‘Doesn’t feel like winning, hasn’t sunk in’: Kumkum remains unfazed after historic Asian Games gold

Vaishnavi Iyer | October 3, 2026 12:18 PM

Okazaki, Oct 3 (IANS) Seventeen-year-old Kumkum Mohod says she is yet to fully process becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual recurve gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. With the recurve gold, the young archer completed a hat-trick of medals at the continental showpiece, including a gold in the women’s recurve team event and a silver in the mixed team event.

Bangladesh: 162 journalists attacked, threatened, harassed in last three months

IANS | October 3, 2026 12:15 PM

Dhaka, Oct 3 (IANS) Amid growing concerns over mounting threats to press freedom in Bangladesh, at least 162 journalists faced attacks, threats, harassment and legal harassment in 112 separate incidents over the past three months while carrying out their professional duties, local media reported, citing a monitoring report by a Dhaka-based research organisation.

Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma appointed Delhi cricket's state mentor

IANS | October 3, 2026 12:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma has been appointed as the state mentor of Delhi cricket by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA), as he is set to bring in his extensive coaching experience and deep understanding of the state's ecosystem into the mentorship role for the youngsters.

Bhagyashrii Borse thanks Captain Smit Machchhar; calls him a real-life hero

IANS | October 3, 2026 12:12 PM

Chennai, Oct 3 (IANS) Actress Bhagyashrii Borse, who is shooting for the Mohanlal-starrer 'Operation Ganga' in Georgia, has now penned a post of appreciation for Indian pilot, Captain Smit Machchar, who was instrumental in thwarting a terrorist attack on board a FlyDubai flight, saying the Indian braveheart was a "Real Life Hero".

Aradhana Misra Mona takes charge as UP Cong chief; foresees political shift in state

IANS | October 3, 2026 12:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) The newly-appointed President of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee, Aradhana Misra Mona, on Saturday, extended her gratitude to the top leadership of the party and expressed confidence that the INDIA Bloc is growing stronger and the state's political landscape is set to change.

BB 20: Rhiti Tiwari pens sweet note for Qazi post elimination, says ‘I’ve got your back’

IANS | October 3, 2026 12:08 PM

Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) After mid-week elimination from Bigg Boss 20, Rhiti Tiwari penned a heartfelt note for fellow contestant Qazi Touqeer.

Parineeti Chopra on ‘Reporting Live’: Was immediately drawn to the spirit of this character

IANS | October 3, 2026 12:07 PM

Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Actress Parineeti Chopra is set to explore new territory with ‘Reporting Live’, stepping into a role she says immediately drew her in with its curiosity, fearlessness and relentless pursuit of truth.

Asian Games: Prez Murmu congratulates Kumkum, Pranavi on historic gold medals

IANS | October 3, 2026 12:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday congratulated archery gold medallist Kumkum Mohod and golfer Pranavi Sharath Urs for their historic performances at the Asian Games 2026, highlighting their achievements as milestones for Indian women in sport.

Asian Games: Abhishek and Tilak's record fifties guide India to 211/6 against Pakistan in cricket final

IANS | October 3, 2026 12:00 PM

Nisshin, Oct 3 (IANS) Abhishek Sharma smashed the fastest fifty by an Indian against Pakistan in T20Is before Tilak Varma produced a blazing late assault as India overcame a sluggish surface to post 211/6 in 20 overs in the Asian Games men’s cricket gold-medal match against their arch-rivals at Korogi Sports Park on Saturday.

Avtar Gill celebrates 23 years of ‘Baghban’ starring Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, thanks Ravi Chopra & BR Chopra

IANS | October 3, 2026 11:58 AM

Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Actor Avtar Gill took a trip down memory lane as his 2003 family drama ‘Baghban’ completed 23 years on Saturday.