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Markets, IPOs & Wealth 15 Oct 2026, 10:12 AM IST

Asia Stocks Slide as Chip Rout Deepens, Led by South Korea’s AI Bellwethers

Asian equities extended a broad selloff on Wednesday as a global risk-off move intensified, with technology and semiconductor shares bearing the brunt of the pressure. MSCI Inc.’s Asia Pacific gauge fell 1.5%, putting it on track for a fourth straight decline, while South Korea’s Kospi tumbled to its lowest level since late July amid heavy losses in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.

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India Sports & Cricket15 Oct 2026, 10:52 PM IST

Indian Kurash Athlete Yash Kumar Chauhan Fails Dope Test Ahead of Asian Games 2026

Indian kurash player Yash Kumar Chauhan, 24, has failed a dope test after his sample reportedly returned positive for at least three banned substances, including metabolites of the anabolic steroid Metandienone. The case is a serious setback for Indian combat sports and could trigger disciplinary action under anti-doping rules as the Asian Games 2026 cycle intensifies.

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India Sports & Cricket15 Oct 2026, 09:30 PM IST

Aman Sehrawat Claims Asian Games Gold With Tactical Masterclass

Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat completed a major career ascent by winning gold at the 2026 Asian Games, adding the continent’s top prize to the bronze he had previously secured in Hangzhou. The 23-year-old delivered a composed, tactically disciplined performance to neutralise a dangerous Han and finish on top of the podium.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 07:06 PM IST

‘Only the process’: Ganesh Mani Ratnam reflects on Asian Games gold and bronze

Ganesh Mani Ratnam said his first Asian Games appearance was defined less by medals than by learning how to manage elite competition, preparation and pressure. Speaking after winning gold and bronze, he described the event as a formative experience that gave him a clearer sense of what is required at the continental level.

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India Sports & Cricket15 Oct 2026, 07:06 PM IST

Sports Ministry Reviews Asian Games Plans, Presses India to Deliver Results and Build for 2030

India’s sports ministry has undertaken a wide-ranging review of the country’s Asian Games performance, with the discussion extending beyond immediate results to the deeper question of whether the system is preparing athletes for sustained success. The review also addressed the sensitive issue of injured athletes travelling to Aichi-Nagoya, a concern raised by Indian Olympic Association president P.T. Usha, while examining readiness for the 2028 Olympics, the Commonwealth Games and the 2030 Asian Games.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth15 Oct 2026, 12:36 PM IST

Asian Paints Shares Track Cautious Trade as Investors Weigh Demand, Margins and Market Leadership

Asian Paints shares are in focus in midday trade as investors reassess the paint major’s near-term growth trajectory against a mixed demand backdrop and persistent margin pressures. The stock’s movement is being watched closely for signals on consumer demand, pricing discipline and the broader outlook for India’s discretionary spending cycle.

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India Sports & Cricket15 Oct 2026, 11:55 AM IST

Asian Games Gold Medallist Pranavi Meets Her ‘Ultimate Hero’ McIlroy

Asian Games gold medallist Pranavi has marked a career-defining moment by meeting Rory McIlroy, the golfer she has long described as her ultimate hero. The encounter underscores the growing visibility of Indian women’s golf and the influence of global stars on the next generation of players.

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World Politics & Diplomacy13 Oct 2026, 06:07 PM IST

Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel Leave Five Dead on Mexico’s Pacific Coast

Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel battered Mexico’s Pacific coast, killing at least five people and forcing evacuations as heavy rain, high surf and flooding spread across resort areas and vulnerable towns. The storms underscored the region’s exposure to fast-changing Pacific weather systems, even as forecasters warned the immediate flood threat was easing farther north in the southwestern United States.

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World Politics & Diplomacy12 Oct 2026, 08:53 PM IST

Hurricane Simon Batters Mexico’s Pacific Coast, Threatening Resorts and Vulnerable Towns

Hurricane Simon is crawling along Mexico’s Pacific coast, bringing heavy rain, dangerous surf and the risk of flooding to beach resorts and low-lying communities. Authorities have moved to evacuations and emergency preparations as the storm’s slow pace raises the threat of prolonged impacts across a broad stretch of shoreline.

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World Politics & Diplomacy12 Oct 2026, 07:31 PM IST

Hurricane Simon Batters Mexico’s Pacific Coast, Threatening Resorts and Low-Lying Towns

Hurricane Simon is pounding Mexico’s Pacific coast with dangerous winds, heavy rain and surf, placing resort corridors and vulnerable communities under immediate threat. The storm is also part of a broader, unusually active Pacific hurricane season that is amplifying flood risks across Mexico and, as the system weakens inland, the southwestern United States.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy09 Oct 2026, 11:36 AM IST

WMO Says Unfolding El Niño Could Become Strongest Since 1950s as Pacific Heat Surges

The World Meteorological Organization has warned that the unfolding El Niño event could intensify into one of the strongest since the 1950s, after record Pacific warmth signaled a rapid strengthening of the climate pattern. If the trend persists, central and eastern tropical Pacific temperatures could approach record levels by late 2026, with wide implications for food prices, inflation, and weather-linked fiscal pressures across emerging markets. An Indian Ocean Dipole shift could complicate the outlook for India and the wider region.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition06 Oct 2026, 12:13 PM IST

Pacific Science Center’s Dinosaur Exhibit Signals a Broader Shift in Climate Education

The Pacific Science Center’s dinosaur display is drawing attention not just as a crowd favorite, but as a case study in how museums are reframing prehistoric life through the lens of climate change, extinction, and Earth systems. In Seattle, the exhibit underscores a growing effort by science institutions to connect deep-time history with today’s energy transition and environmental risk.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition06 Oct 2026, 07:04 AM IST

Pacific Science Center’s Dinosaur Exhibit Raises Fresh Questions for Museum Climate Strategy

The Pacific Science Center’s dinosaur display has become an unexpected lens on a broader challenge facing museums: how to balance public engagement, conservation, and the climate implications of large-scale exhibition design. While the exhibit itself is not a clean-energy project, the discussion around it reflects a growing institutional shift toward lower-carbon operations and more sustainable cultural infrastructure.

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