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https://ift.tt/AKWN5aG Olympic champion shooter Abhinav Bindra on Sunday congratulated Indian athletes for their Asian Games campaign but called for greater urgency in strengthening the country's high-performance ecosystem with the Los Angeles Olympics less than two years away. India finished at the fourth place on the medal table with 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. "Congratulations to every Indian athlete and to Team India on the Asian Games. A Games campaign is never just the few days we see on television. It is years of early mornings, injuries, doubts, missed occasions and countless hours of work. "So first and foremost, enormous respect to our athletes and also to their families who live this journey with them and make sacrifices that are rarely seen. To the coaches, support staff, federations, SAI, the Government and everyone working behind the scenes, THANK YOU !," Bindra wrote on 'X'. "There have been some terrific bre...

https://ift.tt/kuoNyUx Perth, 1985. India were trailing West Germany 1-5 at hockey's Champions Trophy with about eight minutes left when a 20-year-old fullback picked up the ball near the halfway line, ran at the defence, skipped past four defenders, and lifted it over the goalkeeper. It sparked a comeback still counted among Indian hockey's greatest. India scored four times in that spell to draw 5-5. Forty-one years later, the Congress has handed him the ball in Punjab with lots to defend against, and everything to play for. "It all happened so fast. Maybe the Germans did not expect it from me," Pargat Singh recalled about that match in Australia in a 1991 interview. On Friday, the party named the former Olympic captain its state unit chief, two days after Amarinder Singh Raja Warring resigned and months before the 2027 Assembly elections. Picking Pargat was a fallback, though not purely defensive. Former minister Vijay Inder Singla, a Hindu from the Bania (t...

https://ift.tt/dcInps6 “The job is not done yet.” Sjoerd Marine sounded typically understated when midfielder Neha explored the head coach's reaction on India's entry into the Asian Games final. But a day later, India ended a prolonged 44-year wait, grabbing the women's hockey gold beating Paris Olympic silver medallists China 1-0 in the final. The team also secured qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Soon, Marijne settled into a well-deserved celebration time with his players in the locker room.  But the Dutchman, who returned as India's head coach in January, inherited a divided dressing room short on confidence and disrupted by injuries. However, nine months later, he transformed that group into a fearless, united side that produced its best World Cup finish — fifth — in 52 years before adding an Asian Games gold. Marijne struck an immediate chord with the players, giving instructions, mostly in Hindi: “thoda aage,” “peeche ja,” “Deepu, bhag,” “Shilp...

https://ift.tt/PcVZmif According to the brokerage, LG Electronics is well placed to benefit from structural premiumisation across TVs, refrigerators, washing machines and ACs, while the expanding LG Essential portfolio provides an additional growth factor by broadening its addressable market. Over the medium term, Motilal Oswal expects Sri City capacity expansion, deeper localisation and increasing exports to further strengthen the growth and profitability profile. NDTV Profit's special research section collates quality and in-depth equity and economy research reports from across India's top brokerages, asset managers and research agencies. These reports offer NDTV Profit's subscribers an opportunity to expand their understanding of companies, sectors and the economy. Motilal Oswal Report Domestic brokerage firm Motilal Oswal values LG Electronics Ltd. at 45 times Sep'28E earnings per share to arrive at a target price of Rs 2,080 and has reiterated Buy rating impl...

https://ift.tt/YGZvSJu The fans at Barsapara Stadium witnessed one of the most stunning ODI batting displays from the West Indies as, for the first time ever, three Caribbean batters scored centuries in a single ODI innings. From an explosive, no-holds-barred assault by opener John Campbell to a measured, quintessential ODI-style century from skipper Shai Hope and a classy yet merciless ton from rising star Amir Jangoo , the Indian fans experienced Caribbean cricket in different flavours and tempos. As the two-time champions eye a spot in the 2027 ODI World Cup through the qualifiers, they showcased a level of ruthlessness that fans had rarely seen from them in recent years. India conceded 405/7 in 50 overs, the third-highest total ever conceded by the side in ODIs. Highest ODI totals against India 438/4 South Africa, Wankhede, 2015 411/8 Sri Lanka, Rajkot, 2009 405/7 West Indies, Guwahati, 2026 389/4 Australia, Sydney, 2020 387/3 England, Lord's, 2026 "If We...

https://ift.tt/m6SHYbZ Mumbai Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a three-hour weather warning for Mumbai, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph across the city. The warning comes after Mumbai experienced a spell of heavy rainfall, which affected movement across the city and disrupted flight operations. Rainfall has eased in several parts of Mumbai, with weather conditions currently relatively calm. However, the latest IMD alert indicates the possibility of another spell of intense weather during the warning period. The combination of thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds could lead to temporary disruptions to road and air traffic, particularly if rainfall intensifies again.  Airline operations have also been affected by the weather conditions in Mumbai. IndiGo issued an advisory for passengers travelling through the city, warning that heavy rainfall was currently affecting flight operations at Mumbai. “Heavy r...

https://ift.tt/YjHROlu At the NDTV Yuva 2026 session titled Fatima No Filter, the actress reacted to the Mumbai civic body's proposal for a 570% hike in entertainment tax for air-conditioned cinema halls and multiplexes. Fatima Sana Shaikh said, "Who will watch films now? Waise bhi koi nahin dekh raha . It's also very classist. Single theatres are alienated already. Popcorn only costs Rs 1,000." On Prepping For Her Cop Role Fatima Sana Shaikh was recently seen playing the role of an investigator cop in Hunkkaar. The actress opened up about the preparation that went behind it. She played a powerful role as ACP Jasleen Singh Soin (also referred to as Jasleen Soni) in the recently released series Hunkkaar. She said, "I was very excited to play a cop, but I did not want to play a typical cop, like enter into the physicality - I wasn't interested. I was curious to get into the mind of an officer. I met a lot of officers of different ranks - constables,...

https://ift.tt/m9WbQCD India vs West Indies 1st ODI Live Streaming: The highly anticipated day has arrived, with India set to face West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series on Sunday in Thiruvananthapuram. Stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be in action as India begin their preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup. The series marks the start of a long journey in the 50-over format for skipper Shubman Gill and his team as they build towards next year's World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. However, while the team management continues to grapple with the absence of several players due to injuries and the ongoing Asian Games in Japan, the public narrative remains firmly centred on the two greats, Rohit and Kohli. On the other hand, for Shai Hope 's West Indies squad, coming off tight series losses to New Zealand and Sri Lanka, the series offers a fresh opportunity for them to test an Indian team missing several core match-winners, especially wit...

https://ift.tt/sUjyJkD UFC returns tonight with a stacked Fight Night card headlined by a pivotal lightweight clash that could reshape the division's top 10. The main event sees Raul Rosas Jr. taking on Raoni Barcelos in a bout with major title-implication stakes, while the co-main features a dangerous striker against a surging grappler in what promises to be a stylistic chess match. The card also features prelims packed with ranked contenders, regional standouts, and fighters looking to bounce back from recent losses. For viewers watching from home, the event will stream live on Paramount+. "I felt like I just look like I belong there." Raul Rosas Jr. (@RaulRosasJr8) is ready to fully make his transition from prospect to legitimate contender when he competes in his first main event assignment on September 26. #UFCVegas121 Read more ⤵️: https://t.co/QPDfjght6L — UFC News (@UFCNews) September 26, 2026 What Matches Are On Tomorrow's UFC Fight Night Card? Main C...

https://ift.tt/w4RvOF2 Christian Gonzalez may have just given fans their biggest clue yet about his relationship status. The New England Patriots cornerback reacted to influencer Juliana Alvarado's latest Patriots post, and her reply added more fuel to the speculation. Alvarado shared photos from the Patriots' win over the Pittsburgh Steelers while wearing a custom jacket featuring Gonzalez's No. 0. Gonzalez then commented, “HER!” and Alvarado replied, “mwah” with a heart emoji. The exchange has led to reports that the pair are dating, although neither has publicly made a formal relationship announcement.  Christian Gonzalez And Juliana Alvarado Fuel Dating Reports The exchange came after Alvarado attended New England's 20-3 win over Pittsburgh on September 20. She posted several pictures from the Patriots sideline, including one showing her in a custom jacket with Gonzalez's number on it. That caught attention before the cornerback joined the conversation himse...

https://ift.tt/QupFDmx The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has issued a sweeping two-part consultation paper on distribution regulations and expense of management (EoM) caps, sending shockwaves across the financial services landscape. The proposals seek to clamp down on inflated distributor payouts, reduce friction costs for end-policyholders, and transition the industry from an aggressive "push" model to an effort-based and pull-oriented distribution ecosystem. Global brokerage assessments from Jefferies, Macquarie, Bernstein, and HSBC indicate the proposed measures will deliver a significant near-term hit to distributor unit economics — most notably for PB Fintech (Policybazaar) — while leaving low-cost, agency-backed underwriters like Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and SBI Life relatively insulated. ALSO READ:  IRDAI Eyes 5-Year Glide Path To Cut EoM Caps To 20% For General Insurers, 12.5% For Life Insurers The Proposed Regu...

https://ift.tt/QSv1wji Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, famous for the film 'Vicky Donor', has stepped in to sponsor a rifle for current Asian Championship gold medallist Meghana Sajjanar after learning about her challenges with the equipment. Khurrana had not met Sajjanar or known her personally, yet offered to sponsor her rifle after learning about her circumstances. The support gave the athlete access to world-class equipment and allowed her to train and compete without having to compromise on her preparation. "He didn't know me. We had never met. He just wanted to see an Indian athlete win on the global stage. That rifle levelled the playing field for me, allowing me to train without compromise, take on the best in the world, and achieve what I have today," Sajjanar posted on social media. Recently she won gold in team event and an individual bronze in 10m Air Rifle category at the Asian Championship here at the Karni Singh Range. She won couple of bron...

https://ift.tt/rJQSkud The share allotment status for the National Stock Exchange IPO will be finalised today, on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The bourse is expected to process refunds for non-allottees on Sept. 23, while shares are expected to be credited to the demat accounts of successful allottees on the same day. The initial public offering of NSE kicked off with a slower than expected start but gained traction by the last day of bidding, with strong demand from qualified institutional buyers (QIBs)  overwhelming response from investors as the public issue was oversubscribed by 5.71 times on the third and final day of bidding on Sept. 21. Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) led the demand for the issue, subscribing 12.68 times. The Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs) category was subscribed 6.55 times, while retail investors booked their quota 1.39 times. Investors who participated in the IPO can check the allotment status on the websites of BSE, NSE, and the issue regi...

https://ift.tt/8UK7sO4 Indian equity markets could remain range-bound in Tuesday's session as the Nifty faces a crucial resistance zone around 23,520-23,550 amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty and elevated energy prices. This comes as GIFT Nifty rises 0.34% to 23,519.50 after Brent crude fell below $100. According to Sudeep Shah, Head - Technical and Derivatives Research at SBI Securities, the 23,520-23,550 zone is likely to act as an important resistance area for the Nifty in the near term. "A sustained move above 23,550 could extend the ongoing pullback rally towards the 23,700 mark in the short term," Shah said. On the downside, the 23,330-23,300 zone is expected to provide crucial support. Shah said a breach below 23,300 could weaken the near-term structure and potentially result in the index resuming its corrective trend. Market participants are also keeping a close watch on crude oil prices and geopolitical developments, which could influence the sustaina...

https://ift.tt/pedIgY4 Scheduling congestion could force the Indian team to rest some of their players for the final two of their five ODIs against New Zealand later this year, according to a report. India are scheduled to play five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests during a gruelling two-month tour of New Zealand. However, concerns have been raised over the scheduling of the series, with the Test leg set to begin just four days after the fifth and final ODI on November 15. According to a report in Dainik Jagran , the likes of Shubman Gill , Jasprit Bumrah , KL Rahul , Nitish Kumar Reddy, Prasidh Krishna , Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj could be rested for the final two ODIs in Mount Maunganui to prepare for the subsequent Test series. The aforementioned players are expected to be part of both the ODI and Test squads, which could force the team management to prioritise their workload and availability for the red-ball leg of the tour. The report further claimed that India's ...

https://ift.tt/Pso4Bbt Asian Games organisers offered "deepest apologies" on Saturday for playing the North Korean national anthem for the South Korean men's hockey team. South Korean officials were left angered by the latest mishap to hit the Nagoya-Aichi Games, which officially opened after a troubled build-up. At their Friday contest against Bangladesh, South Korea's players lined up for the traditional playing of the anthems, only to look bemused as North Korea's song rang out. Organisers then played Bangladesh's anthem and later the South Korean one, the South's Yonhap news agency said. South Korea went on to win 5-0. "During the men's hockey match between (South) Korea and Bangladesh on September 18, an incorrect national anthem was mistakenly played before the match," the Asian Games organising committee told AFP on Saturday. The statement said that, on Friday, "officials responsible for (National Olympic Committee) relations ...

https://ift.tt/q2EMs34 The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has begun its search for a new chief selector for the senior men's cricket team, with the current chairman of the selection committee, Ajit Agarkar, reportedly set to step down, according to sources. Agarkar, whose term at the helm of the selection committee is set to expire in the coming weeks, had reportedly sought an extension from the BCCI until the 2027 ODI World Cup. As per NDTV sources, Agarkar has expressed his intention to step down from the top job at the end of his term. It is understood that discussions between the BCCI and Ajit Agarkar have already taken place, with an official announcement regarding the former pacer's departure expected in the coming days. NDTV had earlier reported that Agarkar's tenure is all but over and that he had already chaired his final selection meeting when Team India's squad for the upcoming white-ball series was announced. Sources had told NDTV that fo...

https://ift.tt/tAJyb29 Hanuman Ansh continues its phenomenal box-office run, with the devotional drama earning significantly more than Yash-starrer Toxic on Thursday. While Hanuman Ansh collected Rs 6.25 crore on Day 42, Toxic raked in Rs 14 lakh on Day 23 in India. The devotional film earned a staggering Rs 6.11 crore more than the Yash starrer, highlighting its extraordinary staying power at the box office. Hanuman Ansh Shows Sixth-Week Momentum Hanuman Ansh collected Rs 6.25 crore net on Day 42, across 9,160 shows in India. The film's India net collection has now reached Rs 243.38 crore, while its India gross collection stands at Rs 287.40 crore. The Day 42 collection represents a 4.2% jump from the previous day's Rs 6 crore, underlining the film's strong momentum even in its sixth week. With this the spiritual film raked an overall Rs 80. 25 crore on week sixth. ALSO READ |  Hanuman Ansh Crosses Rs 300 Crore Worldwide: Can It Overtake Yash's Toxic? Ove...

https://ift.tt/AxcEB10 Eyewear unicorn Lenskart is doubling down on rapid volume expansion and end-to-end supply chain integration, confident that a massive structural penetration deficit in emerging markets offers a multi-decade growth runway. Speaking at the Jefferies India Forum 2026, the eyewear's Founder and Chief Executive Officer Peyush Bansal reiterated that the company's priority remains solving vision correction at scale rather than optimizing for short-term profitability. According to Bansal, Lenskart's primary market opportunity extends well beyond the current eyewear consumers to an estimated 700 million to 800 million individuals who require corrective lenses but remain undiagnosed or underserved. ALSO READ:  Lenskart Q1 Results: Profit Soars Nearly 4x As Margins Expand; Revenue Up 43% The Structural Penetration Gap Eyewear adoption in India and Southeast Asia continues to lag developed nations. In US, roughly 88% of people requiring corrective lenses ...

https://ift.tt/erXnBfq India ODI Squad Announcement Live Updates: The BCCI has announced India's squads for the ODI and T20I series against the West Indies, starting September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram. Rishabh Pant has been overlooked once again, while Hardik Pandya's name is also missing from both squads for the tour of the Caribbean. Jasprit Bumrah, who will be playing in the Asian Games 2026 for India, has also been rested for the West Indies T20Is. India will play three ODIs and five T20Is against the West Indies in September-October. Meanwhile, Pant has been named in the Rest of India squad for the Irani Cup match against Ranji Trophy champions Jammu & Kashmir. India ODI Squad vs West Indies 2026 Live Updates - BCCI Announcement Live September 16, 2026 at 09:11PM from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/xa6rIAu via