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Indian doubles coach Tan Kim Her believes defending champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have the confidence and mental strength to handle Asian Games pressure. He said their China Masters triumph has boosted motivation while stressing the importance of taking one match at a time

The Cockroach Janta Party has demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation within 48 hours, threatening nationwide protests. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke alleged irregularities in electoral processes and criticised the Election Commission’s handling of the Special Intensive Revision

Abdul Muqeet Mohiuddin Chanda has been elected chairman of the HMWSSB Minority Employees Welfare Association, with Mohd Jameeluddin as president and Syed Haji Ali as general secretary. The new body will focus on employee welfare, workplace issues and support systems.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir reflected on his two-year tenure, saying he cherishes successes across formats while accepting failures. He also acknowledged the challenges of Test cricket’s transition following the departures of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin

The Anti-Corruption Bureau intensified its probe into suspended Deputy Superintendent of Police Bheem Reddy by conducting simultaneous searches at houses of eight suspected benamis in Puppalaguda and other parts of Hyderabad, examining property documents, financial transactions and other assets.

Filmmaker Nag Ashwin said the National Award recognition for Kalki 2898 AD was particularly gratifying because the film balanced its ambitious visual scale with emotional accessibility. He said audiences connected with its world while the team pursued a distinct Indian-rooted visual identity

K. Nidhi has been named captain of the Hyderabad team for the BCCI Women’s Under-19 T20 Cricket Championship scheduled to be held in Thiruvananthapuram from October 9.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War has unveiled Ranbir Kapoor’s first look from the much-anticipated film. Ranbir is seen driving a vintage blue car with a bloodied arm. The film also stars Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal and releases in 2027

Pune will host the UCI Road World Championships in 2032, becoming the first Indian city to stage cycling’s premier global event. The successful bid, backed by the Maharashtra and Central governments, is being seen as a major boost to India’s sporting ambitions and cycling development programmes.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir spoke about his long-standing relationship with Rohit Sharma, saying their understanding goes beyond the captain-coach dynamic. Gambhir also praised Rohit, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill for putting Indian cricket and the team first

Disqualified Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision upholding his disqualification, expressed confidence of public support in the upcoming by-election, and declined to reveal the party from which he would contest.

Actor Sai Dharam Tej marked the fifth year of his 2021 road accident as his ‘Rebirth Day’, expressing gratitude for the support he received and urging fans to wear helmets while riding. He said the decision played a crucial role in his survival

Actor Dheekshithh Shetty has lent his voice to Nani’s character Jadal in the Kannada version of The Paradise, marking the first time he has voiced a character he did not perform himself. He said he tried to do justice to Nani’s performance

Two-time Olympic 400m champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo has been named International Event Ambassador for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2026. The Bahamian sprint star will support the race scheduled for October 18 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

The government cut Basic Customs Duty on imported crude edible oils to ease domestic prices and inflationary pressures. Duty on crude sunflower oil was reduced to zero, while soybean and palm oil duties fell to 5 per cent, supporting consumers and domestic refiners

Five armed, masked criminals robbed a Canara Bank branch in Jamshedpur’s Golmuri area during daylight, fleeing with cash and customer-pledged gold worth several crores. Police launched an investigation, examining CCTV footage and forensic evidence while conducting raids to trace the accused

India defeated Chinese Taipei 37-21 in their final Group A match of the men's kabaddi competition at the 2026 Asian Games, finishing top of the group and securing a place in the semi-finals on September 25.

Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Parinaaz Dhaliwal clinched India's first-ever Asian Games skeet mixed team medal, securing bronze after a tense final in challenging windy conditions and completing a historic three-medal haul for Indian skeet.

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor visited Rajasthan’s Mahajan Field Firing Range during Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, where Indian and US troops conducted coordinated drills and combined-arms training. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, joint planning, operational coordination and battlefield capabilities

Maruti Suzuki commissioned a 300 kW green hydrogen electrolyzer at its Manesar plant to produce hydrogen using renewable energy and blend it with natural gas for manufacturing. The pilot supports cleaner operations, solar utilization and the company’s target to reduce carbon emissions

A Tirumalayapalem Sub-Inspector and his driver sustained serious injuries after a speeding lorry rammed their car near Pindiprolu village in Khammam district while they were returning from Ganesh immersion duty.

Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna’s son Aarav made a rare public appearance with his mother and younger sister Nitara at Mumbai airport. The 24-year-old, known for maintaining a low profile, was seen in casual attire while accompanying his family

The Telangana government has constituted a four-member committee to investigate alleged land irregularities linked to 13 individuals, including several BRS leaders. The committee will examine alleged violations related to land ownership, prohibited category lands and encroachments, and submit reports to the government.

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema accused the Centre of misusing central probe agencies ahead of assembly polls, following ED searches at GMADA offices and other locations. He said Punjab would not be intimidated, while AAP workers protested against the operations