The Indian men's football team suffered a 1-5 thrashing against China in their Group A encounter at the Asian Games on Tuesday. India managed to equalize 1-1 in first-half injury time through Rahul KP after conceding early. But China dominated the second half, scoring 4 more goals to hand India a heavy defeat. India's performance was hampered by a lack of players due to visa issues, last-minute arrivals without practice, and ISL clubs' refusal to release players before the new season. Problems of assembling a full-strength squad also reflected on the field. With the loss, India has an uphill task in the group that also includes hosts China, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. India had reached China late on Monday without any practice heading into the crucial opener.

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with his family at home, worshipping Lord Ganesha. He wished everyone a Happy Ganesh Chaturthi on social media, saying he prays the 'Elephant-Headed God' will bring peace, happiness, and good health to all as he is welcomed home. The Master Blaster said he looks forward to Ganpati Bappa's arrival each year. Videos showed Tendulkar and his family praying reverently before Lord Ganesha adorned with flowers. Devotees across India have welcomed Ganpati Bappa on the 10-day festival considered auspicious to seek blessings at the start of the festive season.

Mumbai's iconic Lalbaugcha Raja Ganpati, one of the city's most revered Ganesha idols, enters its 90th year with festivities starting Tuesday. The pandal in Lalbaug Market draws lakhs of devotees annually seeking Lord Ganesha's blessings during the 11-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Like every year, massive crowds are expected for darshan which will be open round-the-clock till September 28. There are two lines – 'Navsachi' to go on stage and touch the idol's feet and 'Mukh Darshanachi' for distant viewing. Founded in 1934, the Lalbaugcha Raja mandal has become synonymous with Mumbai's vibrant Ganpati culture. CLICK on the window for LIVE 'darshan' of Lalbaugcha Raja Ganpati.

India expelled a senior Canadian diplomat in response to Ottawa abruptly expelling an Indian official alleged to be the RAW intelligence head in Canada. Sources said India asked the station chief of Canadian intelligence, Olivier Sylvestere operating undercover, to leave within 5 days. India asserted its decision reflects concerns over Canadian diplomats' growing interference in internal affairs and involvement in anti-India activities on Canadian soil. The tit-for-tat expulsion comes after Canada levelled allegations over India's role in a Sikh militant's killing. India denounced meddling by Canadian authorities in an attempt to malign Indian agencies to please some fringe constituents domestically.

Amid escalating tensions with India, Canadian PM Trudeau now says he doesn't want to “provoke” India or “escalate” tension, but wants India to take the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar with “utmost seriousness.” This comes after the international community expressed worry over the escalating tensions between India and Canada, with the UK and US reacting to Trudeau's allegation against India. Over the last two days, Canada and India each expelled a senior diplomat of the other country. The unnamed Canadian diplomat has been asked to leave India within five days.

Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Uzair Khan was killed along with another terrorist on Tuesday, the seventh day of the Anantnag encounter, officials said. Security forces also recovered a weapon from Khan's body. With his death, ADGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar said the week-long gunfight has concluded though search operations continue. Officials suspect a third terrorist may also be dead as a huge area remains to be searched, which may have unexploded shells. The encounter began last Wednesday when terrorists hiding in Kokernag, Anantnag engaged security forces, killing 3 officers. Officials had reports of 2-3 terrorists, so a third body may emerge after a complete search, Kumar added.

Khalistani group Sikhs for Justice has called for peaceful protests to shut down Indian consulates in Canada following the killing of separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Canada accused Indian agents of Nijjar's murder, eliciting strong denials from India. SJF's legal counsel Gurpatwant Pannun said they won't allow Indian consulates to function until Canada names those behind the hit. India rejected allegations of its involvement, urging Canada to take action against anti-India elements on its soil. The planned shutdowns risk escalating tensions between India and Canada over the controversial killing. India maintains Nijjar's death is Canada's domestic issue unrelated to Indian agencies.

Veteran actor Simi Garewal shared a surprise throwback picture on social media with former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and actress Zeenat Aman. The black and white photo shows the three women seated together at a film stars versus MPs cricket match in Delhi decades ago. Simi revealed the picture is precious memorabilia but she doesn't recall the exact year or match result. The rare snapshot of Indira interacting with film celebrities drew awe and curiosity from fans eager to identify the event timeframe. The nostalgic post highlighted Simi's personal connection to a key political figure and evoked interest about the cross-section of cinema and governance in bygone eras.

Renowned director SS Rajamouli will produce a multilingual biopic titled "Made in India" on the iconic father of Indian cinema, Dadasaheb Phalke. To be directed by National Award winner Nitin Kakkar, the film will release in six languages including Rajamouli's native Telugu and cover Phalke's enormous contributions to pioneering Indian cinema. Rajamouli expressed his emotional connection to the project on the pioneer he considers the "guru of Indian cinema." Produced by Max Studios and Showing Business, the ambitious biopic marks a fitting tribute to Dadasaheb Phalke's legacy as India marks 100 years of its film industry.

The Indian Space Research Organisation's Aditya-L1 solar observatory has successfully completed a pivotal maneuver, the trans-Lagrangean insertion, pushing it out of Earth's orbit. Launched on September 2, Aditya-L1 is now progressing on a 110-day journey to the L1 Lagrange point about 1.5 million km from Earth. This marks ISRO's fifth straight successful trajectory transfer. Stationing at the stable L1 point will enable continuous solar observations for the mission's goal of unraveling Sun mysteries. The milestone advances India's first dedicated solar mission towards the Sun-Earth Lagrange point to provide an uninterrupted view of the Sun's corona and interior. (Image courtesy: ISRO) For more details, click on the link below