India shine at Asian Para Games 2026 with record 114-medal haul

October 24, 2026 10:42 PM

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India shine at Asian Para Games 2026 with record 114-medal haul

The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games concluded today with a closing ceremony at the Mizuho Park Athletics Stadium in Nagoya, Japan. Around 4,000 athletes and staff from 45 countries and regions participated in the week-long Games, held in Japan for the first time. Double gold medallists Nishad Kum...

Saudi Arabia issues emergency alerts over aerial threat in four cities

October 24, 2026 9:47 PM

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Saudi Arabia issues emergency alerts over aerial threat in four cities

Saudi authorities today issued emergency alerts warning of a hostile aerial threat in Mecca, Jeddah, Yanbu and Taif. The Civil Defense urged residents to follow safety instructions, avoid gatherings and refrain from filming. It also advised people to call 911 in case of an emergency. Meanwhile, spok...

J.P. Nadda pays tribute to Kedar Nath Sahani on birth centenary

October 24, 2026 9:43 PM

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J.P. Nadda pays tribute to Kedar Nath Sahani on birth centenary

Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda today said that former Delhi BJP Chief Kedarnath Sahani was as a multifaceted personality whose life and political vision offered valuable lessons. Addressing an event in New Delhi to mark the 100th birth anniversary of former Delhi BJP president and former Governo...

France arrests 135 during nationwide protests, seizes weapons

October 24, 2026 9:40 PM

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France arrests 135 during nationwide protests, seizes weapons

French authorities have arrested 135 people and seized a range of weapons during nationwide demonstrations, as protests over living costs, education and political issues spread across the country. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said there had been no major incident so far, while police described th...

4th Tawang Marathon draws over 4,500 runners from across India

October 24, 2026 9:36 PM

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4th Tawang Marathon draws over 4,500 runners from across India

The fourth edition of the Tawang Marathon, one of Arunachal Pradesh’s most prominent high-altitude sporting events, was successfully conducted today, at the Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso High Altitude Sports Stadium, Tawang, witnessing an enthusiastic participation of over 4,500 runners from across the co...

5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes northwest China

October 24, 2026 9:33 PM

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5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes northwest China

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Zadoi County in northwest China’s Qinghai Province today, two days after a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit neighbouring Tibet, claiming 16 lives and injuring 76.   According to the China Earthquake Networks Centre, the latest quake struck at 2:09 PM IST (India...

Aditya assures India’s first men’s medal at World Boxing U-19 Championships

October 24, 2026 9:29 PM

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Aditya assures India’s first men’s medal at World Boxing U-19 Championships

In Boxing, Aditya has become the first Indian male boxer to secure a medal at the ongoing World Boxing U-19 Championships in Budva, Montenegro. He defeated Italy’s Tommaso Orlando by a unanimous 5-nil decision to enter the men’s 55-kilogram semifinals today. Aditya will face Azerbaijan’s Nihat Gasim...