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Indian para-archer Sheetal Devi achieved remarkable success by winning two gold medals at the Asian Para Games. She defended her individual title by defeating Singapore's Alim Nur Syahidah in a tight match. Earlier, Sheetal partnered with Toman Kumar to secure gold in the mixed team event. She also won a silver medal in women's compound doubles alongside Payal Nag.

Megan Schutt has received a two-match suspension due to her failure to adhere to prescription medication protocols. This situation arose outside competitive play and did not involve performance enhancement. As a result, she will be absent from Australia's final T20I against New Zealand and the WBBL opener for the Adelaide Strikers. Schutt has acknowledged the consequences and expressed her regret, while Cricket Australia remains supportive and emphasises player accountability.

Preeti Pal dedicated her second silver medal at the Asian Para Games to training partner Chirag Tyagi, who was shot dead in May. Remembering him as a younger brother, Preeti said he dreamed of winning medals for India. Alongside Simran Sharma, she continues to support Chirags family, while honouring his memory through her achievements on the track.

India's Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar won the gold medal in the compound mixed team event at the Asian Para Games on Thursday. The Indian pair defeated Indonesias Teodora Audi Ayudia Ferelly and Ken Swagumilang 151-148 in the final. The top-seeded Indian team stayed ahead for most of the contest and held on to win by three points.

Suvarna Raj, a 44-year-old para-athlete from Greater Noida, won gold for India in the women's F54 discus throw at the Asian Para Games on Thursday. She finished first with a best throw of 15.66m, adding another medal to her international career.

Eighteen-year-old Anahat Singh stunned eight-time world champion Nour ElSherbini 11-8, 11-8, 11-7 in 30 minutes at the Silicon Valley Open on Wednesday. The Indian advanced to the quarter-finals of the USD 143,500 PSA Gold event. Earlier, Singh defeated Nour Aboulmakarim in the opening round. The victory marked the biggest win of her professional career, strengthening her reputation as a rising squash star.

A senior PCI official, who is part of the Indian delegation in Nagoya and who handled the entire situation, confirmed the development to TOI, describing the alleged misconduct as reprehensible and intolerable and saying there could be no justification for such behaviour by an athlete representing the country on the international stage.

Iran's armed forces spokesperson Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi has launched a scathing verbal attack on U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to Iran's Fars news agency, Shekarchi referred to the two leaders as win toddlers and warned that they were on a path to decline. He claimed neither leader would be able to escape what he described as a quagmire of death through threats and boasting. The remarks come amid continuing tensions between Ir

Donald Trump is facing scrutiny over remarks defending the cost of the Iran war after telling supporters that the sacrifice was a very small price to pay for preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.Speaking at a midterms rally, Trump argued that the conflict had succeeded in keeping a nuclear weapon away from what he called the worlds leading state sponsor of terrorism. He said the economic and human costs had to be weighed against that objective.

Jeffrey Epstein survivors Anouska De Georgiou and Julia Molchanova spoke at a New Mexico press conference announcing a civil lawsuit against Epstein's former lawyer Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn. New Mexico Attorney General Ral Torrez alleged that the two men helped facilitate and conceal Epstein's sex-trafficking operation, including activities connected to his Zorro Ranch property. The survivors called for accountability as state authorities pursued legal action against individuals

Donald Trump has made a striking admission about the role Russia and China could have played in the Iran war, saying both powers deliberately stayed far more restrained than they could have.Speaking about Moscow and Beijing, Trump said the United States had been pretty happy with Russia for not getting more deeply involved on Irans side. He added that Russia and China have not participated or participated in a much smaller way than they could have.

JD Vance was pressed over a controversial campaign ad from Vivek Ramaswamys camp featuring Amy Actons estranged mother and the vice president made clear he had little patience for Republicans complaining about it.Asked whether the ad went too far, Vance said whether the ad was appropriate or not is not my concern, before adding that he was a bit disgusted by Republicans who were spending more time whining about the advertisement than trying to win the election.

Rock singer Sawyer Hills tour bus flipped in a terrifying crash near the Colorado-Wyoming border after driver David Jackson suffered a sudden medical emergency and died behind the wheel. An autopsy confirmed Jackson died before the crash, which injured four people. His family later revealed he had atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and epilepsy. Heartbroken Sawyer Hill has postponed the remaining North American tour dates, saying his band and crew need time to process the tragedy and heal.#s

JD Vance has refused to follow Donald Trump in endorsing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, drawing a clear line between his own position and the presidents ahead of Israels election.Asked directly about Netanyahu, Vance said: Im not attacking Bibi Netanyahu. Im not endorsing Bibi Netanyahu. He added that Trumps endorsement is what ultimately matters and that the president will decide whom he backs according to his own preferences.

Donald Trumps attacks on Muslim politicians are intensifying as the November 4 midterms approach. In Michigan, Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is facing fierce Republican criticism over alleged links to the Muslim Brotherhood, putting his faith, family background and political record at the centre of a bitter campaign fight.Trump called El-Sayed a jihadist, while Republican candidate Mike Rogers denied calling him a terrorist but accused him of aligning with the Muslim Brotherhood. At

The Indian Embassy in France has raised an alert for Indian nationals amid ongoing protests in the nation. Citizens are advised to avoid large gatherings and comply with directives from local officials. With violent outbreaks and curfews emerging in reaction to increasing living expenses, the French government braces for more unrest. Indians living in France should closely follow news updates and keep emergency contacts easily available.

Donald Trump Jr expressed private opposition to the war with Iran, differing from his father's military approach. Despite sharing his views with close associates, he has avoided public disagreements with his father. The conflict has revealed divisions within the MAGA movement on foreign intervention. Domestic challenges, like rising fuel prices, have affected Trump's approval ratings amid the ongoing war.

Donald Trumps long-running feud with Ilhan Omar is entering a new phase. The Minnesota congresswoman, one of Trumps fiercest Democratic critics, is reportedly facing scrutiny amid a federal immigration fraud investigation after agents searched her Washington residence. But Omar says the probe is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement.In this video, we examine the reported investigation into Ilhan Omar, her response to the federal probe, and the legal hurdles

India's most recent T20I series in New Zealand was in 2022. The match in Napier ended in a tie under the Duckworth-Lewis method after rain interrupted play. India went on to win the series, claiming victory in the only match that was not affected by rain.

This was Jalajs 35th five-wicket haul in the Ranji Trophy, a phenomenal number that puts him level with the great Bishan Singh Bedi for the joint fifth-most five-fors in the tournaments history. Odisha, meanwhile, became the 20th Ranji team he has taken five wickets against.

In an impressive showing at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games, India has claimed 27 medals, comprising five gold, pushing their total count to 62 after three days. Standing in fifth place, Indian athletes showcased their prowess, with athletics leading the charge and bringing home 18 medals along with new Games records. Other disciplines, including archery, swimming, and badminton, also contributed to the nation's medal haul.

Nandal has been completely visually impaired since birth due to optic nerve failure.

Yuki Bhambri's tennis career has been riddled with injuries that have hindered both his performance and ranking. Following a promising start to the 2026 season, he encountered obstacles like an elbow injury and quad strain. Nevertheless, Bhambri remains thankful for the chance to compete and is eager to enhance his skills. His story exemplifies resilience and tenacity in overcoming life's challenges.