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The Times of India·
SportsOn October 8, 2026, horses Tipped Off and Ravishing Queen showed excellent performance during morning exercises in Bengaluru. Tipped Off completed 1400m in 1-40 with strong intermediate times, while Ravishing Queen moved fluently over 1000m in 1-12 with a 600m split of 42.5 seconds. Other horses like Golden Mist, Honeypot, and Double Scotch also impressed with their timings.
Hindu Sport··Bengaluru
SportsFormer Indian wicketkeeper Nayan Mongia highlighted the rise of multi-dimensional players in T20 cricket, noting players like Dhruv Jurel, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson adapting roles. Following this trend, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is working on wicketkeeping and leg-spin as backup skills alongside batting. Mumbai captain Siddhesh Lad confirmed Jaiswal's preparations ahead of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season opener against Chandigarh at Wankhede Stadium.
NDTV Cricket··Mumbai
SportsBefore India's second T20I against West Indies in Ranchi, former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara defended wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson amid criticism over his recent low scores. Despite Samson's poor form, including 11 runs in the first T20I and low Asian Games scores, Pujara emphasized Samson's World Cup-winning experience and urged team management to back him in the playing eleven.
NDTV Cricket··Ranchi
EntertainmentRhiti Tiwari, daughter of actor and politician Manoj Tiwari, was evicted early from Bigg Boss 20 after facing criticism from host Salman Khan. After her exit, Rhiti revealed her father praised her resilience, saying he was proud she faced criticism and bounced back from mistakes. He encouraged her by saying that falling is natural, but getting back up is what matters.
NDTV Movies·
BusinessIndia's 10-year government bond yield has reached its highest level since December 2023 due to rising US Treasury yields and surging crude oil prices driven by Middle East supply concerns. The Reserve Bank of India has responded by raising its policy rate, indicating tighter fiscal measures. Forecasts predict the benchmark yield could reach 7.40%.
ET Markets·
The Times of India·
The Pentagon has directed the US military to prepare for potential strikes on Iran, while President Trump has not yet decided on the timing. This move comes amid reports of new military options being considered ahead of the US midterm elections. The situation has also influenced oil prices, which edged higher due to the strike options and storm impacts.
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