Good evening, readers. From India’s first gold medal at the Asian Games to Iranian foreign minister’s first visit to the US since the war, Tuesday has been a day of several firsts and major developments across India and around the world. Meanwhile, protests continue at IIT Bombay, following a student’s death by suicide, seeking independent probe and Doolla’s suspension, while police arrested the accused in Jamui sexual assault case after shooting him in the leg.
National Film Awards 2026: Kartik Aaryan wins Best Actor award
Four days into the Asian Games 2026, India have clinched their first gold medal, with the women’s cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, delivering the result with a thumping 147-run win over Sri Lanka in the final. In a repeat of the 2023 final, the Indian batters put on quite the show, with Smriti Mandhana top-scoring with 79 as India posted a strong 216/3. Sri Lanka, in response, were bundled out for 69. The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony was held in Kevadia, Gujarat, on Tuesday, with President Droupadi Murmu presenting honours for outstanding achievements in Indian cinema in 2024. The ceremony, held near the 182-metre Statue of Unity dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, began at 3pm and was streamed live on YouTube.
Yami Gautam won the Best Actress award while Mammootty bagged the Best Actor award. Additionally, Kartik Aryan celebrated his first National Award. Read more.
