Prince Hisahito, son of Crown Prince Akishino, celebrated his 18th birthday, marking the first time a male member of Japan’s Imperial family has reached adulthood in 39 years. Hisahito, nephew of Emperor Naruhito and second in line to the throne, acknowledged the milestone amid Japan’s demographic challenges. He expressed a desire to grow through his experiences and cherish his remaining time in high school. His official Coming-of-Age Ceremony will be held in spring 2025 after his graduation. The current Imperial House Law restricts the throne to males and requires female members who marry commoners to leave the royal family.

Bollywood star Salman Khan performed Ganesh puja at his sister Arpita Khan’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebration. In a viral video, Khan, alongside his sister and brother-in-law Aayush Sharma, is seen performing the puja with his niece, Ayat, and chanting "Bappa Moreya Re." The event, attended by Sohail Khan, Arbaaz Khan, and other family members, showcased Khan’s festive spirit. Afterward, he visited the Ambani family's Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Antilia. Salman, who has been busy with his upcoming film "Sikander," is also set to return as the host of Bigg Boss.

American Hunter Woodhall secured Paralympic gold in the T62 400m at the Paris Games, a month after his wife, Tara Davis-Woodhall, won Olympic long jump gold at the same venue. Woodhall clocked 46.36 seconds to top the podium, surpassing Germany’s Johannes Floors and the Netherlands’ Olivier Hendriks. The couple celebrated together, with Woodhall attributing his success to Tara’s influence and shared motivation. This win marks Woodhall’s first Paralympic gold following a bronze in Tokyo. Tara’s Olympic gold in August highlighted their remarkable achievements.

The death toll in the Lucknow building collapse rose to 8 as rescue teams recovered three more bodies on Sunday. The three-storey structure, located in Transport Nagar, collapsed on Saturday evening, injuring 28 people. The building housed warehouses and a motor workshop, and construction work was reportedly underway at the time of the incident. Akash Singh, a worker injured in the collapse, mentioned noticing a crack in a pillar just before the building gave way. Rescue operations are ongoing to ensure no one remains trapped under the rubble. The injured have been admitted to local hospitals for treatment.

Aryna Sabalenka claimed her first US Open women's singles title, defeating Jessica Pegula 7-5, 7-5 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 26-year-old Belarusian fought hard for nearly two hours to win her third Grand Slam, having defended her Australian Open crown earlier this year. Sabalenka expressed her pride, saying, "Never give up on your dream." She praised Pegula's performance and backed her to win future titles. This victory caps off Sabalenka's stellar 2024 Grand Slam season, with only one loss. Last year, she finished as the runner-up, making this triumph even sweeter.

Russian shelling killed five people in Ukraine's Donetsk region on Saturday. Three men, aged between 24 and 69, died in Kostyantynivka, where a multi-storey block, administrative building, and shop were damaged. Donetsk governor Vadym Filashkin also reported four injuries, including a 57-year-old woman. Meanwhile, two men in their 50s were killed in shelling near Toretsk. Kostyantynivka, an industrial town of around 70,000 people, has suffered frequent attacks as the frontline advances. A compulsory evacuation for families with children was announced in August due to the escalating danger in the area.

The Quad summit is set to take place in Wilmington, Delaware, on September 21, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States for the UN General Assembly. U.S. President Joe Biden will host leaders from Japan, India, and Australia in his hometown, marking his final Quad summit before stepping down. Originally planned for India, the summit was moved after consultations among Quad members. India, the current chair of the Quad, will host the summit in 2025. The meeting will address key issues like Indo-Pacific security, emerging technologies, and supply chain cooperation.

Security forces in Manipur launched a massive combing operation after five people were killed in fresh violence in Jiribam. Militants, using drones and rockets, attacked civilian areas. Large caches of weapons, including sniper rifles, mortars, and explosives, were seized. Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh held an emergency meeting with ruling coalition MLAs and briefed Governor L Acharya. Anti-drone systems were deployed, and three militant bunkers were destroyed. The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity declared an indefinite emergency in response to escalating violence. Ethnic clashes between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups have killed over 200 people since May 2023.

On September 7, India’s medal tally at the Paris 2024 Paralympics reached 29. Navdeep Singh won a silver medal in the men’s javelin throw F41 with a distance of 47.32m, despite setting a new Paralympic record initially. Iranian athlete Sadegh Beit Sayah surpassed him with a throw of 47.64m. In para-athletics, Simran clinched bronze in the women’s 200m T12 with a personal best time of 24.75 seconds. India’s current tally includes 6 gold, 10 silver, and 13 bronze, showcasing a remarkable performance at the Games.

Ukraine's defense forces intercepted 58 out of 67 Shahed drones launched by Russia in a massive overnight attack. The drone debris was discovered near Ukraine’s parliament in Kyiv, though no damage to critical infrastructure was reported. Russian drones targeted several regions, including Kyiv, Kherson, and Sumy. Ukrainian air defense successfully prevented any hits in the capital. No casualties were reported. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to push for additional air defenses in response to Russia’s ongoing assault on Ukrainian cities.