CM Dhami stated that Igas Bagwal is a symbol of Uttarakhand's rich cultural heritage and plays a significant role in preserving the state's cultural identity. He emphasised that the festival conveys a message of connecting with roots and traditions.
In a spectacular display of patriotism, Major Gen Suresh Bhambhu, YSM, SM, Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) unfurled a 72 feet high Monumental National Flag at HQ IGAR East, Srikona on Wednesday in the presence of Major Gen Ashim Kohli, SM (Retd), CEO, Flag Foundation of India.
America's Amanda Anisimova stormed into consecutive Grand Slam finals, continuing her redemption arc by taking down four-time major winner Naomi Osaka in the semi-finals of the women's singles at the US Open.
Amanda Anisimova advanced into the final fours of the US Open with a remarkable comeback against Iga Swiatek, winning by 6-4, 6-3 in a one-hour and 36-minute encounter and overcoming her 6-0, 6-0 defeat in the Wimbledon final earlier this year.
Naomi Osaka storms into the semi-finals of the US Open, defeating Karolina Muchova on Wednesday, in straight sets 6-4, 7-6(3). Osaka's victory sets up a semifinal match against Amanda Anisimova, who upset Iga Swiatek earlier in the day.
Women's singles players Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek registered victories in their respective second round games and cruised to the third round of the ongoing US Open 2025 tennis tournament on Thursday.
In a joint targeted operation, Assam Rifles on Wednesday recovered opium worth Rs 1.25 Lakhs from the Shitlangpui village of Mizoram's Lawngtlai district, officials said. Two individuals were apprehended during the joint operation.
The final Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year, US Open 2025 takes centre stage in New York City, USA, as it precedes with the men's and women's singles main draws beginning on Sunday, August 24, each with 128 players chasing hard court glory at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis
After winning the Cincinnati Open on Monday, Iga Swiatek teamed up with Casper Ruud in the US Open Mixed Doubles Championship. The pair advanced to the semi-final as they defeated Americans Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe 4-1, 4-2 without losing a set.
Swiatek outclassed Paolini by 7-5, 6-4 in a title clash which lasted an hour and 49 minutes, and she became the first-ever Polish player to win a singles' title at the competition.
Paolini downed Veronika by 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-3. This is Paolini's second WTA 1000-level final and overall third. She won the previous two finals, the Italian Open in May this year and the Dubai Championships last year.