Aditi Rao Hydari brought winter glam with a desi twist to Paris Fashion Week, balancing couture-like opulence with laid-back street style.
Indian boxers Sakshi Chaudhary and Jadumani Singh have made a remarkable start at the Asian Games, securing their spots in the pre-quarterfinals with impressive victories, including a significant upset by Chaudhary over an Olympic medallist.
Indian boxers Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg) and Jadumani Singh (55kg) have both advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the Asian Games. Chaudhary secured an upset victory over Paris Olympics bronze-medallist Aira Villegas, while Singh dominated his opponent, Chandra Bahadur Thapa, to move into the next round.
Indian para-athlete Nishad Kumar, a two-time Paralympic silver medallist, is focusing on mental preparation, meditation, and a process-oriented approach to achieve his ambitious goal of winning medals in both high jump and long jump at the Los Angeles Paralympics in 2028. He recently secured two gold medals at the Asian Para Games, demonstrating his potential in both disciplines.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has claimed that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was detained for three hours at the Delhi airport upon his return from Paris and subsequently fined Rs 50,000. AAP media in-charge Baltej Pannu alleged that the incident was due to "tremendous pressure from above" and linked it to the Centre's repeated denial of permission for Mann's foreign visits, accusing the central government of obstructing Punjab's progress.
Barcelona's 4-2 defeat to Paris St Germain in the Champions League, despite a perfect record this season, highlighted that Hansi Flick's side are not yet among Europe's elite, though they showed signs of closing the gap.
The advisory, issued on Wednesday, urges Indian nationals to avoid large gatherings and crowded places where protests are occurring and to follow local authorities' instructions.
Massive nationwide protests in France over the rising cost of living and underfunded public services turned violent, with nearly 1,000 people arrested and key urban centres hit by tear gas and clashes.
India's Thulasimathi Murugesan clinched a silver medal in the women's singles SU5 final at the Asian Para Games, losing to China's Yang Qiuxia. The Paris Paralympics silver medallist is also set to compete in two other finals, including mixed doubles and women's doubles.
Kylian Mbappe apologised to China after a Mao Zedong meme sparked backlash and commercial fallout, contrasting with his previous outspoken stance against extremism, racism and police violence.
Paris St Germain defeated Barcelona 4-2 in a Champions League clash on Tuesday, ending Barcelona's perfect season record. Liverpool also secured a 4-3 comeback win against Villarreal, while Manchester City thrashed AEK Athens 5-1.
Indian para swimmer Himanshu Nandal secured his third bronze medal at the Asian Para Games in the men's 100m freestyle S11 event on Friday, completing a hat-trick of podium finishes. Nandal, who is visually impaired, previously won bronze in the 400m freestyle and 100m breaststroke S11 events, and has also qualified for the Paris Paralympics.
Indian para-cyclist Arshad Shaikh is recovering in Shizuoka, Japan, after undergoing surgery for a fracture sustained during a fall at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games. The Sports Authority of India and the Indian Embassy are providing full support for his recovery and eventual return to India.
France is preparing for fresh demonstrations on October 24 with a "massive" police deployment and extended curfews, following days of violent unrest. The protests, initially sparked by school conditions, have broadened into a nationwide campaign against rising living costs and declining public services, leading to over 2,500 arrests and significant damage.
Daniil Medvedev fought back to defeat Nikoloz Basilashvili in three sets, defend his Almaty Open title, claim his fourth trophy of 2026 and boost ATP Finals qualification hopes.
French Prime Minister Sbastien Lecornu said police arrested 1,200 protesters on Saturday, and 150 personnel were injured as demonstrations across the country over the rising cost of living turned violent.
Indian skeet shooter Maheshwari Chauhan, who narrowly missed a medal at the Paris Olympics, is now leveraging that experience to prepare for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. She finished fourth in the mixed team skeet event and is currently part of a national preparatory camp.
Dutch hockey legend Taeke Taekema believes the Indian women's hockey team possesses the talent to replicate China's remarkable journey to an Olympic silver medal, provided they focus on fundamental skills and secure qualification for the Los Angeles Olympics.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and young Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha secured their spots in the women's singles quarterfinals of the French Open badminton tournament on Thursday. While Chaliha upset world No. 2 Akane Yamaguchi, Sindhu defeated Riko Gunji. However, Ayush Shetty and Tanvi Sharma exited the tournament in their respective pre-quarterfinal matches.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed that Raphinha is set to return to the starting XI for the Champions League clash against Paris St Germain on Tuesday, as the club grapples with a significant defensive injury crisis.
Europe is reeling under a fresh wave of protests as people march over the rising cost of living, pensions, housing, education, corruption and opposition to war. Groups across France, Albania, Italy, Spain and Portugal have held demonstrations in multiple cities, leading to clashes between protesters and the police.
Badminton star P V Sindhu, currently in Paris for the French Open, expressed her disappointment at missing the Bathukamma festival back home.
Paralympic champion Navdeep Singh is appealing for the inclusion of men's F41 javelin throw in the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics. Faced with uncertainty, he has also taken up shot put, winning a national gold, and is now training for both events to keep his options open. He expresses disappointment over the potential exclusion of javelin but embraces the challenge of learning a new discipline while maintaining his consistency in performance.
Ahead of fresh protests scheduled for Saturday, France will deploy around 70,000 police personnel nationwide as authorities prepare to prevent a recurrence of widespread looting, arson and vandalism that erupted alongside demonstrations last week.
Indian shooter Manish Narwal won a silver medal in the men's 10m air pistol SH1 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Tuesday, securing a quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. This makes him the third Indian para shooter to qualify for LA 2028.
India concluded its badminton campaign at the Asian Para Games with an impressive haul of three gold, five silver, and eight bronze medals, totalling 16. Nitesh Kumar, Naveen Sivakumar, and the pair of Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manasi Joshi secured the gold medals, showcasing India's growing prowess in para-badminton.
Indian hockey defender Jarmanpreet Singh has dismissed reports of his impending retirement, stating his strong desire to continue playing and target the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Despite Hockey India's reported plan to phase out senior players after the Asian Champions Trophy, Jarmanpreet, a key member of medal-winning teams, remains focused on contributing to the team's success, a sentiment echoed by captain Harmanpreet Singh who called the reports "rumours".
The Indian mixed doubles badminton pair of Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesan secured a medal at the Asian Para Games by topping their SL3-SU5 Group B with an unbeaten record, advancing to the semifinals. Nitesh Kumar also won his men's singles SL3 match, and Ruthick Ragupathi won his men's singles SU5 match.
Donald Trump criticised France's immigration policies, linking them to ongoing nationwide protests and using the situation to justify his own stance on US border control. His remarks come as France faces widespread demonstrations over the cost of living and educational funding, leading to nearly 1,000 arrests. French President Emmanuel Macron, without naming Trump, condemned foreign leaders for exploiting France's domestic unrest for their political campaigns.
Paris St Germain manager Luis Enrique has stated that Manchester City deserve to keep their trophies, despite the Premier League club facing potential sanctions for alleged financial rule breaches. Enrique emphasised respecting the ongoing process but highlighted City's on-pitch performance.
Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha secured a significant victory over world No. 2 Akane Yamaguchi at the Badminton French Open 2026, advancing to the quarter-finals. Chaliha described the win as a major confidence boost after a challenging period, attributing her success to learning from their previous encounter and maintaining focus.
Indian para-athletes Pranav Soorma and Dharamvir secured gold and bronze medals respectively in the men's club throw F51 event at the Asian Para Games. Soorma successfully defended his title with a new Games record, while Dharamvir added to India's medal tally.
Thulasimathi Murugesan won three silver medals at the Asian Para Games, including a women's doubles title with Manasi Joshi, a silver in women's singles, and another silver in mixed doubles with Nitesh Kumar.
India's Nitesh Kumar and Naveen Sivakumar secured gold medals in men's singles SL3 and SL4 badminton events, respectively, at the Asian Para Games. Nitesh defeated compatriot Pramod Bhagat, while debutant Naveen overcame Indonesia's Fredy Setiawan. India also secured silver medals through Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan and Pramod Bhagat, with Thulasimathi Murugesan still in contention for two more golds.
Indian sprinter Simran secured a gold medal and set a new Games record in the women's 200m T12 event at the Asian Para Games on Tuesday. Her compatriot Tejalben Damor also won a bronze in the same competition. Simran, a Paris Paralympics bronze medallist, overcame dietary challenges to achieve her win, while debutant Tejalben expressed determination for her upcoming 400m race.
Janhvi Kapoor had quite the fashionable weekend in Paris, serving not one but two very different looks during her time in the French capital.
Indian para swimmers Ravi Budigina, Himanshu Nandal, and Rohit Kumar have secured multiple medals at the Asian Para Games. Budigina won a silver in the men's 100m backstroke S13, his second silver of the current edition. Nandal clinched his second bronze in the men's 100m breaststroke S11, while Rohit Kumar added another bronze in the men's 100m breaststroke SB4 event.
French President Emmanuel Macron criticised unnamed foreign leaders, including Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, for making "stupid comments" and exploiting recent domestic unrest in France for their own political campaigns. Speaking in Doha, Macron condemned the use of misinformation and AI-generated content to misrepresent the situation, asserting there was no foreign interference in the events but manipulation of information afterwards. He specifically called out Trump's claims about France being "under siege" and Netanyahu's assertion of an "invasion of extremist Islam."
Indian sprinter Simran has won her second gold medal at the Asian Para Games, triumphing in the women's 100m T12 event with a new Games record of 12.02 seconds on Wednesday. This follows her 200m gold on Tuesday, also achieved with a Games record. Simran, a 26-year-old Paralympics bronze medallist, is making a strong comeback with her new guide.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that forward Antoine Semenyo will be sidelined for up to eight weeks due to a knee injury, while star striker Erling Haaland remains a doubt for Tuesday's Champions League fixture against AEK Athens.
