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Menโ€™s recurve squad take silver as South Korea triumphs in Asian Games final
02
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

Men’s recurve squad take silver as South Korea triumphs in Asian Games final

India continued its impressive archery campaign at the 2026 Asian Games, with the men's recurve team securing a silver medal after a hard-fought defeat to South Korea in the final. India secured a silver medal in the men's recurve team event at the Asian Games 2026 after losing 1-5 to South Korea in the final here on Friday, adding another medal to a memorable day for the country's archers.Dhiraj Bommadevara, Yashdeep Sanjay Bhoge and Neeraj Chauhan were unable to replicate the women's team's earlier upset over South Korea, as the Koreans' consistency under pressure proved decisive, according to ESPN.The opening…
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India schedules six South Africa ODIs as warm-up for 2027 Cricket World Cup: Report
02
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

India schedules six South Africa ODIs as warm-up for 2027 Cricket World Cup: Report

India have lined up a crucial six-match ODI series against South Africa ahead of the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, giving the Men in Blue valuable match practice in familiar tournament venues. The Indian cricket team are expected to receive proper game time in South African conditions ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. As part of their preparations, India will face South Africa in a bilateral one-day international series, which will serve as a pre-tournament warm-up for the Men in Blue.The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday kicked off the one-year countdown for the ODI World Cup 2027…
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Co-pilot accused of attacking Smit Machchhar spoke of โ€˜killing Jewsโ€™, refused handshakes with women: Reports
02
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

Co-pilot accused of attacking Smit Machchhar spoke of ‘killing Jews’, refused handshakes with women: Reports

The Omani co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of a Flydubai flight bound for Israel had reportedly shown signs of radicalisation before the incident, with multiple reports alleging that he spoke about "killing Jews" on social media and had undergone Islamist radical indoctrination. A colleague also reportedly claimed that the man refused to shake hands with women and displayed unusual behaviour around religious observances at work. The suspect, whose identity has not been made public, was serving as co-pilot on the Flydubai flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel when he allegedly attacked Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar inside…
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Lovlina Borgohain wins Asian Games gold in womenโ€™s 75kg boxing final, makes history
02
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

Lovlina Borgohain wins Asian Games gold in women’s 75kg boxing final, makes history

Lovlina Borgohain etched her name into Indian boxing history by clinching her maiden Asian Games gold medal in the women's 75kg category at Aichi-Nagoya 2026. Lovlina Borgohain made history after defeating China's Ziyi Bao in the women's 75kg category at the 2026 Asian Games at the Nishio Gymnasium in Aichi-Nagoya. The nervy victory over Bao has helped Lovlina clinch her maiden Asiad gold, making her only the second Indian woman after Mary Kom to do so.At the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, Lovlina settled for a silver medal. But she converted the colour of her medal at this year's continental…
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He tried to crash the plane Chilling footage captures chaos after attack on Indian pilot Smit Machchhar
02
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

He tried to crash the plane Chilling footage captures chaos after attack on Indian pilot Smit Machchhar

New footage from inside flydubai flight FZ1073 has captured the frantic moments that unfolded after passengers and crew intervened to stop what appeared to be an attempt by the Omani co-pilot to crash the aircraft. The flight was travelling from the United Arab Emirates to Israel when chaos erupted inside the cabin after the co-pilot allegedly stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot. Filmed on a phone from a seat close to the cockpit, the video captures people shouting in both English and Hebrew as they tried to understand what had happened. At one point, a passenger can be heard…
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Landmark gold for Indian womenโ€™s recurve team at Asian Games 2026; mixed pair set for final showdown
02
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

Landmark gold for Indian women’s recurve team at Asian Games 2026; mixed pair set for final showdown

India's women's recurve archery team scripted history at the 2026 Asian Games, stunning 10-time Olympic champions South Korea 5-3 to secure the country's first-ever gold medal in the event. Indian women's recurve team produced a sensational performance under pressure to stun 10-time Olympic champions South Korea 5-3 and clinch a maiden Asian Games gold medal here on Friday.Seasoned campaigner Ankita Bhakat, Kirti Sharma and 17-year-old Kumkum Mohod held their nerve in challenging windy conditions to outshoot the defending champions and script a historic triumph.Kumkum then joined forces with Dhiraj Bommadevara to storm into the mixed recurve final, with the Indian…
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9,000 troops head to Middle East as Donald Trump weighs new Iran strikes amid ongoing conflict
02
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

9,000 troops head to Middle East as Donald Trump weighs new Iran strikes amid ongoing conflict

Washington: Amid ongoing conflict with Tehran, the US military said it is dispatching roughly 9,000 troops aboard a group of ships to the Middle East. The US military is bolstering its presence as President Donald Trump warned that new strikes against Iran could be on the horizon. The movement of the American troops, which includes a third aircraft carrier, underscores the rapidly evolving dynamic of Trump's war against Iran as he ponders his next move, with midterm elections in the United States looming large and new signs that the nature of the conflict may be becoming more complex. Trump threatens…
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Putin praises PM Modi, says he has good ideas at finding mutually acceptable solutions to Ukraine war
02
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

Putin praises PM Modi, says he has good ideas at finding mutually acceptable solutions to Ukraine war

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday praised PM Modi and said he is one of those world leaders who, despite our very good and even friendly relations, personal good relations, constantly raises the question and asks the question about putting an end to the conflict in Ukraine. Putin said PM Modi has an avid interest and very good ideas aimed at finding mutually acceptable solutions. He added that Prime Minister Modi takes a neutral position but with an interest in the end of the conflict. โ€œI think it's my duty to say that directly. And we are thankful to…
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Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari has questioned National Conferenceโ€™s proposed Jantar Mantar protest over the restoration of statehood, calling for collective strategy to achieve the goal.
02
Oct
By The Press Editor
Politics

Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari has questioned National Conferenceโ€™s proposed Jantar Mantar protest over the restoration of statehood, calling for collective strategy to achieve the goal.

Terming the proposed move as political gimmick Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari has questioned the National Conferenceโ€™s proposed Jantar Mantar protest over the restoration of statehood, saying decisions on such important political issues should emerge through consultations among all political parties rather than being taken unilaterally. ย  Speaking to reporters in Kunzer, Bukhari ย said the restoration of statehood remains a common political objective, but the strategy to pursue it should be evolved collectively. โ€œStatehood is not something that can be obtained by staging protests on the streets of Delhi or at Jantar Mantar. This proposed protest is merely gimmick and…
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Think life keeps repeating itself? 5 strange lessons you may be missing
02
Oct
By The Press Editor
Lifestyle

Think life keeps repeating itself? 5 strange lessons you may be missing

Some endings happen once.Others seem to happen in stages.A connection becomes distant. You try to revive it. It returns briefly, then fades again. You hold on because the familiar version of that person or situation still exists in your memory.Eventually, there is nothing left to chase.That can be painful, but it can also teach something surprisingly simple: not everything needs to be rescued.There are moments when peace begins with accepting that an ending is an ending.Sometimes noticing is the real turning pointWe tend to look for life-changing signs in extraordinary moments.But awareness can arrive much more quietly.It may be the…
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