PM Modi's advisor's MMA fighter son Varun Sanyal faints during sauna on Asian Games cruise ship

MMA fighter Varun Sanyal passed out while using a sauna on an Asian Games cruise ship on Sunday and was rushed to hospital. Sanyal, son of PM Modi's Economic Advisory Council member Sanjiv Sanyal, was cutting weight ahead of his competition. A Nepalese athlete found him unconscious. MMA Sports Federation of India president Nikhil Kundera said Sanyal is now stable.
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12:25 pm Sunday, 20 September 2026

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Smriti Mandhana becomes highest run-scorer in women's T20I cricket history

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has become highest run-scorer in women's T20I cricket history, achieving the feat during India's Asian Games semi-final against Bangladesh. She surpassed New Zealand legend Suzie Bates' tally of 4,758 runs. Mandhana scored 37(19) in the match, taking her career tally to 4,788. She's already the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket across formats.
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12:43 pm Sunday, 20 September 2026

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Defending champions India begin Asian Games hockey campaign with 13-1 win over Indonesia

Defending champions India began their Asian Games 2026 men’s hockey campaign with 13-1 victory over Indonesia in their opening Pool A match. Dilpreet Singh scored four goals for India. India will next face Sri Lanka on September 22 before matches against South Korea, Japan and Bangladesh. Earlier today, Indian women's hockey team defeated Uzbekistan 19-0 in their Asian Games opener.
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01:29 pm Sunday, 20 September 2026

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Shafali, Mandhana break records as India beat Bangladesh to reach gold-medal match at Asian Games

Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana broke major records as India defeated Bangladesh by 114 runs to reach Asian Games 2026 women’s cricket gold-medal match. Shafali became the first woman to score a century in Asian Games, while Mandhana became the highest run-scorer in women's T20Is. Shafali also broke Mandhana's record for smashing most sixes for India in women's T20I cricket.
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01:21 pm Sunday, 20 September 2026

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What would ₹1 lakh invested in gold or Nifty 20 years ago be worth today?

A ₹1-lakh investment in the Nifty 50 ETF 20 years ago would be worth ₹8.98 lakh today, while a gold ETF would be worth ₹15 lakh, according to Livemint. Nifty and gold ETFs would be worth ₹8.14 lakh and ₹13.25 lakh, respectively, after taxes. Equity LTCG up to ₹1.25 lakh is exempt, while gains above it are taxed at 12.5%.
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02:39 pm Sunday, 20 September 2026

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Who pays the joint home loan EMI after divorce?

When both spouses are joint borrowers on a home loan, divorce doesn't end either party's financial obligation. Even if a court order or mutual agreement assigns the property and EMI payments to one spouse, both remain responsible until the lender formally modifies or refinances the loan. If payments are missed, the bank can pursue both borrowers, affecting both credit scores.
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12:57 pm Sunday, 20 September 2026

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Can shopkeepers legally refuse to accept UPI?

Experts said small shopkeepers can refuse UPI and accept cash, which remains legal tender. Merchants with an annual turnover of ₹50 crore or more, however, must provide at least one digital payment option under tax laws. Several Delhi-NCR shopkeepers recently displayed "cash only" posters after the government introduced 0.4% MDR on certain UPI transactions above ₹2,000.
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05:33 pm Sunday, 20 September 2026

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Which IPOs will hit Dalal Street this week?

Several IPOs worth over ₹3,800 crore will hit the stock market next week, with most of them opening on September 23. The IPOs include Elevate Campuses, Varmora Granito, A-One Steels India, ArMee Infotech, Swastika Infra and Adroit Industries. Elevate Campuses' ₹2,100-crore IPO will be the largest issue of the week, followed by Varmora Granito's ₹708-crore IPO.
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03:02 pm Sunday, 20 September 2026

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What should one check in a health insurance claim letter?

After receiving a health insurance claim settlement letter, the insured should ensure the claim and policy number, hospitalisation date, and discharge information matches the hospital bill. The insured should also check every deduction and ensure the letter explains the reason for the deductions. If the claim is rejected, the insured should demand a clear written clarification from the insurer.
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11:07 pm Sunday, 20 September 2026

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Kenya's Agnes breaks women-only half marathon world record by 1 second

Kenya's Agnes Jebet Ngetich set a women-only half marathon world record at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, clocking 1:05:15. She improved Peres Jepchirchir's previous record of 1:05:16 from 2020 by one second. Ngetich finished 50 seconds ahead of compatriot Veronica Loleo, who took silver after clocking 1:06:05. Rwanda's Florence Niyonkuru won bronze.
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11:00 pm Sunday, 20 September 2026

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India thrash Pakistan 3-0 in women’s table tennis team event at Asian Games

India thrashed Pakistan 3-0 in the women’s table tennis team event at Asian Games 2026. Sutirtha Mukherjee beat Aleena Khan 11-3, 11-3, 11-4, while 17-year-old Syndrela Das defeated Kalsoom Khan 11-6, 11-7, 11-5. Sreeja Akula completed the sweep, beating Fatima Khan 11-4, 11-4, 11-5. India finished Group F unbeaten and reached the quarter-finals.
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08:05 am Monday, 21 September 2026

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India bag 3rd medal at Asian Games, win silver in men's 10m air rifle team event

India won silver in men's 10m air rifle team event at Asian Games 2026, with Rudrankksh Patil, Himanshu Dhillon and Parth Mane combining for 1890.1 points. China took gold with a world-record 1899.0, while South Korea claimed bronze with 1884.2. Rudrankksh and Himanshu also qualified for the individual final. India have won three medals at Asian Games 2026 so far.
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08:23 am Monday, 21 September 2026

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Saudi Arabia launches airstrikes on Houthis

Iran-backed Houthis have claimed that Saudi Arabia has launched 28 airstrikes across Houthi-held areas in Yemen in the last 24 hours, WION reported. This comes a day after the Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, with drones and ballistic missiles. Meanwhile, the US State Department has issued a security alert for the Middle East as Houthi-Saudi fighting intensified.
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09:26 am Monday, 21 September 2026

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India's Suchika Tariyal wins historic bronze medal in MMA at Asian Games

Suchika Tariyal won bronze in the women's Traditional MMA 60kg event at Asian Games 2026 after losing her semi-final to Singapore's Teo Hui Hoon. The 36-year-old had already assured India of a medal by beating Mongolia's Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 2-0 in the quarter-final. Tariyal's bronze is India's first-ever Asian Games medal in mixed martial arts.
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'Leave Iran now,' US warns its citizens

US has issued a travel warning for its citizens amid rising tensions with Iran. "Don't travel to Iran for any reason. US citizens should leave Iran now," the advisory stated. President Donald Trump has threatened to "blow up entire Iran". Meanwhile, Iran has deployed most of its 4,20,000-strong ground forces along borders amid fear of a possible US ground invasion.
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10:16 am Monday, 21 September 2026

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India create history with 2 podium finishes in men’s 10m air rifle at Asian Games

India created history by securing two podium finishes in men's 10m air rifle event at Asian Games 2026. Himanshu Dhillon clinched silver with a score of 252.4, while Rudrankksh Patil won bronze with a score of 230.9. This is the first time that two Indians secured podium finishes in the men's 10m air rifle individual event at Asian Games.
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10:15 am Monday, 21 September 2026

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AI & ML Experts to be most in-demand hires by 2030, says Scaler

AI & ML roles are set to be among the fastest-growing jobs by 2030, stated Scaler, adding that companies like OpenAI and Emergent are validating this shift by prioritising AI-first talent over traditional roles. In Scaler's free masterclass on 24th September, Saurabh Kango (Ex-Insights Manager, LinkedIn) highlights the right skills to close that gap and land your first AI role.
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10:30 am Monday, 21 September 2026

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Gold prices fall; list shows rates in cities across India

Gold prices in India fell during early trading hours on Monday, reported Livemint. The 24-carat gold in Mumbai stood at ₹1,54,250 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold was priced at ₹1,41,396. In Delhi, 24-carat gold stood at ₹1,53,960, while Bengaluru recorded ₹1,54,350. Chennai and Hyderabad recorded ₹1,54,670 and ₹1,54,470 per 10 grams for 24-carat gold, respectively.
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11:48 am Monday, 21 September 2026

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Only 4 of 33 large-cap funds deliver positive returns in 1 year: Report

The average return of active large-cap mutual funds over the past year was -3.09%, with only four of the 33 funds delivering positive returns, according to Value Research. Quant Large Cap Fund topped the category with a 5.68% return, followed by Taurus Large Cap Fund at 5.13%. ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund, the largest fund in the dataset, returned -6.04%.
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12:24 pm Monday, 21 September 2026

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IIT Bombay removes professor booked after student's suicide from Dean post

IIT Bombay has removed Professor Suryanarayana Doolla as Dean of Student Affairs amid the investigation into student Sahil Wakode's suicide. Director Shireesh B Kedare said that further action would depend on the ongoing investigation. Doolla was named in FIR after Wakode's parents alleged that their son was subjected to institutional harassment and caste-based discrimination.
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02:08 pm Monday, 21 September 2026

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