India's men's and women's table tennis teams both secured dominant 3-0 victories over Indonesia in their opening Group F matches at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, showcasing a strong start to their campaigns.
The Fencing Association of India (FAI) has announced significant cash awards for its medallists at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, aiming to motivate fencers to achieve glory for the nation. Gold medallists will receive Rs 10 lakh, silver medallists Rs 7.5 lakh, and bronze medallists Rs 5 lakh.
A 25-year-old woman, Sneha, succumbed to severe head injuries in Raichur, Karnataka. She was found injured near her parents' house, where she had been staying after leaving her husband due to domestic conflicts. Police have registered a murder case, with her husband and a friend named as suspects, and investigations are ongoing.
India's men's team regu in sepak takraw failed to advance to the semifinals at the Asian Games despite a 2-1 victory over the Philippines. A 3-0 win was required for qualification, but a tiebreak favoured Japan, leading to India's exit from the tournament.
The 20th Asian Games have officially commenced in Nagoya with a high-tech opening ceremony. India's 501-member contingent is led by flag bearers Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat, with some events already underway, including India's women's cricket team reaching the semifinals and a teqball bronze medal opportunity.
A Delhi court has granted default bail to US national Matthew Aaron Van Dyke, who was arrested in connection with an NIA case involving a drone warfare training camp linked to ethnic armed groups in Myanmar. The bail was granted on a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh, with conditions to remain in Delhi and cooperate with the investigation. The NIA's chargesheet did not invoke UAPA provisions, instead citing the Immigration and Foreigners Act, leading to the default bail.
The 20th Asian Games have officially commenced in Nagoya with a high-tech Opening Ceremony. India's 503-member contingent is being led by Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat. Early events have seen India's women's cricket team reach the semifinals and a medal opportunity in debutant sport teqball, building on India's record performance at the previous Games.
Roshibina Devi Naorem has secured a medal for India in the women's 60kg wushu category at the Asian Games by reaching the semifinals. She defeated Chu Man Sin of Macau. Other Indian wushu athletes, Hanjabam Langlentombi Devi and Aryan, did not advance as far in their respective events.
The British government has announced the rollout of specialist courts for rape and serious sex offences across England and Wales. Backed by significant funding, these courts aim to accelerate conviction rates, prioritise cases, and provide better support for victims, addressing the current low prosecution rates and long delays in the justice system.
Indian shooters Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Mane have successfully qualified for the 10m air rifle mixed team final at the Asian Games, securing their place among the top four teams. They will compete for a medal later today.
BJD MP Santrupt Misra has voiced strong concerns over the Centre's decision to impose a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, arguing that the government or large financial institutions could easily absorb the costs of maintaining the digital payment network instead of burdening merchants and consumers.
HAL has handed over a new batch of indigenous aircraft, marking another step in India's domestic aerospace manufacturing programme. The company delivered two LCA Tejas FOC twin-seater trainers to the IAF, completing twin-seater deliveries under the FOC contract.
Smriti Mandhana added another landmark to her already impressive T20I career on Sunday, becoming the highest run-scorer in women's T20Is during India's Asian Games semifinal against Bangladesh.
Punjab Police's Counter Intelligence wing in Amritsar has successfully busted a cross-border narcotics smuggling module, leading to the arrest of three individuals and the recovery of 17 kg of heroin. This latest seizure brings the total recovery by CI Amritsar to 54 kg of heroin in just four days, highlighting a significant crackdown on drug trafficking in the region.
Hansi Flick has become the first Barcelona manager to win the club's opening seven competitive matches of a season after a dominant 7-2 victory over Racing Santander.
Global payments solution major Mastercard has fully exited Indian fintech firm Pine Labs, selling its entire 4.31 per cent stake for Rs 933 crore through block deals on the BSE.
Buying a mature rocket technology gives companies the designs and hardware know-how, but not necessarily the decades of engineering wisdom needed to make it work.
Lady Shri Ram College for Women has moved classes online following the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl near the campus, raising significant safety concerns among students and the college community. Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.
The Indian men's kabaddi team secured a dominant 63-31 victory over South Korea in a Group A clash at the Asian Games, marking their second consecutive win and placing them atop the group.
The Indian women's table tennis team achieved a remarkable 3-2 comeback victory against Singapore in their Group F match at the Asian Games. After trailing 1-2, Sreeja Akula and Yashaswini Ghorpade secured crucial wins to clinch the tie. Both the men's and women's teams also started their campaigns with dominant 3-0 wins over Indonesia.
Police in Thane have formed six teams to apprehend former BJP MLA Narendra Pawar and dismissed police officer Shailendra Patil, who are accused of raping a 22-year-old woman at a farmhouse. The duo has been absconding since the FIR was registered, and crucial CCTV footage from the farmhouse is also missing.
The Supreme Court has ordered the Karnataka government to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for a fresh probe into the 2012 rape and murder of a 17-year-old girl in Dharmasthala. The court expressed shock at the previous investigations by local police, CID, and CBI, which led to the acquittal of the sole accused. The new SIT must conclude its investigation within three months, excluding any officers involved in prior probes, and the acquitted individual will not be re-investigated.
An undertrial inmate, Pradeep alias Mohinder, was allegedly stabbed to death by two fellow prisoners inside Central Jail No. 10 in Delhi's Rohini. The victim sustained a neck injury and was declared brought dead at BSA Hospital. Police are investigating the incident, registering a case, and examining CCTV footage.
Indian rally champions Dean Mascarenhas and co-driver Gagan Karumbaiah concluded their South American World Rally Championship campaign with a top-eight finish in Chile and a stage victory in Paraguay, showcasing their skill on challenging gravel tracks.
India's women's table tennis team commenced their Asian Games campaign with a resounding 3-0 victory over Indonesia in their opening Group F match. Sreeja Akula, Diya Chitale, and Yashaswini Ghorpade each secured wins in their respective rubbers, ensuring a dominant start for the Indian contingent.
Ranchi police have arrested two individuals, including a woman, and seized 7.88 grams of brown sugar, nearly Rs 1 lakh in cash, and a motorcycle during a raid. The arrests were made following a tip-off, and a case has been registered under the NDPS Act.
A 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in central Delhi's Anand Parbat area after an accidental collision with three teenagers escalated into an altercation. Police have arrested a 19-year-old man and apprehended two minors in connection with the murder, recovering the alleged weapon.
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar lauded KEONICS' initiative to provide AI-based KEO computers to rural children, marking the institution's golden jubilee. The KEO computers, developed in Karnataka, aim to bridge the digital divide. Shivakumar also highlighted government efforts to promote IT beyond Bengaluru, enhance industry-oriented skills, and digitise property records, emphasising the state's commitment to technology and skill development.
The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) has demanded accountability from Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta following the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in Aastha Kunj Park. The incident has sparked concerns over women's safety in Delhi and led Lady Shri Ram College to shift classes online. NSUI is calling for immediate legal action, an impartial investigation, and improved security measures around student-frequented areas.
Zoho cofounder Sridhar Vembu dismisses exaggerated fears about AI's catastrophic potential and global development pauses. He advocates for India to adopt an independent AI strategy, fostering partnerships while avoiding entanglement in US-China tech rivalry. Vembu stresses extensive investment in foundational R&D across sectors, distinguishing it from costly frontier AI model development. He also highlights concerns about AI's impact on human judgment, skill erosion, and job disruption, particularly in software engineering, while remaining optimistic about new economic opportunities.
AAP Delhi unit president Saurabh Bharadwaj has criticised the Delhi government's handling of women's safety after a 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped at Aastha Kunj Park, leading Lady Shri Ram College to shift classes online. Bharadwaj questioned the BJP government's achievements in ensuring safety and highlighted daily crimes against women, while also alleging harassment of opposition leaders.
Jay Meena secured India's first-ever soft tennis medal at the Asian Games, winning a bronze after a hard-fought semifinal loss to Japan's Takuya Kurosaka. Meena, playing in his third Asian Games, showed resilience but ultimately settled for bronze.
Eighteen-year-old Indian shooter Parth Mane secured a silver medal in the men's 10m air rifle team event at the Asian Games, marking his senior continental debut.
Josh Inglis scored a century and Nathan Ellis hit an unbeaten 36, including a six off the first ball of the final over, to guide Australia to a dramatic one-wicket victory over Zimbabwe, securing a 3-0 series whitewash.
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A man accused of raping a six-year-old girl was arrested in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, following an exchange of fire with police. The accused, Avdhram alias Bhole Shankar, sustained a gunshot injury and was apprehended. Police recovered a country-made pistol and cartridges, and a reward was announced for the arresting team.
A court in Bhadohi has sentenced Rajkamal alias Kariya to 20 years in prison and imposed a fine of Rs 1.10 lakh for the abduction and rape of a nine-year-old Dalit girl. The incident occurred on July 11, 2025, and the fine amount is directed towards the victim's medical treatment.
Joe Root became only the eighth batter to cross 23,000 international runs, joining Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and other cricket greats in an elite batting club.
A 32-year-old man, Avnish Kumar, was allegedly shot dead in Mathura by two brothers while returning from a wrestling match. The motive appears to be an alleged relationship between the deceased and one of the accused's wives, who reportedly eloped with Avnish four years prior. Police are investigating the incident.
Bankers said the impact could become more visible from September 29 as customers could withdraw larger amounts of cash, although ATM operations are increasingly managed through third-party cash-loading arrangements.
