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Recurve archer Kumkum Mohod is emerging as one of India’s most closely watched young prospects, combining ambition with a notably restrained public persona. The Amravati-based athlete says her long-term target is Olympic gold at Los Angeles, while her admiration for Virat Kohli reflects the discipline and work ethic she wants to emulate.
Eva Marie Saint, the Academy Award-winning actress whose performances helped define Hollywood’s classic era, has died at the age of 102. Her representative, Jeff Sanderson, said she died of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles, surrounded by family and loved ones.
The White House on Friday defended President Donald Trump after he was criticized for saying Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego, arguing he was warning about the dangers of a nuclear-armed Iran rather than endorsing any attack. California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the comment as “deranged,” sharpening a political and diplomatic dispute already charged by the administration’s hard line on Tehran.
Varahi Mallipamula’s Telugu-English dramedy 'Impure' has emerged as a notable independent title after winning the Audience Award at the Indiewood Film Festival 2026 in Los Angeles. The film, directed by Nishanti Evani and featuring actor Kireeti Damaraju, examines patriarchy, sexual double standards and the social policing of virginity through a sharply observed, cross-cultural narrative.
Producer-actor Varahi Mallipamula, director Nishanti Evani and actor Kireeti Damaraju are drawing attention to 'Impure,' a Telugu-English dramedy that tackles patriarchy, sexual double standards and the social policing of virginity. The film’s Audience Award win at the Indiewood Film Festival 2026 in Los Angeles has amplified interest in a project that blends satire with a pointed critique of gender norms.
India’s men’s hockey team delivered a statement performance at the Asian Games, defending its gold medal and securing direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The result underlines India’s continued strength in continental hockey and preserves the momentum of a side that has rebuilt itself into a genuine medal contender on the world stage.
India’s men’s hockey team delivered a landmark title defence at the Asian Games, retaining gold and clinching direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The victory underlines India’s continued resurgence in elite hockey and strengthens the country’s long-term international sporting ambitions. In a separate but equally significant result at the Games, India’s men’s cricket team defeated Pakistan by 19 runs to claim gold, adding to a strong multi-sport showing.
Varahi Mallipamula’s Telugu-English dramedy ‘Impure’ is drawing attention for its unsparing look at patriarchy, sexual double standards and the social policing of women’s bodies. The film, directed by Nishanti Evani and featuring actor Kireeti Damaraju, won the Audience Award at the Indiewood Film Festival 2026 in Los Angeles, giving the project fresh momentum beyond India’s independent cinema circuit.
India’s manufacturing sector accelerated to a seven-month high in the latest purchasing managers’ survey, signalling that domestic demand remains resilient despite a challenging global backdrop. New orders expanded at the fastest pace since February, with electronics, food, pharmaceuticals and textiles among the key product categories driving the upturn.
Taranjot Singh’s commitment to Kathak has become a quiet but pointed statement on artistic freedom, identity, and the pressures young performers face in conservative social settings. Despite criticism from friends, family, and social media users, the young Sikh artiste continues to train and perform, underscoring how classical dance in India still collides with questions of gender norms, appearance, and cultural expectation.
China’s freight operators are accelerating purchases of battery-powered heavy trucks as elevated diesel prices and improving policy support reshape the economics of long-haul transport. The shift is emerging as a significant signal for global logistics, with lower running costs increasingly outweighing the higher upfront cost of electric vehicles.
A new exhibition in Delhi is drawing attention to Shekhawati, the Rajasthan region famed for its frescoed havelis and mercantile heritage, by placing its architecture and the people who once inhabited these mansions at the centre of the story. The show arrives at a moment when Shekhawati, already on UNESCO’s tentative list, is being reconsidered not as a relic of the past but as a cultural landscape with renewed relevance.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has described the Army’s Operation Drishti in the Union Territory’s border areas as a milestone, calling it a living embodiment of service, compassion, courage, and resolve. His remarks underscore the continuing emphasis on security-linked civic outreach in sensitive frontier regions, where military presence often intersects with humanitarian support and public confidence-building.
Varahi Mallipamula’s Telugu-English dramedy 'Impure' is drawing attention for tackling patriarchy, sexual double standards and the social policing of virginity through a sharply observed, character-led narrative. The film, directed by Nishanti Evani and featuring Kireeti Damaraju, won the Audience Award at the Indiewood Film Festival 2026 in Los Angeles, giving the project an early international boost.
State Bank of India expects to generate surplus revenue from the new merchant discount rate on higher-value UPI transactions, banking on its large card-issuing base and payment gateway franchise to offset the cost of the change. The lender will begin charging MDR on UPI payments above Rs 2,000 from October 15 and is assessing how transaction splitting could affect its systems and volumes.
Flipkart has expanded its logistics footprint by adding 14 million cubic feet of warehouse capacity and extending service to 750 more PIN codes as it prepares for the festive shopping season. The e-commerce major has also set up more than 900 additional delivery hubs to support same-day and next-day deliveries, underscoring the intensifying race among online retailers to secure speed, reliability and last-mile coverage.
The Supreme Court has directed the Reserve Bank of India to ensure that banks and non-banking finance companies comply with lawful procedures before seizing financed vehicles. The ruling reinforces that lenders cannot repossess assets arbitrarily and must follow due process, while also granting relief to a borrower through account closure, refund, and compensation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated shooter Esha Singh after she secured the silver medal in the women’s 25-metre pistol individual event at the 2026 Asian Games, underscoring India’s continued strength in precision sports. The message adds to a familiar pattern of official recognition for medal-winning athletes, reflecting the government’s effort to frame sporting success as a matter of national pride and policy attention.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has pushed back against concerns that the Merchant Discount Rate on certain UPI payments will be passed on to consumers. She said the levy is borne by merchants, is not a tax or surcharge, and will apply only to select transactions above Rs 2,000 at a rate of 0.4%.
Taylor Swift and Charli XCX were among the most closely watched arrivals as celebrities gathered in Los Angeles ahead of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, turning the red carpet into a high-visibility showcase of pop culture influence. The event underscored how the VMAs remain a global media moment where fashion, fandom and entertainment branding converge before the awards are even handed out.
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