The joke centred on a viral moment from the India AI Impact Summit earlier this year.

A photo from the event showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on stage with several AI leaders, including Altman and Amodei, as they posed while holding hands. But Altman and Amodei did not hold hands with each other, leaving a break in the otherwise celebratory chain.

In his edited version of the photograph, Meta's furry Muse mascot was placed between Altman and Amodei, holding both their hands and completing the chain. The image turned the awkward moment into a joke about Muse's supposed ability to bring even AI rivals together.

"What can't Muse do?" Wang wrote while sharing the image on X.

He added, "let me know where Muse can pick up his Nobel peace prize?"

The posts appeared to poke fun at the rivalry between Altman and Amodei while also playing up Muse's capabilities. However, Wang later deleted the edited photograph. He did not give a clear reason for taking it down.

What Is Muse?

Meta has rolled out Muse, an AI assistant that can help consumers with everyday tasks and projects. The focus of CEO Mark Zuckerberg's plan to offer "personal superintelligence", Muse will initially only be available to people in the US.

Meta plans to add Muse to its line of smart glasses "soon," without giving any details on its plans, the tech giant said.

Muse is modelled on the open-source AI agent OpenClaw. It can access a person's apps across sections such as health, shopping, email, calendar, payments, health, and the smart home. Per Meta, users can choose which apps Muse connects to and easily revoke its access at any time.
 

Official sources further said that the 0.4% MDR may not be sufficient to meet the requirements of the UPI ecosystem. In terms of GST on MDR, centre is hopeful GST Council will take a reasonable view, they added.

Customers do not pay MDR directly, with banks advising merchants not to pass the charge on to them, official sources said. MDR is a payment processing cost incurred within the payment ecosystem, rather than a tax imposed on the purchase.

According to official sources, UPI MDR is not a tax, cess or surcharge, and not a single rupee of the MDR goes to the government. Instead, the MDR remains within the payment ecosystem and is distributed among the various entities involved in processing the transaction.

Where Does MDR Go?

The 0.4% MDR is distributed among various players in the UPI payment ecosystem. Out the total charge, 40% goes to the issuing bank, or the customer's bank, while 30% goes to the merchant acquirer, which could be the merchant's bank or payment gateway. Another 20% goes to the UPI app or Third-Party TPAP, while the remaining 10% goes to the payer PSP bank. The government receives no share of the 0.4% MDR, sources noted.

The development comes after National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) managing director and CEO Dilip Asbe said only about 10% of the overall value of UPI transactions could face the risk of charges being passed on to consumers under MDR, with large corporates, which already accept credit cards, absorbing most of the proposed costs.

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"The real risk of consumers getting charged is 10 per cent of the overall value," Asbe said at the 13th SBI Banking & Economics Conclave 2026.

According to him, around 80% of the MDR collected would come from businesses with annual turnover of more than Rs 1,000 crore, which already accept credit cards and pay significantly higher charges. "About 80 per cent of the MDR is collected from the businesses which are doing more than about Rs 1,000 crore per annum," Asbe said.

On September, the government has trimmed the free UPI window by announcing a flat levy of Rs 5 on select transactions worth over Rs 2,000. A fee of 0.4% will be levied on merchant payments above Rs 2,000, but the charge will not exceed Rs 300 per transaction, according to the NPCI.

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Hong Kong vs Oman Asian Games 2026: Date And Time

The Hong Kong vs Oman Asian Games 2026 match will be played on Sept. 25 from 5:30 a.m. IST onwards.

Hong Kong vs Oman Asian Games 2026: Venue

The Hong Kong vs Oman Asian Games 2026 match will be played at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.

Hong Kong vs Oman Asian Games 2026: Live Telecast In India

The Hong Kong vs Oman match will be available on Sony Sports Network in India.

Hong Kong vs Oman Asian Games 2026: Live Streaming In India

Hong Kong vs Oman live streaming will be available on SonyLIV app in India.

Hong Kong vs Oman T20I Head To Head Record

• Matches Played: 9
• Oman Won: 8
• Hong Kong Won: 1

The last T20I meeting between Hong Kong and Oman came in April 2024, when Oman won the Asia Cup Qualifiers semi-final by five wickets. HK scored 130/9 in 20 overs and Oman chased down the target in 19.2 overs, losing five wickets.

Asian Games 2026 Cricket Group B Points Table

Hong Kong vs Oman: Preview

Hong Kong head into the contest needing a swift turnaround after their campaign began with a heavy eight-wicket loss to Malaysia. Their batting effort never gathered momentum, leaving them with only 81 for 9 from 20 overs. Malaysia then made light work of the chase, reaching the target in just 12 overs. 

Shiv Mathur was the standout with 29 runs, while Nasrulla Rana returned figures of 2 for 23. Beyond those individual contributions, Hong Kong found it difficult to establish meaningful partnerships on Japanese soil.

Ehsan Khan remains one of Hong Kong's key weapons with the ball, having claimed 155 wickets in T20 international cricket. 

His experience and spin could be important against an Oman side with an attacking batting line-up, while Babar Hayat, Anshuman Rath and skipper Nizakat Khan are among those expected to steady the batting line-up. Hong Kong will be aiming to reproduce the form that carried them through the continental qualification campaign earlier this year.

Oman will be led by experienced medium-pacer Sufyan Mehmood, whose leadership and know-how provide stability to an otherwise youthful squad. 

Abdul Jalil and Issa Al Balushi add further firepower to the line-up, giving Oman the kind of attacking edge that could pose problems for a Hong Kong team under pressure to keep their campaign alive.

Hong Kong vs Oman Asian Games 2026: Squads

Hong Kong: Yasim Murtaza (c), Babar Hayat, Anas Khan, Anshuman Rath, Ayush Shukla, Ehsan Khan, Hafeez Khan, Hussain Rajab, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Mohammad Hassan Khan, Mohammad Waheed, Nizakat Khan, Rana Nasrulla, Shahid Wasif, Shiv Mathur

Oman: Sufyan Mehmood (c), Muzaffar Shiralkar, Mohammed Ali Al Balushi, Zubair Al Balushi, Shuaib Al Balushi, Nawed Al Balushi, Wasim Al Balushi, Ahmed Al Zadjali, Sameer Othman, Waheed Al Balushi, Faris Al Balushi, Mohammed Osman, Issa Rahim Al Balushi, Abdul Jalil, Qais Al Balushi

SanDisk Corp was among the sharper decliners. The stock was trading at $1,758.57, down 3.19% or $58 as of 9:36 a.m. EDT on Sept. 24. 

Western Digital Corp was also under pressure, falling 3.10% or $14.68 to $459.01 at 9:52 a.m. EDT. Micron Technology Inc, another major memory-chip maker, was trading at $1,049.86, down 2.05% or $22.02 as of 9:35 a.m. EDT, the data showed. Meanwhile, SK Hynix Inc's US-listed ADR declined 1.66% or $3.15 to $186.13 at 9:36 a.m. EDT.

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Meanwhile, Advanced Micro Devices Inc was trading at $616.93, up 0.39% or $2.39, as of 10:30 a.m. EDT on Sept. 24.

The moves come as weakness across the broader Nasdaq put pressure on high-growth technology and semiconductor stocks. Chipmakers have been closely watched by investors amid elevated valuations and strong expectations around artificial intelligence-related demand. 

Memory-chip companies such as Micron, SanDisk and SK Hynix have also attracted significant investor attention as demand for high-bandwidth memory and other components used in AI infrastructure continues to shape the semiconductor market.

The latest declines reflect the wider risk-off tone in technology stocks rather than an isolated move in a single chipmaker. SanDisk and Western Digital were down more than 3% in the data available, while Micron and SK Hynix also traded lower.

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Speaking to Siddharth Kannan, 21-year-old co-producer Anupriya Nagar recalled how difficult it was to find people willing to invest in the film before its release. She said several industry members were unsure about the project because it had a small budget, a first-time director and relatively new actors.

“Since the beginning, even before I came on board, the Hanuman Ansh team had gone to many people for investment for post-production, but nobody agreed to invest, even though it wasn't a very big investment,” she said.

Anupriya said the lack of faith was not limited to investors. Many people in the industry, she recalled, believed the film would simply come and go without making much of an impact.

“Before the release, there were a handful of people who supported us, but many people didn't believe in the project. They thought it was a small-budget film, the director was making his first film and the actors were also new. They thought the film would come and go. People didn't have that belief,” Anupriya said.

The response has since changed. Anupriya said several producers who had earlier turned down the project have now contacted her to congratulate the team. Some, she added, have also apologised for not joining the film.

She said, “Lots of producers have reached out and it is very sweet. They have congratulated us. Some of them have actually come to me and said, ‘First of all, I apologise because this film had come to us. We are sorry we couldn't join you. That was the biggest mistake I made.'”

Anupriya shared that some industry members also told her that Hanuman Ansh had shown what a small film could achieve.

“They said, ‘You have made us realise that a small film can do so much. You have given a lesson to the industry.' They told us, ‘Whatever you want, we are with you.' It is very sweet,” she recalled.

Headlined by Shobinaw Satyaa, Hanuman Ansh is inspired by the life of Neem Karoli Baba. Directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, the project also stars Hunny Bakshi, Chandan K Anand, Nikhil Dubey and Anil Rastogi.

ALSO READ | Hanuman Ansh Box Office Collection Day 48: Neem Karoli Baba Film Eyes Rs 400 Crore Mark

Reiterating that he had never met Disha Salian, Sooraj began his post by writing, "I am saying this one more time, and I have to repeat myself because clearly people still don't understand when I say this: I HAVE NEVER MET LATE DISHA SALIAN OR ADITYA THACKERAY EVER IN MY LIFE. Not once. Not directly. Not indirectly! And yet, the online abuse hasn't stopped. I have been called every possible name and have even received death threats, with people assuming that I must be scared. I am not scared."

He added that despite having no connection with the matter, his name had repeatedly been dragged into it.

"I have spent years watching my name being dragged into things I had absolutely nothing to do with. I have already lost years of my life, years I can never get back! And now, when I am finally trying to rebuild my life, my career, and my future, I refuse to stay silent and watch it happen all over again. If I was scared, I would have stayed quiet like many others. But I am doing the exact opposite! Because I clearly have nothing to hide or run away from! I am standing up for myself because I know that my heart is clean. At the end of the day, it is my name, my life and my future that have to live with."

Sooraj further said that he is ready to face legal consequences if any evidence links him to the matter.

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He wrote, "If there is even one small piece of evidence or any involvement connecting me to this matter, I am willing to face whatever punishment the law decides, without any questions. But if the investigation by the investigating agencies establishes that I genuinely have nothing to do with it, then I request the investigating agencies and the so-called 'HONEST MEDIA' to please say that loud and clearly."

He also expressed disappointment over the way sections of the media had covered the matter.

"What is also extremely disheartening for me is watching the way some sections of the media are handling this. This may be entertainment or a dinnertime story for some people, but this is my life! Behind every headline, every accusation and every piece of speculation is a real human being who has to live with the consequences."

In the last slide of his post, Sooraj spoke about the impact the allegations and speculation had had on him. He wrote, "Because I am human too. I have feelings. I have a life. And I am finally trying to put that life back together. I am not asking for sympathy. I am not asking anyone to take my side. I am asking for transparency. I have nothing to hide. I honestly don't know what more I can do."

He continued, "I have cooperated. I have answered questions. I have made myself available. I have said clearly that I am ready to face any investigation. I am only asking for the truth to be told with all fairness."

Sooraj also shared a lengthy caption with the post, saying that he had wanted to speak about the matter earlier but was unable to do so after his Instagram account was blocked.

"This is something I wanted to post before my Instagram got blocked for reasons I still don't understand. But honestly, I have so much more to say. So much has happened, so much has been said about me, and there is so much sitting inside me that I want to speak about openly and from my heart."

He said he would be willing to address questions about the matter in detail if he was given what he described as the right platform.

"And I will. I will speak when the right time comes, and when someone gives me the right platform to do it. And when I say the right platform, I mean a proper, educated journalist or interviewer who is willing to sit across from me, look me in the eye, and ask me every single question directly, difficult questions, uncomfortable questions, all of them. I have no problem answering them."

He added, "All I ask is that it is done with composure, with facts, and with some basic understanding of journalism and humanity. Not someone hiding behind a camera, shouting questions, looking for a reaction or trying to turn someone's life into a spectacle. There is a lot I want to say. There are things I have stayed quiet about for years. There are things people have assumed, things that have been reported, and things that have never been asked of me directly."

Concluding his post, Sooraj said he intended to address the questions surrounding him when he got an appropriate opportunity.

"When I finally get the right opportunity, I will answer them. Every question. Directly. Honestly. Without fear. Because there is so much more to this story than what people have seen or been told. And when I speak, I want to speak properly with nothing held back and with the truth being given the space it deserves," wrote Sooraj.

Disha Salian was found dead on June 8, 2020, after falling off the 14th floor of a residential building in Mumbai's Malad area. 

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What's Happening

The spiritual drama has crossed the Rs 370 crore mark in worldwide gross collections, with its total standing at Rs 372.20 crore after 48 days of its theatrical run.

According to Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 4 crore in India nett on Wednesday, September 23. The film was screened across 7,358 shows on Day 48. Its India net collection now stands at Rs 284.93 crore, while its India gross has reached Rs 336.45 crore. 

The film also earned Rs 1 crore from overseas markets on Day 48, taking its cumulative overseas gross to Rs 35.75 crore.

About Hanuman Ansh

Hanuman Ansh is the first film in a planned trilogy and is based on the book 'Divine Detour: That Changed My Life', which draws from the life of Neem Karoli Baba.

Set in pre-Independence India, the film follows Lakshmi Narayan during his early years. Following the death of his mother, the young boy leaves his home in search of God.

Shobhinaw Satyaa and Chandan Anand lead the cast, with Anil Rastogi, Purnima Tiwwari, Sugandha Malhotra, Bhagvandas Patel and Neha Paranjpe also featuring in the film.

Directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, the film arrived in cinemas on August 7, 2026. It initially opened to low numbers but gained momentum after positive word of mouth from its third week onwards. The film subsequently turned into a sleeper hit and has continued its theatrical run into its seventh week.

Talking to Faridoon Shahryar, Anupam Kher said, "I am very fond of Govinda. I think he is one of the finest actors that I have worked with. I have done 10-12 films with him. Improvisation, acting, dance - no one can compete with him."

The actor added, "But you should not allow your personal life or your habits to overshadow your entire life."

Govinda was recently seen offering prayers alongside his co-star and rumoured girlfriend, Komal Rani Swarnakar, at Lalbaugcha Raja. Govinda's appearance with Komal came amid ongoing speculation surrounding his personal life.

A video showed Govinda dressed in a white kurta-pyjama, while Komal Rani was seen wearing a red and yellow saree. Upon noticing the paparazzi, the actor greeted them with a chant of "Ganpati Bappa Morya." Komal waved to the photographers.

Anupam Kher said, "I am no one to pass a judgement on him. He knows his life better, and he can deal with it. I called him once, and he said he will call me back. I wanted to tell him, 'This too shall pass.'"

"Everyone's life has tragedy. I don't think the problem is that he doesn't know how to market himself. I think he has gotten bogged down by his surroundings, by his life, but he hasn't given up yet, so there is hope. I pray that he bounces back and does much more work than he is doing," added Anupam.

Talking about Govinda's Lalbaugcha Raja darshan with Komal Rani, the duo's visit came hours after Govinda's wife, Sunita Ahuja, arrived at the pandal by herself to seek blessings. She was seen offering prayers to Lord Ganesha and interacting with those around her during the visit.

Rumours about Govinda and Komal Rani Swarnakar's relationship have been circulating for some time, particularly after their joint public appearances. Speculation picked up further earlier this year when the two were photographed together at Mumbai airport.

Also Read: Govinda Seeks Blessings At Lalbaugcha Raja With Komal Rani, Wife Sunita Visits Alone

Filmmaker Anees Bazmee remembered Mushtaq Khan with an emotional post on Instagram. 

Sharing a picture of the late actor, he wrote, "Shocked and speechless by the passing of Mushtaq Bhai (my balu). A truly remarkable artist and a beautiful soul. May Allah bless his soul and give strength to his family and loved ones."

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Actor Raza Murad also paid tribute to Mushtaq Khan through a video message, mourning his demise.

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Sanjay Mishra, who worked with Mushtaq Khan in Welcome, also remembered the actor while speaking to ANI. "Suna tha ki tabiyat kharab rehti thi lekin chale jaenge aisa socha nahin tha...Bhaut hi saddening news hai," he said.

Mishra also spoke about the bond he shared with him and recalled a time when the late actor had become like a guardian figure in his life. "Meri life me ke time pe woh guardian ho gaye the....jab bhi mujhe zarurt padti thi main unse suggestion le leta tha...dukhad news hai... woh ek bhaut ache kalakaar the par unko itna credit nhi mila," Mishra said.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also paid tribute to the actor on X. He wrote, "Thank you for making us laugh with your impeccable comic timing. Rest in Peace, Mushtaq Khan! My condolences to the entire family and all his fans."

Thank you for making us laugh with your impeccable comic timing.

Rest in Peace, Mushtaq Khan! My condolences to the entire family and all his fans. pic.twitter.com/2DtxMW7NHF

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) September 24, 2026

Comedian Sunil Pal also remembered Mushtaq Khan through his Instagram Stories, paying tribute to the late actor.

Mushtaq Khan's funeral will take place tomorrow. The actor is survived by his wife, son and daughter. 

ALSO READ: Veteran Actor Mushtaq Khan, Known For His Role In Welcome, Dies At 56

IT Q2 FY27 Results Calendar

TCS will be the first among the five IT companies to report its Q2 FY27 results on Oct. 8, followed by HCLTech on Oct. 12 and Tata Technologies on Oct. 14. Infosys and Coforge are scheduled to report on Oct. 23.

IT Q2 FY27 Results: Key Things To Watch

Beyond headline profit and revenue growth, investors and analysts will track key operational metrics and management commentary to assess demand trends, margins and growth prospects across global markets.

• Revenue growth and deal wins/TCV or order intake, where disclosed

• Operating Margins (EBIT)

• Management outlook and revenue/margin guidance updates, where applicable.

• GenAI & Cloud Monetisation

• Attrition Rates & Headcount Trends

• BFSI and discretionary-spending trends for IT services majors; automotive and ER&D demand for Tata Technologies.

• Dividend Payouts & Capital Allocation

TCS Q2 Results: Date, Dividend And Key Things To Watch

• Result date: Oct. 8
• Dividend: Second interim dividend under consideration
• Record date: Oct. 14

In an exchange filing dated Sept. 22, Tata Consultancy Services informed the stock exchanges that a meeting of its Board of Directors will be held on Oct. 8 to consider and approve the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half-year ended Sept. 30, 2026. 

The board will also consider declaring a second interim dividend, with the record date set for Oct. 14.

Investors will watch constant currency revenue growth, large deal TCV conversions, BFSI demand recovery, operating margins, and management commentary on client discretionary spending.

ALSO READ: TCS Q2 Results: Date, Time, Dividend News, Record Date Details And More

Infosys Q2 Results: Date, Dividend And Key Things To Watch

• Result date: Oct. 23
• Dividend: Interim dividend under consideration
• Record date: Not announced

Infosys informed the exchanges on Sept. 15 that a meeting of its Board of Directors will take place on Oct. 22 and Oct. 23 to approve the audited financial results for the quarter and half-year ended Sept. 30, 2026, and consider an interim dividend. 

The company will conduct an investor/analyst call on Oct. 23 to discuss the performance and outlook.

Investors will track any revisions to full-year revenue growth guidance, generative AI commercialisation, attrition levels and the interim dividend.

HCLTech Q2 Results: Date, Dividend And Key Things To Watch

• Result date: Oct. 12
• Dividend: Third interim dividend under consideration
• Record date: Not announced

The IT major announced in an exchange filing dated Sept. 17 that its Board of Directors will convene on Oct. 12 to consider and approve the unaudited financial results for the quarter and half-year ended Sept. 30, 2026. 

The board will also evaluate the payment of a third interim dividend for FY27.

Investors will monitor guidance performance, software business trends, deal win momentum, operating margin stability, and updates on interim dividend distribution.

ALSO READ: HCLTech Q2 Results: Date, Time, Dividend News, Earnings Call Schedule And More

Tata Technologies Q2 Results: Date, Dividend And Key Things To Watch

• Result date: Oct. 14
• Dividend: To be announced
• Record date: Not announced

Tata Technologies has scheduled a meeting of its Board of Directors on Oct. 14 to consider and approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half-year ended Sept. 30, 2026.

Investors will focus on engineering, research, and development (ER&D) spending, key anchor client account performance, automotive sector demand trends, and operating margins.

Coforge Q2 Results: Date, Dividend, Earnings Call And Key Things To Watch

• Result date: Oct. 23.
• Earnings Call: Oct. 23, 5:30 p.m. IST (tentative)
• Dividend: To be announced
• Record date: Not announced

Coforge announced in an exchange filing on Sept. 9 that its Board of Directors will meet on Oct. 23 to approve the un-audited financial results for the quarter and half-year ended Sept. 30, 2026. An analyst and institutional investor call is scheduled for Oct. 23, tentatively at 5:30 p.m. IST.

Investors will keep an eye on order intake, execution, integration updates from recent acquisitions, travel and transport vertical traction, and margin expansion trajectories.

"I have a question for you. When I saw you, I thought this is the player who most looks like Tendulkar. Did you model your game around Sachin? Because you had that small backlift, very straight and compact. Well-balanced, composed. Was he your role model?" Waugh asked Rahane on a podcast.

"While growing up? Yes, probably everyone's role model was Sachin Tendulkar at that point in time. Growing up in Mumbai and watching Sachin bat at the Wankhede Stadium, then playing with my mates in my backyard, I always used to copy Sachin Tendulkar. His backlift, keeping my hands as close as possible and trying to play the straight drive like Sachin, that beautiful straight drive. Everyone enjoyed it.

"Watching him bat, then getting an opportunity to play with him for my first-class team, and later in international cricket as well, was special. So he was the role model," Rahane replied.

Waugh: Did you make as much money as Sachin?

Rahane: I'll probably make it now.

Recently, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) named lounges at the Wankhede Stadium after former Mumbai captain and MCA president Amol Kale, former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar, who played 116 Tests for India, along with Tendulkar and the recently retired Rahane.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Maryland, outside Washington for his three-day state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25 on Wednesday. US President Donald Trump treated Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan to a rare personal airport welcome as they descended from the plane.

This is the first time since 1962 that a US president has personally welcomed a foreign leader at the base. Trump was denied an airport greeting courtesy when he visited Beijing in May.

Xi was accompanied by his right-hand man Cai Qi and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, among others, according to Chinese state media. 

China and the US should be "partners, not rivals", Xi asserted upon arriving in Washington, and he expressed confidence that the two can find a way to get along in the new era. He said that the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and making America great again can go hand in hand, and that the two countries can help each other succeed.

Trade tariffs, technology, AI, military ties, conflicts in Middle East, the Russia-Ukraine war, the arms race in space and US arms sales to Taiwan are expected to figure in talks between Xi and Trump.

Wasim made the remark while speaking on his YouTube show 'BolWasim'. When asked if Fatima is equivalent to Babar Azam when compared to men's cricket, the former Pakistan player said, "She's ahead of them all. Among the educated and those who understand cricket, she's ahead."

"Because popularity is earned by performance," he added.

Fatima has played 134 white-ball matches for Pakistan, scoring over 1,800 runs and picking up 157 wickets.

"She is batting and bowling as well, and now we are talking about the boys and girls together. So, at the moment, if you even look at the international media, they always praise Fatima Sana even though she is often on the losing side. The other cricket stars we have on this side (men's) are not mentioned in an equally praising manner as her, and obviously their performances are not that good. So, we can say that she indeed is our superstar currently," Wasim added.

Babar, who was reappointed Pakistan's Test captain in July, led the national side to a 1-1 draw against the West Indies and a 0-3 whitewash against England in his first two series in charge.

Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis earlier shared his opinions on Babar's struggles.

Once touted as one of the best players in world cricket, the right-handed batter is going through a lean patch. Babar's poor modes of dismissal have added to his troubles.

Younis said that the burden of Pakistan's Test captaincy is taking a toll on the player's performance. The former international believes Babar struggles when given leadership duties. He added that Pakistan are losing the player by giving him these responsibilities.

"It was a dream to win an Asian Games medal. I always tried, but fortune was never on my side. I finished 4th [in 2018] and 9th in 2014, and missed the 2018 Games due to injury, so an Asian Games medal was the only one missing from my collection. I tried very hard this time to win a medal under any conditions-for my team, my country, weightlifting, and myself. When I started out as a weightlifter, my very first dream was to win an Asian Games medal for India. This means so much to me; it feels just like winning an Olympic medal," she said.

Chanu also expressed surprise at the absence of a Chinese contender in the 49 kg category.

"I was surprised that there was no Chinese contender in my event, but it didn't matter to me who was competing and who wasn't-I was purely focusing on my own training."

"I will enjoy this victory, but at the same time, I'll discuss the road ahead with my coach and aim to qualify for the LA Olympics."

"I'm very excited to go home. It's always a pleasure to return home with a medal. I've been away for a long time-I didn't even go home after the Commonwealth Games-so I'm looking forward to spending time with my family, especially my mother."

The Games also offered a unique experience for athletes, with many staying in container apartments and others accommodated on cruise ships. The cruise stay was a highlight for Chanu.

"It was my first time staying on a cruise ship. I never imagined I'd experience that, but overall, it was a wonderful experience. I want to wish the entire Indian contingent the very best. Win medals for the country and make India proud!"

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Bayley challenged the referee over the disputed RAW finish

The loss came after Bayley had been away from WWE television since losing to Valkyria at Saturday Night's Main Event on July 18. When the two met again on RAW, Valkyria got the three-count after grabbing Bayley's tights, which Bayley clearly did not agree with.

WWE's video of the post-match exchange shows Bayley taking her complaint straight to the referee. She questioned his call and pointed toward Valkyria's actions during the pin. “Do you have eyes?” Bayley asked. The referee replied, “What are you talking about?”

Bayley then made her complaint even more direct: “She pulled my tights in there. She played you the whole time, ref.” The official gave his explanation, saying, “I was looking at the shoulders.”

Bayley's return was tied to Valkyria's Money in the Bank match

Bayley had returned to RAW on September 7, but she did not simply walk back into the ring for a singles match. She interfered in a Money in the Bank qualifying bout involving Valkyria, Sol Ruca and Maxxine Dupri.

Her interference stopped Valkyria from winning and helped Ruca take the victory instead. Ruca then secured her place in this year's Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match.

There is also a piece of history involving Bayley and Mercedes Moné, her former WWE tag team partner. Moné, now with AEW and holding the AEW Women's World Championship, spoke to the Daily Star about wrestling Bayley again.

“You never know in wrestling. That's always a dream match for me, that is, to have another match with her,” Moné said. She also called Bayley one of her greatest opponents and brought up their NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn match, saying it changed how people viewed women's wrestling.

The feud with Valkyria is still active after their latest match, and WWE has yet to reveal how the rivalry will conclude. The referee's explanation did not change Bayley's complaint about the pinfall.

Angel Reese Hit As Sabrina Ionescu Gets Flagrant 1

The biggest concern came just before halftime in New York. Reese was defending Ionescu when the Liberty guard's arm caught her in the face. Reese went to the locker room, returned briefly to take her free throws, then stayed out for the rest of the game.

Reese finished with six points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals in 17 minutes. Atlanta coach Karl Smesko later said she had been cleared to play, but the team decided it was smarter to keep her out with the playoffs only days away.

The officials first called an offensive foul before reviewing the play and changing it to a Flagrant 1. Ionescu is also set for an automatic $500 fine under the WNBA's flagrant foul rules. Atlanta's win secured home-court advantage, while New York finished as the No. 8 seed.

Jessica Shepard Delivers Sixth Triple-Double As Dallas Wins

The other regular-season finale had its own standout moment. Jessica Shepard finished with 20 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists as Dallas beat Seattle 103-91. It was her sixth triple-double of the season, the most in the WNBA this year.

Paige Bueckers led Dallas with 25 points, while Arike Ogunbowale added 23 points and six assists. Seattle fought back late after falling behind by 19, but Bueckers and Awak Kuier hit big three-pointers to stop the comeback. Dallas finished 27-17 and earned the No. 7 seed.

Seattle still had some strong individual performances. Dominique Malonga scored 29 points, Awa Fam posted a season-high 22, and Flau'jae Johnson added 21. For Dallas, the win completed a 17-win improvement from last season, giving the Wings the biggest single-season turnaround in WNBA history.

Malaysia's Muhammad Subri finished fourth in 10.43, with North Korea's Kum Ryom Jo, Maldives' Ibadulla Adam and East Timor's Mouzinho Belo completing the field.

Gurindervir, meanwhile, made a solid start in Heat 4 and remained in contention throughout before finishing behind Oman's Malham Al Balushi, who won in 10.29 seconds. Iran's Hassan Taftian took third in 10.46, while Hong Kong's Ho Hin Cheung was fourth.

The qualifying format saw the top three finishers from each heat progress directly to the semifinals, with the next six fastest athletes also earning places.

The semifinals are scheduled for Friday, giving both Indian sprinters an opportunity to push deeper into the competition in one of the Games' marquee track events.

Kujur's progression adds another significant chapter to his campaign in Nagoya, while Gurindervir will look to build on his national-record credentials when the field returns for the medal-stage races.

Boonson's performance was the standout run of the heats, with the Thai sprinter's 9.95 seconds narrowly missing the Asian Games record by 0.03 seconds.

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Results:

Rowing: Balraj Panwar finished fourth in men's singles sculls final.

Rowing: Satnam Singh and Salman Khan clinched bronze medal in in men's doubles sculls final 

Wushu: Roshibina Devi lost the women's 60kg final to settle for a silver medal.

Canoe Sprint: Megha Pradeep's campaign finished fourth in the women's canoe single 200m semi-final, missing out on qualification for the final.

Athletics: Following the 100m hurdles event in the heptathlon, India's Pooja sits in eighth place, while Anamika Aneesh is currently tenth.

Swimming: Benedicton Beniston finished fifth in his heat and 12th overall in the men's 50m butterfly heats.

Table Tennis: Diya Chitale and Yashaswini Ghorpade beat Iran's Setayash Iloukhani and Mashid Ashtari in their Round of 32 women's doubles match.

Canoe Sprint: Soniya Devi and Parvathy Geetha were eliminated after finishing last in the women's kayak double 500m semi-final.

Athletics: India qualify for Mixed 4x400m relay final with second place finish in heat 2.

Rowing: The quartet of Gurbani Kaur, Aleena Anto, Tendenthoi Haobijam, and Poonam finished last in the women's four final.

Table Tennis: Sreeja Akula and Syndrela Das enjoyed a smooth start to their women's doubles campaign, beating Mongolia's Bolor-Erdene Batmunkh and Burenjargal Sanjaa to advance from the Round of 32.

Canoe Sprint: Naocha Laitonjam, Varinder Singh, Oinam Arun Singh and Harshawardhan Shaktawat finish 6th in men's kayak four 500m final A.

Canoe Sprint: Raju Rawat and Gyaneshwor Singh Philem ended their campaign at the bottom of the field, placing ninth in the men's canoe double 500m final.  

Squash: Suraj Chand and Shameena Riaz saw their mixed doubles run come to an end after a straight-games 0-2 defeat to teammates Joshana Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar in the round of 16.

Athletics: Anamika Aneesh sixth (1771 points) and Pooja ninth (1761) after the heptathlon high jump.

Shooting: India men's 10m Pistol team finishes 4th, while none of the shooters qualified for the individual final.

Table Tennis: Manush Shah beats Wong Qi Shen of Malaysia 4-0 in men's singles round one match.

Squash: Anahat Singh beats Malaysia's Au Yeong Wai Lynn to qualify for women's singles quarter-finals.

Shooting: Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Parinaaz Dhaliwal cinch bronze medal in Mixed Team Skeet Shooting final.

Boxing: Sumit Kundu's men's 70 kg campaign came to an end due to an injury, while Sakshi lost her 51kg bout. Parveen Hooda got walkover in women's 65kg.

Athletics: Seema won bronze in women's 10,000m while the mixed 4x400m relay team won silver. In triple jump, Asha Ilango and Niharika Vashisht could not finish on the podium.

Here are the Highlights of India's action from Day 5 of the Asian Games 2026:

"I will run faster in the latter rounds. This was the heats, and I got what I wanted," Gurindervir said.

The moment he knew he was through 🇮🇳

Gurindervir Singh clocks 10.38s to finish 2nd in Heat 4 and books his place in the Men's 100m semi-finals at the #AsianGames2026 #AsianGames2026 #TeamIndia #IndianAthletics #Nagoya2026 pic.twitter.com/AO4Rdkz4XI

— Athletics Federation of India (@afiindia) September 24, 2026

Kujur appeared to be under pressure through the early stages of his race but found another gear over the final 25 metres to move into the qualifying positions. Thailand's Puripol Boonson dominated the heat, crossing the line in 9.95 seconds, while China's Keli Zeng was second in 10.22.

Malaysia's Muhammad Subri finished fourth in 10.43, with North Korea's Kum Ryom Jo, Maldives' Ibadulla Adam and East Timor's Mouzinho Belo completing the field.

Gurindervir, meanwhile, made a solid start in Heat 4 and remained in contention throughout before finishing behind Oman's Malham Al Balushi, who won in 10.29. Iran's Hassan Taftian took third in 10.46, while Hong Kong's Ho Hin Cheung was fourth.

The qualifying format saw the top three finishers from each heat progress directly to the semifinals, with the next six fastest athletes also earning places.

The semifinals are scheduled for Friday, giving both Indian sprinters an opportunity to progress deeper into the competition in one of the Games' marquee track events.

Kujur's progression adds another significant chapter to his campaign in Nagoya, while Gurindervir will look to build on his national record credentials when the field returns for the medal-stage races.

Boonson's performance was the standout run of the heats, with the Thai sprinter's 9.95 seconds narrowly missing the Asian Games record by 0.03 seconds.