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India Rises to Fourth in Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally
Five golds on Day 15, including historic wins in archery and golf, push India past Uzbekistan with 21 golds and 85 total medals.
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No Red Carpet, Just Robotics: AWTIS 2026 Begins in Pune
The AWTIS 2026 Technology & Innovation Conference kicks off in Pune this week, marking the start of a four-phase national tour across Maharashtra, Delhi and Gujarat.
3 Oct 20261 min
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Sundar’s Gold, State’s Cash: TN Rewrites Sports Reward Game After Asian Games Win
India’s historic Asian Games cricket gold triggers a state-level celebration. Washington Sundar, the Tamil Nadu cricketer at the heart of the win, now carries more than just a medal — he’s got ₹75 lakh in pride, and a spotlight that won’t dim anytime soon.
3 Oct 20261 min
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Abhishek Sharma’s Dad Wears SRH Jersey Post-Gold Win
Abhishek Sharma’s father Raj Kumar Sharma grabbed attention after he was spotted wearing a Sunrisers Hyderabad jersey while answering journalists outside the family home following India’s Asian Games 2026 gold-medal triumph.
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Mumbai Monsoon Exits Five Days Early, Second Fastest In 25 Years
IMD declared Mumbai's monsoon withdrawal on October 3, five days ahead of schedule and the second earliest in 25 years. Maharashtra logged a 19% rainfall deficit overall as October heat sets in.
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BMC’s New Pollution Plan Targets Construction Dust With Teeth
The civic body will enforce its existing 28-point guidelines at construction and demolition sites. Violating sites may face show-cause notices, stop-work orders and, where necessary, sealing action.
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India’s Sepaktakraw Men Grab Bronze After Heartbreak in Nagoya Semifinal
India lost 12-15, 13-15 to hosts Japan in the men's quadrant semifinals, securing bronze after topping Group A with wins over Laos, Vietnam, and Myanmar.
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India’s First Cricket Gold at Asian Games: Abhishek Sharma’s Blitz Lights Up Final
Abhishek Sharma’s 61 off 28 balls—six fours, five sixes—was the spark in India’s 211/6 against Pakistan at the Asian Games 2026 men’s T20 final. The win wasn’t just a gold medal; it was history.
3 Oct 20261 min
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Abhishek Sharma Smashes Record-Breaking 61 Off 28 With 7 Sixes vs Pakistan In Asian Games Gold Medal Match
Abhishek Sharma’s 28-ball 61 against Pakistan at the Asian Games 2026 wasn’t just a match-winning knock—it was a record-breaking, six-hitting spectacle.
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MP Monsoon Ends With Water Crisis Despite Scattered Rains
Madhya Pradesh’s monsoon season ends with a whisper, not a bang. The state recorded 95.4% of its normal rainfall — just 0.6 percentage points shy of the ‘normal’ threshold — leaving 30 districts grappling with water shortages despite scattered rains in July, August and September.
3 Oct 20261 min
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India’s Watch Moment Just Got Real
The GPHG 2026 exhibition in Mumbai marks a turning point: India is no longer just a buyer, but a cultural player in global horology.
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Mumbai’s Oktoberfest Just Got a Whole Lot More Local
From smoked brats to engraved mugs, Mumbai’s Oktoberfest is no longer a tourist gimmick. It’s a cultural moment in motion.
3 Oct 20261 min
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India’s Gold Rush Isn’t Over — It’s Just Getting Started
Ankush Panghal’s gold wasn’t just another win — it was a reckoning. For the first time since 2018, an Indian man stood atop the Asian Games boxing podium. With it came a cascade: Parveen Hooda’s redemption, Lovlina Borgohain’s birthday gift, and a historic archery triumph. India’s medal count surged to 74, with 14 golds. The next day looms — and the momentum won’t stop.
3 Oct 20262 min
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Naseeruddin Shah Hugs CJP Founder in Mumbai Protest
Naseeruddin Shah's unexpected embrace of CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke during a Mumbai protest against the Chief Election Commissioner has gone viral. The moment drew praise from netizens and attention from the film fraternity, including Shabana Azmi and Vishal Dadlani, who also attended the event.
2 Oct 20262 min
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Bhopal’s Night Watch: Women Cops On Motorcycles, Midnight Patrols Ahead Of Navratri
From October 11, Bhopal’s 38 police station areas will see extra night patrols, with women constables to inspectors deployed at Garba venues and high-risk zones. The city’s security push includes bike FRV teams, Dial-112 alerts, and combing ops — all aimed at curbing late-night crime during Navratri.
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Growth Slows, But Box Office Still Waiting For Its Next Big Push
India’s economic growth could ease to 5.5–6 per cent in the second half of FY27 as government capital spending slows after a strong start to the year, according to a CLSA report.
2 Oct 20261 min
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Grapes Turned Into Grudges: Texas Siblings Face Charges After Family Brawl
The grape dispute escalated fast. Then came the door-banging, the mace, the death threat, and a slap to a brother trying to step in. Two Texas siblings now face criminal charges after a domestic disturbance that started over fruit.
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HC Asks Why Parth Pawar Isn’t Named In Land Scam Despite 99% Stake
Bombay HC questions why Parth Pawar, with 99% stake in the firm behind the Mundhwa land deal, hasn’t been named as a beneficiary despite being a director. The court grilled the DGP on the probe’s direction.
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Ruchi Global Fraud Case Moves to Trial: ED Charges 21 in ₹66cr Scheme
ED files prosecution complaint against 21 in Ruchi Global fraud case; ₹5.13cr property attached, search ops conducted in Dec 2025
2 Oct 20261 min
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India Wins Historic Archery Gold at Asian Games 2026
India claimed its first-ever gold in women's recurve archery at the Asian Games 2026, defeating South Korea 5-3. Seventeen-year-old Kumkum Mohod delivered key 10s under pressure, while Ankita Bhakat and Kirti Sharma anchored the team’s nerve in a tense final.
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Gold and Diamonds Seized in Mumbai Airport Smuggling Bust
DRI Mumbai has busted a smuggling ring at CSMIA, arresting eight people and seizing Rs 13.74 crore worth of gold and diamonds hidden in wax capsules. The operation started after intelligence flagged a CSMIA staffer involved in trafficking.
2 Oct 20261 min
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Maharashtra Declares End to Armed Maoism — After 40 Years, the Last Gun Falls Silent
The Maharashtra Police say the state is now free from active armed Maoists, following the surrender of top commander Bhupati in May 2026. The declaration comes after decades of conflict, marked by 244 police deaths and 819 Maoists laying down arms.
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Bhopal Court Hands 11-Year Terms in 10-Kg Cannabis Smuggling Case
The net weight of the seized charas was 10 kg 10 g. The gross weight, including packaging, was 10 kg 946 g. A formal weighing record (panchnama) was prepared.
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Amit Shah Inaugurates Justice Exhibit in Bhopal
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate a five-day exhibition in Bhopal on October 3, detailing the new criminal laws and policing framework.
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Florida Mom Leaves 4 Kids Home Alone During 3-Day Cruise — Children Found Hiding in Bathroom
Nathalie Belizaire, 29, faces four counts of child neglect after allegedly leaving her four children — including a two-month-old — unattended for three days while she sailed on a Carnival cruise. Police say she told the infant’s father she’d drop the kids off with their great-grandmother before boarding the Sept. 25 trip to the Bahamas. But authorities confirm the great-grandmother never received.
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Gandhi Jayanti 2026: New Docs, Podcasts Reveal Hidden Layers
From restored archival footage to intimate podcasts with Tushar Gandhi, fresh takes on Mahatma Gandhi are emerging across platforms—challenging familiar narratives and spotlighting overlooked figures like Kasturba.
2 Oct 20262 min
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Kerala’s Lights Are On — For Now
Kerala’s power crisis just got a stopgap fix — from Himachal Pradesh. Starting October 1, the southern state will draw 600–900 MW of electricity from its Himalayan neighbour, a move that could ease night-time blackouts and keep the lights on during peak demand.
1 Oct 20261 min
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Dipke Detained at Marine Drive Ahead of Shivaji Park Protest
A video of Abhijeet Dipke being escorted to Marine Drive police station in a van went viral. He left smiling after meeting senior officials.
1 Oct 20261 min
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Brazil Stars Arrive in Kolkata for Historic India Match
Vinicius Jr, Marquinhos, Endrick, and Gabriel arrive in Kolkata as Brazil’s senior team prepares for its first-ever match on Indian soil — a high-stakes friendly against India on October 3.
1 Oct 20261 min
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Marathwada Dries Up: Monsoon Ends With 40% Rain Deficit
Solapur: -58% | Beed: -51% | Hingoli: -49% | Parbhani: -40% | Ahilyanagar: -46% | Sindhudurg: -36%
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