S. officials held a meeting with Sikh activists to address threats facing the Sikh community in the United States, including a foiled murder plot against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun last year. The discussions involved White House and U.S. intelligence officials and occurred just days before President Joe Biden's scheduled meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The U.S. has urged India to investigate the alleged murder plot against Pannun, a dual U.S.-Canada citizen, while continuing its own criminal investigation into potential Indian involvement. This meeting highlights ongoing concerns about the safety of Sikhs in the U.S. and international relations.

Hezbollah has confirmed the death of a second senior commander, Ahmed Wahbi, in an Israeli strike on Beirut. Wahbi, who oversaw the Radwan special forces during the Gaza war until early 2024, was killed alongside another commander, Ibrahim Aqil, whose death was previously announced. The Palestinian militant group Hamas condemned Aqil's killing as a "crime" and warned that Israel would "pay the price" for its actions. The strike highlights ongoing tensions in the region, with both Hezbollah and Hamas expressing strong retaliatory sentiments following the deaths of their senior leaders.

Yashasvi Jaiswal has shattered a 51-year-old record held by Sunil Gavaskar by becoming the Indian batter with the most runs after 10 Test matches. In the ongoing Chennai Test against Bangladesh, Jaiswal scored a total of 1,094 runs, surpassing Gavaskar's previous record of 978 runs set in 1973. Although Jaiswal scored only 10 runs in the second innings after making 56 in the first, his achievement cements his place in cricket history. This record-breaking performance highlights Jaiswal's impressive start in Test cricket and marks a significant milestone in his burgeoning career at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Elliott Hill's remarkable 36-year journey at Nike, from intern to CEO, has inspired many as his story circulates on LinkedIn. Hill began his career at Nike as a humble intern, after a six-month pursuit for the position. Over the decades, he steadily climbed the corporate ladder, embodying the dream of transforming an entry-level role into the top executive position at one of the world's leading athletic brands. His ascent reflects not only personal perseverance but also serves as a motivational tale for those aspiring to achieve their career goals. Elliott Hill will succeed John Donahoe as the President and CEO of Nike on October 14.

Acharya Satyendra Das, Chief Priest of Ayodhya's Ram Temple, confirmed that 300 kg of prasad from Tirupati Temple was distributed during the temple's January 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony. This revelation comes amidst controversy surrounding Tirupati's laddus, which the Andhra Pradesh government alleged contain animal fat in the ghee. Despite this, the Tirupati prasad was offered to devotees during the pran pratishtha ceremony. Das's statement has sparked further debate on the issue. The Tirupati Temple has faced scrutiny over the composition of its offerings, prompting calls for clarification.

A Norwegian citizen of Indian origin, Rinson Jose, is being probed for his alleged role in supplying modified pagers used in deadly Lebanon blasts. Twelve people were killed and thousands injured in the explosions targeting Hezbollah operatives. Initial reports linked Jose's Bulgarian company to the supply, but investigations revealed Taiwan's Gold Apollo manufactured the AR-924 pager model. Hungary's BAC Consulting KFT, authorized to use Gold Apollo's trademark, sold the devices. Intelligence agencies allegedly modified the pagers to contain explosives. Jose, 37, from Kerala's Wayanad, is currently under investigation for his possible involvement.

Four Border Security Force (BSF) jawans were killed, and 28 others injured when their bus fell into a deep gorge in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday. The bus, carrying 36 soldiers for election duty during the second phase of the Assembly polls, plunged into a ravine near the village of Brell. A rescue operation commenced with the assistance of local residents, and the injured were promptly taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Photos from the scene depict the bus severely damaged. The incident has raised concerns over transportation safety for security personnel engaged in duty in the region.