Indian women’s archery trio strikes gold, equals world record at Asiad

The Indian women’s compound archery trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep, and Chikitha Taniparthi clinched a historic gold at the Asian Games, defeating China and equalling the world record. The win was lauded by PT Usha and Mansukh Mandaviya. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha hailed the … Read more

Asian Games 2026: Wrestler Sunil Kumar loses semi, will fight for bronze

Indian wrestler Sunil Kumar suffered a defeat in the men’s Greco-Roman 87kg semifinal but will compete for bronze. Meanwhile, the Indian women’s compound archery team clinched the gold medal, and a medal was assured in women’s team squash. Indian wrestler Sunil Kumar suffered a defeat in the men’s Greco-Roman 87kg semifinal at the Asian Games … Read more

Ujjain: Security up at Shahi Masjid a day after clashes over demolition

Security was stepped up at Ujjain’s Shahi Masjid after clashes over demolition for road-widening. The situation is now peaceful, and the mosque committee is removing the structure after reaching a compromise with the administration in court. Security was stepped up around the Shahi Masjid in Ujjain on Wednesday, with police personnel continuing to be deployed … Read more

Jaishankar meets Guterres, discusses conflicts, impact on Global South

EAM S Jaishankar met UN chief Antonio Guterres, discussing the impact of ongoing conflicts on the Global South. He warned of a looming food crisis due to disruptions in grain and fertiliser supplies and urged restraint to de-escalate tensions. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday (local time) and … Read more

Asian Games Wrestling: Mixed day for India as Sunil advances to semis

India’s wrestling campaign saw mixed results as Sunil Kumar advanced to the semis while Nisha Dahiya bowed out. The women’s compound archery trio won gold against China, and the women’s squash team also secured a medal by reaching the semifinals. Asian Games: Mixed fortunes in wrestling India’s wrestling campaign at the ongoing Asian Games started … Read more

Thane: Shiv Sena UBT faction leader Pradeep Purnekar shot dead

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar was shot dead in Thane’s Manpada-Ganesh Nagar area. Unidentified bike-borne assailants opened fire at him outside his office. He sustained two gunshot wounds and died. Police have launched an investigation. Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction leader Pradeep Purnekar was shot dead by unidentified bike-borne assailants in the Manpada-Ganesh … Read more

WB minister on India-Brazil security, slams TMC’s ‘messy affair’

WB sports minister Indranil Khan discusses security for India’s matches against Brazil and Uruguay. He slams the previous TMC government over Lionel Messi’s visit, assuring the new government has ‘zero tolerance for corruption’ and is upgrading stadium tech. West Bengal sports minister Indranil Khan spoke on the security arrangements made ahead of India’s high-profile friendlies … Read more

RUM Stock Ticks Higher Overnight: Analyst Sees 94% Upside As $13B Anthropic Deal Sets Off AI Pivot

Texas Capital cited Quake AI’s expansion and Anthropic agreement as factors supporting stronger long-term revenue prospects. Texas Capital started coverage of RUM Group with a $15 price target, citing its shift into AI infrastructure.  The company entered the sector by acquiring Northern Data and now operates its Quake AI business alongside its media platform.  Texas … Read more