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Asiad 2026: India, other nations complete flag ceremony after disruption

The ceremony, which was scheduled to commence at 1:30pm Japan time at Garden Pier, close to the container-style lodging for the athletes, initially began with a 20-minute delay

Asiad 2026: Anahat Singh eyes medal after remarkable rise in three years

Anahat, now 18, was the baby of the team when she had travelled to Hangzhou for her maiden Asian Games appearance three years ago

Asiad 2026: Sports Ministry seeks diaspora support amid room crunch

Several athletes, including those from India, have complained about delay in handing of their accommodation, which has been spread across container-style huts, a docked cruise ship and some hotels

Asiad 2026: Indian women boxers eye first gold since Mary Kom's 2014 win

Indian boxers returned from the Glasgow Commonwealth Games last month with a record haul of 10 medals, including five golds and a silver won by the women boxers

Asiad 2026: Quimcy Dsouza denied final spot, to play for Teqball bronze

The Mumbai player, who had previously competed in state-level football and 1,500m running, was introduced to Teqball after watching Brazilian football great Ronaldinho showcase his skills on Instagram

BCCI starts succession plan as Agarkar decides to end stint as selector

Earlier on Friday, the member units of the BCCI authorized the office-bearers to take a call on chairman of selectors Agarkar's future in the role during the Annual General Meeting

Maharashtra TET papers smuggled in shoe insoles for ₹8K, says chargesheet

Thane police chargesheet names 18 accused in the paper leak case, with 16 arrested and two key suspects still absconding as further investigation continues

Asiad 2026: Pawan Sehrawat replaces Toor as flag-bearer at opening ceremony

The athletics team has been training at the University of Tsukuba near Tokyo since September 13 as part of an acclimatisation camp and is scheduled to reach Nagoya on September 21

India rejects collision allegation, says Pak ship made dangerous move

EAM spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Pakistani vessel carried out a "dangerous" manoeuvre in violation of a 1991 agreement requiring naval ships to maintain a distance of three nautical miles.

Air India's incoming CEO Gebremariam meets Civil Aviation Minister K Naidu

Air India's incoming CEO Tewolde Gebremariam on Friday met Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu.

Cong claims its candidate for Nandigram bypoll arrested over 2007 protest

Congress candidate for the upcoming Nandigram assembly bypoll, Milan Pradhan, was arrested for his alleged involvement in the 2007 anti-land acquisition movement there, a senior party leader claimed.

Private financing critical for Viksit Bharat goal: Economic Affairs Secy

Achieving India's Viksit Bharat vision will require critical private sector investment, as public expenditure alone cannot bridge the massive financing gap, Economic Affairs Secy Anuradha Thakur said

India, Nepal discuss ways to facilitate legitimate trade and transit

The India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee (IGSC) on Trade, Transit and Cooperation to Control Unauthorised Trade was held here on September 16-17, 2026

Centre, states must work together for farmers welfare: Shivraj Chouhan

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said the Centre would extend full cooperation to the states to improve farmers' welfare and increase their income

Marathi film 'Gondhal' selected as India's official Oscars 2027 entry

Marathi film "Gondhal" has been chosen as India's official entry to the Oscars, the Film Federation of India announced on Friday.

India, Canada discuss progress on CEPA, aim to close trade deal by year-end

Trade ministers of India and Canada on Friday discussed the progress of ongoing negotiations for the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

Andhra SIPB clears projects worth ₹526 cr, to create about 9,000 jobs

The Andhra Pradesh SIPB, headed by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, on Friday approved 10 projects entailing an investment of over Rs 500 crore.

No online game registered under new law, 201 complaints received: Meity

No online game has been granted registration by the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) so far, while 201 complaints related to online gaming have been received as of September 1

Govt eases sugar stockholding limit to 30 days ahead of festival season

The government on Friday said it has relaxed the stockholding limit for bulk sugar consumers to 30 days from the existing 15 days, as the festive season approaches and demand is expected to pick up

UPI MDR apprehension unlikely to spur higher cash usage: RBI DG Murmu

Concerns that introducing MDR would spur a surge in cash transactions are unlikely to materialise, RBI Dy Guv Shirish Chandra Murmu said on Friday, adding that it was only an "initial apprehension".