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Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday said his party

The co-pilot involved in the Flydubai incident is Hammam al-Hammami, an Omani national, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Saturday.

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Following his daughter's historic gold medal win at the Asian Games, archer Kumkum Mohod's father, Anil, expressed happiness at her win, saying that it was her dream to win an individual gold on the big stage and that his personal manifestation of that dream as a father came true. Indian teenager archer Kumkum scripted history at the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday, winning India's first individual women's recurve gold medal after edging South Korea's Oh Yejin in a dramatic shoot-off. The 17-year-o

Two workers were killed, and four others sustained serious injuries after a boiler exploded at Til Healthcare Industries in Satyavedu mandal of Sri City, police said. According to a police official, the explosion occurred suddenly while the workers were on duty during the night shift. The exact cause of the boiler explosion and the total number of workers present inside the industry at the time of the accident are yet to be ascertained. In a separate incident, a massive fire broke out following

India posted a commanding 211/6 against Pakistan in the gold medal match of the men's T20 cricket event at the 2026 Asian Games, with Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma smashing quickfire half-centuries on Saturday. Batting first, India made a flying start as openers Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma smashed 24 runs off Pakistan spinner Saad Masood in the second over. However, in the very next over, all-rounder Saim Ayub struck to dismiss Sooryavanshi, who scored 15 off nine balls, including

Admiral Samuel J Paparo, Commander of the US Pacific Command, arrived in India on Saturday to undertake a six-day official visit aimed at bolstering the India-US Major Defence Partnership and intensifying military-to-military collaboration. Throughout his itinerary spanning October 3 to 8, Paparo is set to hold talks with senior officials representing the Ministry of Defence and the Indian Armed Forces concerning mutual security objectives across the Indo-Pacific region. Central topics on the ag

NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 3: Bitcoin and Ethereum have entered October with a broadly stable market structure, but neither has confirmed a decisive breakout. Bitcoin traded between approximately USD83,020 and USD83,775 during the period before settling near USD83,461. Ethereum performed slightly better, rising from around USD2,658 to USD2,689. The market is not displaying widespread fear, but investors remain selective because interest rates and US Treasury yields are still

Newly appointed Working President of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) and Saharanpur MP Imran Masood on Saturday vowed to dedicate his ody, mind, and resources entirely to strengthening the party's organisational base across the state. Speaking to ANI, Masood emphasised his complete commitment to whatever duties the leadership assigns him following his appointment as part of the Congress high command's major organisational reshuffle in Uttar Pradesh. I will work wherever the party as

Former Indian cricketer and Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) president Kapil Dev hailed Pranavi Urs for her historic gold medal and the women's team for their silver at the ongoing Asian Games in the ongoing Asian Games, saying that the medals are a reflection of the talent, determination and hard work of the players. Pranavi Urs scripted history at the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday, becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual golf gold medal at the continental showpiece, while als

By Suvir Saran When I was ten, my best friend and classmate was Mohit Jain Dhoomimal. We were boys together at Modern School, Vasant Vihar, in Delhi. Today Mohit is the third-generation proprietor of Dhoomimal Art Centre in Connaught Place, the first art gallery in India. But my first encounter with Jain tradition came through the boy beside me in class, and a phrase that seemed to hold an entire philosophy in a few soft syllables. Jainism was not only a faith one practised in a temple or a disc

Tamil Nadu Minister Vanniyarasu on Saturday claimed that the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) would win both constituencies in the upcoming by-elections, saying the party had received a good response during campaigning and dismissing suggestions that TVK president C Joseph Vijay

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Indian archer Dhiraj Bommadevara sealed an all-India bronze medal clash in the men's recurve archery event at the ongoing Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday. Dhiraj fell short to South Korea's Lee Wooseok 7-3 in the semifinal, with Lee producing three perfect 10s to take the final set and seal his spot in the final, as per Olympics.com. Neeraj also sealed his bronze medal clash, losing to Junya Nakanishi 1-7 in the semifinal. Indian teenager archer Kumkum scripted history at the Asi

Aman Sehrawat and Antim Panghal stormed into the respective finals of the men's freestyle 57 kg and women's 53 kg categories, giving India two more medal opportunities in wrestling at the Asian Games here on Saturday. Aman produced a stunning comeback in his semifinal against Kyrgyzstan's Aiaal Belolyubskii, recovering from a 2-6 deficit after the opening round to score 12 points in the second and seal a 14-8 victory, according to ESPN. The Indian had earlier begun his campaign with a dominant 2

An additional 11.7 million women and girls could face food insecurity by the end of 2026 as escalating tensions in the Middle East and disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz push up food prices and squeeze household budgets, according to a new UN Women analysis. Across the 28 countries examined, women and girls represent 53 per cent of the estimated 22 million additional people who could struggle to get enough food. The potential increase comes on top of an estimated 208 million women and girls alr

US President Donald Trump announced late on Friday that he will distribute nearly USD 100 to 20 million senior citizens nationwide, marking his latest initiative to offer direct cash payments to Americans. The White House published details outlining Trump's plan on its official website, noting that the majority of qualifying seniors will obtain the distribution via direct deposits valued at USD 90 early in October. Individuals lacking direct deposit arrangements will be mailed a physical cheque

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The Northern Bridge across the Dnipro river in Kyiv was hit during a Russian air attack on Saturday, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said, amid an escalation in strikes on infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital. Emergency services were deployed to the scene, the mayor said, and traffic across

Ten people were injured when a man drove into a crowd in the Australian city of Newcastle on Saturday after appearing to lose control of the car, authorities said. The 18-year-old driver was arrested at the scene in the suburb of Wallsend about 110 km (70 miles) north of the New So

After playing a significant role in a decades-long battle leading to the elimination of Naxalism, the personnel of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Bastar Fighters in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh have taken up the task of becoming proficient in computer skills required for modern policing. The objective of this new initiative by Sukma Police is to make the personnel technically capable in alignment with modern policing. Under the guidance of Superintendent of Police (SP) Mayank Gurjar, a s

PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 3: In a meaningful step towards serving society, Shivani Sharma Foundation, in collaboration with Lion Club of Bombay Hilltop, successfully organized the Women

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Newly appointed Uttar Pradesh Congress president Aradhna Mishra Mona on Saturday said the party is ready for the 2027 Assembly elections and will contest the polls with the INDIA alliance. Addressing party workers after taking charge, Aradhna Mishra said her appointment marked the beginning of a ew dawn and acknowledged the responsibility as a major challenge with limited time ahead of the elections. Today marks the beginning of a new dawn. I express my gratitude to my leadership for entrusting

The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday released detailed information on the action taken against criminals under the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led administration since 2017, highlighting major actions against mafia networks, cybercrime prevention, and large-scale arrests across the state. According to the official details released by the state government, the UP Police have killed a total of 303 criminals in encounters, while 12,202 criminals sustained injuries during police operations si

Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari on Saturday raised concerns over the deaths of children and alleged poisoning incidents in the state, claiming there was

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), represented by party leaders Aadhav Arjuna and Maria Wilson, will attend the consultative meeting of the INDIA bloc on Saturday. As part of the meeting, the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, is expected to be among the key demands raised by the opposition alliance. Top opposition leaders of the INDIA bloc on September 30 gathered at the Constitution Club to discuss alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral

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At least four girls drowned while bathing in a pond during Jitiya festival rituals in Bankat Nuniya Toli under Paharpur police station limits in East Champaran, Sadar Hospital, Motihari hospital manager Kaushal Kishore Dubey said. Five girls who had gone to the pond with their families to take a bath started drowning in the deep water. Local villagers managed to rescue one girl, while four others died. The villagers pulled the bodies out of the pond. After receiving information about the inciden

India won the toss and elected to bat first against arch-rivals Pakistan in the men's cricket gold medal match of the Asian Games 2026 at Nisshin on Saturday. Indian captain Shreyas Iyer opted to bat after winning the toss in the high-profile final. The two captains came out for the toss but there were no handshakes between the sides, as per Cricinfo. India have retained the same playing XI that featured in their 124-run semifinal victory over Sri Lanka, while Pakistan have also named an unchang

Prominent Indian diaspora leader and Chairman of Jaipur Foot USA Prem Bhandari, along with Ankur Vaidya, Chairman, FIA (NY-NJ-CT-NE); Ajay Patel, President, BRUHUD New York Seniors; and Alok Kumar, Trustee, FIA, held a separate and detailed meeting in New York with Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (CPV

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Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday questioned the process of excluding voters during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and asked who would be responsible for the expenditure involved in subsequently re-enrolling those left out of the rolls. In a post on X, Chidambaram questioned why the Election Commission did not inform the Supreme Court during the hearing of the West Bengal SIR case that voters left out of the electoral rolls could

Former Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) president Ajay Rai on Saturday declared himself a Hanuman to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, pledging to carry forward the party

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The wife of a computer operator at Ramoji Film City has sought her husband's admission to a mental hospital, alleging that her husband is undergoing mental distress, which has resulted in quarrels with her and their six-year-old daughter, officials said on Saturday. In her complaint, the wife alleged that her husband has been undergoing severe mental distress over a pending court case regarding Rs 4,00,000 he lent to others. She further mentioned that her husband had been behaving abnormally eve

The uranium shipment from Russia for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has finally arrived in Bangladesh, a senior official said on Saturday. A cargo plane carrying the uranium shipment from Russia for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka last night, Kabir Hossain, Project Director of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, told ANI over the phone, without elaborating. Last month, the cargo plane carrying uranium fuel for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plan

Warinderpreet Kaur, wife of newly appointed Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) president Pargat Singh, on Saturday welcomed the Congress leadership's decision to appoint him to the post and said he has never shied away from challenges. Speaking about his appointment, Warinderpreet Kaur said that Punjab presents several challenges for everyone, but Pargat Singh has faced difficult situations throughout his life and would take on the latest challenges with the same determination. Challenges

Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh expressed confidence in India's Asian Games campaign, saying more medals, including from wrestling, are still to come as the country looks to achieve its targeted tally. More medals are yet to come, medals from wrestling as well. India is on track to meet its target. Nations across the globe are striving for success

In an alleged targeted attack at a temple in the United States, American non-profit organisation, The Hindu American Foundation, has said that a Hindu temple in Ohio was targeted, with perpetrators hurling bricks at the structure and causing significant damage. Detailing the incident in a post on X, the Hindu American Foundation stated, Hindu temple attacked in Ohio today | At 1:30 PM today, the Shree Swaminarayan Vadtal Dham Hindu Mandir in Richmond Heights, Ohio was attacked by perpetrator(s)

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday (local time) paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Sculpture in Skokie, Illinois, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, recalling the Father of the Nation

By Shalini Bhardwaj Diabetes significantly increases the risk of heart disease and heart attacks, with experts warning that high blood sugar, insulin resistance and inflammation can damage blood vessels and lead to serious cardiac complications. Dr Ashwin Mehta, Director of the Heart Failure Programme, Cardiology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, described diabetes as a very big driver of heart disease and explained how prolonged high blood sugar can contribute to cardiovascular damage. Diabetes is a ver

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday urged all Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of states to speak out and

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Saturday hailed the heroic action of Captain Smit Machchhar, who thwarted an attack from his co-pilot on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, stating that Indian pilots have consistently proven their ability to put their lives on the line to safeguard others. The world has seen that our country

Indian wrestlers Antim Panghal and Manisha Bhanwala advanced to the quarterfinals while Deepak Punia progressed to the semifinals at the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday, continuing India's strong run in the wrestling competition. Antim made a dominant start to her women's 53kg campaign, defeating Kazakhstan's Shugyla Omirbek 9-0 in the pre-quarterfinals to book her place in the last eight. Manisha also produced a commanding performance in the women's 57kg category, defeating South Korea's Kwon Youn

North Korea's Foreign Ministry denounced a report on human rights in the country submitted by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to the UN General Assembly, saying it distorted reality, state media KCNA reported on Saturday.

US President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Friday that his administration is sending checks of nearly $100 to more than 20 million seniors to pay for their Medicare Part B premiums. The White House said in a fact sheet on its website that the fede

US President Donald Trump's top cabinet members met secretly at the presidential retreat at Camp David to discuss next steps in the Iran war and the Saudi-Houthi conflict in Yemen, Axios reported on Friday. Vice President Vance chaired the meeting, the ne