Asian Games Forced To Apologise After Anthem Blunder In South Korea Match

Asian Games organisers offered "deepest apologies" on Saturday for playing the North Korean national anthem for the South Korean men's hockey team. South Korean officials were left angered by the latest mishap to hit the Nagoya-Aichi Games, which officially opened after a troubled build-up. At their Friday contest against Bangladesh, South Korea's players lined up for the traditional playing of the anthems, only to look bemused as North Korea's song rang out. Organisers then played Bangladesh's anthem and later the South Korean one, the South's Yonhap news agency said. South Korea went on to win 5-0.

"During the men's hockey match between (South) Korea and Bangladesh on September 18, an incorrect national anthem was mistakenly played before the match," the Asian Games organising committee told AFP on Saturday.

The statement said that, on Friday, "officials responsible for (National Olympic Committee) relations visited the delegation of the Republic of Korea and offered their sincere apologies for the incident".

"We will also work to prevent a recurrence and would like to express our deepest apologies to all those affected by this matter."

A stadium announcer apologised for the blunder but Min Tae-seok, coach of South Korea, was unimpressed.

"This is a really serious problem. When we protested, they said, 'We're sorry. It wasn't that it wasn't prepared, there was a mistake on the part of those responsible for playing it'," he said.

"But this is something that simply should never happen."

The build-up to the Games has been overshadowed by complaints from teams about the quality and amount of accommodation.

Some teams were also stranded at the airport for up to six hours when they landed this week.

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Toxic Vs Hanuman Ansh Box Office Collection: Spiritual Drama Scores Big In Week 6

Hanuman Ansh continues its phenomenal box-office run, with the devotional drama earning significantly more than Yash-starrer Toxic on Thursday. While Hanuman Ansh collected Rs 6.25 crore on Day 42, Toxic raked in Rs 14 lakh on Day 23 in India.

The devotional film earned a staggering Rs 6.11 crore more than the Yash starrer, highlighting its extraordinary staying power at the box office.

Hanuman Ansh Shows Sixth-Week Momentum

Hanuman Ansh collected Rs 6.25 crore net on Day 42, across 9,160 shows in India. The film's India net collection has now reached Rs 243.38 crore, while its India gross collection stands at Rs 287.40 crore.

The Day 42 collection represents a 4.2% jump from the previous day's Rs 6 crore, underlining the film's strong momentum even in its sixth week. With this the spiritual film raked an overall Rs 80. 25 crore on week sixth.

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Overseas, the film collected Rs 1.50 crore on Day 42, taking its total overseas gross to Rs 21.75 crore so far. This pushes the worldwide gross collection to Rs 309.15 crore.

Hanuman Ansh recorded an overall occupancy of 19% on Day 42. Morning shows registered 7.92% occupancy, which increased to 17.46% in the afternoon and 22.08% in the evening. Night shows witnessed occupancy reaching an impressive 20.69%.

The film's performance is particularly noteworthy given its reported budget of around Rs 2 crore. Hanuman Ansh opened to just Rs 10 lakh on its first day but gradually gained momentum through positive word of mouth.

Toxic Day 23 Collection

According to Sacnilk, Toxic collected Rs 14 lakh net in India on Day 23, across 219 shows. The figure represents a decline from the Rs 13 lakh earned on Day 22. With this the film raked in Rs 1.39 crore in its third week.

With its Day 23 collection, Toxic's India net collection has reached Rs 249.63 crore, while its India gross collection stands at Rs 297.92 crore. The film's total overseas gross collection stands at Rs 341.67 crore.

The Hindi and Kannada versions continued to drive Toxic's domestic performance. The Hindi version earned Rs 4 lakh crore from 42 shows, meanwhile the Kannada version collected Rs 10 lakh from 177 shows.

Hanuman Ansh's Strong Run Despite Smaller Release

The comparison becomes more notable when the scale of the two releases is taken into account. Toxic was released across multiple languages and had a significantly wider theatrical footprint, while Hanuman Ansh built its box-office run gradually despite a much smaller initial release.

The trend was visible earlier in their theatrical runs as well. On Day 7, Toxic earned Rs 7.85 crore net from 12,894 shows. On the same calendar day, Hanuman Ansh, then on Day 26, collected Rs 8.50 crore from 7,008 shows, almost half the number of shows. Earlier comparisons also showed Hanuman Ansh posting higher daily collections than Toxic despite having fewer shows on their respective days.

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Directed by Geethu Mohandas, Toxic stars Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, Akshay Oberoi and Sudev Nair. The film, set in post-independence Goa, was reportedly made on a budget of around Rs 500 crore.

Toxic released in Kannada, English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam, opened strongly at the box office, but its daily collections declined considerably after its opening week. Meanwhile, Hanuman Ansh, has continued to benefit from its extended theatrical run, with its Day 42 collection pushing its worldwide gross to Rs 309.15 crore.

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Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Could Get New Image Processing for More Natural Photos: Leak

Samsung is reportedly adding new image processing algorithms for the Galaxy S27 Ultra. The company is said to be aiming for a warmer, more natural look for photos. It has also reportedly updated its Log format and Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec to improve HDR video recording for the upcoming phone.

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India Squad For WI Live: Pant Ignored Again, Another Big Name Missing

India ODI Squad Announcement Live Updates: The BCCI has announced India's squads for the ODI and T20I series against the West Indies, starting September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram. Rishabh Pant has been overlooked once again, while Hardik Pandya's name is also missing from both squads for the tour of the Caribbean. Jasprit Bumrah, who will be playing in the Asian Games 2026 for India, has also been rested for the West Indies T20Is. India will play three ODIs and five T20Is against the West Indies in September-October. Meanwhile, Pant has been named in the Rest of India squad for the Irani Cup match against Ranji Trophy champions Jammu & Kashmir.

India ODI Squad vs West Indies 2026 Live Updates - BCCI Announcement Live

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Samsung's Rumoured Android XR Smart Glasses With Colour Display: All You Need to Know

Samsung is reportedly working on new Android XR glasses with a colour display. It will reportedly launch next year. It could feature ultra-small microdisplays measuring around 0.2 inches. Samsung’s first Android XR glasses will not have a display and are likely to resemble Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses. It is said to go official later this year.

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Denmark Central Bank Flags Risks as Stablecoin Market Expands

Danmarks Nationalbank has warned that wider stablecoin adoption could eventually affect payments, financial stability, and monetary policy in Denmark. While domestic use remains limited, easier access through banks, fintechs, and payment platforms could increase adoption. The central bank also highlighted risks from dollar-backed stablecoins and potential spillovers from US and global financial markets.

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Google Makes It Easier to Switch Password Managers on Android: How to Transfer Passwords and Passkeys

Google has rolled out a new Android transfer system that lets compatible password managers exchange passwords and passkeys directly. The feature removes the need to export passwords as unencrypted text files and provides a way to move passkeys when changing services. Android detects supported password managers on the device and guides users through selecting, reviewing and authorising the transfer. Google Password Manager, 1Password, Bitwarden Password Manager and Dashlane currently support the feature, while additional providers are expected to join later.

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Instagram Lets Users Add Tagged Posts to Their Main Profile Grid

Instagram has started rolling out a new profile feature that lets users bring tagged posts onto their main grid. The change gives users greater control over which posts associated with them are visible alongside their own uploads. Instagram provides multiple ways to add a tagged post, including through notifications, the post menu and the Tagged tab. Added posts follow the profile's default ordering, while users can later remove them from the grid without deleting the original post or removing the tag.

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Video: Ajith Kumar Loses Cool As Fan Tries To Take Selfie With Him

Ajith Kumar's recent racing outing at Silverstone has caught attention for a reason beyond the results. His team finished 38th overall in the Michelin Le Mans Cup race held in the United Kingdom, but a video from the event has now become a talking point among his fans.

The clip shows a fan coming close to Ajith to take a selfie. The actor looked uncomfortable with the situation and gave the fan an angry look as he tried to take a picture. Soon after, Ajith's bodyguard stepped in and politely asked the fan to move away.

The fan does not move closer or disturb the actor after that. Still, Ajith continues to look at him with a serious expression.

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The video has received criticism as some users felt Ajith Kumar should not have looked upset.

Reacting to the post, a user wrote, “Even Hamilton doesn't behave like this.”

Another shared, “I honestly don't understand one thing about this world. If I run a shop or a company, my customers are the reason I earn money and live, so I would always respect them, speak to them politely, and value their time. The same applies to actors. People buy movie tickets, watch their films, follow them, and make them superstars. Their fame, wealth, and lavish lifestyle are possible because of the audience. So why do some people treat an actor like a god and even risk their lives or die for them? You are the customer. You are the one giving them the money, fame, and success. 

“Admire their talent, enjoy their movies, and support their work, but don't forget that they are successful because of you. They should value and respect their fans, not the other way around,” a comment read.

An individual stated, “I wait for the day when this guy goes to other cities for his racing games and nobody turns-up to see him, or cheer him or take pictures with him. I hope one day that happens and Tamil people will gain self respect.”

One more added, “If you want your privacy, we completely respect that. If you're with your family or having personal time, nobody has the right to disturb you for a photo or selfie. But when you're participating in a public sporting event, fans are naturally going to come.”

Another big moment from the Le Mans race was the meeting between Vijay and Ajith Kumar. Trisha Krishnan was also present at the event.

Ajith Kumar, who was last seen in Good Bad Ugly, will next appear in Adhik Ravichandran's Dare Devil.

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Sooryavanshi On Verge Of Another 'Youngest' Record As India Face Afghanistan

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to break more records as India take on Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series, starting September 13. The 15-year-old is in line to play for India in the series, after winning the 'Player of the Series' award in his last international series against Zimbabwe. If he does play against Afghanistan, Sooryavanshi will become the youngest player from an ICC full-member nation to play international cricket in India. He will break Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb ur Rahman's record from 2018.

Mujeeb was 17 years and 78 days old when he played for Afghanistan in a Test against India in Bengaluru, in 2018. Sooryavanshi will comfortably break the record if he plays in the series.

Interestingly, Mujeeb and Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran are both among the youngest players to play international cricket in India, and both could be playing against Sooryavanshi in the series.

Sooryavanshi already holds numerous age-related records in international cricket. Earlier this year, he broke Sachin Tendulkar's record of being the youngest-ever to debut for India.

The 15-year-old is set to compete with the likes of Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan for a spot in India's high-quality and highly competitive T20I top order. Abhishek Sharma's spot at the top appears to be secure.

Kishan, who slammed a combined 350 runs across two innings in the Duleep Trophy 2026 final just a few days ago, could miss out due to an injury. India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer provided an update on the situation, ahead of the match.

"I feel that he's comfortable at the moment. I interacted with him after the practice session. It was just a small niggle, and he's been playing continuous cricket. We all know the knock he played, so definitely a bit fatigued. But today he got that rest, and I'm sure that he will be fine for tomorrow," Iyer said.

On his preferred team combination, Iyer said he wanted players to have clarity about their roles while ensuring they feel needed by the team.

"Every individual, rather than knowing the role, it is important that they should have the awareness that the team requires them," he said.

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iOS 27 Update for iPhone Rolling Out Today: How to Download, India Release Time, Supported iPhones and More

Apple is all set to roll out iOS 27 for compatible iPhone models in India and globally today, September 14. The latest software update, which was first previewed at WWDC 2026, has gone through several developer and public beta releases. At the ‘September and shine’ event last week, the tech giant announced that the iPhone 18 Pro models and iPhone Duo would be the first models to ship with the new OS out of the box. iOS 27 brings a redesigned Siri experience powered by Apple's Foundation Models and Google's Gemini, alongside a refreshed Liquid Glass interface, Visual Intelligence upgrades and new parental controls.

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