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India finishes fourth in Asian Games with 85 medals, dominated by team sports success

India secured 85 medals, finishing fourth in the 2026 Asian Games with 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze. China led with 341 medals, while Japan came second. The country's success was highlighted in team sports, with golds in cricket, kabaddi, and hockey. The 'Khelo India' initiative allocated Rs 36,000 crore for sports development over five years.

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NDTV NewsCentre China dominates Asian Games 2026 with 341 medals, showcasing its systemic sports model
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Flydubai pilot attacked captain mid-flight, aircraft lost 16,000 feet before emergency landing

Al-Hammami, an off-duty flydubai pilot, attacked captain Machchhar in the cockpit with an emergency axe, causing the aircraft to lose 16,000 feet in 30 seconds. Two other off-duty pilots took control and landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Investigators are examining his alleged plan to target Israeli airspace and possible extremist links.

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Siberian lab worker dies of suspected plague; 200 under observation

The death of 28-year-old lab technician Darya Shipilova from suspected pneumonic plague in Siberia has led to medical observation of nearly 200 people in the region. WHO warned of the disease's high infectivity and fatality risk if untreated. Testing found no microorganisms linked to her work.

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NBC NewsCentre Russian lab worker dies of suspected pneumonic plague as 200 enter medical observation Indian ExpressCentre Lab worker dies after pneumonic plague test tube break in Siberia
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Trump cites fake Indian election to push voter ID law

Trump falsely cited a non-existent Indian presidential election in a post referencing Brazil's first-round vote on Sunday. He claimed India's last election had 646 million voters, with minimal mail voting and full photo ID use, while pushing the SAVE America Act. India's president is appointed by the Lok Sabha majority, not elected directly.

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NDTV NewsCentre Trump Confuses Brazil's Election With India's In Gaffe Indian ExpressCentre Trump falsely claims 125M voted in India’s election, cites Brazil’s vote
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Rakul Preet denies benami properties, tax history amid I-T raids on Bhagnani family

Rakul Preet denied owning benami properties or receiving gifts, as Mumbai Income Tax authorities conducted searches on September 28 over financial irregularities. Her father-in-law, Vashu Bhagnani, was hospitalised in London after the searches were reported. She also highlighted her Armed Forces background and tax-paying history since age 20.

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Times of IndiaCentre Rakul Preet Singh denies Income Tax search links, calls reports false Hindustan TimesCentre Rakul Preet Singh denies Income Tax searches at her addresses
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Delhi Police busts Lucknow heroin manufacturing network, recovers 7.076 kg

Delhi Police arrested four individuals, including Bablu and Anil, in a Lucknow-based heroin manufacturing operation, recovering 7.076 kg of heroin worth Rs 50 crore. The operation, which began on September 16, targeted an interstate network linked to Delhi-NCR and UP, with Bablu and Ruksar Ali, accused of having prior NDPS convictions, being identified as part of the operation.

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FBI Director Kash Patel Announces Engagement to Country Singer Alexis Wilkins

FBI Director Kash Patel announced his engagement to country singer Alexis Wilkins on October 5. They have been dating since 2025, when she attended his swearing-in and met at a friend’s event. Wilkins released her debut album in 2023 and shared photos of the couple with a golden championship belt after their October event.

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The IndependentCentre FBI Director Kash Patel Announces Engagement to Country Singer Alexis Wilkins Indian ExpressCentre FBI Director Kash Patel Engaged to Country Singer Alexis Wilkins

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