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Called up in the 11th hour, Roshibina Devi secures third consecutive Asian Games silver in Wushu

24

Sep

Sports

Called up in the 11th hour, Roshibina Devi secures third consecutive Asian Games silver in Wushu

Naorem Roshibina Devi's bid for a historic Asian Games gold ended in disappointment, but the Manipuri star once again showcased her consistency on the biggest stage by securing a third consecutive Asian Games medal. Fate is a fickle mistress, and that was the case for Naorem Roshibina Devi, who is fresh off securing her third Asian Games medal in a row. The Indian athlete from Manipur assured India of a medal after reaching the women's 60kg wushu final, where she lost to Zhang Xiaoyu at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall.Roshibina lost to Xiaoyu 0-2 in the final after all…

Big setback to Trump: Judge orders White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico

24

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Big setback to Trump: Judge orders White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico

A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico after the three news organisations were barred from the premises by President Donald Trump. According to CNN, US District Judge Timothy Kelly's order comes after the three outlets challenged the ban in court, arguing that their exclusion violated constitutional protections for the press. The case has centred on whether the administration followed the required due-process procedures before revoking journalists' access. Kelly's intervention puts the White House press-access dispute back under judicial scrutiny, after the administration defended the ban by arguing…

NSE IPO Listing Highlights: Shares list at a premium of 0.84% over issue price, gain post-debut

24

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

NSE IPO Listing Highlights: Shares list at a premium of 0.84% over issue price, gain post-debut

Shares of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) made a muted debut on the BSE today. The Rs 22,569-crore initial public offering of the exchange received nearly 6 times subscription on Monday's final day. According to data available on the BSE, India's second-largest public issue, after Hyundai Motor India, received bids for 50.58 crore shares against 8.86 crore shares on offer, for a 5.71-times subscription. The Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB) category garnered 12.68 times subscription, while the non-institutional investors portion was subscribed 6.55 times. The retail investors' portion was booked 1.39 times. Ahead of the listing, the grey market premium…

R Ashwin drops huge bombshell, reveals CSK wanted unexpected pick as head coach before Zaheer Khan

24

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

R Ashwin drops huge bombshell, reveals CSK wanted unexpected pick as head coach before Zaheer Khan

Former India spinner R Ashwin has revealed that Chennai Super Kings explored multiple options to replace Stephen Fleming, with a current IPL team head coach among those considered. Former Indian cricketer R Ashwin made a sensational reveal about the Chennai Super Kings' hunt for the head coach, which was left vacant following Stephen Fleming's departure.CSK officially welcomed Zaheer Khan as the team's new head coach on Monday, ending their frantic chase to fill the position ahead of the 2027 IPL season. Several names were rumoured to succeed Fleming, and Ashwin claimed the five-time IPL champions had also regarded Gujarat Titans…

Pakistan strikes 10 locations in Afghanistan in response to drone attacks

24

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Pakistan strikes 10 locations in Afghanistan in response to drone attacks

Islamabad: Pakistan said early Thursday it carried out airstrikes on 10 sites in Afghanistan that it claimed were used to launch drone attacks against Pakistan a day earlier, marking a sharp escalation between the neighbours that threatens mediation efforts by regional powers. The fresh strike came days after Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan's Kunar and Paktika provinces killed three civilians. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar announced the strikes on X after officials said Afghanistan's Taliban forces had launched eight drones and shelled Pakistani border posts. The officials said the attacks came after Pakistani troops foiled what they described as an attempted cross-border…

24 September, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex, tumbles 555 points, Nifty near 23,200 as crude prices jump

24

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

24 September, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex, tumbles 555 points, Nifty near 23,200 as crude prices jump

India's equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, tumbled in early trading on Thursday amid weak global cues after Brent crude spiked above USD 102 and the US 10-year bond yield rose to 5.11 per cent. While the 30-share BSE Sensex shed 555.85 points or 0.74 per cent to start the session at 74,272.40, the Nifty fell 225 points to open at 23,221.80. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 74,828.25 and the Nifty 50 at 23,329. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the red in the early trading session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index fell by…

India earns first men’s double sculls bronze at Asian Games as Satnam-Salman duo finish third

24

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

India earns first men’s double sculls bronze at Asian Games as Satnam-Salman duo finish third

India's Satnam Singh and Salman Khan etched their names in the record books, claiming the country's first-ever men's double sculls medal with a bronze-medal finish at the Asian Games on Thursday. Rowers Satnam Singh and Salman Khan secured India's first-ever men's double sculls medal at the Asian Games with a third-place finish here on Thursday,The Indian pair stayed in second place until the 1,500m mark before slipping to third in the final 500m, clocking 6:13.25 at the Nagaragawa International Regatta Course.China's Yi Xudi and Yide Nie won the gold medal with a timing of 6:09.37, while Uzbekistan's Pavel Sorin and…

Xi Jinping lands in Washington as Trump breaks protocol with rare airport welcome for China leader | WATCH

24

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Xi Jinping lands in Washington as Trump breaks protocol with rare airport welcome for China leader | WATCH

Washington: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday for a three-day state visit, setting the stage for high-level talks with US President Donald Trump on trade, artificial intelligence, critical minerals, Taiwan and other sensitive issues. The visit, which runs from September 23 to 25, has drawn particular attention even before the formal White House meeting because Trump personally travelled to Joint Base Andrews to receive Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were present at the Maryland military base when Xi's aircraft arrived. The US President greeted the Chinese leader and Peng Liyuan…

Central government employees, pensioners to get this month’s salary on September 25, here’s why

24

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

Central government employees, pensioners to get this month’s salary on September 25, here’s why

Salaries and pensions for all central government employees and pensioners will be credited in advance this month. According to the government, September salaries and pensions for the month of September, which are typically released at the end of the month, will be released on September 25, 2026. The decision has been taken in light of the proposed three-day bank strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) from September 28 to September 30, the Finance Ministry said. The strike, if it materialises, would coincide with the half-yearly closing of the banking sector. Banking transactions are expected to be…

Trade, technology, AI, military ties: What expected to figure in talks between Jinping and Trump

24

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Trade, technology, AI, military ties: What expected to figure in talks between Jinping and Trump

Washington: US President Donald Trump along with First Lady Melania Trump rolled out a red carpet to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday (local time) for the latter's three-day state visit to the United States at the invitation of US President. The Chinese aircraft carrying Xi and Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan touched down at the Joint Base Andrews in Maryland near here at 5.39 pm local time on Wednesday (3.09 am IST, Thursday) for the second summit meeting with Trump in less than six months. It is interesting to note that this is for…