India's HS Prannoy triumphed over Germany's Fabian Roth in his first badminton match at the Paris Olympics 2024. Prannoy won convincingly with scores of 21-18 and 21-12. The match lasted 45 minutes, with Prannoy showing great skill and precision. This victory places him in a strong position in Group K. Prannoy's next match will be eagerly watched as he aims for further success at the Olympics. Rafael Nadal also competed in tennis, showcasing an exciting day of sports in Paris.

HS Prannoy, India's top badminton player, is competing against Germany's Fabian Roth at the Paris Olympics 2024. The match is intense, with both players tied at 5-5 in the first game. Prannoy is aiming to secure a win for India. Meanwhile, tennis legend Rafael Nadal is facing Hungary's Marton Fucsovics. Nadal is currently leading 5-1 in the first set. Earlier, the Indian women's archery team suffered a shock loss to the Netherlands in the quarter-finals. The second day of the Paris Olympics continues to be eventful with key matches in progress.

Manu Bhaker, an Indian shooter, expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu after winning a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. Bhaker thanked them for their congratulatory messages and the government's support. "Thank you Hon’ble Prime Minister @narendramodi ji for your blessings. I would like to thank the government for all the support and encouragement. It means a lot," she tweeted. She also acknowledged President Murmu's encouragement, promising to continue working hard to bring more laurels to India. Bhaker's achievement adds to India's growing success at the 2024 Olympics.

Dutch beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde was booed at the Paris Olympics due to his past conviction for raping a 12-year-old girl. The 29-year-old was sentenced to four years in prison in 2016 but served only 12 months. Van de Velde faced disapproval from the crowd during his debut match against Italy. The Dutch Olympic Committee says he is rehabilitated and deserves his spot, but critics are outraged. He requested not to stay in the Olympic Village or give post-match interviews. Van de Velde left the arena alone after Italy's victory.

Rafael Nadal will play singles at the Paris Olympics, starting with a match against Hungary's Marton Fucsovics. Nadal's manager, Benito Perez-Barbadillo, confirmed the decision after Nadal tested his fitness in a practice session. Despite recent injuries, including a taped thigh, Nadal chose to compete. He and Carlos Alcaraz won their first doubles match together on Saturday. This might be Nadal's final tournament, given his health issues. If he wins, Nadal could face Novak Djokovic in the next round. The Paris Olympics are being held at Roland Garros, where Nadal has won 14 of his 22 Grand Slam titles.

3 Civil Service aspirants died when the basement of their coaching center in Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi, flooded after heavy rain. The victims were Shreya Yadav from Uttar Pradesh, Tania Soni from Telangana, and Nevin Dalwin from Kerala. Shreya's family blamed the institute for neglect, saying the flooding problem was known but ignored. Tania had been studying at Delhi University and joined the coaching center recently. Nevin, a PhD student at Jawaharlal Nehru University, had been in Delhi for eight months. The incident sparked protests by students demanding accountability from the coaching center.

An Indian warship took part in a traditional maritime parade in St. Petersburg on Russia's Navy Day. The event, held on the last Sunday of July, featured over 200 vessels from Russia, India, China, and Algeria. President Vladimir Putin, Defense Minister Andrey Belousov, and Navy Admiral Aleksandr Moiseyev oversaw the parade. Ships from Russia's Northern, Pacific, and Baltic fleets participated, along with the Caspian flotilla. The Indian Navy's Talwar-class stealth frigate, 'Tabar,' joined the display. The parade highlighted Russia's naval strength and included modern vessels and historic ships like the 18th-century 'Poltava.'

Prashant Kishor's grassroots campaign, Jan Suraaj Abhiyan, will transform into a political party on October 2. The new party plans to contest all 243 seats in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. Jan Suraaj will hold eight state-level meetings to finalize its structure and priorities. Kishor aims to address key issues like education, healthcare, and jobs. The launch date marks Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, symbolizing grassroots change. Facing anti-incumbency, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's traditional voter base are seen as main opponents.

India's Ramita Jindal has made history by reaching the final of the Women's 10m Air Rifle event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. With a score of 631.5, Ramita finished in the 5th spot, becoming the first Indian female rifle shooter since her coach, Suma Shirur (Athens 2004), to achieve this feat. Despite a slow start, she displayed exceptional skill in the final series to secure her place. Compatriot Elavenil Valarivan, who led halfway, finished 10th. South Korea's Hyojin Ban topped the round, setting an Olympic Qualification record. Ramita now aims for a medal in the final.

France's national rail operator, SNCF, announced on Sunday that normal train services will resume on Monday following repairs to sabotage-induced damage. The sabotage had paralyzed the rail network just before the Olympics opening ceremony, affecting tens of thousands of passengers. Three coordinated attacks on critical rail infrastructure caused extensive disruptions, especially to the west and northbound high-speed TGV services. Although no group has claimed responsibility, a statement expressing support for the attacks criticized the Olympics as a "celebration of nationalism." French authorities are investigating the incidents while maintaining heightened security during the Games.