Morning digest: India and U.S. swap hosting Quad summit, Aryna Sabalenka wins U.S. Open women’s title, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today September 8, 2024.

As India and U.S. agree to swap turns, Biden to host Quad Summit at his home State

India and the United States have “swapped” hosting the Quad Summit so as to allow U.S. President Joseph Biden to hold the Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida from his hometown of Delaware, said sources, confirming that the summit will be held later this month in the United States rather than India.  India would host the Quad Summit in 2025, they said, which indicated the new U.S. President, Donald Trump or Kamala Harris would visit India next year.

Aryna Sabalenka beats Jessica Pegula to win U.S. Open women’s title

World number two Sabalenka triumphed 7-5, 7-5 to add the New York title to her back-to-back Australian Open triumphs.

Vinayaka Chathurthi celebrated with fervour, leaders join celebrations

Vinayaka Chathurthi was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across the south on Saturday (September 7, 2024), with prominent leaders, including Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy joining the celebrations in their respective States.

Heavy to very heavy rain likely in five Telangana districts on September 8: IMD