India news: India's medal tally at Asian games rises to six

India's medal tally at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan has risen to six, according to the latest updates. Indian shooters Himanshu Dhillon and former world champion Rudranjksh Patil secured the nation's two silver and two bronze medals on the second day of the event. Dhillon won a silver medal in the men's 10-meter air rifle event, followed by Patil's bronze.

Later, they also claimed a silver in the men's 10-meter air rifle team event. Meanwhile, Suchika Tariyal secured India's only bronze of the day in the women's traditional 60 kg mixed martial arts event. Tariyal wept after a post-draw technicality awarded Singapore's Hui Hoon Teo the win. The Asian Games are a significant platform for India to gain medals, historically following the Commonwealth Games.

Meanwhile, Kerala is grappling with a flash flood that has claimed at least five lives, with the state's Chief Minister VD Satheesan expected to arrive in the affected town soon. The India Meteorological Department has issued orange alerts for six districts, warning of more heavy rainfall.