The Times of India

Indian MMA fighter Varun Sanyal withdrew from the Asian Games after a medical issue. He experienced dizziness and muscle cramps during a weight cut sauna session. Sanyal, a medal prospect, was declared medically unfit for the competition. His teammate Suchika Tariyal advanced in her event, securing a medal. MMA's debut at the Asian Games faces challenges for Indian athletes.

In a devastating early morning crash, a speeding BMW plunged off Mumbai's Coastal Road bridge. This unfortunate event occurred at a construction site, resulting from the driver's loss of control. Three lives were claimed in the accident, with Shanay Gajjal and Dhirya Seth identified among the deceased; the third passengers identity remains unknown. Meanwhile, one individual is critically injured, leading authorities to start a thorough investigation into the circumstances.

Nila Vikhe Patil, from a prominent Indian political family, has been elected to Sweden's Parliament. She will represent the Green Party in the 349-seat Riksdag after years of dedicated party work. Patil's career includes roles in the Swedish Prime Minister's office and municipal governance. Her education in economics and law shaped her focus on finance and taxation portfolios.

Eve-teased at 12, Suchika Tariyal took up judo for self-defence, beginning a journey through judo, Ju-Jitsu and MMA. At 36, the Rohtak fighter became Indias first Asian Games MMA medallist after beating Mongolias Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 2-0 to reach the -60kg semifinals. A former eight-time national judo champion, Tariyal now hopes her journey inspires more young women.

The Indian shooting team kicked off their Asian Games journey by clinching a silver medal, thanks to the impressive efforts of Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar, and Vidarsa Vinod. Both Elavenil and Sonam made it to the final of the individual 10m air rifle competition. Building on their previous success in Hangzhou, the team is eager for more medal opportunities in the upcoming events.

Suchika Tariyal secured India's first medal at the Asian Games on Sunday. She defeated Mongolia's Altanchimeg Baigalmaa in the women's Traditional Mixed Martial Arts 60kg quarterfinal. Tariyal's progression into the semifinals guarantees India a medal in MMA's debut. She previously represented India in judo and kurash and became a Jiu-Jitsu world champion. Her journey includes overcoming challenges and a knee injury to reach this achievement.

On Saturday, Houthi rebels executed a large-scale offensive against Saudi Arabia, causing tremors in the capital, Riyadh, where explosions reverberated. Flight operations at the nearby airport faced delays as Saudi air defenses successfully intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at the city. The Houthis boasted of striking key strategic targets, including an Aramco facility, marking a pronounced escalation in the ongoing regional strife.

The Phase-1 society claimed that the area where the couple had been parking their car belonged to the society. The builder, however, took a different position, saying the space formed part of the open area of the building where it proposed to develop a recreation ground.

Amid rising Houthi threats, Turkey extends military aid to Saudi Arabia, potentially putting the new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense agreement to the test. This pact ensures collective defense among member nations under attack. However, Pakistan has confirmed that there are no immediate plans for military action. Additionally, Saudi Arabia is pursuing military support from the US to counter the Houthis aggression.

John Ternus, now the CEO of Apple, took a profound lesson from his early career 25 years ago. He started as a young engineer in 2001, often feeling daunted by the talent surrounding him. Over the next two decades, he made impactful contributions to various products. Ternus learned the importance of melding confidence with a willingness to absorb knowledge from his peers, earning Tim Cook's complete faith in his leadership.

India begins its campaign at Aichi-Nagoya with a 500-plus athlete contingent; 314 of them are making their first Asian Games appearance. Mirabai Chanu returns with the Asian Games medal missing from her collection, while Anahat Singh arrives as a World Junior Squash Champion. Defending champions Avinash Sable, Tajinderpal Singh Toor, Parul Chaudhary, Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Satwik-Chirag will look to build on Indias 106-medal haul at Hangzhou.

Police probing the murder of Adani Realty project manager Yuvraj Singh Manchanda are examining whether he knew about an alleged fraud racket involving his former colleague Anya Vats and her partner Sanyam Sachdeva. An FIR details how the duo allegedly duped a senior executive of over Rs 1.2 crore using fake government notices, while investigators examine their movements and electronic devices.

Arjun Erigaisi bounced back from a difficult start to the Chess Olympiad with a convincing victory over Maksim Chigaev, helping defending champions India beat Spain 3-1 in Round 4. Gukesh continued his impressive run, while Praggnanandhaa and Nihal Sarin drew. Indias women also remained unbeaten, beating Mongolia 3-1 as both Indian teams maintained their winning momentum in Samarkand.

14 States Have Reported Rain Deficit Of More Than 20% So Far

Tom Brady, the seven time Super Bowl champion, has opened up about fatherhod and his mistakes.

Coco Gauff, the 22 year old tennis star, has found herself in a mess now as a scammer has been impersonating her.

Abdul El-Sayed has challenged JD Vance to a weightlifting showdown after the Vice President mocked the Michigan Senate candidates patchy beard. In a TMZ interview, El-Sayed questioned Vances beard and strength before suggesting a bench and squat competition in Washington. The exchange later expanded into criticism of Vances support for Trump administration policies, turning a social-media beard jab into an unusual political feud.