The Khelo India Water Sports Festival features more than 500 athletes from 28 Indian states and Union Territories competing in five events. While rowing, canoeing and kayaking have 24 medals up for grabs, shikara sprints, dragon boat race, and water skiing are demonstration events.

Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar calls position on Kashmir a ‘just cause’ in Independence Day message

In a statement issued to mark the day, Dar extended greetings to the citizens of Pakistan and the Pakistani diaspora, saying, “On the joyous occasion of Independence Day, I extend my warmest greetings to the people of Pakistan and our compatriots worldwide. Today, we honour the visionary leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the countless sacrifices of the Pakistan Movement’s workers, whose unwavering resolve secured our homeland.”

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