The Indian women's squash team secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Iran in their final group-stage match at the Asian Games, topping Pool C and advancing to the quarter-finals where they will face Singapore.
Indian boxers Parveen Hooda and Ankush Panghal have advanced to the gold medal bouts at the Asian Games, while Narender Berwal secured a bronze medal. Parveen's win marks a significant comeback, making her only the third Indian female boxer to reach the final. The team has already surpassed its previous medal tally.
Indian track cycling teams have qualified for the first round heats in both men's and women's team sprint events, as well as the women's team pursuit competition at the Asian Games.
Experts at a national symposium in Shillong discussed the role of Artificial Intelligence in tourism, emphasising that AI should support human judgment, local knowledge, and cultural values rather than replace them. Discussions highlighted the need for robust policies to address ethical concerns, safeguard livelihoods, and preserve cultural heritage while leveraging AI for innovation and sustainability in the tourism sector, particularly in Meghalaya.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed intent to invest an additional $25 billion in India, with an ultimate goal of reaching $100 billion in investments, Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced. This comes as both nations plan to enhance cooperation in shipping, ports, energy, and emerging technologies, against a backdrop of expanding bilateral trade.
National-level shooter Homanshika Reddy from Hyderabad has developed Somatrace, a wearable system that tracks spinal movement in real time to prevent athlete injuries. Inspired by her own experiences and a friend's career-ending injury, the 21-year-old's technology provides insights into posture and movement, helping athletes and coaches identify injury risks.
'This is what we train for: That one chance to deliver a blow so lethal that the enemy will constantly think about it when planning any misadventure.'
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.
Indian archers Dhiraj Bommadevara, Neeraj Chauhan, and Kumkum Mohod Anil have successfully advanced to the recurve quarterfinals at the Asian Games. Chauhan notably defeated a three-time Olympic gold medallist, while Bommadevara and Anil also secured impressive wins. Kirti, however, was eliminated.
Arshdeep Singh is making the most of the rain-affected Asian Games in Nagoya, enjoying a romantic time with girlfriend Samreen Kaur and sharing a charming post from Nagoya Castle.
A two-member high-level committee appointed by the Jharkhand government is investigating the alleged delay in medical care for a 13-year-old girl who died after an alleged gang-rape and assault. The panel visited Gumla and Simdega districts, speaking with the family and examining documents, as police continue their investigation into the tragic incident.
Indian tennis player Dhakshineswar Suresh secured a victory in his men's singles second-round match at the Asian Games, defeating Indonesia's Gunawan Trismuwantara. Despite a significant ranking difference, Suresh won in straight sets. Other Indian players, including Sumit Nagal, Yuki Bhambri, Anirudh Chandrasekar, N Sriram Balaji, and Ankita Raina, are also scheduled to compete in various doubles events.
Virat Kohli has moved a step closer to Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international centuries after his brilliant 139 against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram. The hundred took Kohli's tally to 86, leaving him 14 centuries short of equalling Tendulkar and 15 away from taking the record.
Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu secured a silver medal in the women's 49kg category at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, completing her collection of major international medals. Her chief coach, Vijay Sharma, revealed that a meticulously designed training programme focused on injury prevention was crucial to her success, especially after previous Asian Games disappointments due to injury. Chanu lifted a combined 198kg, adding this prestigious medal to her Olympic silver, Commonwealth Games golds, and World Championships title.
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Instant noodles continued to be a favourite worldwide, with consumption climbing to an estimated 124.21 billion servings last year.
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has ignited a political and religious debate by claiming the BJP "stole Lord Ram" and contrasting northern and southern religious sentiments, drawing sharp criticism from a Union Minister.
Indian boxer Parveen Hooda has advanced to the gold medal bout in the 65kg category at the Asian Games, defeating China's Li Shu. This achievement marks a significant improvement from her previous Asian Games performance, where a bronze medal was revoked. Other Indian pugilists, including Ankush Panghal and Narender Berwal, are also set to compete for final spots, contributing to India's best-ever boxing medal haul at the event.
Indian teenager Joga Purty has qualified for the quarterfinals of the Asian Games women's speed climbing event, finishing ninth in the qualification round. The 19-year-old debutant recorded her best time of 7.28 seconds on the 15-metre wall.
Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant tumble in early trade, primarily driven by elevated crude oil prices due to ongoing West Asia uncertainty and substantial foreign fund outflows. Track Sensex, Nifty on September 29.
A Shiv Sena youth leader, Siddhesh Abhange, was allegedly assaulted inside Kopri Police Station in Thane over a monetary dispute with women involved in the textile business. The incident caused brief tension, and police are investigating, recording statements, and registering an FIR.
NBA superstar LeBron James has officially joined the Philadelphia 76ers, taking a significant pay cut to pursue another NBA championship. He expressed excitement about the team's talent, including Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid, and his decision was influenced by his close friendship with Maxey. James' arrival has generated immense buzz in Philadelphia, with fans hoping he can bring the franchise its first title since 1983.
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The Aam Aadmi Party's latest financial disclosures reveal a substantial 68% decline in contributions for 2025-26.
Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage secured the Asian Games gold medal, expressing regret over Neeraj Chopra's absence due to injury.
On September 28, 2026, rescue teams in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, launched helicopter operations to evacuate trekkers stranded at Kalindi Khal and Auden Col due to heavy snowfall. The coordinated efforts by SDRF and administration ensured the safe evacuation of all 29 trekkers. These highaltitude rescue missions highlight the challenges of Himalayan expeditions and the preparedness of Indian authorities in handling emergencies.
The FBI has placed gangster Satinderjeet Singh, known as Goldy Brar, on its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, offering a USD 1 million reward for his alleged involvement in the Lawrence Bishnoi Organized Crime Group's violent activities across North America.
Given the current friction in ties, such a visit looks unlikely at this juncture.
The Indian women's shooting team, comprising Neeru Dhanda, Aashima Ahlawat, and Manisha Keer, won a silver medal in the trap team event at the Asian Games.
Indian javelin thrower Rohit Yadav secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games with a throw of 84.35m, marking his first major international medal. This achievement has relieved him of years of pressure from family and friends, allowing him to compete with a freer mind. Despite not achieving his personal best, Yadav is optimistic about future competitions, aiming for 88m-90m throws next year and dedicating his medal to his father.
India has accumulated experience organically and in public, through blood, sweat and toil -- one commissioning and one agreement at a time -- and is called a regional power. China has accumulated hulls, by misdirecting its industrial capacity, and is mistakenly called a superpower. The Indo-Japan defence agreement pushes this theory to its limits without ever naming the dragon in the room, points out Dr Abhishek Puri.
'Work hard and have patience, because after long, hard work you achieve your target. Always stay disciplined, work hard and be passionate about your sport.'
Virat Kohli, after becoming the second batter to reach 15,000 ODI runs and scoring his 55th century, stated his primary motivation is team victory, not personal milestones.
'When the House adjourned, they were not yet getting 360. They were short of that, maybe by six or seven or ten.' 'So they wanted to break more parties and get their support, and they were engaged in that.'
The Indian men's cricket team will compete against Sri Lanka in the Asian Games semi-finals after rain forced the abandonment of several quarter-final matches, with Sri Lanka advancing due to their higher ranking.
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A comprehensive schedule detailing the events and timings for Indian athletes participating in the Asian Games on Tuesday, September 29, across various sports including archery, athletics, boxing, shooting, tennis, and more, with numerous medal events highlighted.
Defending champions India secured a dominant 10-0 victory over Bangladesh in their final Asian Games group fixture, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring a hat-trick, setting up a highly anticipated semi-final clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 1.
