Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for September 06, 2026
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen staged one of the greatest comebacks in US Open history, stunning 22nd seed Madison Keys 1-6, 7-6(3), 7-5 in the third round. After being thoroughly dismantled in the first set and falling into a seemingly insurmountable 5-0 hole in the decider, Zheng saved a match point and capitalized on mounting nerves from Keys. Winning seven consecutive games, the qualifier completed a miraculous escape to reach the fourth round.
BY Photo Webdesk 6 September 2026
No. 4 seed Coco Gauff advanced to the fourth round of the 2026 US Open with a solid 6-3, 6-4 victory over Spain's Cristina Bucsa at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Despite battling some early serving struggles and committing six double faults, the American star leaned on her powerful baseline game and superior second-serve success rate to control the rallies. Gauff broke Bucsa four times across the match, maintaining the upper hand throughout the straight-sets win to secure her spot in the second week of her home Grand Slam tournament.
BY Photo Webdesk 6 September 2026
Japanese star Naomi Osaka outlasted No. 23 seed Elise Mertens 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 in a gripping, late-night thriller at Louis Armstrong Stadium to reach the US Open fourth round. After splitting the opening two sets, Osaka fell into tactical battles during a tense decider. Adapting her approach by lengthening rallies and mixing her pace, the two-time champion clawed through the pressure. Securing a crucial late break, Osaka closed out the grueling contest after nearly three hours to advance.
BY Photo Webdesk 6 September 2026
A building collapsed in south Delhi’s Satya Niketan area, prompting a major rescue and emergency response operation. This photo gallery captures the collapsed structure, debris, rescue personnel and emergency teams at the site as authorities work to search the wreckage, evacuate affected areas and assess the extent of the damage
BY Photo Webdesk 6 September 2026
Rising water levels have worsened flooding across parts of Bihar, inundating homes, roads and agricultural land and disrupting normal life. This photo gallery captures flooded areas, residents navigating submerged roads, boats ferrying people and ongoing relief efforts as communities cope with swollen rivers and the threat of further flooding
BY Photo Webdesk 6 September 2026
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen staged one of the greatest comebacks in US Open history, stunning 22nd seed Madison Keys 1-6, 7-6(3), 7-5 in the third round. After being thoroughly dismantled in the first set and falling into a seemingly insurmountable 5-0 hole in the decider, Zheng saved a match point and capitalized on mounting nerves from Keys. Winning seven consecutive games, the qualifier completed a miraculous escape to reach the fourth round.
BY Photo Webdesk 6 September 2026
Erling Haaland's first-half header guided Manchester City to a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Coventry City at the Etihad Stadium, maintaining their perfect start to the Premier League season. Haaland broke the deadlock in the 26th minute by turning home an inviting cross from Antoine Semenyo. Despite debut appearances from new signings Enzo Fernández and Iliman Ndiaye, City failed to put the game away. Frank Lampard's visiting Coventry side pushed hard for an equalizer after the break, forcing goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma into several vital late saves to hold on for the three points.
BY Photo Webdesk 6 September 2026
Inter Miami and Atlanta United played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in their MLS regular-season match. This highly anticipated fixture marked Lionel Messi's emotional return to the pitch following his International retirement announcement, drawing global attention to South Florida. Casemiro opened the scoring for Miami in the 32nd minute, but Miguel Almirón quickly leveled for Atlanta. Luis Suárez restored Miami's lead right before halftime. In the second half, Miami goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair saved a penalty from Almirón to preserve the lead, but Atlanta debutant Breel Embolo converted a late penalty in the 87th minute to seal a point.
BY Photo Webdesk 6 September 2026
India secured a commanding seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in their Women's Asia Cup 2026 group-stage encounter in Dubai, successfully sealing their spot in the semi-finals. Opting to bat, Pakistan collapsed to 55 all out in 18.1 overs—their lowest-ever T20I total. Shawaal Zulfiqar (14) and Muneeba Ali (13) were the only batters to reach double digits as Shree Charani (3/7) and Prema Rawat (3/9) dismantled the lineup alongside Deepti Sharma (2/5). In response, India chased down the 56-run target in just 8.4 overs (57/3), anchored by captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s unbeaten 18. With three wins from three matches, India tops Group A and comfortably marches into the semi-finals, while Pakistan's semi-final qualification paths hang in the balance, heavily dependent on their net run rate and final group match against Hong Kong.
BY Photo Webdesk 6 September 2026
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