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India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said her team’s improvement in batting, bowling and fielding has boosted confidence ahead of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka. India remain unbeaten but will need sharper fielding after dropping nine catches.

Celine Dion made an emotional return to the stage after six years, opening her 26-date residency in Paris. The singer became emotional during her first song and thanked fans for their support, patience and love throughout her prolonged absence.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BRICS leaders, partner countries, outreach invitees and international organisation heads posed for a family photograph at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The summit adopted the New Delhi Declaration on Saturday.

Actress Sameera Reddy shared glimpses of a family getaway in Goa, including a boat ride through the Siolim backwaters, a crocodile sighting and a sunset. She also reflected on being present in the moment and creating memories with her children.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned BRICS leaders against weaponising technology and critical minerals, saying it could hinder common growth. He highlighted resilient supply chains, digital agriculture, startup innovation, disaster management and an early warning system for infectious diseases.

Two people died in Palnadu district as heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed parts of Andhra Pradesh under the impact of a low-pressure area. The weather system is expected to bring moderate to heavy rain to isolated parts of the state.

Filmmakers Ram Gopal Varma and Mohit Suri have teased an upcoming collaboration, with RGV describing it as a “love dish full of gangster curry”. The duo is yet to reveal details of the project, promising an announcement soon.

Elena Rybakina defeated two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to win the US Open title. The Kazakh, who had not practised for seven days before the tournament, will become world No. 1 on Monday.

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim over breakfast in New Delhi on Sunday. Anwar is in India for the BRICS Summit and is scheduled to travel to Kerala after concluding his engagements.

Farmers in several Telangana districts, including Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s home district of Palamuru, are protesting power disruptions and low voltage. They say erratic electricity supply is affecting borewell-based irrigation, damaging pump sets and threatening their crops.

The Yogi Ganesh Association of Kangti, founded in 1995, has combined Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with social initiatives. Inspired by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, the association supports needy families, organises chess tournaments and promotes environmental protection and youth development.

Tesla will unveil its long-delayed next-generation Roadster on October 1, CEO Elon Musk announced. First showcased in 2017, the high-performance electric sports car has faced repeated delays and is now reportedly being developed as an all-new carbon-fibre hypercar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed BRICS and outreach leaders at Bharat Mandapam as the summit entered its second day. Leaders are set to discuss cooperation, global growth and sustainability after adopting the New Delhi Declaration on Saturday.

Veteran actress Nafisa Ali has revealed that her cancer has progressed and her medical team has changed her treatment protocol to targeted therapy. She shared the update on Instagram, thanking fans for their support during her ongoing treatment.

Lionel Messi scored his 19th MLS regular-season goal and 99th for Inter Miami across all competitions as his side drew 2-2 with Nashville SC. An own goal also helped Miami, but Sam Surridge’s late equaliser secured a point for Nashville.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has backed a more cautious approach to frontier AI development, citing safety and alignment concerns. He also indicated that OpenAI is unlikely to go public in 2026, saying significant work remains on AI safety.

Several Telangana districts received heavy overnight rain, with Kesamudram in Mahabubabad recording 191.3 mm. Mancherial, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Warangal, Jangaon and Nalgonda also recorded heavy rainfall, while Hyderabad and surrounding areas received light to moderate showers.

Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to win the US Open and become world No. 1. Sabalenka, denied a third consecutive title, finished the season without a Grand Slam after holding the top ranking for 99 weeks.

Arsenal maintained their perfect Premier League start with a 2-0 win at Sunderland, with David Raya saving a penalty and Bruno Guimaraes scoring his first goal for the club. Bukayo Saka added a late penalty to seal victory.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed the NMC’s approval of 13,186 additional MBBS seats, taking India’s total undergraduate medical intake to 1,40,214 across 836 colleges for 2026-27. He said the expansion will boost medical education, healthcare capacity and opportunities 

A woman Booth Level Officer working in Hyderabad’s Old City has alleged that a local resident assaulted her and threatened to kill her. Police have registered a case based on her complaint and launched an investigation into the incident.

 FPI flows turned negative in September, with Rs 14,474 crore withdrawn through exchanges by September 12, though primary-market investment remained positive. Rising crude prices, Middle East tensions and inflation concerns pressured Indian equities, while DII purchases provided some support 

Tamil Nadu government employees and officials must digitally declare their assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2025, by October 31. The revised system requires disclosures through the IFHRMS portal, covering immovable and movable assets, investments, loans and liabilities

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed the New Delhi Declaration, praising India’s BRICS leadership. He highlighted its recognition of the Guwahati Declaration on combating narcotics, which seeks stronger information sharing, technology use and cooperation among BRICS anti-drug agencies