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Sports
Neeru Dhanda & Kynan Chenai Clinch Trap Mixed Team Gold
India’s Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai won trap mixed team gold at Asian Games 2026, scoring 34 and breaking the continental record in Nagoya.
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Business
SIP vs Lump Sum: Long-Term Flexi-Cap Fund Returns
A look at 13 long-running flexi-cap funds shows how ₹1 lakh lump sums and ₹10,000 monthly SIPs grew over periods of up to 32 years.
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National
₹3,000 Crore Drugs Seized from Iranian Boat in Arabian Sea
Indian Coast Guard seized ₹3,000 crore worth drugs from an Iranian boat in Arabian Sea, detaining five Pakistani nationals in a joint operation with Gujarat ATS.
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Business
India’s AI Race: Why the Country Is Still Catching Up
India’s AI ecosystem is expanding, but gaps in compute, talent, capital and domestic models remain as the global race for frontier AI accelerates.
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Business
Venu Srinivasan Seeks Probe Into Tata Trusts Governance
Venu Srinivasan has sought an inquiry into Tata Trusts governance and questioned Noel Tata’s trusteeship and Neville Tata’s appointment.
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National
LeT Commander Hashim Moosa Killed in Budgam Operation
LeT commander Hashim Moosa was killed in Budgam during a joint Army, Police, and CRPF operation, marking a major blow to militant activity in Kashmir.
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Business
Apple Pay Launches in India With Axis Bank Cards
Apple Pay is now available in India for eligible Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard cards, allowing users to make payments through Apple devices.
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National
BJP Slams Congress, Accuses Party of “Dividing Hindus for Muslim Rule”
BJP accused Congress and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy of trying to divide Hindus with remarks on Lord Rama and Lord Shiva, sparking fresh political controversy.
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Business
India Stocks Fall 6% in September as Oil, Rate Hikes Hit
Indian benchmark stocks recorded their worst monthly fall since March, with the Nifty 50 down 6.1% and Sensex losing 5.8% in September.
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Entertainment
Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest Release Date Set for 2029
Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest, the franchise’s first film, will release in theatres on June 1, 2029, directed by Owen Harris.
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National
AAP Declares It’s Not Part of INDIA Bloc, Skips Meeting
AAP MP Sanjay Singh declared the party is not part of the INDIA bloc, skipping its meeting, while backing impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
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Entertainment
Jeong Yein Joins The Trauma Code Season 2 Cast
Lovelyz member and actress Jeong Yein will replace Ha Young as nurse Cheon Jang-mi in The Trauma Code: Heroes On Call Season 2.
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Entertainment
Dupahiya Season 2 OTT Release: Date, Cast and Story
Dupahiya Season 2, starring Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane and Sparsh Shrivastava, premieres on Prime Video on October 1, 2026.
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Entertainment
Prem Keetanu Release Date: Veer Pahariya Leads New Rom-Com
Prem Keetanu, starring Veer Pahariya, Aafiya Sayed and Aparshakti Khurana, is a coming-of-age romantic comedy releasing in cinemas on October 2, 2026.
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Entertainment
Yeh Prem Mol Liya Song Jai Ambe Bol Brings Garba Energy
Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari bring festive Garba energy to Jai Ambe Bol, the latest song from Sooraj Barjatya’s Yeh Prem Mol Liya.
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Entertainment
Lock Upp Season 2: Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh Return
Lock Upp Sach Ya Sazaa Season 2 is confirmed, with Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh returning as jailers. The premiere date is yet to be announced.
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Entertainment
Koffee With Karan Season 9 OTT Release: Date and Platform
Koffee With Karan Season 9 premieres on JioHotstar on October 14, 2026, marking the final season of Karan Johar’s popular celebrity talk show.
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Entertainment
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit OTT Release: Where to Watch
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, premieres on JioHotstar on October 2, 2026. Here’s the story and cast.
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Entertainment
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Movie Arrives on Netflix
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is now streaming in dubbed format on Netflix from September 28, 2026, featuring Tanjiro, Giyu and the Upper Ranks.
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Education
France Student Protests Spread as Schools Face Budget Concerns
Student protests have spread across France, with hundreds of schools affected as students raise concerns over teacher shortages, classrooms and budget cuts.
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National
Opposition to March to Election Commission on October 6, Launch ‘Save Democracy’ Rallies
Opposition INDIA bloc will march to the Election Commission on October 6, hold ‘Save Democracy’ rallies nationwide, and demand ballot papers replace EVMs amid vote theft allegations.
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Education
Russia to Cut Education, Welfare Funding in 2027
Russia plans to reduce education, welfare and healthcare funding in 2027 as defence spending rises to 17.1 trillion roubles amid fiscal pressure.
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World
U.S. Supreme Court Allows Quick Deportations to Third Countries for Now
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Trump’s administration to continue quick deportations to third countries, pending a December hearing, sparking debate over migrant rights and immigration law.
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Education
Tripura Allocates ₹1,178 Crore to Upgrade 213 Schools
Tripura government allocates ₹1,178 crore to upgrade infrastructure at 213 schools, with technology aimed at improving access to quality education.