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World Sports 08 Oct 2026, 01:15 AM IST

X Expands Gametime Beyond the NFL, Turning Sports Into a Year-Round Product

X is broadening its Gametime sports hub beyond its NFL roots, beginning with Major League Baseball and signaling a push to make the feature a continuous destination for live sports coverage. The move underscores the platform’s effort to deepen user engagement through real-time conversation, data, and league-specific content as it competes for attention in a crowded digital media market.

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Global Health & Biotech05 Oct 2026, 11:24 PM IST

Rare Taipei Police Raid on Gay Bar Triggers Outcry Over Rights and Policing

A rare police raid on a gay bar in Taipei has sparked a wave of anger from LGBTQ advocates and patrons, who say the operation reflects a troubling lack of sensitivity in one of Asia’s most visible centers of queer rights. The incident has reignited debate over how law enforcement balances public order with civil liberties in Taiwan, where same-sex marriage is legal but social tensions remain. The backlash underscores the political sensitivity of policing LGBTQ venues in a city long regarded as comparatively progressive, and raises questions about whether the raid will prompt a broader review of police conduct and community trust.

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Global Health & Biotech05 Oct 2026, 01:13 AM IST

Taipei Gay Bar Raid Triggers Rare Protest Over Police Conduct and LGBTQ Rights

A police raid on a Taipei gay bar has ignited anger among LGBTQ advocates and civil rights groups, who say the operation was discriminatory and out of step with Taiwan’s image as Asia’s most progressive democracy on equality issues. The incident has prompted calls for an independent investigation into the use of public morality laws and the treatment of patrons and staff.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (04:47 AM IST)

Sindhu, Ayush and Unnati Advance as Lakshya Exits in Asian Games 2026 Second Round

P.V. Sindhu underlined her big-match pedigree with a straight-games win over Chinese Taipei’s Chiu Pin-chian in the women’s singles second round, while Ayush and Unnati also progressed at the Asian Games 2026. The day, however, brought disappointment for Lakshya, who bowed out in the second round, leaving India with a mixed but still competitive showing in the badminton draw.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning15 Oct 2026, 10:12 AM IST

Asian Shares Set to Slip After Hot U.S. CPI Triggers Wall Street Selloff

Asian equities are poised to open lower after a hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation reading jolted Wall Street and renewed pressure on rate-sensitive assets. The move deepens a broader rotation out of high-valuation technology and chip stocks, where investors are increasingly questioning whether artificial intelligence spending can justify the scale of debt and capital intensity now building in the sector.

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World Politics & Diplomacy14 Oct 2026, 02:48 PM IST

Taiwan Says It Is Closely Monitoring Plague Rumors as Russia Health Questions Fuel Regional Concern

Taiwan’s premier said authorities are closely monitoring reports and rumors surrounding a possible plague-related incident in Russia, underscoring how quickly an isolated health scare can become a matter of regional security and border vigilance. The comments come amid international reporting on a Russian laboratory worker’s death, uncertainty over the cause of pneumonia, and heightened attention from neighboring states wary of cross-border disease risks.

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World Politics & Diplomacy14 Oct 2026, 03:05 AM IST

Xi’s Succession Question Looms as a Global Political Spectacle

A Semafor analysis argues that speculation over the eventual end of Xi Jinping’s rule is no longer a narrow internal Chinese matter but a global political event in waiting. The uncertainty surrounding succession, elite stability, and the future direction of the Chinese state is already shaping how foreign capitals, markets, and intelligence services read Beijing’s next moves.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth06 Oct 2026, 07:25 AM IST

Asian Stocks Edge Higher After U.S. Tech Rally as Oil Slips

Asian equities opened firmer in early trade after a late-session surge in U.S. technology shares lifted Wall Street and left the S&P 500 close to a record. The move was led by gains in Nvidia and Microsoft, while crude oil eased, reinforcing a cautious risk-on tone across regional markets.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (06:22 PM IST)

Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru Claims Bronze as India Adds to Asian Games Medal Haul

Indian compound archer Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru secured the men’s individual bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, adding another podium finish to India’s campaign. The result underlines India’s continued strength in compound archery, a discipline in which the country has built a consistent international presence.

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