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Catch up on top sports headlines, PV Sindhu's Asian Games loss, Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh's squash silver win and Formula One result in Azerbaijan

After Komal Rani Swarnkar made serious allegations in her recent post without naming Sunita Ahuja, Kashmera Shah has now come to Sunita's defence. She shared a long note on Instagram following Komal's post

In a post on X, Prithviraj Chavan described the allegations in the report as serious and questioned the manner in which decisions were allegedly taken within the poll panel

CM Devendra Fadnavis also rejected reports of differences within the poll panel, saying all three election commissioners had stated in a joint press statement that decisions related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) were taken unanimously

Indian squash standouts Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh both secured silver medals after falling in their respective singles finals at the Asian Games 2026

Actor Jasmeet K Reen has seemingly walked out of Ishaan Khatter-starrer The Royals Season 2 after 3 days of shooting the show. The makers have found a replacement for her in Mitakshara Kumar

The vessel was carrying more than 50 people when it capsized on Saturday night in the Idjwi territory, in South Kivu province, said Felix Habiragi, chief of the village of Kisheke near the scene of the accident

A protest will be held on Oct 2, Gandhi Jayanti, with retailers planning to temporarily stop accepting UPI payments and symbolically cover their UPI QR codes with black cloth, AIMRA said

India's individual badminton medal hopes at the Asian Games 2026 ended on Sunday after quarterfinal defeats for PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda

Speaking at the Bamboo Economy and Sustainability Summit in Mumbai on Sunday, Varma suggested that Maharashtra could adopt successful bamboo-based models from his home state Tripura. He said districts such as Gadchiroli could emerge as important centres for developing a strong bamboo value chain, benefiting farmers and tribal communities

Manufacturers have cited rising prices of key inputs such as copper, aluminium and steel, higher costs of crude oil derivatives and freight, as well as currency exchange volatility amid the ongoing West Asia crisis

Eknath Shinde said Rahul Gandhi should apologise to the public and accused the opposition INDIA alliance of relying on what he called false narratives.

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar targeted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and alleged that the process of verifying voter records had been centralised with the Election Commission

Justin Greaves scored 58 runs in 46 balls with 10 fours to his name, while his opening partner John Campbell scored a run a ball 43 to dominate the Indian bowlers

The accused visited the house of Abhishek Namdev Karkambe (23) at Shikrapur in Pune district, took him along on the pretext of an outing and then allegedly strangled him to death, a police official said

From chips to ships, from screws to complete weapon systems, this will take India to strategic autonomy, he said, underlining the importance of indigenous design, innovation and adaptation across the defence sector

Shinde, who heads the Shiv Sena and is part of the ruling alliance in Maharashtra, said opposition parties did not raise similar concerns when the Congress won elections in several states

Addressing the 138th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Modi said the Indian Army carried out the operation on September 28-29, 2016, targeting terrorist launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC)

The Maharashtra government on Saturday declared drought conditions in 265 talukas across 32 districts, covering about 74 per cent of the state, following deficient rainfall and prolonged dry spells

Mammootty faced criticism after a video showed him receiving a tilak at the National Film Awards. Harisree Yousuf defended the actor, saying a tilak can be a traditional welcome and religion should not be used to create divisions

Vijay remembered the victims of the Karur stampede on its first anniversary, describing the tragedy as a wound that does not heal. The stampede during his 2025 political rally claimed around 40 lives and left over 100 injured

The tremor was recorded at 10.33 pm, with its epicentre located at a depth of 5 kilometres in the Talasari area, officials said on Sunday; according to officials, the seismic activity was of low intensity and was felt in parts of the district

The accused have been identified as Harshkumar Thakor, a resident of Gojariya in Gujarat's Mahesana district, and Vinay Pathak, who allegedly acted as an agent in the case

Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are included in the playing XI for India, with Naman Dhir making his debut as India win the toss and elect to bowl first against WI

The heavy rainfall in Chhattisgarh inundated several low-lying areas, caused rivers and streams to swell and disrupted road connectivity. The resulting flood-like conditions also affected neighbouring areas of Gadchiroli in Maharashtra

Chiranjeevi praised Vijays son Jason Sanjay at the Sigma event in Hyderabad, saying the young filmmaker looks exactly like his father did in the 1990s. He also praised Jasons decision to pursue writing and direction

The civic body said the highest quantity was transported on September 26, when 510.92 MT of material was moved through 131 vehicle trips. Among the civic wards, K/West recorded the highest quantity at 314.82 MT, followed by S Ward with 253.58 MT and D Ward with 249.43 MT

A high tide of 4.35 metres is expected at 11.59 am on September 27. Another high tide of 4.51 metres is forecast at 12.38 am on September 28

Zelenskyy said Russia was recruiting citizens from several countries and sending them to the battlefield.

Bokinda later informed reporters that the death toll had risen from the initial figure of 13 to 17 after authorities recovered 16 adult bodies and the body of a baby once the fire at the wreckage was brought under control.

Araghchi said Iran was awaiting a formal US position from mediators before taking a final decision, adding that any move to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would depend on Tehran's conditions being fulfilled

The state received 19 times its normal rainfall in the past 24 hours, with heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds damaging standing crops and 117 houses, they said.

India had launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 last year, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack that had killed 26 civilians. New Delhi has consistently denied any third-party intervention

Kriti Sanon marked Daughters Day with a strong message about womens safety. She highlighted how women are forced to share locations, carry pepper spray and take precautions while travelling, saying daughters deserve a world without such fears

Charni Road witnessed the highest concentration of passengers during the period, with around 45 lakh passengers using the station amid the heightened movement associated with the festival

According to information received from the authorities, the incident took place opposite the Parsi Panchayat Gate. Initial reports indicated that two people had suffered suffocation after being exposed to the chemical smell inside the public toilet

The incident was reported at around 11.48 pm near Ayyappa Temple. The vehicle, an MG Hector bearing registration number MH 49 BK 5588, was parked inside a shed at the Parnakuti building when it caught fire

Swara Bhasker addressed years of trolling over her postpartum weight by wearing a purple saree with moti embroidered on her blouse. She said she has chosen to reclaim and own the labels used against her

Bigg Boss Marathi 6 contestant Divya Shinde has been booked with others after a Pune doctor alleged that a group assaulted him, vandalised his home and demanded Rs 5 lakh. The complaint also alleges that his car was taken before the group left

On the same date last year, the lakes had 14,34,790 ML, or 99.13 per cent of their useful capacity. In 2024, the stock stood at 14,38,398 ML, also 99.38 per cent

Erica Fernandes suffered a minor nose injury after a 3-4 kg iron dummy Uzi prop gun accidentally fell on her during an action sequence for 108 Base Hospital Uri. The actress shared a glimpse of the incident and said they kept the real hit in the final cut

Sonakshi Sinha recently wore a saree after a long gap, revealing that she last donned the traditional attire on her wedding day. She shared pictures in a red saree gifted by Huma Qureshi, paired with traditional jewellery, gajra and sindoor

KBC 18 contestant Aheli turned the tables on Amitabh Bachchan by asking him to choose between his father-in-law and mother-in-law. The actor, who is married to Jaya Bachchan, quickly answered Sasumaa when asked whom he liked more

Jackie Shroff remembered Dev Anand on his 103rd birth anniversary by sharing rare throwback pictures. He thanked the late actor-filmmaker for giving him his first break in Swami Dada and recalled his contribution to the start of his film career

Archana Puran Singh received a sweet birthday surprise from her mother while she was working out at the gym. Her son Ayushmaan Sethi shared a video of the heartwarming moment and wished his mother good health and a long life

Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan celebrated their twins Uyir and Ulags fourth birthday with a fun dance video. The couple shared a heartfelt note, calling their sons the happiness, blessing and heartbeats of their lives

Salman Khan confronted Rhiti Tiwari over her remarks against Qazi Touqeer and Uditi Singh, calling out her insecurity and reminding her that her words could affect father Manoj Tiwaris reputation. He also questioned housemates for supporting her behaviour

Time And Tide will be bidding for his 17th career win on Sunday at Pune

Opener Shafali Verma attributes her consistency which helped India women clinch Asian Games gold to working on mental side of the game since 2025

The EPL declined to comment when contacted by AFP over the latest developments in the case, reported first by the Athletic.