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Spectators run for cover as drone fireworks show goes wrong in China; chilling videos

Trending October 6, 2025

A nighttime drone and fireworks show in China took a terrifying turn when several drones malfunctioned mid-air, triggering a fire that sent crowds running for safety. The incident occurred on October 2 during a large-scale performance titled 'October: The Sound of Blooming Flowers' in Liuyang, Hunan province.

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Hockey: New Zealand’s Kane Russell (L) scored yet another hat-trick for HIL GC. (Photo: HIL)

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Hockey: Kane Russell scores third hat-trick in four games as table-toppers HIL GC win

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Kane Russell's hat-trick helped HIL GC defeat TN Dragons 4-2 in the Hockey India League, while SG Pipers secured their first-ever win with Tomas Domene's brace against Hyderabad Toofans. Despite Dragons' improved performance, HIL GC's defence held strong. In another match, Domene's two goals gave Pipers a 2-1 win.

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Australia captain Alyssa Healy announces retirement after upcoming India series

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Alyssa Healy, a renowned Australian cricketer and eight-time World Cup champion, has announced her retirement from the sport. Her decision was influenced by injuries and her choice to not participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup. She will conclude her career during the home series against India, resulting in changes in leadership for the team.

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Expert reflects on Akshaye Khanna’s argument to choose quality work over stardom

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Akshaye Khanna's performance in Dhurandhar has been praised for his acting skills and humility. In an interview, he talks about the pressure to stay relevant in the industry and emphasizes that success should be measured by the quality of one's work, not fame. He also discusses the challenges of maintaining authenticity in the spotlight and the importance of internal validation and motivation.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Grace Harris and Smriti Mandhana during their Women's Premier League (WPL) match against UP Warriorz at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. (Express photo by Narendra Vaskar)

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WPL 2026: Grace and power to fore as Harris’ stunning 40-ball 85 powers RCB to 2nd win

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RCB's elite match-winners, including Grace Harris, displayed their power and timing in a stunning victory over UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League. Harris' 85 off 40 balls, along with Mandhana's 47, led RCB to victory with eight overs to spare. Lauren Bell's new ball spell and Shreyanka Patil's wickets were key in UPW's total of 143.

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Nearly 1 lakh Japanese are over 100 years or older; why they are living longer

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Japan has the highest number of centenarians in the world, with nearly one lakh people aged 100 or older. Women make up 88% of this group, thanks to a combination of traditional diets, daily physical activity, and preventive healthcare.

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India Open Super 750: Ayush Shetty looks to take next big step

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Ayush Shetty, ranked 32 in men's singles, is set to make his debut at the India Open Super 750 tournament. He aims to break into the top 20 or 15 in the world rankings after a successful season last year. Despite a loss to world number 1 Shi Yuqi, Ayush is determined to improve and has trained with Danish legend Peter Gade.

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Real Madrid's head coach Xabi Alonso has left the team after a 3-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final. Former player Alvaro Arbeloa will take over as the new coach. Alonso's return in 2025 did not meet expectations, leading to his departure.

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A depleted Mumbai stood no chance against a strong Karnataka side as they went down by 55 runs (VJD method) in the quarterfinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Monday.

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All 14 clubs confirm participation in truncated ISL season, end to limbo in sight

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All the 14 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs have confirmed the participation in the delayed 2025-26 season after writing to All India Football Federation (AIFF). The confirmation from the clubs would clear the uncertainty around the start of a truncated top-flight season starting on February 14.

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The first ODI between India and New Zealand was the first men's international match to be played in Vadodara since December 2010. In the intervening years, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma went from being young players trying to break into the Indian team, to being two of the biggest stars in the side and then legends in the twlight of their careers.

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How you can make your wedding truly sustainable, just like Dia Mirza

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Dia Mirza and Vaibhav Rekhi's 2021 wedding was all about sustainability, with locally sourced flowers, hand-crafted gifts, and NGO partnerships to reduce waste. Vishal Kumar, CEO of Waste Warriors, recommends digital invites, local food, and eco-friendly fashion and decor for a green wedding.

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India made a bit of a shaky end to their chase of 301 in the first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara but they were put so far ahead by Virat Kohli, along with Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, that they still won the match by four wickets with an over to spare. Kohli was at his aggressive best in Vadodara, continuing the incredible purple patch he has found himself in.

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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy recalls the unusual lead-up to the 2022 India Open, which was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There was confusion regarding Chirag Shetty's availability, as he tested positive for the coronavirus first but then returned a negative result on arrival in Delhi.

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The chess calendar of 2026 is stacked with championships – five separate players may be crowned ‘world champion’. But American Wesley So, who won the blitz segment of the recently concluded Tata Steel Chess, believes only D Gukesh, who will defend his world title at the end of this year, has an official claim to the title.

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SC allows separate criminal cases from multiple bounced cheques in single deal

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The Supreme Court has ruled that each bounced cheque in a single transaction raises a separate cause of action under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. This was highlighted in a recent case involving five complaints for bounced cheques in a failed commercial property deal. The burden of proving liability lies with the accused during trial, not the complainant at the filing stage.

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Rahul recalled while speaking to JioHotstar why the chase proved comedic batting alongside the maverick all-rounder. "Batting with Harshit Rana in the final overs was fun. I had to calm him down. He kept asking me to remind him not to try and hit a six every ball, because that was his mindset. I had to settle him. He is new to ODIs and hasn't played many games," Rahul said on JioHotstar.

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ICC reiterates no change in T20 World Cup, refutes Bangladesh’s claim of ‘security risk’

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) denied on Monday that a security risk assessment had concluded that it was unsafe for Bangladesh to play its T20 World Cup matches in India. Bangladesh's sports advisor Asif Nazrul had earlier claimed that the ICC's own security assessment had recommended that the situation was not conducive for their team

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Harshit Rana's unexpected performance as a problem-solver and finisher in the first ODI against the Black Caps helped India secure a win. Despite a tough start, Rana's controlled batting and partnership with KL Rahul proved crucial. With his all-round abilities, Rana is seen as a valuable asset for the team's future plans.

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Rizwan becomes first overseas player in BBL history to be retired out

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India ranks 64th globally in AI adoption with 15.7% diffusion rate: Key takeaways

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India recorded a modest increase in AI usage in the second half of 2025 but continued to trail other large economies such as China, Brazil, Germany, Japan, and the United States. AI diffusion in the country increased by 1.4 per cent to 15.7 per cent in the second half of 2025, up from 14.2 per cent in the first half, according to a new report by Microsoft’s AI Economy Institute (AIEI).

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ISRO's first launch of the year was a failure, with the PSLV rocket experiencing its second consecutive failure after 2025. The third stage's pressure drop in the combustion chamber prevented the rocket from achieving high speed and acceleration. The exact cause of the failure is still unknown. ISRO's recent failure rate is concerning, but the agency has a track record of recovering.

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Jana Nayagan actor Jason Shah reacts to controversy surrounding Vijay’s film

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Vijay's last film, Jana Nayagan, faces certification issues, causing a delay. Actor Jason Shah discusses negative campaigns in the industry. CBFC recommends a U/A 16+ certificate, but delays certification due to religious concerns and seeks expert intervention for armed forces scenes. Madras High Court grants an interim stay against a single judge's decision.

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After a month, US brings India into Pax Silica: What changed, and why does it matter?

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Aamir Khan cut short Vir Das’ song in Delhi Belly out of jealousy, says Farah Khan

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Ever since Mahhi Vij and Jay Bhanushali announced that they are parting ways after 15 years of marriage, social media has been abuzz with rumours that she is now dating Nadeem, CEO of Salman Khan Films. The rumour surfaced after she recently extended birthday wishes to him. Now, Mahhi has stepped forward to condemn such claims, maintaining that she and Jay share a close friendship with Nadeem.

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Watch: Raghav Chadha spends day as Blinkit delivery person

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Aamir Khan thrown out of his own office after guards mistake him for Sunil Grover

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The face-off that fans have been waiting for is finally here. Sunil Grover and Aamir Khan came face-to-face after the former went viral for acing Aamir’s mimicry during a recent episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show. In a new promotional video for Aamir Khan’s upcoming production Happy Patel, Sunil is once again seen mimicking Aamir.

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Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for renovations at the Fed's headquarters. However, this could be a response to President Trump's desire for lower interest rates and may threaten the Fed's independence. Powell has expressed concerns about political interference in monetary policy.

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Trump shares photo portraying himself as the acting president of Venezuela

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Stebin Ben married Nupur Sanon on Sunday.

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On Sunday, actor Nupur Sanon tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend and singer Stebin Ben in a lavish yet intimate Christian and Hindu wedding ceremonies in Udaipur. Several celebrities from the Hindi film industry were present at the occasion, including the bride’s sister Kriti Sanon, her rumoured boyfriend Kabir Bahira, and actors Mouni Roy and Disha Patani.

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Archana Puran Singh gets emotional as Ayushmaan Sethi reveals mother’s ‘rare condition’

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Iran denies arrest of 6 Indian nationals amid anti-government protest

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Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, denies reports of Iranian police arresting 10 Afghan and 6 Indian nationals, calling it "totally false" and urging people to get news from reliable sources. Amid anti-government protests in Tehran, at least 544 people have been killed, with more than 10,600 detained.

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Virat Kohli won his 71st international Player of the Match award against New Zealand in Vadodara. (CREIMAS)

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Most Man of the Match awards: Virat Kohli bags 71st PoTM in Vadodara

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Virat Kohli's recent surge in form has seen him dominate the ODI format, winning 71 Player of the Match awards in his 18-year career. This puts him second on the all-time list, behind Sachin Tendulkar's 76 awards. Kohli's 45 ODI awards also place him second, with Tendulkar leading with 62.

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