Sobhana Dash

A new study published in The Lancet Global Health estimates that chewing tobacco contributed to 251,000 deaths worldwide in 2023, with India among the 10 countries accounting for most of the global health burden.

India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs to retain the men’s cricket gold medal at the Asian Games. After posting 211/6, India restricted Pakistan to 192/6 despite Hasan Nawaz’s 96.

Pranavi Urs’ historic individual gold and women’s team silver at the Asian Games have highlighted the growing strength of women’s golf in India, according to PGTI president Kapil Dev.

Neeraj Chauhan defeated compatriot Dhiraj Bommadevara 6-4 to win the men’s individual recurve bronze medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya.

Salman Khan praised flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage during a cockpit incident aboard an Israel-bound flight, saying, “Kamaal kar diya pilot ji” and saluting his efforts.

Senior HR leaders from more than 80 organisations gathered at XLRI’s Metamorphose 2026 in Udaipur to discuss how AI and emerging technologies are reshaping teams, roles, leadership and workplace structures.

Sonalika Tractors has crossed 1 lakh year-to-date tractor sales in just six months, marking a major sales milestone in its 30th anniversary year.

The CAG has flagged financial irregularities and implementation deficiencies in Odisha’s 5T High School Transformation Programme. The audit examined aspects of the programme’s execution, financial management and monitoring.

Karan Johar has announced that “Koffee With Karan” will end with its upcoming ninth season after 22 years. The final season will premiere on JioHotstar on October 14.

DoorDash has opened its first India office in Hyderabad, starting with 500 professionals and planning to expand its workforce to more than 3,000 employees within the next two years.