sports Thaduthuvila Chandapillai Yohannan achieved an 8.07m jump at the 1974 Asian Games in Tehran. He was competing for his country, Kerala, at that time. This leap set an Asian record that stood for three decades. His early athletic spark came from a childhood dare to jump across a stream near Kollam. Now, he reflects on his journey as the Asian Games begin in Japan. 🏃♂️
business A court in Sultan Bathery gave the Excise Department custody of Anto Augustine, MD of Reporter TV. This action came after liquor above the limit was seized from his ancestral house in Wayanad district of Kerala. The case was registered under the Abkari Act following the discovery by an SIT on Thursday. The court denied his bail petition on Friday, and he was remanded till September 30. Augustine has now appealed to the Kerala High Court, with a hearing set for September 22. 🧐
A Samajwadi Party MP's SUV was allegedly damaged during a stone-pelting incident. This happened in a village near Amardobha in Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred late Friday night, September 18, 2026, while the MP was returning from a flood-hit area. The clash arose during a Ganesh idol immersion procession following police action against a loud DJ vehicle. Authorities are currently identifying those responsible and will take necessary action against the culprits.
india A Pune businessman fabricated an immigration issue to his wife after his planned international trip was cancelled. The 46-year-old told his wife he was going to Kuala Lumpur for business, but he was actually traveling with another woman. Immigration officials discovered the woman was using an old, supposedly lost passport at Mumbai International Airport. Realizing his wife would find out the truth, the man cancelled the trip and went to CSMT. He later confessed to Sahar police station after a kidnapping FIR was registered by his wife. 🤥
entertainment Rohit Shetty officially confirmed that Golmaal 5 is in development, dropping news on September 19th. The announcement was made via a motion poster featuring Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, and Tusshar Kapoor. The film is slated for release on January 8th, 2027, marking a nine-year gap since Golmaal Again. This installment reunites the original gang, including Sharman Joshi, promising classic franchise dynamics. More details about the leading lady and full cast are currently under wraps. 🎬
india Nineteen migrant workers from West Bengal have been released from Chhattisgarh on Friday, September 18, 2026. These individuals, mostly from Murshidabad’s Samserganj and Sahabad areas, were initially detained on September 4, 2026. The detention occurred after police summoned them for document verification regarding suspected Bangladeshi nationality. Their family members claimed the late-night detention was illegal despite them having all necessary Indian citizenship proofs. Trinamool Congress MP Samirul Islam criticized the practice, hoping the remaining four workers are also soon released.
entertainment An Amritsar-based businessman, Rakesh Trehan, is hosting an 'iPhone langar' to give away smartphones in Chandigarh. The giveaway is specifically for iPhone 17 models or newer, excluding the iPhone 16. This event was finalized after the iPhone 18 went on sale in India on Friday. A total of 10 iPhones are expected to be distributed on September 22 to selected people from Chandigarh and Mohali. Trehan plans to expand this initiative to other cities in Punjab later on. 📱
A new study has established a direct link between chronic stress and an increased risk of heart attacks. Researchers at Imperial College London conducted this significant investigation. The study found a correlation with higher risk factors observed across various demographics. This suggests that mental well-being is intrinsically tied to cardiovascular health. Experts advise adopting stress-management techniques to mitigate these risks moving forward. 🩺
The second semi-final of the Women's Asian Games 2026 is scheduled for tomorrow at 2:00 PM local time. The match will see India Women, featuring Shafali Verma and Harmanpreet Kaur(c), take on Bangladesh Women. This high-stakes game is part of the 2026 Asian Games tournament. Both squads have been announced, listing key players from both teams. Fans are ready to watch the action unfold at this crucial stage.
india Justice Ujjal Bhuyan commented on the judicial system facing ridicule on the global stage. He highlighted that frivolous criminal cases are making the system a target of derision. These unnecessary cases are undermining the credibility of our nation's legal framework. The current situation demands urgent attention from legal authorities to restore integrity. Steps need to be taken to filter out baseless litigation moving forward.
business The Indian stock market saw mixed results on Friday, with the Sensex ending in the red while Nifty was in the green. Analyst Sudeep Shah, from SBI Securities, highlighted 23,050 as a crucial support zone for Nifty. This level aligns with the previous swing low and the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement of the rally. A break below 23,000 could signal a downward move towards 22,700 in the short term. He also provided strategy picks for Tata Chemicals, TCS, and Tata Motors PV. 📉
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