Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for September 26, 2026
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One month after devastating floods and landslides battered Nepal, communities are still struggling to recover from the destruction
Heavy rain has caused widespread flooding across Bangkok, disrupting traffic and making several roads difficult or impossible to pass. Authorities have urged residents in affected areas to exercise caution as water levels rise
Portugal began the defense of their UEFA Nations League campaign with a hard-fought and disciplined 1-0 victory over a resilient Wales side at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon. This high-stakes group stage encounter showcased contrasting tactical styles, with the hosts dominating possession while the Dragons posed a constant threat on the counter-attack under the lights. The Seleção controlled the tempo from the opening whistle, breaking the deadlock in the 22nd minute when Nuno Mendes burst forward on a blistering counter-attack down the left flank and delivered a pinpoint cross for João Félix to clinically fire home. Though Cristiano Ronaldo saw a second-half goal chalked off by VAR for a marginal offside and Wales mounted a determined late push searching for an equalizer, Portugal's backline stood resolute to secure all three points and launch their tournament journey in style.
The Netherlands and Germany played out a thrilling 1-1 draw at the Johan Cruyff Arena in an electrifying opening match of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League group stage. This high-profile encounter carried immense historical rivalry while marking the highly anticipated managerial debuts of Xavi Hernández for the Oranje and Jürgen Klopp for Die Mannschaft. Germany controlled large phases of the tactical battle, breaking the deadlock in the 31st minute when Felix Nmecha clinically converted a swift transitional move. However, the Dutch side pushed relentlessly for an equalizer in front of a raucous home crowd. Just as Julian Nagelsmann's former mentor Klopp looked set to claim a famous away win on his debut, Cody Gakpo delivered a dramatic moment of brilliance, firing home a fierce volley deep into stoppage time (90+1') to rescue a hard-fought point.
Devotees carried the idols of Lalbaugcha Raja, Mumbai Cha Raja and Raja Tejukaya in grand processions across Mumbai on Anant Chaturdashi
Jay Meena scripted history at the Asian Games 2026 by winning India’s first-ever medal in soft tennis, claiming bronze in the men’s singles event. The 26-year-old battled through a hip problem during his semifinal against Japan’s Takuya Kurosaka before losing 4-2, but had already secured a medal with a thrilling quarter-final victory over the Philippines’ Sherwin Nuguit. Meena, competing at his third Asian Games, also expressed hope that his historic achievement would bring greater recognition and support to soft tennis in India.
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Congress and allied organisations staged protests in Delhi, Patna, Kolkata, Dehradun, Imphal and Jammu, demanding the CEC's resignation over the SIR and voter list row
Seema Kumari ended India’s 16-year wait for a women’s 10,000m medal at the Asian Games, winning bronze in Nagoya after a strong finish to the race. With the contest building towards a thrilling finale, Seema remained in the medal battle as Winfred Yavi and Japan’s Nozomi Tanaka broke away to fight for gold and silver. Seema then pulled clear of the rest of the field to cross the line third in 32:50.05. Yavi won gold in 32:39.18, while Tanaka finished second in 32:41.54.
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