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SportsPhoto: The HinduSwatik Patil, a para swimmer from Belagavi, Karnataka, won the bronze medal in the men's 100m breaststroke (SB9) at the Asian Para Games 2026 held in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan, on October 21. He finished with a time of 1:13.77. Iran’s Sina Zeyghaminejad won gold in 1:09.47, and Shahin Izadyar took silver in 1:13.23. Swatik is a software developer and NIT Allahabad alumnus.
The Hindu··Belagavi
HealthPhoto: Firstpost HealthA 20-week Indian study published in Frontiers in Nutrition in 2026 found that adults consuming 60 grams of almonds daily reported better sleep quality and fell asleep about 8 minutes faster than those eating calorie-matched snacks. However, laboratory sleep measurements showed no significant differences, suggesting almonds may aid perceived sleep but are not a quick fix for insomnia.
Firstpost Health·
PoliticsPhoto: News18 HindiAhead of planned protests from October 23 demanding the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Delhi Police has undergone a major reshuffle. The Home Department has issued transfer orders for more than 25 IPS and DANIPS officers in the police department to manage the situation.
News18 Hindi··Delhi
EntertainmentPhoto: HT HealthKim Kardashian celebrated her 46th birthday on October 21 wearing two archival couture dresses from Paco Rabanne's 1995 collection. The event took place at Baldi inside the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, where she joined family for the festivities. Her outfits included a lime-green crystal-trimmed mesh minidress with a matching emerald-stone headpiece and a fuchsia-red version of the dress for her exit.
HT Health··Beverly Hills
BusinessPhoto: MintA retired decorator from Woking, UK, sold a collection of vintage Pokémon cards for £1.56 million (around $2 million), far exceeding the estimated value of £250,000. He had bought 42 sets from 1999 to 2009, mostly from Malaysia via eBay. One set bought for £300 sold for £75,000. The auction took place at Ewbank's, surprising the man who was unaware of the cards' value until recently.
Mint··Woking
BusinessPhoto: ET MarketsMCX silver prices fell below Rs 2 lakh per kilogram following a sharp two-day decline. The drop was driven by a stronger US dollar, higher bond yields, and hawkish expectations from the US Federal Reserve. Key factors influencing the outlook include fresh import permits and industrial demand for silver.
ET Markets·
The Hindu··Belagavi
Photo: The HinduSwatik Patil, a para swimmer from Belagavi, Karnataka, won the bronze medal in the men's 100m breaststroke (SB9) at the Asian Para Games 2026 held in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan, on October 21. He finished with a time of 1:13.77. Iran’s Sina Zeyghaminejad won gold in 1:09.47, and Shahin Izadyar took silver in 1:13.23. Swatik is a software developer and NIT Allahabad alumnus.
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