Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani won the coveted Songhe Singapore Open title with a 5-1 win over local favourite Jaden Ong in Singapore on Sunday. On his way to the final, Advani beat former IBSF world snooker champion Dechawat Poomjaeng of Thailand 4-3 in a thrilling quarterfinal at the Lagoon Billiards Room. While the 5-1 score of the final seems lopsided, the first two frames were won by the Indian clearing the colours from a deficit to pip the Singaporean on both occasions to take a 2-0 advantage.

With some heavy scoring in the third by Advani, Ong needed to turn up the attack to offer himself a chance to survive in the final stage of the prestigious event.

A resurgent Ong pulled a frame back to be in contention. However, in the fourth, a brilliant snooker put by Advani on the final brown allowed him back in the frame and with a clean clearance from brown to black, Advani was one frame away from the championship.

Renowned filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani is set to be honoured with the prestigious Kishore Kumar Samman 2023 by the Madhya Pradesh government.

The award ceremony will take place on October 13 in Khandwa, the hometown of the legendary Kishore Kumar, marking the late singer's death anniversary.

The event, to be held at the Police Parade Ground, will be a special tribute to Kishore Da and promises an evening filled with nostalgia and respect for his enduring legacy.

Rajkumar Hirani, one of the most influential filmmakers in Indian cinema, is being recognized for his exceptional contributions to the industry. Known for directing iconic films such as 3 Idiots, PK, Sanju, Munna Bhai MBBS, and Dunki, Hirani's works have consistently addressed socially relevant themes while entertaining audiences.

The celebration of the 92nd anniversary of the Indian Air Force began in Chennai with a majestic display of 72 fighter jets and helicopters. The show which is held after 21 years has attracted lakhs of spectators to the sands of Marina. Indian Air Force fighters Chetak, Rafale, Dakota, Harvard, MIG, and Jaguar are displaying their might in a flamboyant way with the formations named Pandian, Sarang, Mahabali, Suriya Kiran, Pallava, Cauvery, Kanchi, Nilgiris, Karthikeya, Dhanush, Marina and Chozha.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin, Dy. Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, State Ministers and top officials of the Defence Forces are present on the occasion. Security has been tightened all over the city with more than 8000 police on duty.

Air services at Chennai airport have been changed due to the Airshow and the city has almost come to a halt today.

Rising Indian archer Vaishnavi Pawar impressed with her brilliant performance as the Indian team clinched the silver medal in the recurve U-18 women's team category at the 2024 Asian Youth Archery Championship in Taipei City.

Vaishnavi generally took the first shot for the three-member Indian team, which also comprised Pranjal Tholiya and Jannat, in every round and handled the pressure quite well as they pipped the mighty South Korea in the semi-final in a shoot-off.

The Indian team found themselves in a similar situation after they fought back from a 2-4 deficit to force a shoot-off for the gold medal against the hosts, who ultimately prevailed.

Nepal's legal landscape witnessed a significant change on Sunday as Prakashman Singh Raut officially assumed office as the new Chief Justice.

His swearing-in ceremony took place shortly after Nepali President Ram Chandra Paudel appointed him, following a recommendation from the parliamentary hearing committee. The ceremony was conducted at Shital Niwas, the President's Office, marking a pivotal moment for the judiciary.

Raut's appointment follows a unanimous endorsement from the parliamentary hearing committee during a meeting held on October 2. In alignment with Article 129, Clause 2 of the Constitution, President Paudel confirmed Raut's position as Chief Justice, acting on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council. This development came after the Council convened on September 16 and put forward Raut as a candidate for the prestigious role.

Angad Cheema has emerged victorious at the Vizag Open 2024, clinching the title and ending an 11-year wait for a championship win. In a thrilling final showdown, Cheema faced off against Aman Raj after both players finished the tournament tied at 16-under par. Raj pushed Cheema to a playoff with an impressive round of 6-under 65, showcasing his skill and determination. However, in the first playoff hole, Cheema sealed the victory with a crucial birdie, lifting the trophy amid cheers from the crowd.

World Cerebral Palsy Day is observed annually on October 6 to raise awareness and advocate for the rights of individuals living with cerebral palsy (CP). This day serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by those affected by CP and underscores the importance of support and inclusion in society.

World Cerebral Palsy Day 2024 holds significant importance by bringing together individuals, families, and organisations to share information and resources about CP. CP affects movement and coordination, presenting challenges such as muscle control, balance, and mobility difficulties. By commemorating this day, the goal is to foster a more inclusive environment where the voices and needs of people with CP are recognised and addressed.

This observance encourages communities to discuss accessibility and support for individuals with CP. It also emphasises the critical role of early intervention and personalised assistance in enhancing the quality of life for those affected. Through advocacy efforts, there is a push for improved healthcare, education, and opportunities, enabling individuals with CP to lead fulfilling lives.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Banjara Virasat Museum in Pohardevi at Washim in Maharashtra, celebrating the rich heritage of the Banjara community. The four-story museum has 13 galleries depicting the Banjara legacy through the portraits of Banjara community leaders and the Banjara movement. After his arrival in Washim Prime Minister also paid floral tribute to the memorials of Sant Sevalal Maharaj and Sant Ramrao Maharaj.

Sant Sevalal and Sant Ramrao Maharaj are the spiritual leaders of the Banjara community. The Prime Minister also performed darshan and pooja at Jagdamba Temple in Poharadevi in Washim. Prime Minister will be addressing a function at Washim for the launch of various initiatives related to the agricultural and animal husbandry sectors worth around 23,300 crore rupees. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, along with other dignitaries, are present on this occasion.

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted three flight tests of the 4th Generation Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. The tests, conducted in the last two days were carried out against a high-speed target, demonstrating very critical parameters of maximum range and maximum altitude interception. Ministry of Defence said that these development trials showcased the repeatability of the hit-to-kill capability of the weapon system in various target engagement scenarios covering approaching, receding and crossing modes. VSHORADS is a Man Portable Air Defence System designed and developed indigenously by Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories and Development cum Production Partners. The three Services have been associated with the project right from the beginning and participated during the developmental trials.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO, the Armed Forces and the Industry involved in the successful development trials. He said this new missile equipped with modern technologies will give further technological boost to the Armed Forces against aerial threats.

Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development and DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat also congratulated the DRDO team, industry partners and users for the successful flight tests.

Navratna defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel's leading aerospace and defence company, have announced the establishment of a joint venture company (JVC), which has been incorporated in the name of BEL IAI AeroSystems Private Ltd.

The JVC with its registered office in Delhi shall be the single point of contact (SPOC) for extending long-term product support to the Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) systems of India's defence forces, Bengaluru-headquartered BEL said in a statement on Thursday.

"The partnership marks another significant step in cementing the relationship between the two companies that have a long history of association for strategic programmes. BEL and IAI are collaborating on several joint programmes for the Tri-services," it said.