Shafali Verma produced a record-breaking performance as India stormed into the Asian Games 2026 women’s cricket final with a commanding 114-run win over Bangladesh in the semifinal. The opener smashed her maiden T20I century, finishing unbeaten on 100 off 49 balls with nine sixes and three fours, as India posted 195/4 after opting to bat first. Smriti Mandhana struck 37 off 19 balls and also became the leading run-scorer in women’s T20Is, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur contributed 40 off 33. Bangladesh never looked comfortable in the chase and were bowled out for 81 in 15.4 overs, with Deepti Sharma and Nandani Sharma claiming three wickets apiece. India have now secured at least a silver medal and will face Sri Lanka in the gold-medal clash.
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Arsenal’s perfect start to the Premier League season came crashing down as Brighton produced a stunning 3-0 win at the Amex Stadium. Pascal Gross opened the scoring with a superb long-range strike before Charalampos Kostoulas doubled Brighton’s advantage just before half-time, moments after Bukayo Saka had seen an equaliser denied by Bart Verbruggen. Chema Andrés added a third shortly after the restart with a free header from a corner, as Brighton’s relentless pressing and intensity overwhelmed the champions. Arsenal struggled to create meaningful chances throughout and were fortunate not to concede more, with Fabian Hurzeler’s side celebrating a statement victory that moved them up to third in the table.
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Tottenham Hotspur’s winless start to the Premier League season continued as Aston Villa stunned them 3-2 at home on Saturday. Johan Manzambi opened the scoring before Nicolas Jackson and Emi Buendia struck after the break to put Villa firmly in control. Conor Gallagher and Jan Paul van Hecke scored late for Tottenham, but the hosts could not complete the comeback as Unai Emery’s side secured their first league win of the season and increased the pressure on Roberto De Zerbi.
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Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi interacted with students at the ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on September 19.
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Germany’s famous Oktoberfest has opened in Munich, kicking off the annual festival of beer, traditional Bavarian culture, food and festivities.
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ABVP won three of four central DUSU posts while NSUI failed to win any, with independent Deepanshu Shokeen taking the vice-president seat in a closely contested election.
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Japan’s Emperor Naruhito officially declared the 20th Asian Games open at the Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Aichi-Nagoya, marking the start of the multisport extravaganza. The vibrant opening ceremony featured traditional performances, the playing of the national anthem, and a colorful athletes' parade. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Palestine, Nepal, and India—represented by flag-bearers Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat (who replaced Tajinderpal Singh Toor)—proudly marched through the stadium. Following addresses by OCA President Joaan bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Aichi Governor Omura Hideaki, the ceremony concluded with the official flag-hoisting and oath-taking.
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Brentford soared to third in the Premier League on Friday with a dominant 3-0 victory over west London rivals Chelsea at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday September 19, extending their winless league run to three games. Despite a solid first half featuring debuts for veterans Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck, Xabi Alonso’s side collapsed after the break. Brentford capitalized on defensive lapses as Jaidon Anthony opened the scoring from a 61st-minute corner. Igor Thiago quickly doubled the lead following a saved shot, and Fabio Carvalho sealed the rout with a stoppage-time strike. Chelsea manager Alonso lamented his team's lack of 90-minute consistency, dropping the Blues to seventh place with seven points. Meanwhile, Keith Andrews’ high-flying Brentford side moved to nine points from five matches, sitting three points adrift of co-leaders Arsenal and Manchester City.
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