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India's Prachi Choudhary won the bronze medal in the women's 400m at the Asian Games 2026, clocking 53.21 seconds in a wet and challenging final. Running through testing rainy conditions that she expertly navigated, Prachi held her position firmly in a high-caliber field to secure a brilliant podium finish. Bahrain's Salwa Naser took the gold with a Games-record time of 49.20 seconds, while Iran's Zahra Zarei Manoujan claimed silver. Proving her individual prowess alongside her renowned relay capabilities, Prachi's hard-earned bronze marked a proud milestone for Indian athletics.

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Congress workers staged protests across India against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation over the Election Commission’s handling of electoral-roll revisions. Demonstrations were reported in several states with several workers being allegedly detained

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Portugal secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Norway in their UEFA Nations League Group A4 clash at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo. Joao Félix opened the scoring in the 17th minute, finding the bottom corner after being set up by Pedro Neto. Norway responded early after the break when Erling Haaland reacted quickest to a loose ball from a free-kick and fired home in the 51st minute. However, Portugal restored their lead just three minutes later when Gonçalo Ramos capitalised on goalkeeper Orjan Nyland’s mistake while playing out from the back, chipping the stranded keeper. Norway dominated possession during the closing stages and pushed for another equaliser, but Portugal’s defence held firm. Cristiano Ronaldo remained an unused substitute as Portugal made it two wins from two and ended Norway’s 14-match unbeaten home run.

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Columbus Crew stunned Inter Miami 2-1 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, with Jamal Thiaré scoring a dramatic stoppage-time winner after Lionel Messi had cancelled out Josef Martínez’s penalty. Columbus struck first in the 28th minute when Martínez converted from the spot after Yannick Bright brought him down. Messi responded just five minutes later, curling a spectacular free-kick from a tight angle beyond goalkeeper Patrick Schulte to make it 1-1. Miami had more possession but struggled to create chances, managing only five shots compared with Columbus’ 14. The hosts continued to push late and finally found the breakthrough in the eighth minute of added time when Thiaré reacted quickest after Rocco Ríos Novo parried Brais Méndez’s effort. Miami’s Santiago Morales was sent off after receiving two stoppage-time yellow cards as Columbus secured a memorable victory.

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South Africa sealed the three-match ODI series against Australia with a thrilling 32-run victory in the second match at Johannesburg. After being asked to bat, the hosts piled up 365/9, powered by centuries from captain Temba Bavuma and David Miller. Bavuma scored 103 off 116 balls, while Miller smashed 142 from just 93 deliveries, including nine sixes. Australia made a flying start in the chase through Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head, who both scored 84, but South Africa's bowlers kept striking in the middle overs. Xavier Bartlett's explosive 50 off 28 balls briefly revived Australia's hopes, but the visitors were eventually bowled out for 333 in 49.5 overs. Lizaad Williams claimed three wickets, while Jack Edwards took five wickets for Australia. South Africa now lead the series 2-0.

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The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards took place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. Rapper Snoop Dogg hosted the star-studded ceremony. Taylor Swift, Madonna and Ariana Grande, among others, won big. LISA, Yung Lean, Teddy Swims and others stunned with their performances.

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Germany suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Greece in their UEFA Nations League Group A2 clash at the WWK Arena in Augsburg, handing Jurgen Klopp his first home loss as national team coach. Germany controlled much of the opening half but struggled to turn possession into goals, with Karim Adeyemi going close twice and debutant Bambasé Conté also testing Greece goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis. Joshua Kimmich’s 53rd-minute free-kick was brilliantly saved before Felix Nmecha missed another opportunity. Greece grew into the contest after the break and threatened on the counter, with Fotis Ioannidis narrowly missing in the 67th minute. Seven minutes later, Dimitrios Kourbelis broke the deadlock with a low shot that took a deflection off Kimmich and beat Alexander Nübel. Germany pushed for an equaliser but Greece held firm to secure their first-ever win over Germany.

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India began their three-match ODI series against West Indies with a commanding eight-wicket victory at the Sports Hub International Cricket Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. After India opted to bowl, West Indies posted 295/7 in 50 overs, with Justin Greaves scoring a maiden ODI century (101) and John Campbell contributing 62. Kuldeep Yadav was India’s standout bowler, claiming 4/40, while Prasidh Krishna picked up two wickets. In reply, India chased down 296 in just 41.4 overs, powered by centuries from captain Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli. Gill struck 110 off 108 balls before falling with the score at 225, while Kohli remained unbeaten on 139 off 88 deliveries. Kohli’s 55th ODI century also took him past 15,000 runs in the format. India’s victory gave them a 1-0 lead.

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Protests and stone-pelting were reported in Ujjain after a proposal to remove a portion of the Shahi Masjid for road widening, prompting heightened security in the area

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