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Asian Para Games: Nitesh Kumar beats Pramod Bhagat for gold, Naveen also wins
23
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

Asian Para Games: Nitesh Kumar beats Pramod Bhagat for gold, Naveen also wins

Nitesh Kumar beat Pramod Bhagat to win SL3 gold at the Asian Para Games, while Naveen Sivakumar claimed SL4 gold. Thulasimathi Murugesan and Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan won silver. Indiaโ€™s Nitesh Kumar and Naveen Sivakumar won gold medals in menโ€™s singles SL3 and SL4 badminton respectively at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Friday. Thulasimathi Murugesan and Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan, meanwhile, had to settle for silver in their respective womenโ€™s singles finals.Nitesh defeated fellow Indian and two-time Asian Para Games gold medallist Pramod Bhagat 21-18, 21-16 in the SL3 final. The win was particularly special for Nitesh, who…
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Gold continues to fall on MCX, silver near Rs 1.95 lakh per kg on MCX, check city-wise rates
23
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

Gold continues to fall on MCX, silver near Rs 1.95 lakh per kg on MCX, check city-wise rates

Rates of precious metals in futures continued their downward momentum on Friday, October 23, 2026, as rising crude oil prices kept bullion markets under pressure.ย The gold October 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a drop of Rs 1,251 at Rs 1,42,058 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,43,309. It fell further to touch the intraday low of Rs 1,41,806, a drop of Rs 1,503 or 1.04 per cent. Last seen, it was trading at Rs 1,41,894 with a drop of Rs 1,415 or 0.99 per cent.ย  On the MCX, the yellow metal futures…
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Sandeep sets world record to win gold in mens 400m at Asian Para Games, Ajay Kumar claims bronze
23
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

Sandeep sets world record to win gold in mens 400m at Asian Para Games, Ajay Kumar claims bronze

India's Sandeep won gold with a world record in the men's 400m T64 final, and compatriot Ajay Kumar took bronze at the Asian Para Games. Nimisha Chakkungalparambil and Parmod Bijarnia also claimed silver India's Sandeep clocked a world record 52.28 seconds to win the gold medal in the men's 400m T64 final, while compatriot Ajay Kumar finished with the bronze at the Asian Para Games here on Friday.Sandeep, who had a reaction time of 0.264, finished 0.85 seconds clear of Saudi Arabia's Nour Alsana, who took silver in 53.13, a season's best. Ajay Kumar was third in 53.61, a Games…
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23 October, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex jumps 416 points, Nifty near 22,750, IT stocks rally
23
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

23 October, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex jumps 416 points, Nifty near 22,750, IT stocks rally

Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the session on a positive note even as global sentiment remains weak amid a rise in Brent crude, a major negative for the economy and markets. Meanwhile, precious metal prices extended their decline on Thursday, with gold slipping to a three-month low and silver plunging nearly 50 per cent from its record high levels at the beginning of this year. While the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 416.25 points or 0.57 per cent to start the session at 73,665.64, the Nifty added 54.55 points to open at 22,742.20. In the last trading…
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7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Tibet: Videos capture panic as people rush for exits, goods tumble from shelves
23
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Tibet: Videos capture panic as people rush for exits, goods tumble from shelves

Videos showing the moments a powerful earthquake struck Tibet are circulating on social media, offering a glimpse of how people reacted as the ground began to shake. CCTV footage appears to show people rushing out of buildings and shops, while other clips show the effects of the tremors inside local businesses. The 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Tibet at 10:33 pm local time, or 8:03 pm in India. At least 16ย people were killed and 46 injured, according to the latest information shared by local authorities. More than 300 houses were reported collapsed or damaged, as rescue teams were sent to affected areas.…
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16 killed, 46 injured as 7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Tibet, rescue operations underway
23
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

16 killed, 46 injured as 7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Tibet, rescue operations underway

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.0 magnitude has killed at least 16 people and injured 46 others in China's remote Tibet region, according to state media citing local authorities. The quake caused extensive damage, with 339 houses reported to have collapsed or been damaged. Eleven of the injured are in a serious condition, while rescue and relief operations are continuing. The tremors struck on Thursday night, sending people rushing out of restaurants and shops as buildings shook and objects fell from supermarket shelves. Officials are still assessing the damage, while rescue teams search damaged buildings and work to assist people affected…
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Jaishankar Slams Critics Over Marco Rubio Meeting, Asks โ€˜Was Indira Gandhi Summoned?โ€™
23
Oct
By The Press Editor
Politics

Jaishankar Slams Critics Over Marco Rubio Meeting, Asks โ€˜Was Indira Gandhi Summoned?โ€™

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has questioned the criticism of his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Mumbai, rejecting the suggestion that the interaction amounted to a โ€œsummonsโ€. ย  Speaking at a summit on Thursday, Jaishankar said he did not understand the objections to either the meeting or the choice of Mumbai as its venue. He described Mumbai as Indiaโ€™s financial and Bollywood capital and questioned why there was any reservation about holding the interaction there. ย  โ€œI failed to get it,โ€ Jaishankar said, while asking why there was criticism of Mumbai. He added that the city…
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From sale traps to hidden fees: 5 online shopping mistakes that could cost you money
23
Oct
By The Press Editor
Lifestyle

From sale traps to hidden fees: 5 online shopping mistakes that could cost you money

5 online shopping mistakes that could cost you money You open a shopping app to buy one thing and somehow end up with five items in your cart. The discounts look tempting, the products look great, and before you know it, you have spent more than you planned. Online shopping is convenient, but a few common mistakes can make it more expensive than it needs to be. Here are five things to watch out for.Buying something just because it is on saleA 50% discount can make almost anything look worth buying. But if you didn't need the product in the…
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Earthquake of magnitude 7.0 hits Tibet weeks after deadly floods and landslides near Nepal border
22
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

Earthquake of magnitude 7.0 hits Tibet weeks after deadly floods and landslides near Nepal border

Lhasa: An earthquake of magnitude 7.0 on Thursday struck Tibet at around 8:03 PM IST, at a depth of 173 km, the National Center for Seismology said in a statement. The China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC) further confirmed that the earthquake struck at around 10.33 pm local time (1433 GMT) in a county in Nagqu, northern Tibet. The epicentre was located at a depth of 10 km, CENC data showed. Notably, this earthquake comes weeks after deadly flash floods hit the region, raising concerns over natural disasters in the Himalayan region. At this time, there was no immediate information available…
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Netanyahu dials PM Modi, invites him to light torch with Smit Machchhar on Israelโ€™s Independence Day
22
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

Netanyahu dials PM Modi, invites him to light torch with Smit Machchhar on Israel’s Independence Day

Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday spoke with PM Modi and invited him to participate in Israelโ€™s Independence Day celebrations alongside Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, whom he described as heroic. In a post on X, Netanyahu said PM Modi thanked him for the invitation and highlighted the close counterterrorism cooperation between the two countries. India and Israel are fighting terrorism together: PMย Modi told Netanyahuย  โ€œI spoke with my friend, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and invited him to light the torch alongside a brave Indian pilot on Israelโ€™s Independence Day. PM Modi thanked me for the invitation…
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