CWG gold medallist Preeti Pawar knocked out by world champion at Asian Games

Boxer Preeti Pawar lost 5-0 to Olympic bronze medallist and world champion Pang Chol-mi of North Korea in the Round of 16 of women's 54kg at Asian Games 2026 on Friday. All five judges scored each of the three rounds 10-9 in Chol-mi's favour. Notably, the 22-year-old Pawar had won gold at Commonwealth Games 2026.
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03:43 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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SEBI tightens rules to safeguard gold and silver held for ETFs

SEBI has approved tighter rules for vaults storing gold and silver for ETFs and other regulated bullion products. The framework will cover vault managers' financial strength, security, storage, segregation and record-keeping, extending beyond Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs). SEBI will raise the minimum net worth requirement for vault managers from ₹50 crore to ₹75 crore.
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03:58 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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Iran says it wants to end war

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country wants to end the ongoing war. "We do not wish to continue. It's America that must choose whether it wants to end this or not," Pezeshkian said. During his UNGA address, US President Donald Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran if there is no deal, but also suggested an agreement could come soon.
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03:50 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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India-New Zealand FTA to take effect on October 20

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement enters into force on October 20, 2026, said NZ High Commissioner Patrick Rata. The deal covers 118 service sectors, removes caps on Indian students, offers 5,000 skilled worker visas, post-study work rights for STEM graduates, and 1,000 annual working holiday visas for young Indians.
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04:12 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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BNM holds Balochistan rights conference in Geneva

The Baloch National Movement organised an international conference at Geneva Press Club, gathering human rights defenders, journalists, and parliamentarians to discuss Balochistan's situation. Participants called on the UN to establish fact-finding missions to investigate alleged human rights violations, enforced disappearances, and political repression in the region. The event also paid tribute to lawyer Zubair Baloch.
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04:09 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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India inflicting oppression in Ladakh, even China not doing this to Tibet: Sonam Wangchuk

A year after violence in Ladakh's Leh claimed four lives, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk said Ladakh had the option to choose China but it chose India for a dignified life, as India is a democracy. "Today, atrocities are committed in Ladakh that even China isn't committing in Tibet," Wangchuk went on to claim.
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04:29 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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Canadian PM says he considers possibility of US military attack on his country

Canadian PM Mark Carney said his government has considered the remote possibility of US military action against Canada. Speaking to The New York Times, Carney said it would be "irresponsible" not to prepare for such an "extreme tail risk". Tensions between the US and Canada have swelled in recent years after President Donald Trump threatened heavy reciprocal tariffs on Canada.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
04:28 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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Vinod Kambli admitted to elderly home in Thane, video surfaces

A video of ex-India cricketer Vinod Kambli from an elderly care home in Thane has surfaced. Kambli was reportedly admitted to the facility recently as part of his recovery. The 54-year-old has battled several health issues in recent years and has undergone regular treatment and medical check-ups. Earlier, his friend revealed that Kambli has gone to rehab 14 times.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
04:44 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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What will be affected and what won’t during 3-day bank strike?

Bank branch services that require a visit to the bank are likely to be affected during a three-day nationwide strike from September 28 to 30, with cash deposits/withdrawals, cheque processing, demand drafts, account-related work, and staff-assisted locker access facing delays or disruption. However, UPI, internet/mobile banking, bank apps, wallets, and ATMs are expected to remain available.
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04:31 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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High Court issues notice to CJP's Dipke, Saurav and Ranka over woman's morphed pic with PM Modi

Delhi High Court issued notices to CJP's Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ratna Singh after a woman's morphed picture with PM Narendra Modi was circulated during CJP protests. High Court also directed Meta to remove the objectionable content from social media platforms managed by it. Meanwhile, Delhi Police has been directed to provide complete protection to the woman.
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News By: Ankush Verma
04:58 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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IITs to restrict 22 companies including Oracle from campus hiring over not fulfilling job offers

IITs have decided to stop cooperating with 22 companies in campus recruitment for next two placement seasons after firms failed to honour over 150 job offers across 23 IITs, ET reported. Oracle, which has reportedly sacked around 3,000 employees in India, is among companies expected to face a two-year restriction. It didn't fulfil around 40 offers made to IIT students.
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News By: Ankit Tiwari
05:03 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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Russia-Japan ties seriously deteriorated: Moscow

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko told TASS that Russia-Japan relations have seriously deteriorated, with contacts limited to isolated matters. He said PM Sanae Takaichi continues her predecessors' anti-Russian course. Moscow insists Tokyo must abandon hostile policies and take concrete steps before dialogue and cooperation can resume.
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05:24 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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Delhi HC orders Meta to remove AI-morphed images in 24hrs

Delhi High Court directed Meta to remove AI-generated morphed images of a woman depicted alongside PM Modi within 24 hours. The court issued notices to four individuals, ordered Delhi Police to provide protection to the petitioner and submit an FIR status report within one week, citing urgency and sensitivity of the matter.
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05:44 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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Actor Arnaud Denis dies by euthanasia at 43

French actor-director Arnaud Denis died by euthanasia at 43 in Belgium after years of severe health issues, including myalgic encephalomyelitis. He was best known for his productions of Choderlos de Laclos' Les Liaisons Dangereuses and Molière's Les Femmes Savantes. "I can no longer leave my home; I have no social life, I have no life at all," he said earlier.
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03:57 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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Gold ends 4-day losing streak

Gold snapped a four-day losing streak, with prices rising slighty by ₹200 to ₹1,52,600 per 10 grams in Delhi on Friday. Silver prices remained unchanged at ₹2.37 lakh per kg. In overseas markets, spot gold gained $27.73, or nearly 1%, to $4,301.40 per ounce, while silver rose 1.4% to $64.72 per ounce.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
06:55 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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PM Modi attends 'Bhajan Clubbing'

PM Narendra Modi attended 'Bhajan Clubbing' at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Park in Delhi, on the occasion of Bharatiya Jana Sangh leader Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's birth anniversary. In January this year, PM Modi praised the 'Bhajan Clubbing' trend, saying, "The stage may be modern, the musical presentation may be different, but the core spirit remains the same."
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08:09 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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POCSO case against Veeramani buried: TN CM as he alleges DMK-AIADMK-BJP collusion

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on Friday alleged a collusion between the DMK, AIADMK and BJP, claiming that a POCSO case against businessman Veeramani was "buried" during the previous regime. He also referred to the MK Stalin-led DMK as an "evil force". Without directly mentioning the POCSO case, Vijay alleged the businessman had been abusing children for many years.
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09:06 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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Stanford University uses AI to replace Hispanic student with Black woman in ad, faces backlash

Stanford University faced backlash after it used AI to replace a Hispanic student with an image of a Black woman in an advertisement. The university removed the advertisement, saying, "Both the alteration and lack of disclosure in this case violate policy. We are working...to provide additional training and ensure proper review of all materials."
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News By: Ankush Verma
09:29 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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138th-ranked India hold 44th-ranked FIFA World Cup side Panama to 1-1 draw

India held 44th-ranked Panama to a 1-1 draw in their international football friendly match in Bengaluru on Friday. Ryan Williams put 138th-ranked India ahead in the 41st minute following an assist from Akash Mishra. Panama, who featured in FIFA World Cup 2026, equalised in the 68th minute. India will next face Brazil on October 3.
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09:30 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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Mushtaq was shooting for a film 20 days before death: Son Mohsin

Actor Mushtaq Khan's son, Mohsin Khan, revealed that his father's last film shoot was on September 4, 20 days before death. Mushtaq last faced the camera for Salman Khan's bodyguard Shera's son, Abir Singh's debut film 'Tarzan', alongside Rajat Bedi, Rajpal Yadav and Chunky Pandey. "He lived a good life; despite being in hospital, he went away smiling," added Mohsin.
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10:44 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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