Will strengthen party in Punjab, serve people: Pargat Singh on taking over as state Cong chief

CHANDIGARH: (Oct 3) After his appointment as the Punjab Congress president, Pargat Singh on Saturday thanked the party leadership for entrusting him with the responsibility and said he will work with dedication to strengthen the party and serve people in the state. The Congress appointed Singh as the president of the Punjab PCC on Friday… Continue reading Will strengthen party in Punjab, serve people: Pargat Singh on taking over as state Cong chief

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Elon Musk says “Instagram is for girls”, sparks online reactions

Los Angeles [US], October 2: X owner Elon Musk appears to have reignited his long-running rivalry with fellow tech entrepreneur and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Recently, an X user Geiger Capital shared that he had deleted his Instagram account, describing the platform as an app “made for women”. This post caught Musk’s attention as he… Continue reading Elon Musk says “Instagram is for girls”, sparks online reactions

Ice-cool Kumkum wins historic archery recurve gold at Asian Games, earns Olympic quota

NAGOYA: (Oct 3) Teenager Kumkum Mohod kept her composure under pressure to clinch gold in the women’s individual recurve event at the Asian Games, defeating South Korea’s Oh Yejin in a shoot-out here on Saturday. With the victory, Kumkum became the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games medal in the individual recurve event.… Continue reading Ice-cool Kumkum wins historic archery recurve gold at Asian Games, earns Olympic quota

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“We’ll find out”: Netanyahu says Israel will probe possible Iran involvement in flydubai attack, praises Capt Machchhar

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 1: Asserting that it is “too early to say” whether Iran was involved in the aborted mid-air attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed the terrifying incident aboard an Israel-bound flydubai flight where a heroic Indian pilot and alert passengers helped prevent what could have been “another 9/11.” Speaking in… Continue reading “We’ll find out”: Netanyahu says Israel will probe possible Iran involvement in flydubai attack, praises Capt Machchhar

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“Stay super calm and composed”: Head coach Craig Fulton on India’s approach for semi-final clash against Pakistan at Asian Games 2026

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 1: India men’s hockey team head coach Craig Fulton said the side is keeping its approach simple and focusing on staying calm and composed ahead of their Asian Games 2026 semi-final against arch-rivals Pakistan on Thursday. With the high-stakes clash attracting considerable attention, Fulton said the players are treating it like any… Continue reading “Stay super calm and composed”: Head coach Craig Fulton on India’s approach for semi-final clash against Pakistan at Asian Games 2026

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Hyundai, M&M post strong September sales; festive demand expected to drive October

New Delhi [India], October 1: Hyundai Motor India and Mahindra & Mahindra reported double-digit growth in total vehicle sales in September, with festive demand expected to support the automobile sector in the coming weeks. Hyundai recorded its highest-ever monthly total sales at 77,916 units, up 10.8 per cent year-on-year, while M&M reported total vehicle sales… Continue reading Hyundai, M&M post strong September sales; festive demand expected to drive October

There is an added responsibility as an artist now: Yami Gautam on National Award win

MUMBAI: (Oct 1) Winning the National Film Award has been a “true validation” and comes as an added responsibility to make better and more diverse choices, says actor Yami Gautam. The actor, who won the award for best actress for her role in “Article 370” last month, is playing a mysterious new bride with superpowers… Continue reading There is an added responsibility as an artist now: Yami Gautam on National Award win

GST mop-up grows 14.7 pc to over Rs 2.03 lakh cr in September

NEW DELHI: (Oct 1) Gross GST collections rose 14.7 per cent in September to over Rs 2.03 lakh crore. Gross GST collections from domestic activities rose 10.1 per cent to about Rs 1.38 lakh crore, while revenues from imports were up 26 per cent to Rs 65,525 crore. Goods and Services Tax (GST) refunds, however,… Continue reading GST mop-up grows 14.7 pc to over Rs 2.03 lakh cr in September

Pakistan says killed 22 terrorists in airstrikes in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: (Oct 1) Pakistan on Thursday said it killed at least 22 terrorists in airstrikes in Afghanistan as part of a campaign to eliminate militants’ hideouts across the border. Afghanistan’s Taliban government, meanwhile, said that Pakistani strikes killed nine Afghan civilians, including women and children, and injured 11 others. This comes amid a sharp escalation… Continue reading Pakistan says killed 22 terrorists in airstrikes in Afghanistan

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Rampaul rues poor bowling execution after India’s record chase

GUWAHATI: (Oct 1) West Indies bowling coach Ravi Rampaul admitted their bowling execution was “not acceptable” as they failed to defend their record 405/7, with India chasing down the target in just 43.3 overs in the second ODI here. India captain Shubman Gill smashed the fastest ODI double century, an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls,… Continue reading Rampaul rues poor bowling execution after India’s record chase

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