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Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the women`s 50kg wrestling final. Scheduled to compete against Sarah Ann Hildebrandt for the Gold Medal, Vinesh was found to be 100 grams overweight for her weight category. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised her as a “Champion among Champions,” calling her India`s pride and an inspiration to every Indian. PM Modi conveyed his message: “You are India`s pride and inspiration…” Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh expressed regret over the situation, stating, "It is extremely unfortunate for our country that even after wrestling so well and qualifying for the finals, she was disqualified for being overweight by 100 grams. The Government of India has provided her with a coach, nutritionist, and physio. All of them are with her in the games village. Her weight was constant for two days but increased overnight. The reasons for this can only be provided by her nutritionist and coach. The WFI is looking into the legal procedures. PT Usha has reached the games village, and we will discuss and decide on how to protest against the IOC and UWW.”

 During the UN General Assembly debate on the Annual Report of the UN Security Council, Pratik Mathur, Minister at India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, condemned Pakistan`s misuse of the forum to propagate false narratives, particularly concerning Kashmir. Mathur dismissed Pakistan`s statements as baseless and deceitful, refraining from dignifying them with a response to save the assembly`s time. He reiterated India`s firm stance on the urgent need for comprehensive reform of the Security Council, advocating for both permanent and non-permanent category expansions to ensure fairness and effectiveness in global governance.