Indian riders Vipul Chheda and Jai Sud finished eighth and ninth respectively in the dressage individual final at the Asian Games. Competing on Dono Di Maggio and Goofy La Perle, they scored 72.680 and 71.490, placing them outside the medal positions. South Korea's Dongheon Nam secured the gold, while China's Jiayi Yu and Jiayi Rao took silver and bronze.
India's men's sabre and women's foil teams were eliminated from the Asian Games after losing their respective quarterfinal matches to Korea and Japan. The men's team had defeated the Philippines in the pre-quarterfinals, while the women's team advanced past Indonesia in the round of 16 before their quarterfinal exits.
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A 65-year-old man was allegedly killed by his younger brother in Jaipur following a dispute over ancestral property. The accused, Murli Bagani, reportedly attacked his elder brother Shyam Bagani with a wooden stick and a knife. Police have detained the younger brother for questioning.
A woman died under suspicious circumstances in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, 10 months after her marriage. Her father has accused her in-laws of dowry harassment, claiming they demanded a Scorpio vehicle and continued to harass her despite receiving money. Police are investigating the matter.
A 40-year-old woman died after allegedly falling from the fourth floor of a building in north Delhi's Burari area. Her family has accused her husband and in-laws of killing her, citing a history of domestic disputes and assaults. Police have registered a case and an investigation is underway, awaiting the post-mortem report to determine the exact cause of death.
Prof Rajeev Ahuja, Director of IIT Ropar, has been awarded the National Systems Gold Medal by the Systems Society of India. This prestigious award has previously been conferred upon eminent scientists like Dr A P J Abdul Kalam and Dr K Sivan, recognising significant contributions to Systems Science and Engineering.
President Droupadi Murmu has returned the West Bengal government's proposed anti-goonda bill for reconsideration. The objection stems from a provision in the bill that may overlap with a central anti-narcotics law, specifically concerning offences under the NDPS Act, 1985, and the PITNDPS Act, 1988. This raises concerns about potential duplication and repugnancy under Article 254 of the Constitution.
Five Pakistani nationals have been remanded to police custody by an Ahmedabad court in connection with a Rs 3,000 crore drug haul involving 526 kg of methamphetamine and heroin seized from an Iranian boat in the Arabian Sea. The operation was a joint effort by the Gujarat ATS and Indian Coast Guard.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has been formally charged by a special PMLA court in an alleged 8.86-acre land fraud and money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate is investigating the illegal acquisition and transfer of land in Ranchi's Bargain area. Soren appeared via video conferencing and denied the allegations, stating they are baseless.
Indian boxers Parveen Hooda and Ankush Panghal have secured their spots in the gold medal bouts of their respective weight categories at the Asian Games, with Parveen overcoming a past suspension to achieve this feat and Ankush defeating a world champion. This achievement marks a significant improvement for India's boxing contingent.
Asian Games silver medallist long jumper Ancy Sojan has responded to social media criticism regarding her appearance and attire, asserting that such comments cannot diminish her achievement or the value of her medal. She expressed pride in her performance and her status as a two-time Asian Games medallist, while also looking forward to future goals.
A garage operator in Patna, Anjani Nandan, was shot dead by unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants on Saturday night as he was leaving work. He succumbed to his injuries on Sunday. Police are investigating the motive and expect arrests soon.
The All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA) has announced a nationwide 'No UPI Day' protest on October 2 against the proposed 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000. Retailers argue that this charge will burden small businesses and impact their already thin profit margins, urging policymakers to withdraw the proposal.
The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a middleman, Sajjan Kumar, for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2 crore on behalf of SOG Additional Superintendent of Police Mukesh Kumar Soni. The bribe was reportedly demanded for assistance in a case, and further investigation is ongoing.
India's Pokemon UNITE esports team began their Asian Games campaign with a 0-2 loss against South Korea in their opening Group C fixture. The team, comprising six players, is now set to face Japan in their next match.
PFRDA Chairperson S Ramann announced an ambitious target to add 2-3 crore new subscribers to the National Pension System (NPS) within the next two years. This growth will be significantly driven by the new 'NPS Tatkal' scheme, which enables direct enrolment and contributions via UPI applications, making the pension system more accessible, especially in tier 2 and tier 3 cities and for the informal sector.
Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal has progressed to the men's singles quarterfinals at the Asian Games after defeating Sergey Fomin. However, fellow Indian Dhakshineswar Suresh was eliminated in the third round. In men's doubles, the pair of N Sriram Balaji and Anirudh Chandrasekar lost their quarterfinal match, while another Indian duo is yet to play.
Police in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, have initiated proceedings to attach the properties of three absconding accused, Satyam Kadiyan, Aryan Sandhu, and Rahul alias Bholu, in the murder case of Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan. The accused, all from Haryana, each carry a reward of Rs 1 lakh. Balyan was shot dead on August 26, and two alleged shooters were later killed in a police encounter.
A Delhi court has permitted seven foreign nationals, including American mercenary Matthew Aaron Van Dyke and six Ukrainians, arrested in an alleged drone-warfare training camp case probed by the NIA, to travel to their home countries for a month after being granted default bail.
Goa Police have arrested a 24-year-old man from Odisha and detained a 17-year-old youth in connection with a significant drug bust. Over 10.7 kg of ganja, estimated to be worth Rs 10.5 lakh, was seized at the Mapusa interstate bus terminal. Authorities suspect the adult accused used the juvenile for drug trafficking.
'There was a huge cultural gap. I could not understand the slang, the Mumbai lingo, and would often feel left out during conversations. Since I had studied in the Hindi medium till then, I could not understand English,' says Anup Raaj, an alumnus of IIT-B and founder of InstaPreps AI, a confidence-building platform for students, and coaching institute 7Classes.
Mahindra Racing has announced the retention of Edoardo Mortara and Nyck de Vries as their drivers for the 2026-27 FIA Formula E World Championship season, marking the start of the Gen4 era. The duo, who joined in 2023, have contributed significantly to the team's success, including two wins and 10 podium finishes. This continuity aims to leverage their experience for future challenges.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 4.9 kg of cocaine, valued at Rs 24.5 crore, from an Indian passenger at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The drugs were concealed within chocolate tubes in the passenger's cabin baggage. The passenger, arriving from Qatar, has been arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985, and further investigation is underway.
India's top national surfers, Kamali Prakash and Sugar Shanti Gayen, had their Asian Games debut postponed due to adverse weather and surfing conditions at Long Beach, Tahara. They were scheduled to compete in the women's shortboard Round 2, marking surfing's debut at the Asian Games.
Aviation security watchdog BCAS is conducting trials of full body scanners at Bengaluru and Cochin airports. The trials aim to collect data to refine algorithms, addressing privacy concerns and ensuring the technology is suitable for Indian passengers before wider deployment across airports.
The Indian track cycling teams were eliminated from the medal races in the men's and women's team sprint and women's team pursuit events at the Asian Games in Nagoya. Despite their efforts, the teams could not match the pace of competitors like China, Japan, and Chinese Taipei, thus ending India's medal hopes in these disciplines.
Indian javelin throwers Yashvir Singh and Rohit Yadav achieved a double podium finish at the Asian Games, securing silver and bronze medals respectively. Yashvir recorded a personal best of 85.72m, while Rohit threw 84.35m. Their success comes after Neeraj Chopra's withdrawal due to injury.
The Indian men's team scripted a sensational comeback to defeat China in final, helping the country's compound archers complete a hat-trick of gold medals at the Asian Games after the mixed team and women also finished on top.
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Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh has secured a silver medal in the men's 10,000m event at the Asian Games, clocking 28:29.38 minutes. This achievement marks an upgrade from his previous bronze medal at the Asian Games and adds to his successful year, which also includes a second-place finish at the Commonwealth Games.
Around 20 Congress workers, including six arrested, have been booked for attempt to murder, grievous hurt, and rioting after allegedly defacing Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's residence in Agra during a protest. The Congress party claims "false" sections were invoked and plans to challenge the charges.
Indian swimmer Rohit Benedicton failed to qualify for the men's 100m butterfly event at the Asian Games, finishing 13th overall. Veteran swimmer Sajan Prakash did not participate in the event.
A Dalit girl in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district was allegedly molested by her neighbour on Sunday evening. Police have arrested the accused following a complaint filed by the girl's family. The incident occurred when the girl was returning home, and she raised an alarm, causing the accused to flee.
Hindustan Copper Limited CMD Anupam Misra spoke at the 85th CSIR Foundation Day, advocating for workplace safety, employee welfare, and scientific excellence. He stressed the importance of continuous learning, innovation, and bridging research with industrial applications to support Viksit Bharat 2047. CSIR-NML Director Dr. Sandip Ghosh Chowdhury also highlighted CSIR's legacy and its role in India's technological self-reliance.
A new report from Cambridge University Press & Assessment highlights the critical need for Indian policymakers to collaborate with teachers in developing AI education policies. The study emphasizes investing in teacher professional learning and involving educators and learners in the design and evaluation of AI tools to ensure policies are grounded in classroom realities and promote critical AI literacy.
A 16-year-old girl, reported missing from west Delhi, was traced to Odisha along with a 32-year-old woman. The girl had become emotionally attached to the woman, Pooja, who had allegedly experienced domestic violence, and accompanied her to her parental home in Odisha. Delhi Police, in coordination with Odisha police, successfully located them.
Young golfer Aryan Roopa Anand carded a superb 6-under 66 to take the lead in the opening round of the AM Green IGPL Invitational in New Delhi. His performance also propelled his team, Delhi Blue Bulls, to the top of the team standings. Shiv Kapur, Sawai Hamendra Singh Bhati, and Sachin Baisoya also had strong starts.
A 15-year-old boy, missing for five days, was found dead in a water body in Gorakhpur. His family alleges he was murdered due to a relationship with a Class 11 girl, leading police to detain the girl and her family for questioning as investigations continue.
Two police constables in Jaipur were arrested after a scuffle with residents of a housing society, which escalated when a woman filed a case accusing them of assault and molestation. The incident occurred late Saturday night, stemming from an objection to loud music. An investigation is currently underway.
