October 2026 is just around the corner, bringing with it a fresh month to reset routines, slow down where needed and pay a little more attention to our health. Whether it is getting better sleep, eating more mindfully, staying active or
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From crushing defeats in Delhi University to losing their final state stronghold in Kerala, Indias Left is facing a full-blown existential crisis. A massive gap has opened up between street-level activism and actual voter choice, leaving a movement built on 20th-century rhetoric struggling to resonate with a modern, career-focused generation.In this video, we break down the widening disconnect between movement politics and electoral reality. We explore why high visibility no longer converts into power, examine the fallout of the Lefts loss in Kerala, and analyze how changing voter aspirations are reshaping Indias political landscape.Are we witnessing a temporary setback, or the permanent decline of Leftist ideology in Indian politics? Watch the full breakdown to find out!
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Asian Games 2026: India's Pooja Wins Bronze in Women's High Jump
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Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman met Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Zou Jiayi on the sidelines of the AIIB Annual Meeting 2026 in Doha, Qatar, where both leaders discussed the robust pipeline of the bank's projects in India. According to the Ministry of Finance on X, the bilateral discussions centered on cooperation, operational expansion, and institutional priorities. During the interaction, both leaders also evaluated options for expanding the multilateral institution's global presence, including operations within India. The engagement opened with mutual acknowledgements of recent milestones. President Zou congratulated the Union Finance Minister on the successful conduct of the BRICS Leaders' Summit held in New Delhi. In response, Sitharaman conveyed India's appreciation for the multilateral development institution's operational momentum, congratulating the bank on its strong performance in the first half of the year. Sithara...
Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], September 29: Bringing diverse academic voices to one platform, Parul University in collaboration with Times of India organized Verbal Duel 2026, a state-level inter-university debate competition that
Indian Railways to run one-month ticketchecking drive in October
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Indian Railways will run a ticketchecking drive across the Central Railway network from October 1-31, targeting concession tickets, fixed reservation quotas, railway passes and group bookings, an official statement said on Tuesday. Ticketchecking staff will verify passengers eligibility and insist on original identity proof for concessions and quota travel. The checking will be conducted in railway stations as well as local trains. Central Railway in a statement appealed to passengers to travel with valid tickets and the required documents and cooperate with ticket-checking staff to ensure a smooth journey. Ticket-checking staff can use the TTE App, wherever required, to verify the authenticity of tickets including unreserved tickets. Passengers, travelling on concession tickets or under specified reservation quotas must carry the prescribed original identity proof to establish their eligibility. Acceptable IDs include Aadhaar, passport, PAN, driving licence, voter ID, government photo ID, student ID, bank passbook with photo, and bank credit card with laminated photo. Passengers should carry the original document and not rely only on a photocopy or an image of the document stored on their phone. Passengers with an E-Pass or Privilege Ticket Order (PTO) must carry the prescribed original identity proof and ensure that the E-Pass or PTO has been duly exchanged or converted into the prescribed Authority to Travel before starting their journey. Travellers using group reservations must also show the necessary documents to prove eligibility. When a ticket is reserved for over one person, at least one of the passengers must have the required original identity proof. Passengers unable to establish their eligibility or produce the required documents could face action under the applicable railway rules. They may also be liable to a higher excess charge. The minimum penalty for travelling without a ticket or in an unauthorised manner has been revised to Rs 500 from Rs 250 from June 20, 2026, after changes under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026.
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Asian Games Medal Tally: How two gold medals lifted India back into the top 10
India secured two gold medals on Day 10 of the Asian Games, enhancing its overall medal tally to 53. Neeru Dhanda won India's first gold in women's trap shooting, setting an Asian Games record. The women's 4x400m relay team also clinched gold, adding to India's success in athletics. Additionally, India achieved multiple bronze medals in various events, showcasing its competitiveness.
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Hyderabad event in October 2026: What
For some people, collecting is more than a hobby. It is a way of keeping childhood memories alive, discovering rare finds and connecting with people who share the same interests. This October, Hyderabad will bring collectors together for The Hyderabad Collectibles Show, a one day event featuring Pokmon cards, diecast cars, figures, comics and more. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Asian Games 2026: Indian Men's Team Wins Bronze in 4x400m Relay
The Indian quartet of Dharmveer Choudhary, Manu Thekkinalil, Jay Kumar and Vishal Thennarasu clocked 3:01.61 to finish third in a closely contested race, where less than a second separated the top three teams
Asian Games: India ends athletics campaign with bronze in men's 4x400m relay
Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 29 (IANS) India capped their athletics campaign at the Asian Games 2026 with a bronze medal in the mens 4x400m relay, clocking a 3:01.61 at the Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium here on Tuesday. The Indian quartet of Dharamveer Choudhary, Manu Theekkinil, Jay Kumar and Vishal Thennarasu produced a determined effort to finish third, completing a memorable evening for Indian relay athletics after the womens 4x400m team had clinched gold earlier in the day. Japan won the gold in 3:00.75, while Qatar took silver in 3:00.93. India finished 0.86 seconds behind the champions. Dharamveer gave India a steady start before handing over to Manu with the team firmly in medal contention. Manu was crowded during the second leg and had to move around the field, leaving India in fourth when Jay Kumar took over. Jay responded strongly, moving India into the medal positions and briefly pushing the team into second place behind Japan. However, the Indian side slipped back to fourth during the final exchange. Vishal then produced a strong closing leg, making up ground to bring India back into third. India entered the final with a season-best 3:00.32, which was the fastest among the finalists. Japan came in with a 3:00.19 season-best and eventually converted that form into gold. Earlier, Indias women produced a golden finish in the 4x400m relay, with Kiran Pahal, M.R. Poovamma, Prachi and Vithya Ramraj combining to win the title in 3:29.69. Bahrain finished second in 3:30.21, while China claimed bronze in 3:31.02. Vithya delivered a strong anchor leg to seal gold for India, adding another medal to an impressive Asian Games campaign. The relay gold took her medal tally to three after she had earlier won silver and bronze in her individual events. The Indian women had held their nerve in a closely fought final before Vithya brought them home, providing a fitting conclusion to her campaign. India had also secured bronze in the mixed 4x100m relay earlier on Tuesday, with Gurindervir Singh, Sneha Sathyanarayana, Animesh Kujur and Harita Bhadra clocking 41.06 seconds. The quartet not only finished third but also lowered the National Record of 41.35 seconds set by Ragul Kumar, Nithya Gandhe, Animesh and Sneha at the World Relays 2026 in Gaborone. China won the mixed relay gold in 40.78 seconds, and Thailand took silver in 40.87 seconds.
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INDIA bloc announces Odisha Bandh on Oct 8 over MMDR Act, other demands
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 29 (IANS) The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das on Tuesday announced a statewide strike Odisha Bandh by the political parties of the India Bloc on October 8 over various demands, including the MMDR Amendment Act, 2026, the resignation of state School and Mass Education (S&ME) minister Nityananda Gond and Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Speaking to media persons, the OPCC president said, The political parties of the INDIA bloc are protesting over three demands, including the repeal of the MMDR Amendment Act, the resignation and arrest of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, and Odishas education minister Nityananda Gonds resignation. He further said that the INDIA bloc had planned to gherao the Odisha Assembly on Tuesday. Das alleged that the state government, fearing the protest, adjourned the session sine die, even though it was scheduled to continue until October 3. So, the agitation will intensify further, and Odisha, from the capital Bhubaneswar to every village, will remain shut down on October 8. Thousands of workers of all the INDIA bloc political parties will court arrest, said the OPCC president. Meanwhile, the political parties of the INDIA bloc, led by the Odisha Congress, on Tuesday held a massive protest rally, 'Parivartan Rally' in Bhubaneswar against the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026, the resignation of state School and Mass Education (S&ME) minister Nityanand Gond over the school textbook error issue and the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) over alleged electoral process irregularities. The members and leaders of Congress, CPI, CPI(M), CPI(ML) Liberation, Forward Bloc, NCP-Sharad Pawar, Samajwadi Party and RJD from across the state participated in the Parivartan Rally. After a huge protest meeting at the Lower PMG, the protestors marched towards the Chief Ministers residence to stage a gherao to register their protest. Senior leaders from Congress and other political parties addressed the workers at the protest meeting. Tension prevailed at Lower PMG as protesters clashed with police after they were stopped from marching ahead. To bring the situation under control, security personnel later detained several senior leaders and workers of the India bloc and took them away from the protest site. It is worth mentioning here that the opposition Biju Janata Dal also organised a massive protest rally in Bhubaneswar demanding the repeal of the MMDR Amendment Act, 2026 on Monday.
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Indian Army Promotes Cleanliness, Hygiene and Sustainability at Agartala Station
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India hosts 11th BIMSTEC meeting on counter terrorism, transnational crime
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) India hosted the 11th meeting of the BIMSTEC Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (JWG-CTTC) in New Delhi on September 28 and 29 with delegations from all member states in attendance, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. The 11th meeting of the BIMSTEC Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (JWG-CTTC), hosted by the Government of India, was held on 28-29 September 2026 in New Delhi. Delegation from all the BIMSTEC Member States i.e., Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand, attended the meeting, the MEA said in a statement. The meeting was chaired by Suhel Ajaz Khan, Additional Secretary (Counter Terrorism) in the Ministry of External Affairs. The meeting discussed traditional and emerging non-traditional security threats in the BIMSTEC region. The participants also deliberated and made recommendations on a wide range of issues to enhance cooperation and collaboration in countering terrorism and transnational crimes in the region, the statement mentioned. The meeting also discussed the reports of the meetings of various sub-groups under the BIMSTEC JWG-CTTC, namely the sub-group on human trafficking; the sub-group on prevention of illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursor chemicals; the sub-group on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism; the sub-group on legal and law enforcement issues; and the sub-group on cooperation on countering radicalisation and terrorism. In July, the National Security Chiefs of BIMSTEC discussed practical and result-oriented solutions to combat terrorism and organised crime, ensure security in the cyber, maritime and energy domains; enhance connectivity; facilitate efficient disaster management; and to tackle new and emerging threats. The discussions were held during the fifth meeting of the BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs chaired by National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval in New Delhi. The meeting was attended by National Security Advisors/ Heads of delegations from all other Member States, namely Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. BIMSTEC bridges South Asia and Southeast Asia, two of the most significant and vibrant regions of the Indian Ocean. Over the years, BIMSTEC has strengthened cooperation in regional security, disaster management, transport and trade connectivity, technological issues, and people-to-people ties.
AIIB can expand financing to AI, MSME and skilling sectors in India: FM Sitharaman
Digital Desk | Doha, Sep 29 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) could further expand beyond physical infrastructure financing to include newer infrastructure in India that focuses on AI, MSMEs, and skilling. During her meeting with Zou Jiayi, President, AIIB, on the sidelines of the AIIB 2026 Annual Meeting in Doha, Qatar, she noted that MSMEs are the backbone of India's economy, and assistance for AI adaptability and manpower training can help MSMEs. The AIIB President congratulated FM Sitharaman on the successful BRICS Leaders' Summit in New Delhi. Finance Minister also congratulated AIIB on its strong performance in the first half of the year. She conveyed India's support for the Bank's 2027 budget plans and focus areas for scaling up operations. Both the leaders discussed the robust pipeline of AIIB's projects in India and expanding the global presence of AIIB, including in India, according to a Finance Ministry post on X. Recalling her last visit to project sites in Delhi and Meerut, the AIIB President said that the bank will continue financing projects for people, urban development and environmental protection. FM Sitharaman reiterated that the Bank's regional centrality should continue to remain a defining institutional characteristic and an important anchor of its mandate. Earlier in the day, FM Sitharaman conveyed that Saudi Arabia is Indias trusted and valued strategic partner, highlighting the wide-ranging partnership between the two countries across defence, security, trade, investment, energy, technology, healthcare, education, culture and people-to-people exchanges. She met Mohammed Aljadaan, Minister of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the sidelines of the AIIB 2026 Annual Meeting here, who congratulated the Union Finance Minister on India's robust economic performance and improving investment climate, and shared his perspective on the Saudi economy. Both the Ministers welcomed the successful conclusion of negotiations on the India-Saudi Arabia Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), which will provide a stronger and more predictable framework for bilateral investments and further strengthen investor confidence, according to Finance Ministry. In her meeting with Ambassador Pietro Lazzeri, AIIB Governor from Switzerland, FM Sitharaman highlighted the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund as a trusted partner for foreign investors seeking to access opportunities in India, with high standards of governance and transparency; and Swiss investors could explore NIIF infrastructure funds to gain exposure to India's infrastructure sector.
Asian Games 2026: India Breaches 50-Mark in Medal Tally, Enter Top-10
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India has officially broken its athletics gold jinx at the Asian Games 2026 in spectacular fashion, courtesy of a stellar performance by the womens 4x400m relay team. The formidable quartet of Vithya Ramraj, Kiran Pahal, Machettira Poovamma, and Prachi combined brilliantly on the track, clocking a remarkable 3:29.69 to secure the top spot on the [] The post India Break Athletics Gold Drought at Asian Games 2026 With Womens 4x400m Relay Win appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Asian Games: Pooja wins India's first high jump bronze medal after 24 years
Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 29 (IANS) Indias national record-holder Pooja won the bronze medal in the womens high jump at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Tuesday, after Sarvesh Kushare and Parul Chaudhary added a silver and bronze, respectively, to Indias athletics medal haul. Pooja cleared a best of 1.84m to finish third in the womens high jump final. Uzbekistans Sayfullaeva won gold with a personal best of 1.90m, while Kazakhstans Kristina Ovchinnikova took silver after clearing 1.87m. 19-year-old Pooja had been in the lead after clearing 1.84m but was unable to negotiate 1.87m in three attempts and had to settle for bronze. The medal adds to a breakthrough year for Pooja, who earlier broke Sahana Kumaris 14-year-old national record with a 1.93m clearance at the Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships. Poojas bronze was Indias first medal in the womens high jump at the Asian Games since Bobby Aloysius won silver in 2002. Earlier, Sarvesh Kushare clinched the silver medal in the mens high jump on Monday. Kushare finished on the podium with a best jump of 2.25m, matching gold medallist Chao Hsuan-Fu of Chinese Taipei. However, Chao cleared the height in his first attempt, while Sarvesh needed two attempts. Republic of Koreas Sanghyeok Woo won the bronze medal with a jump of 2.22m. Sarvesh began the competition strongly, clearing 2.10m in his first attempt. He maintained his momentum by clearing 2.14m, 2.18m and 2.22m on his first attempts, keeping himself in the top positions for a long period. Chao, who needed two attempts to clear 2.18m, then produced his season-best performance by clearing 2.25m on his first attempt to move into the lead. With both athletes clearing 2.25m, the contest went down to 2.28m. However, neither athlete could clear the height despite three attempts, allowing Chao to finish on top and claim the gold, while Kushare settled for silver.
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Asian Games: India clinch mixed 4x100m relay bronze, set national record
Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 29 (IANS) India signed off from the mixed 4x100m relay final at the Asian Games 2026 with a bronze medal and a new national record as Gurindervir Singh, Sneha Sathyanarayana, Animesh Kujur and Harita Bhadra combined to clock 41.06 seconds in Nagoya on Tuesday. The Indian quartet produced a season-best effort to finish third, improving the previous National Record of 41.35 seconds set by Ragul Kumar, Nithya Gandhe, Animesh and Sneha at the World Relays 2026 in Gaborone. China claimed the gold medal in 40.78 seconds, while Thailand finished second in 40.87 seconds. India crossed the line in 41.06 seconds, 0.28 seconds behind the champions. For Harita, the bronze marked her second medal of the Games after she had earlier secured bronze in the womens 200m final. Harita clocked 23.20 seconds to finish third in the 200m, becoming the first Indian woman since Dutee Chand in 2018 to win an Asian Games medal in the event. The 23-year-old Maharashtra sprinter had entered the Games after improving her personal best to 23.14 seconds at the National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships. Animesh, meanwhile, also finished fifth in the mens 200m final with a time of 20.80 seconds. The 22-year-old sprinter, who had won bronze and set a national record of 20.32 seconds at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships, has emerged as one of Indias leading short-distance runners. Gurindervir, Indias national record holder in the mens 100m, was another key member of the Indian quartet. He clocked 10.09 seconds in May this year to become the first Indian man to run the 100m under 10.10 seconds. Sneha, who specialises in the 100m and 4x100m relay, is also part of Indias senior relay setup. She was a member of the Indian womens 4x100m team that won gold at the 2026 Asian Relays Championships in China.
Asian Games: India win 4x400m relay gold, Gulveer bags 3rd medal
Nagoya: The Indian quartet of Kiran Pahal, Poovamma Machettira, Prachi, and Vithya Ramraj produced an exceptional performance to claim the gold medal in the womens 4x400m relay at the 2026 Asian Games here on Tuesday. The Indian team won the top prize with a time of 3:29.69 minutes, giving the country its first gold medal Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Foundation stone laid for 51 houses in Sri Lanka's Badulla under Indian Housing Project
Digital Desk | Colombo, Sep 29 (IANS) The Assistant High Commissioner of India, V S Saranya, joined Sri Lanka's Plantation and Community Infrastructure Minister K V Samantha Viddyarathna and Deputy Minister Pradeep Sundaralingam to lay the foundation stone for 51 houses in Alagolla Estate in the Badulla district, the High Commission of India in Colombo said on Tuesday. Empowering communities through sustainable housing! AHC joined Plantation and Community Infrastructure Minister Hon. K V Samantha Viddyarathna & Deputy Minister Hon. Pradeep Sundaralingam to lay foundation stone for 51 houses in Alagolla Estate, Badulla district, the High Commission said in a post on X. These houses form part of Phase IV of Indian Housing Project (IHP), under which 10,000 houses are being built for Sri Lanka's plantation community. With a total commitment of 60,000 homes across Sri Lanka, IHP reaffirms the people-centric development partnership between India and Sri Lanka, it added. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, along with the acting High Commissioner of India in Sri Lanka, Maitrey Kulkarni and several other Ministers and MPs, on August 28 handed over title deeds to 165 beneficiary families covered under Phase III of the Indian Housing Project. President H.E. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, accompanied by Actg. HC Maitrey Kulkarni, Minister and Dy. Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure Hon. Samantha Viddyarathna and Hon. Sundarlingam Pradeep, Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply Hon. Dr. H. M. Sushil Ranasinghe, Minister of Women and Child Affairs Hon. Saroja Savithri Paulraj and Hon MPs, handed over title deeds to 165 beneficiary families covered under Phase III of the Indian Housing Project, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka stated on X. The event formed part of a housing-sector ceremony, where 'Navodayapuram', built by the Government of Sri Lanka for 50 disaster-affected families in Poonagala, was inaugurated. According to the High Commission, the Indian Housing Project (IHP) is among India's largest overseas development initiatives, with a commitment to build 60,000 houses in Sri Lanka. 46,000 houses in North and East and 4,000 in plantation areas stand completed, and construction of another 10,000 is underway in the plantation regions of the country. These 14,000 houses in the plantation regions, under Phases III and IV of IHP, reaffirm India's commitment to continuously work with GoSL towards upliftment and empowerment of the Indian-Origin Tamil community in Sri Lanka, noted the High Commission.
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Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh gave a detailed, project-by-project account of where Indias fighter jet programmes stand, from the near-term delivery of the delayed Tejas Mk1A to the first flights planned for the LCA Mk2 and the AMCA stealth fighter later this decade. He was candid about the delays that have dogged these programmes so [] The post Defence Secretary lays out Indias full fighter jet timeline: Tejas Mk1A squadron by year-end, LCA Mk2 in 2027, AMCA in 2028 appeared first on Tfipost.com .
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Asian Games: Vithya anchors India to 4x400m gold as womens relay team end track gold wait
Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 29 (IANS) Vithya Ramraj produced another memorable finish to her Asian Games campaign as she anchored India to gold in the womens 4x400m relay, powering the quartet to victory in 3:29.69 on Tuesday. Indias quartet of Kiran Pahal, M.R. Poovamma, Prachi and Vithya held their nerve in a tightly contested final to finish ahead of Bahrain, who clocked 3:30.21, while China claimed bronze in 3:31.02. The gold marked a fitting conclusion to a remarkable Games for Vithya, who added her third medal of the competition after winning silver and bronze in her other events. Just a day earlier, she had rewritten the national record in the womens 400m hurdles, breaking a mark that had stood for decades. India started the relay in lane six, with Kiran entrusted with the opening leg. The sprinter handed over in third position, leaving Poovamma with the task of closing the gap. The experienced Poovamma responded with a strong second leg, moving India into contention at the front before handing over to Prachi, who had already secured an individual bronze in the 400m. Prachi kept India firmly in the medal hunt and ensured Vithya received the baton in a competitive position for the anchor leg. The final lap then belonged to Vithya. She quickly settled into her rhythm and began eating into the gap at the front, making her move around the 200m mark. Bahrains Salwa Eid Nasr, one of the strongest finishers in the field, launched a determined pursuit and steadily reduced the deficit. Vithya, however, had done enough work early in the final leg to withstand the challenge. She maintained her composure through the closing stretch and crossed the line first, sparking celebrations in the Indian camp. The victory also helped India improve on its silver-medal finish in the womens 4x400m relay at the previous edition of the Asian Games. For Vithya, the relay gold capped an extraordinary three-medal haul. Her performance in the final added another chapter to a Games in which she had already established herself as one of Indias standout track athletes. The quartets victory also delivered a significant moment for Indian athletics, with Kiran, Poovamma, Prachi and Vithya combining to convert a tightly fought final into Indias gold medal. Bahrain finished second in 3:30.21, just 0.52 seconds behind India, while China completed the podium with 3:31.02. Japan finished fourth in 3:31.44, followed by Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka and Chinese Taipei. For a relay team carrying the weight of Indias strong tradition in the womens 4x400m event, the result provided a golden finish to the track programme at the Asian Games.
India to have more older population set as fertility falls below replacement: Moodys
Moody's Ratings indicates that India's fertility rates have fallen below replacement level, affecting its population structure. As a result, India is expected to have a much older population by the end of the century. This demographic shift may lead to a smaller working-age population, limiting productive capacity. It also suggests that such trends could weaken household and consumer demand across the economy.
Vithya leads India To 4x400m relay gold in Asian Games
Vithya Ramraj, after breaking PT Usha's 400m hurdles record, anchored the Indian women's 4x400m relay team to a gold medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya. This marked her third medal of the Games, with strong performances from Kiran Pahal, M R Poovamma, and Prachi.
Asian Games: India Bags First Athletics Gold, Wins Women 4x400m Relay
The Indian team won the top prize with a time of 3:29.69 minutes, giving the country its first gold medal in track and field events at the ongoing games
Indian Navy Opens Applications for Sailor Posts Under Sports Quota
The Indian Navy has announced the opening of applications for Sailor positions under the Sports Quota for the 02/2026 batch. This recruitment is an excellent opportunity for candidates involved in various sports disciplines, especially those who have participated in national championships. The application process is currently underway, with deadlines set for October 15, 2026, and an extended date for certain regions. Interested candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications and age limits. A stipend during training and a competitive salary post-training are also highlighted. For more details, read the full article.
Indias AI and Digital Innovations Take Centre Stage at India Day During UNGA Week
The fifth edition featured two sessions focused on development innovation, artificial intelligence, climate action, women-led development, health and inclusive growth
Moscow: Russian Deputy FM, Indian Ambassador discuss Ukraine situation
Digital Desk | Moscow, Sep 29 (IANS) Ambassador of India to Russia, Vinay Kumar, on Tuesday called on country's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mikhail Galuzin in Moscow, as they held talks on current issues on the bilateral and international agenda along with an in-depth discussion on the situation surrounding Ukraine. According to a statement issued by the Russian Foreign Ministry, the Indian diplomat was briefed on Moscow's assessment of the current situation. The unacceptability of the Kyiv regime and its European sponsors' policy of obstructing a political and diplomatic settlement and promoting military escalation, including in the Azov-Black Sea region, was emphasised. Moscow's principled position on the need for a fair and sustainable resolution of the crisis by addressing its root causes, primarily related to the West's intention to inflict a 'strategic defeat' on Russia by using Ukraine as a tool, was emphasised, it read. The lively exchange of views took place in a friendly atmosphere, characteristic of Russian-Indian relations of a specially privileged strategic partnership, the Russian Foreign Ministry mentioned. Last week, India and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to he special and privileged strategic partnership during a meeting between External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said the two leaders exchanged views on several ongoing issues and reviewed the state of bilateral relations and cooperation within the BRICS grouping. The meeting took place as India and Russia continue to engage closely on strategic partnership, energy security, defence collaboration and multilateral coordination. Diplomatic observers said the interaction underlined New Delhis intent to maintain dialogue with Moscow even as global geopolitics remains unsettled by the Ukraine conflict and shifting alignments in the Indo-Pacific. India has consistently emphasised the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving disputes, while also balancing its ties with Western partners and traditional allies such as Russia. EAM Jaishankar and Lavrov have met regularly at international forums, including BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Their discussions often cover regional security, trade, and cooperation in multilateral institutions. On September 17, Putin extended wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday and lauded his contribution to strengthening the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two nations. Russias President Vladimir Putin sent a message to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly congratulating him on his birthday (September 17, 2026). The message reads, in part: 'You are rightly enjoying a deep respect from your compatriots and great authority on the global stage. It is impossible to overstate your personal contribution to strengthening the special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia, the Russian Embassy in India posted on Instagram. According to the statement, President Putin described his recent talks with PM Modi as substantive, frank and productive and said he is ready to continue cooperation between the two nations on bilateral and international issues. I would like to express my gratitude for the warm and cordial welcome and hospitality extended to me and the Russian delegation during my visit to New Delhi last week. The talks we held were undoubtedly substantive, frank, and productive. As always, it was a genuine pleasure to talk with you, and our discussions once again demonstrated your extraordinary political wisdom and foresight. We will, of course, continue our constructive cooperation on pressing bilateral and international issues for the benefit of our friendly nations, the Russian Embassy quoted President Putin as mentioning in the message. President Putin's warm message for PM Modi came after his recent visit to India for the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi on September 12-13. During their meeting on September 11 on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, PM Modi had once again reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy was the way forward in resolving ongoing conflicts. /as
Why some British Asian couples are travelling to India for IVF
For some British Asian couples, the decision to travel to India for IVF involves more than the cost of treatment. Access to care, waiting times, donor availability, family connections, and cultural comfort can all shape where they seek treatment, says Dr Rohit Gutgutia, a fertility and IVF specialist. Speaking to Eastern Eye, Gutgutia discusses why some British Asian couples are looking beyond the UK for fertility treatment, from NHS waiting times and private costs to donor availability, family connections, and cultural attitudes towards IVF. NHS waiting times and eligibility Access to NHS-funded IVF can vary, while waiting times can add another layer of uncertainty for couples who are already concerned about their age and chances of conceiving. Dr Rohit Gutgutia, a Kolkata-based fertility and IVF specialist with more than two decades of experience in reproductive medicine, says the limits of NHS provision are one reason British Asian couples are looking further afield. Gutgutia, who holds an MBBS and a DGO in Gynaecology and Obstetrics and trained in advanced IVF in Israel in 2005, has written about transparency in how IVF success rates are reported and the risks of overtreatment. NHS covers only about 30 per cent of cycles that happen in the UK. There are two main reasons for this. One is the wait time that is there. So if it's an IVF, it essentially means couples require a child, and they need an IVF. So nobody's going to wait that long for a pregnancy. Gutgutia also points to age as an important consideration, saying access to NHS-funded treatment can become more difficult for women over 39 or 40. For couples who turn to private treatment, the financial commitment can then become another consideration. The cost in an IVF in the UK turns out to be prohibitively expensive. It's almost equivalent to three months' salary for an average Asian couple. Dr Rohit Gutgutia is a fertility and IVF specialist with more than two decades of experience in reproductive medicine. He holds an MBBS and DGO in Gynaecology and Obstetrics and trained in advanced IVF in Israel in 2005. www.easterneye.biz Family ties make India familiar For British Asians, travelling to India for treatment can also be easier because the country may already be part of their family life. Relatives, regular visits and existing connections can make a lengthy medical journey feel more manageable. They have family in our country in India. They have easy access to IVF centres in India. They usually do travel back once a year for family connections, as it is. This can mean travelling to India is not necessarily a rejection of NHS care. Some couples may first seek diagnosis or treatment in the UK before considering India for their IVF cycle. Donor availability and ethnicity Donor treatment can introduce another consideration for British Asian couples. Gutgutia says some patients want a donor who shares their ethnic background, while the availability of South Asian donors in the UK can be limited. So if you are a British Asian couple, you would want donor matching your own racial background and ethnicity. So then because there is a short supply of, let's say, Indian donors or south Asian donors in the UK, they would prefer to come to India. He says the trend is not limited to donor treatment. According to Gutgutia, couples have increasingly travelled to India for IVF using their own eggs and sperm as well. Indias changing fertility sector India's IVF sector has expanded considerably, with larger companies entering the market and greater standardisation across parts of the industry. It's become a lot more standardised. There are large corporates who have entered the IVF scene, so there is transparency, there is ethical service, and quality is maintained at a fraction of the cost that would basically be the cost of a cycle in the UK. At the same time, Gutgutia cautions couples about additional treatments, or IVF add-ons, that may be offered alongside standard treatment. Most of these add-ons are actually not beneficial. That caution reflects his broader view that fertility care should involve honest counselling, careful preparation and realistic expectations. The cultural side of fertility For British Asian couples, fertility can also be a private family matter. Gutgutia says attitudes can differ between generations and between the cultures that shape British Asian families. The British Asian couples still, that is also to do with the way the English are. They don't talk about their health openly. They kind of kind of tight-lipped about a lot of matters. And there's a mixture of both the cultures that's happened. That can affect how couples involve parents and relatives in their fertility journey. Some may tell family members that they are undergoing IVF without discussing the underlying reasons or details of treatment, making confidentiality an important consideration. A different reason to travel For some British Asian couples, travelling to India for IVF therefore brings together several practical and personal factors: access to treatment, family support, familiarity with the country and, for some, donor availability. Navigating that journey from abroad is the gap Gutgutia set out to address with Ikivana, which he co-founded with UK-based entrepreneur Megha Agarwal, the companys CEO. Agarwal, an MBA who has built businesses across hospitality, food technology, health and wellness, co-founded the platform after seeing people travel overseas for fertility treatment without consistent guidance or continuity of care. Ikivana coordinates treatment alongside transparent pricing, visas, accommodation, emotional support and wellness services. Gutgutia believes trust will be crucial if India is to attract more patients from the UK, pointing to countries such as Spain and Greece that have established themselves as destinations for fertility treatment. For British Asians with longstanding family connections to India, however, the relationship with the country may already be there. IVF may simply be giving that connection a new purpose.
Asian Games 2026: India Win Bronze in 4x100 Mixed Relay
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MIPIM x Indianmedia.biz brings Real Estate Leaders together to unlock Global Capital
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Trade irony amid Trump threat: Why Russia is buying its own oil as fuel from India
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Diabetic Foot Society of India calls for global alliance
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India wins sixth gold medal at Asian Games through women's 4x400 relay team
India wins sixth gold medal at Asian Games through women's 4x400 relay team.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar drew the red line on terror, specifying that New Delhi's bilateral ties with its allies depend on their acknowledgement of cross-border terrorism originating from India's neighbours.
India to see more elderly as fertility falls, age structure shifts: Moody's
India is likely to have much older population later this century as the country's age structure is beginning to shift and fertility fallen elow replacement, Moody's Ratings said on Tuesday. Moody's said population growth has long been a tailwind for economic growth and creditworthiness, but falling fertility is now changing that picture. Fewer workers will limit productive capacity, while fewer households and consumers will weaken demand. As a result, countries will have to rely more on productivity to sustain growth. Moody's said the global fertility rate has declined from 4.9 children per woman in 1950 to around 2.2 today, only slightly above the replacement rate of 2.1. What makes this episode particularly significant is that many of the world's largest economies are aging at the same time. In fact, more than 70 per cent of the world's population now lives in countries with fertility rates at or below replacement level, Moody's said in a report on global demographics. It s
India faces up to 60 PC talent shortage in GenAI, Cloud: Report
New Delhi: Indias tech industry is growing fast but holds a 5360 per cent talent gap in GenAI and Cloud with only about 16 per cent of IT professionals holding AI skills, a report said on Tuesday, September 29. The report from talent solutions firm TeamLease Digital said that Cloud has the widest supply gap Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
India Mobile Congress 2026 will showcase the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence in revolutionizing telecom network operations. Focusing on AI-native frameworks, experts will address advancements like zero-touch networks and digital twins. The event promises engaging discussions on AI's impact on network performance and strategic decision-making, with sovereignty and control over AI systems also featuring significantly in the dialogue.
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Nearly 80% of Indian home shoppers discover products through social media: Deloitte
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India In Talks With China For Alternate Route Amid Pak Airspace Ban: Sources
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Asiad 2026 Sept 30: India full schedule, medal events time, live streaming
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India probes alleged dumping of seven products from China
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Asian Games: India survive nine match points, edge Qatar in five-set thriller to top pool unbeaten
Digital Desk | Komaki, Sep 29 (IANS) India produced a remarkable fightback after trailing by two sets, saving nine match points in a dramatic decider before defeating higher-ranked Qatar 3-2 to finish unbeaten at the top of Pool C in the mens volleyball competition at the Asian Games here on Tuesday. The Jerome Vinith-led side prevailed 26-28, 25-27, 25-23, 25-20, 24-22 in a marathon contest at Park Arena Komaki that lasted 167 minutes, completing a turnaround that looked unlikely when Qatar moved within a set of victory. The result gave India three wins from three matches and valuable momentum heading into the quarterfinals as they continue their pursuit of a first Asian Games volleyball medal since the bronze won at Seoul in 1986. India had entered the contest ranked 49th in the world, six places below Qatar, which is 43rd. The rankings, however, mattered little once the two sides settled into a contest that repeatedly swung on narrow margins. India had opportunities in the opening set after establishing an early advantage, but Qatar held its nerve in the closing stages to take it 28-26. The second set followed a similar pattern, with India unable to turn its chances into a breakthrough despite saving two set points before Qatar eventually prevailed 27-25. With their backs against the wall, the Indians changed the complexion of the contest in the third set. They stayed composed through another closely fought battle and converted their first set point to cut the deficit to 1-2. The momentum then shifted decisively. India established control in the fourth set, created four set points and needed only one to close it out 25-20 and force a deciding fifth set. The decider became the defining chapter of the contest. India opened with three straight points, but Qatar responded and kept the pressure on. At 14-13, Qatar earned its first match point, but a Jerome spike brought India level. What followed was a nerve-wracking sequence in which India repeatedly kept its campaign alive. After six match points had been saved, India appeared to have finally secured its own match point, but a review detected infringements on both sides of the net, and the point was replayed. The Indian side then saved three more match points before finally earning its first opportunity to close out the contest. This time, Qatar got no reprieve as India converted to seal a 24-22 fifth-set victory. The comeback keeps alive Indias hopes of ending a 40-year wait for an Asian Games medal. The country has won three mens volleyball medals at the Games, bronze in 1958 and 1986, along with silver in 1962, but has not reached the podium since Seoul. For Qatar, the defeat ended its hopes of topping the pool despite taking India to the limit. The three-time Asian Games semifinalists had appeared firmly in control after winning the first two sets, but Indias resilience ultimately carried it through one of the tournaments most dramatic pool-stage contests.
Gulveer Singh has claimed bronze in the mens 5000m relay. He finished the race in 13:32,75 minutes, behind Birhanhu Balew (13:30.79) of Bahrain and Tomonori Yamaguchi (13:31.43). It was his third medal in Asian Games...
Chak De! India Chitrashi Rawat reunites with the girls after 20 years
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Indian economy strong but needs to cut dependence on energy imports, PMO official says
India's economy is reportedly stable despite ongoing global uncertainties and tensions affecting many countries. Domestic demand is a significant factor contributing to this stability, as stated by principal secretary Shaktikanta Das. The active performance of industrial and services sectors further supports this positive outlook on economic growth. Additionally, there is a pressing need for India to decrease its reliance on oil and gas imports.
