Monsoon withdrawal followed by mild chill to Delhi-NCR mornings, evenings; AQI remains in moderate category

IANS | October 3, 2026 8:51 AM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) The weather is changing across several parts of the country, including Delhi-NCR, as conditions have become favourable for the withdrawal of the monsoon from North India. With rainfall coming to a halt, the weather has started clearing. However, there is a slight chill in the air. Mornings and evenings are witnessing a mild chill, although the Sun remains bright during the day.

Asian Games: Deepak Punia into SF, Sagar, Manisha, Antim, Aman reach QF

IANS | October 3, 2026 8:28 AM

Nagoya, Oct 3 (IANS) India made a strong start to its wrestling campaign at the Asian Games on Saturday, with Deepak Punia advancing to the men’s freestyle 97kg semifinals while Sagar Jaglan, Antim Panghal, Aman Sehrawat and Manisha Bhanwala booked their places in the quarterfinals in their respective events.

Hindu temple in US Ohio attacked with bricks

IANS | October 3, 2026 8:27 AM

Washington, Oct 3 (IANS) A Hindu temple in Ohio’s Greater Cleveland area was attacked with bricks that shattered windows while priests and devotees were inside, the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) said.

G20 debate exposes doubts over WTO tools

IANS | October 3, 2026 8:22 AM

Milwaukee, Oct 3 (IANS) Majority of G20 members have raised doubts about the effectiveness of existing World Trade Organization-authorised measures in tackling structural excess capacity, saying current trade remedies are too slow and fail to address policies responsible for market distortions.

US visa bonds apply to 50 countries, India excluded

IANS | October 3, 2026 8:16 AM

Washington, Oct 3 (IANS) The United States has listed 50 countries whose nationals are subject to visa bonds of up to $20,000 for business and tourist visas, with India excluded from the requirement but Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal among the South Asian countries covered.