September 2026
Sports
How South Africa’s Exchangeable Pitches Could Transform the 2027 Cricket World Cup
South Africa is installing exchangeable pitches ahead of the 2027 World Cup, allowing curators to rotate surfaces, reduce wear, and maintain traditional playing conditions.
National
Mayawati Alleges BJP Rigged EVMs for Aazad’s 2024 Win, Renews Ballot Paper Demand
Mayawati accused BJP of rigging EVMs to aid Aazad’s 2024 win, renewed ballot paper demand ahead of 2027 polls, while Aazad defended voters’ mandate.
Sports
Parul, Gulveer, and Ramraj Add to India’s Medal Tally
ndia’s Parul Chaudhary, Gulveer Singh, and Vithya Ramraj won medals at the Asian Games 2026, boosting India’s athletics tally with bronze and silver finishes.
World
Netanyahu Makes Surprise UAE Visit, Reports Israeli Media
Israeli media reported Netanyahu’s unannounced UAE visit to meet President Mohamed bin Zayed, underscoring Israel–UAE ties amid regional tensions and evolving Middle East diplomacy.
Sports
Nitish Kumar Reddy Becomes First Andhra Fast Bowler to Lead India’s Pace Attack
Nitish Kumar Reddy became the first fast bowler from Andhra to lead India’s pace attack, recovering from a tough start to claim a wicket in Visakhapatnam.
Sports
Lovlina Borgohain Storms Into Semifinals, Assures Medal
Lovlina Borgohain defeated South Korea’s Seong Suyeon 5‑0 to enter the Asian Games 75kg semifinals, assuring India a medal and continuing her winning streak.
Sports
Ankita-Rutuja Exit in First Round; Rain Delays Nagal’s Match
India’s Ankita Raina and Rutuja Bhosale lost a close doubles match to Kazakhstan, while rain delayed Sumit Nagal’s singles clash to September 29.
Sports
India Reach Semifinals After Rain Washout Against Afghanistan
India advanced to the Asian Games 2026 semifinals after rain washed out their quarterfinal against Afghanistan, progressing on rankings for the second time in tournament history.
Sports
Esha Singh Wins Silver in Dramatic Pistol Final
India’s Esha Singh won silver in the Asian Games 25m pistol final after five shoot‑offs, narrowly losing to China’s Xiao Jiaruixuan in Nagoya.
World
China Cuts Tariffs on U.S. Farm Goods, Soybeans Excluded
China cut tariffs on U.S. farm goods like corn, wheat, meat, and dairy, but excluded soybeans, keeping leverage in trade talks after the Trump–Xi summit.