India's Paralympic contingent, comprising 84 athletes, returned home on Tuesday after winning a record 29 medals at the Paris Games. The team received a warm welcome at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, with supporters and officials greeting them with garlands and sweets. The medal tally includes seven gold medals, a first for India. Javelin throwers Sumit Antil and Navdeep, who won gold medals, were among those honored. The team's achievement marks a historic milestone for Indian sports, with the country's largest-ever contingent making a significant impact at the international event.

Emami Ltd. has acquired The Man Company, a premium men's grooming brand, for ₹400 crores. Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, an angel investor in the company, has earned a 400% return on his investment made six years ago. The acquisition marks a significant milestone in India's growing male grooming market. Khurrana's investment has paid off substantially, demonstrating his savvy business move. The deal underscores the increasing importance of the men's grooming sector in India, with Emami Ltd. expanding its presence in the market.

India's chess team, comprising Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Gujrathi, and Pentala Harikrishna, is set to compete at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest. The team, considered India's strongest ever, aims to win the gold medal. India has previously won a shared gold at the 2020 Online Chess Olympiad and bronze medals in 2014 and 2022. The 2024 Olympiad offers a chance for India to claim its first solo gold medal. With a talented lineup, the team is well-positioned to achieve this goal at the prestigious international competition.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's call for the public to focus on Durga Puja celebrations instead of protests over the rape and murder of a Kolkata trainee doctor has sparked outrage. The victim's grieving mother condemned Banerjee's remarks as "insensitive," stating her family would no longer celebrate festivals. She criticized the Chief Minister, questioning if she would have said the same if it had happened to her family. The mother accused Banerjee and her party, the Trinamool Congress, of trying to suppress protests demanding justice for her daughter, stating, “They throttled my daughter to death. Now they are trying to throttle the demand for justice.”

The UK is bracing for a significant temperature drop, with forecasts predicting freezing conditions by mid-September. WXCharts weather maps show temperatures plunging to 0C in northern areas, including Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Newcastle, starting September 13. Southern regions will also experience chilly weather, with temperatures around 2-5C. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain, adding to the cold snap. The long-range forecast indicates that while some areas may remain dry, others will face wintry showers and blustery conditions, with a gradual warming trend expected later in the month.

Renowned wrestling coach Mahavir Singh Phogat has expressed disappointment over his niece Vinesh Phogat's decision to join the Congress party and contest the Haryana Assembly elections. Phogat feels Vinesh's focus should have remained on winning a gold medal at the 2028 Olympics. Vinesh, who faced disqualification at the 2024 Paris Olympics due to being overweight, has shifted her focus to politics. Mahavir Phogat acknowledges her wrestling achievements but believes her transition to politics came too soon, dashing India's hopes of an Olympic gold medal.

Israel’s job scheme for Indian construction workers, aimed at filling gaps left by Palestinian labor bans, is unraveling due to significant skill mismatches. Many workers, assessed as skilled in India, have struggled in Israel, performing unskilled tasks. Complaints from Israeli contractors have led to workers being reassigned to industrial roles or sent home. The Israeli government has issued a policy shift allowing workers to be employed in non-construction jobs. Officials admit the need for improved screening and training. With around 500 workers already returning, the scheme’s effectiveness and future remain uncertain.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its second list of candidates for the Haryana assembly elections, naming nominees for 9 additional seats. The list includes Rita Bamaniya (Sadhaura), Krishan Bajaj (Thanesar), and 7 others. This brings the total number of AAP candidates announced so far to 29. The party had earlier declared candidates for 20 seats on Monday. The AAP is contesting the elections alone after talks with the Congress for a pre-poll alliance failed to materialize. The Haryana assembly has 90 seats and is due for polls soon.

In Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich, a fifth man-eater wolf was captured by the forest department as part of 'Operation Bhediya.' The wolf was caught near the Ghaghara river, close to where another wolf was previously captured. Only one wolf remains on the loose. These wolves have terrorized the region, killing 10 people, including 9 children, and injuring 36 in the past month. The state government declared the situation a 'wildlife disaster,' and patrol teams are actively working to prevent further attacks. Experts suggest the wolves may be seeking revenge after their den was destroyed by flooding.

The inaugural Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand was abandoned on the first day due to unfavorable conditions at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex. Persistent rain in the lead-up to the match, coupled with inadequate drainage and facilities, rendered the outfield unplayable. Despite no rain on Monday, the ground staff's efforts were insufficient, prompting six umpire inspections. New Zealand players, including captain Tim Southee, assessed the conditions, but the mid-on and mid-wicket areas remained concerning. The match will resume on day two if conditions improve.