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Neeraj Chopra will miss the 2026 Asian Games and the rest of the athletics season after suffering a ligament tear in his ankle during training, dealing a major blow to India’s medal hopes. The two-time Olympic medallist announced his withdrawal on Saturday, August 29, saying he had decided to sit out the remainder of the 2026 season after consulting his doctor and support team. The injury comes at a frustrating point in Chopra’s campaign. The star javelin thrower had recently shown signs of returning to his best form at the Lausanne Diamond League, where he produced a season-best throw. Neeraj…

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has said around 33,000 fans who bought tickets for Lionel Messi’s chaotic Kolkata event will get their money back, months after the football superstar’s appearance ended in controversy. Change block type or style Move Paragraph block from position 22 up to position 21 Block Paragraph is at the end of the content and can’t be moved down Change alignment Change text alignment Displays more block tools blob:https://theglobalcurrent.com/fee5867d-4dc7-410b-baaf-5027e9609a9aMeta Boxes Use up and down arrow keys to resize the meta box pane. Adhikari made the announcement on National Sports Day at a programme held at Nabanna.…

A 35-year-old man from Assam’s Sribhumi district who went missing near the India-Bangladesh border has been detained in Bangladesh, where the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has accused him of illegal entry and smuggling drugs and arms. The man has been identified as Balai Namasudra, a resident of Gobindapur village in Sribhumi district. According to the BGB, he was detained in the Kumarshail border area of Barlekha upazila in Bangladesh’s Moulvibazar district on August 27. The development came after Balai was reported missing by his family in Assam. Assam Man Was Reportedly Fishing Near Border According to Balai’s wife, Mamata Namasudra,…

India incurred an estimated $22 billion in additional fossil fuel import costs during the six months after the US-Israel strikes against Iran, according to a new analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). The Strait of Hormuz crisis has pushed up the cost of crude oil, oil products and liquefied natural gas (LNG) for countries dependent on imports. India was among the countries that faced the biggest additional costs, ranking third globally behind the European Union and China. According to the CREA analysis, fossil fuel importers worldwide paid around $330 billion more than expected during…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Tashkent for a two-day visit to Uzbekistan, with trade, investment, defence, energy and digital connectivity expected to dominate his talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent on Saturday for a two-day bilateral visit aimed at giving a fresh push to India-Uzbekistan relations. The visit is the first leg of his four-day tour of Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic from August 29 to September 1. Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev personally received PM Modi at the airport. The Prime Minister later described the welcome as a “special gesture” and…

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that unity and diversity are deeply rooted in India’s identity, stressing that differences between people should be celebrated while the sense of oneness must remain intact. Speaking at the Universal Oneness Celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York, Bhagwat drew a comparison between the United States and India, saying that “pluralism” is often associated with America, while “unity in diversity” defines Bharat. “For Bharat, this unity and this diversity, both are in their DNA,” Bhagwat said while addressing the gathering. The event brought together members of the Indian-American community, interfaith leaders, students and…

Nepal has praised India’s relief and rescue efforts following the devastating floods that have killed more than 600 people, with Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “exceptionally generous”. The remarks came as Nepal continues a massive rescue and relief operation after devastating floods swept through parts of the country. The disaster was triggered by an ice-rock avalanche following a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border, sending huge volumes of water, mud and debris downstream. The floods caused widespread destruction, washing away homes, vehicles, roads and bridges and damaging hydropower projects. More than 2,400 people were still…

Saudi Arabia Wants To Make Its Own Anime Saudi Arabia is witnessing a major shift in its anime industry. For decades, the country’s anime market was largely driven by Japanese shows that were imported and dubbed for local audiences. Now, a new generation of Saudi creators and studios is working to produce original animated content at home. Japanese Anime Has A Long History In Saudi Arabia Japanese animation has enjoyed a strong following in Saudi Arabia for decades. Many people grew up watching popular anime programmes that were broadcast in Arabic, creating a lasting connection between Saudi audiences and Japanese…

Japanese Creator Takes First Holy Dip In Ganga Japanese content creator Mayo Japan recently took her first holy dip in the Ganga in Haridwar, marking a special moment in her long association with Indian culture. She shared a video of the experience on social media, where she was seen entering the river and taking three dips. 13 Years Of Learning Hindi And Indian Culture What made the experience particularly special was the journey behind it. Mayo said she had spent 13 years learning Hindi and Indian culture before finally taking her first holy dip in the Ganga. In the caption…

India-France Ties Go Beyond Defence India and France are deepening their partnership beyond defence, trade and strategic cooperation, with culture, education and people-to-people exchanges emerging as important pillars of the relationship. The two countries have expanded their engagement across areas that connect their societies and strengthen long-term ties. Cultural Ties Take Centre Stage A major development in India-France cultural engagement has been the operationalisation of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Paris. The centre became operational on March 26, 2026, providing a new platform to showcase India’s cultural heritage in France. Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre In Paris The centre was…