October 2026
Health
Rapunzel Syndrome: 1 Kg Hair Mass Removed From Girl
A 9-year-old Kerala girl with Rapunzel syndrome underwent surgery after a 1-kg hair mass caused severe intestinal obstruction and vomiting.
Sports
Hardik Singh Hails India’s Historic Hockey Gold Retention at Asian Games
Hardik Singh hailed India’s retention of the Asian Games hockey gold as a historic achievement, calling it vital after the World Cup disappointment and securing Olympic qualification.
Sports
Deepak Punia Wins Bronze in Men’s 97kg Wrestling
India’s Deepak Punia won the men’s 97kg bronze at Asian Games 2026, defeating Mongolia’s Ganbataar, adding to his silver from Hangzhou and strong international record.
National
CPI MP Alleges Delhi Police Concealed Badges During Protest Detentions
CPI MP Sandosh Kumar alleged Delhi Police concealed badges during protest detentions, urging Amit Shah to order an inquiry citing accountability and Supreme Court directives.
Sports
Ice‑Cool Kumkum Mohod Strikes Historic Recurve Gold, Secures Olympic Quota
India’s 17‑year‑old Kumkum Mohod won historic recurve gold at Asian Games 2026, defeating Korea’s Oh in a shoot‑off and securing an Olympic quota.
Sports
KL Rahul’s Unbeaten 129 Powers India to 351/7 in 3rd ODI
KL Rahul’s unbeaten 129 rescued India from 4/2, powering them to 351/7 against West Indies, with Rohit’s 92 and Gaikwad’s 57 adding crucial support.
Sports
Aman Sehrawat Wins Wrestling Gold in 57kg
India’s Aman Sehrawat defeated North Korea’s Chong Song Han 11‑7 to win the men’s 57kg wrestling gold at Asian Games 2026, upgrading his bronze to gold.
Sports
Asian Games 2026: India Crush Malaysia 5‑1 to Seal Hockey Gold Double
India’s men’s hockey team beat Malaysia 5‑1 to clinch gold at Asian Games 2026, completing a double triumph alongside the women and securing Olympic qualification.
Sports
JOC Chief Admits Asian Games Problems, Says Positives Overlooked
JOC chief Seiko Hashimoto admitted logistical problems at the Aichi‑Nagoya Asian Games but insisted criticisms overlook positives, including athlete resilience and successful competition management.
National
Uttarakhand SIR Exercise Drops Nine Lakh Names, Voter Roll Shrinks to 71.59 Lakh
Uttarakhand’s SIR exercise removed nine lakh names from its voter roll, leaving 71.59 lakh electors, with officials promising a special drive to re‑enrol missing voters.