India began its campaign at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a memorable achievement as para shooters Mona Agarwal and Avani Lekhara secured gold and silver medals in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 event on October 19. Mona delivered a record-breaking performance to claim the top position, while Avani finished just 0.4 points behind to take silver. Their impressive one-two finish gave India its first medals of the tournament and highlighted the country's growing

Mika Singh shared a funny memory on KBC 18, revealing how Daler Mehndi tricked him into believing Amitabh Bachchan had replied to his messages after six months. The Bollywood singer also recalled an earlier prank involving Jaya Bachchan.   Singer Mika Singh shared a surprising story on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, revealing how Daler Mehndi once convinced him that Amitabh Bachchan was replying to his messages. What Mika thought was a personal exchange with his idol tu

Trump Alaska rally video sparks security questions after footage from President Donald Trump’s campaign event in Wasilla showed a man approaching security personnel positioned close to the stage. The viral rally security video has generated speculation online, but the footage alone does not establish that an actual threat existed. Viral rally security video A brief video recorded during Trump’s October 13 campaign rally in Wasilla, A

Trump Says He May Meet Kim Jong-un During November Asia Trip as the US president considers another encounter with North Korea's leader. His October 12 remarks came ahead of a China visit for the 2026 APEC summit. No meeting has been announced, leaving a possible diplomatic opening uncertain. Trump Kim Jong-un meeting possibility Asked at the White House on Monday, October 12, whether he intended to meet Kim Jong-un during his upcoming As

Bathukamma is Telangana’s floral festival, celebrated through colourful flower arrangements, traditional songs and gatherings led predominantly by women. Dedicated to Goddess Gauri, a form of Parvati, it brings together devotion, nature and cultural traditions passed down through generations. In 2026, Bathukamma runs from Saturday, October 10, to Sunday, October 18. The celebrations begin with Engili Pula Bathukamma and conclude with Saddula

Bollywood couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are preparing to welcome another member to their family. The couple, who became parents to their first child, daughter Saraayah, in July 2025, have announced that they are expecting their second baby. The announcement quickly attracted attention on social media, with fans and members of the film industry sending their wishes to the couple. Kiara Shares Special Pregnancy Announcement Kiara shar

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is reportedly planning a special dinner meeting with athletes from the state who won medals at the recent Asian Games, in an effort to personally interact with them and understand their experiences. The proposed meeting is expected to go beyond the usual felicitation ceremony. Instead of limiting the interaction to congratulating the athletes and presenting cash rewards, Vijay is said to be keen on spending more time with the medal winners and discuss

The Brazil election runoff will pit Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on October 25 after neither candidate crossed the 50% threshold. Bolsonaro’s surprise first-round lead overturned expectations from several pre-election polls and reshaped Brazil’s presidential race. Flávio Lead Right-wing Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro finished ahead of incumbent President Lula in Brazil’s October 4 presidential electi

India clinched the men’s cricket gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating Pakistan by 19 runs in a high-scoring final in Japan on Saturday, October 3. Batting first after winning the toss, India posted an imposing 211/6 in 20 overs, powered by impressive half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma. Pakistan fought back during the chase but finished at 192/6, handing India the gold medal. Abhishek Sharma Gives India Flying Start

Asian Games 2026 Day 12 turned into a memorable outing for India as compound archery delivered three gold medals and Neeru Dhanda added another shooting title. Lovlina Borgohain reached the boxing final, while Indian squash and tennis players also made progress. India compound archery gold medals lift tally to 10 India enjoyed one of its strongest days at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya as the compound archery contingent produced a remarkable run of

Asian Games 2026 Day 10 India results were highlighted by Esha Singh’s 25m pistol silver. India also secured medal assurances in boxing and kurash, recorded key squash wins and stayed in contention for more medals in athletics. India enjoyed another eventful outing at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, with shooter Esha Singh delivering one of the standout performances by winning silver in the women’s 25m pistol individual event.

India Asian Games medal rush gathered pace on Sunday as the contingent won seven medals across athletics and squash, taking its overall tally to 37. Ancy Sojan and Sarvesh Kushare came agonisingly close to gold, while Parul Chaudhary, Harita Bhadra and Tejaswin Shankar added bronze medals. Athletics medals Ancy Sojan produced a best jump of 6.53m in the women’s long jump and appeared set for gold until China’s Huang Yingying reached

Asian Games 2026 India action brought mixed results on September 27 as Gayatri Gopichand-Treesa Jolly and Dhruv Kapila-Tanisha Crasto exited badminton quarterfinals, while Manu Bhaker began the women’s 25m pistol precision stage.   Indian badminton quarterfinal exits bring early setback India endured a difficult start to September 27 at the Asian Games 2026 as two badminton doubles combinati

India vs Sri Lanka Asian Games 2026 women’s cricket final saw Smriti Mandhana lead India’s batting charge after Harmanpreet Kaur opted to bat. India Women built a strong total as Sri Lanka tried to contain the defending champions in the gold medal match.   India’s women’s cricket team made a strong start against Sri Lanka in the Asian Games 2026 gold medal final after captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss a

Asian Games 2026 Day 4 India live updates bring major action from boxing, badminton, table tennis, shooting, kabaddi and cricket, with Sakshi Chaudhary scoring a strong win as India continues its push for medals in Aichi-Nagoya.   India entered Day 4 of the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya with athletes competing across several major disciplines as the contingent continued its search for a first gold medal of the Games. India had six medals at

Pakistan is facing one of its most serious security challenges in years as militant violence rises, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Islamabad blames groups including the TTP, now officially called Fitna al-Khawarij, while cross-border strikes in Afghanistan are adding fresh tension. Pakistan terror surge reaches decade-high levels

The Mecca Defence Pact is facing its first major test as Saudi Arabia comes under repeated Houthi missile and drone attacks. Pakistan and Turkiye have backed Riyadh diplomatically, but neither has launched a direct military response, raising questions about how the pact’s collective-defence clause works in practice. Mecca Defence Pact

Asian Games 2026 India medal tally reached six on September 21 as India shooting medals Asian Games 2026 continued to grow. India badminton Asian Games 2026 also saw Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty and Srikanth Kidambi in action against Bangladesh.   India enjoyed another productive day at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, with the country’s medal tally rising to six as shooting once again delivered important podiu

Best Countries at Math: China Leads PISA 2025 Rankings The latest PISA mathematics results highlighted in the source show a striking concentration of high performers in East Asia. China leads the table, followed by Singapore, Macao and Taiwan, while Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong also rank strongly. Estonia emerges as Europe’s leading performe

India Asian Games schedule for September 18, 2026 features a packed day across cricket, soft tennis and teqball. Harmanpreet Kaur-led India women face Japan in the cricket quarter-final, while Quimcy Dsouza competes in teqball and the men’s soft tennis team plays its Group C matches.   India will have a packed day at the Asian Games on September 18, 2026, with athletes competing in women’s cricket, soft tennis