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Actress Kerry Washington joked that her Animals co-star Ben Affleck would do anything for her except promote their upcoming Netflix crime thriller on social media. Washington shared a humorous Instagram reel featuring Affleck walking away when asked to make a TikTok video

Lovlina Borgohain ended India’s 12-year wait for an Asian Games women’s boxing gold by defeating China’s Ziyi Bao 5-0 in the 75kg final. The Olympic bronze medallist became only the second Indian woman after Mary Kom to win Asian Games boxing gold 

KPCC president Sunny Joseph declined to publicly respond to UDF convenor Adoor Prakash’s criticism of Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, saying grievances should be raised within party forums. Prakash reiterated his stand and said he would take his concerns to the AICC.

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao recalled Mahatma Gandhi's ideals of peaceful democratic struggle on his birth anniversary and urged people to shun divisive politics. BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao also paid tribute, highlighting Gandhi's message of truth and non-violence

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, recalling his ideals of truth and non-violence. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary also remembered Gandhi and his enduring message of peace

Portugal maintained their perfect UEFA Nations League start with a 4-2 win over Denmark, while Germany secured their first victory. The Netherlands drew 2-2 with Greece after Tijjani Reijnders scored an 89th-minute equaliser in Matchday 3.

UN experts criticised Pakistan’s use of counter-terrorism laws against human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha, urging their immediate release and withdrawal of charges. The lawyers were re-arrested after receiving bail in a social media posts case

India's women's recurve team of Ankita Bhakat, Kumkum Mohod and Kirti stunned 10-time champions South Korea 5-3 to win India's first-ever Asian Games gold in the event. India had earlier defeated China 5-1 in the semi-final

Indian banks incurred nearly $500 million in foreign exchange trading losses after RBI regulatory changes forced lenders to unwind positions, a report said. Banks subsequently recovered around $400 million as market spreads widened and trading positions were normalised

India and Pakistan will face each other for the first time at the Asian Games when they clash for the men's cricket gold medal in Nisshin on Saturday. India enter the final after defeating Sri Lanka by 124 runs.

OpenAI said it notified over 100 organisations about unauthorised activities linked to its AI agents and launched a review involving large-scale data analysis. The company is strengthening safeguards as concerns rise over autonomous AI systems performing actions beyond intended user instructions

A sexual assault allegation at Cornell University has renewed focus on campus safety in the US after a victim filed a civil lawsuit two years later. The case prompted a criminal investigation, highlighting concerns over reporting, accountability and handling of sexual violence claims

Delhi Police imposed prohibitory orders under BNSS Section 163 in New Delhi district ahead of a proposed Jantar Mantar protest seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Security was tightened, gatherings restricted, metro services affected, and student groups planned mobilisation despite denial of permission

The Election Commission has directed states and UTs completing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls to conduct a special drive for left-out, first-time and young voters. BLOs will verify missing names, conduct house visits and facilitate enrolment through Form 6 applications

Florence Pugh says playing Cathy Ames in ‘East of Eden’ helped her grow as an actress and expand creatively. She praised writer Zoe Kazan’s invitation to collaborate and said exploring Cathy’s character was both exciting and daunting for her.

Indian equity markets will remain closed on Friday for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, with BSE and NSE trading resuming on Monday. MCX will also remain shut. The closure follows a fourth consecutive session of losses amid foreign outflows and rising crude prices

CJI Surya Kant called for greater use of digitalisation and artificial intelligence in courts while stressing that technological advancement must remain anchored to constitutional values. Speaking in Uzbekistan, he highlighted AI's potential to improve accessibility, reduce delays and simplify judicial procedures

SBI Research said the balance of risks has shifted towards a 25-basis-point RBI rate hike, citing broader inflationary pressures, global risks, liquidity conditions and currency pressures. The RBI's MPC is scheduled to meet from October 5 to 7

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary, recalling his simplicity, determination and iconic “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” slogan. Union ministers and leaders also remembered Shastri's contribution and enduring legacy

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested two key operatives in an alleged Rs 1,417.86 crore money-laundering case involving nearly 35,759 investors. The agency alleged that fraudulent export investment schemes routed investor funds through over 100 bank accounts linked to associates and entities

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held talks with trade counterparts from Canada, Saudi Arabia and South Korea on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Milwaukee, reviewing CEPA and FTA negotiations, market access and investment opportunities as India expands global trade ties

US President Donald Trump warned Iran would face a “very hard” response if Tehran is found responsible for an attack aboard a Flydubai flight. Trump suggested a possible Iranian link was being investigated, while authorities had not publicly established Tehran’s involvement

The Telangana High Court directed the Election Commission to file an affidavit clarifying whether a Khairatabad Assembly by-election can be held while Vijaya Reddy’s election petition challenging the 2023 result remains pending. The court adjourned the hearing to Tuesday.