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Indian para-javelin thrower Navdeep Singh, who won the gold medal in the javelin throw F41 category at the Paris Paralympic Games, had the opportunity to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. Navdeep, who hails from Haryana, presented a cap to the Prime Minister and also requested him to sign his kit. PM Modi obliged and signed an autograph on Navdeep's left arm, which is his throwing arm.During the interaction, PM Modi also asked Navdeep about the video that went viral following his triumph. "Have you seen your video or not. How do you perform with such aggression," PM Modi asked. To which, Navdeep replied, "Last time (Tokyo Paralympics), I had finished fourth. Before leaving for Paris, I had promised you, so the promise has been fulfilled."Navdeep's gold medal was upgraded from silver after the initial winner, Islamic Republic of Iran's Sadegh Beit Sayah, got disqualified from the final. Navdeep had initially finished second with a season-best throw of 47.32m, while Sadegh, before the disqualification, stood at the top with a Paralympic record of 47.64m.In the jam-packed Stade de France, it was a redemption arc for Navdeep after he finished fourth in Tokyo. Navdeep was second in order among the six participants and started his campaign in the final with a foul attempt. He failed to stop the momentum and fell over the line, which resulted in a foul attempt.In his third attempt, Navdeep dug deep and delivered his season best with a massive 47.32m throw and moved to the top spot. He maintained his lead till the end and eventually won the gold medal.Navdeep's victory is a testament to his hard work and dedication. He has overcome many challenges in his life, including a childhood accident that left him with a disability. But he has never given up on his dreams, and his success is an inspiration to us all.

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has implored the Supreme Court to expedite its judgment in the heinous Kolkata rape-murder case. Ganguly lauded the unwavering movement for justice in Kolkata and emphasized the significance of the court's verdict as a global precedent. He stressed that the judgment should serve as a stern warning to deter future perpetrators of such heinous crimes.The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the RG Kar case again on September 17, with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) directed to submit a fresh status report. Ganguly expressed his ardent desire for a swift resolution, stating, "I urge the Supreme Court to deliver its ruling in this case as soon as possible. The judgment should be an example to the entire world, ensuring that no one dares to commit such a crime in the future."The case has brought the role of the police under scrutiny, with the BJP demanding the dismissal of Kolkata's police chief, Vineet Goyal. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has requested patience, citing the upcoming Durga Puja festival and the need for heightened security. She stated, "The Kolkata Police Commissioner has offered to resign several times last week. However, we have pujo coming up, and we need someone experienced in law and order to be in place. If you can have patience for a few days, will it be a Mahabharat (big deal)?"Ganguly's plea for a swift judgment underscores the public's demand for justice and the need to hold perpetrators accountable for their heinous actions. The Supreme Court's verdict is eagerly awaited, as it is expected to set a precedent for the handling of such cases and send a strong message against gender-based violence.