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India has initiated development of Sudarshan Chakra, an indigenous air defense system modeled after Israel's Iron Dome, according to Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh. The project involves collaboration between the Indian Air Force and the Defence Research and Development Organisation to create a...

Ben Shelton fell to David Goffin 2-6, 4-6 in the Shanghai Masters second round on Friday, damaging his prospects for the ATP Finals. The American committed 22 unforced errors against Goffin's 11 and failed to convert three break point opportunities in his first match since retiring from the US...

Actor Rishab Shetty reflected on his film career trajectory following the commercial success of Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1. The director posted on X on Friday about securing more than 5,000 full theater showings in 2025 compared to obtaining a single evening screening in 2016. Shetty credited...

Music composer Amaal Mallik discussed a former relationship on Bigg Boss 19, explaining how religious differences led her family to oppose their romance. The musician told contestant Farrhana that his ex-girlfriend became physically unwell from the stress, but he chose not to prevent her wedding...

Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal leaders criticized Rahul Gandhi on Friday after the Lok Sabha opposition leader stated democracy faced threats in India while visiting Colombia. BJP spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain accused Gandhi of damaging the nation's reputation abroad and said...

Congress representative Udit Raj criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday for policies that allegedly diminished domestic manufacturing and increased reliance on Chinese imports. The lawmaker supported Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut's statement from an October 2 rally comparing Modi to...

Actress Sanya Malhotra discussed her career development and recent projects after the release of Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari on October 2. The film featured Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Maniesh Paul, and Rohit Saraf, directed by Shashank Khaitan. Malhotra emphasized that working with talented...

Cricket West Indies implemented structural reforms after emergency talks in August following consecutive losses. The organization announced changes on Friday after consulting former players Brian Lara and Clive Lloyd alongside current team leadership and coaching staff. The committee identified...

Aryan Khan discussed how sleep deprivation affected him while directing his debut series, The Bastards of Bollywood. The son of actor Shah Rukh Khan said he mistook exhaustion for motivation after repeatedly hearing a character's dialogue in his mind. Khan attributed the show's global success to...

KL Rahul scored an unbeaten century, and Shubman Gill contributed a half-century to give India a 56-run lead over the West Indies at lunch on day two at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday. India reached 218 for 3 in 67 overs after adding 97 runs in the morning session, with only Gill dismissed...

Sean Combs faces sentencing on Friday morning in federal court after his conviction on two counts of the Mann Act for transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution. A jury acquitted the music executive of racketeering and sex trafficking charges in July, but he faces up to 10...

Police investigated a hoax threat targeting the residence of actress Trisha in Teynampet on Friday. Officers with sniffer dogs searched the property after receiving the alert, but found no danger. The incident followed similar false threats against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and other...

Actress Sobhita Dhulipala posted candid photographs on Instagram on Friday, joking about her tendency to focus on her own image rather than the camera lens when taking selfies. The performer compared herself to an Indian uncle while sharing multiple images from various settings. Her photo...

Sean Combs faces sentencing on Friday, October 3, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time in Manhattan. The hearing is expected to include remarks from the defendant, and Cassie Ventura, his former girlfriend, will deliver a statement. Ventura testified at trial about alleged violence and coerced participation...

Jaydin Blackwell won the T38 400-meter race on Friday at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, and the American sprinter set a world record of 48.00 seconds. The 21-year-old athlete broke his previous May record by 0.26 seconds, and he completed the victory...

Black Box announced a strategic partnership with Wind River on Friday to provide edge and cloud solutions globally. The digital infrastructure company gained preferred status to deliver Wind River products in India and the Middle East while managing customer engagements across multiple regions...

Actor Ronit Roy shared a flute performance video on Friday and acknowledged his continuing musical education. The television and film star played Kora Kagaz Tha Yeh Man Mera on the instrument, and he explained his reluctance to post such content stems from his belief that significant learning...

India received the International Social Security Association Award 2025 on Friday for outstanding achievement in social security. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya accepted the honor at the World Social Security Forum in Kuala Lumpur and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for...

Actor Dhanush expressed gratitude on Friday for the audience response to his film Idli Kadai, which opened on Oct. 1. The director thanked fans through his X account for their overwhelming support after the film achieved strong opening numbers. Wunderbar Films Director Sreyas echoed appreciation...

Six Asian nations compete for two FIFA World Cup 2026 berths as AFC Asian Qualifiers playoffs begin on Wednesday. Qatar, UAE and Oman form Group A while Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Indonesia comprise Group B. Each group winner advances directly to the tournament while runners-up will meet in a...