🏅 India's first Asian Games rowing bronze secured

Satnam Singh and Salman Khan secured India's first-ever Asian Games medal in men's double sculls on Thursday. The duo won the bronze at the Nagaragawa International Regatta Course in New Delhi. They finished third with a time of 6:13.25 on the event date. Satnam emphasized the importance of the medal for unity, wanting people to stop fighting on religious lines. Both athletes expressed hope for future goals, with Salman aiming for the Los Angeles Olympics. 🏅

🏏 RCB title-winner Luke Williams joins Mumbai Indians coaching staff

Luke Williams has been appointed as the new head coach for the Mumbai Indians ahead of the WPL 2027 season. He takes over from Lisa Keightley, who confirmed her departure on Thursday. Previously, Williams led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their maiden WPL title in 2024. Under Keightley, Mumbai Indians finished fourth in the five-team WPL last season. His first task will be finalizing the retention list before the September 28 deadline. 🏏

📈 NSE's IPO: Best Debut Among India's Big Five

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) debuted on rival BSE, achieving a 1.85% first-day gain. This happened because NSE, incorporated in 1992, listed on BSE as SEBI rules restrict listing on its own platform. The IPO, valued at ₹22,561.57 crore, was the second largest in Indian history on Thursday, with the issue subscribed 5.71 times. This positive debut was notable as it was the best among the top five biggest IPOs for that period. Going forward, this launch marks a culmination of a decade-long effort to take the NSE public. 📈

🎮 Gamers pushing back on Control Resonant piracy

Control Resonant has been leaked online shortly after its launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Some video game fans are now making a concerted effort to support Remedy, the developer, amidst the leaks. This push comes as Remedy struggles with sales, with Alan Wake 2 taking over a year to turn a profit. Fans argue that since the studio is on the brink of bankruptcy, Control Resonant is their make-or-break title. The studio is confident in the game's quality and plans to expand its Control and Alan Wake franchises.

😟 Journalists facing danger over MP child deaths

Independent journalists covering the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh are reportedly facing increased surveillance. These reporters are located in Madhya Pradesh and have been targeted by authorities. As of the latest reports, several of their Instagram accounts have been disabled. This action comes as they continue their investigative work into the tragic incidents. The situation remains tense as these journalists seek safety while pursuing the truth. 😟

🏛️ Supreme Court demands data on commercial cases

The Supreme Court requested updated data regarding the backlog of commercial cases and the infrastructure in commercial courts nationwide. This action follows notices issued on August 10 to States and 10 high courts regarding the plea by ICABA. The Court noted that Gauhati and Uttarakhand high courts submitted reports, while others are pending compliance. The Bench directed the registry to issue notices to unrepresented high courts, demanding reports within two weeks. Furthermore, the Supreme Court asked the bar body to estimate the need for more commercial courts.

📉 Global bond selloff keeps markets nervous

A persistent selloff in global bonds is continuing across major financial markets. This trend is significantly impacting stock futures worldwide. Trading data shows notable drops in futures contracts over the recent period. Investors are showing caution due to ongoing economic uncertainties in various regions. Market analysts are closely monitoring these developments for future trends.

😠 Rahul Gandhi demands CEC resignation, alleges vote theft

Rahul Gandhi called for the immediate resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar during a press meet on September 24, 2026. He made these allegations at the Congress Headquarters in New Delhi, pointing fingers at PM Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Gandhi claimed that the 2024 Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha polls were all rigged, mentioning "vote chori." He further stated that the two Election Commissioners did the right thing by opposing Kumar. The next step, according to Gandhi, is that Modi and Shah will be investigated for this conspiracy. 😠

🎮 Paritosh reaches Puyo Puyo quarterfinals at Asian Games

Indian esports player Paritosh secured a spot in the Puyo Puyo Champions quarterfinals at the Asian Games. He competed in Group B at Aichi Sky Expo Hall, where he achieved a third-place finish with two wins and two losses. His initial victories included beating Mongolia's Munkhzorig Ganbold and Singapore's Koh Mun June Justin on Thursday. This performance kept India's esports campaign active in the tournament. The intense quarterfinals are scheduled to take place on Saturday.

🤕 Hasaranga heads back to Sri Lanka due to injury

Wanindu Hasaranga is returning home from the England tour following lower-back pain sustained during a practice session. The allrounder was ruled out of the entire three-match ODI series while in England. This recent issue follows previous hamstring injuries that sidelined him from the 2023 ODI World Cup. He also suffered a hamstring injury at the 2026 T20 World Cup against Ireland. He will now start his rehabilitation process back in Sri Lanka.

📉 Nifty facing bearish outlook after Thursday's sharp sell-off

Nifty's short-term trend has turned sharply negative following a significant sell-off on Thursday, September 24. The index closed at 23,063.10 after dropping 1.64% to 23,063.10 in the session. This decline was driven by weak global cues, rising crude oil prices, and higher US Treasury yields. Analysts suggest a decisive break below 23,000 could push Nifty towards 22,600. Market participants will now monitor crude prices and US Treasury yields for further direction. 📉