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India's Chungreng Koren exits Road to UFC after semifinal loss to Ryo Tajima

Indian fighter Chungreng Koren was eliminated from the Road to UFC tournament after losing a unanimous decision to Japan's Ryo Tajima in the bantamweight semifinal held in Shanghai. Despite dominating possession and logging over eight minutes of control time, Koren was unable to secure the win. Tajima's consistent output of short punches and knees proved more convincing to the judges. The loss ended Koren's bid for a UFC contract, which is awarded to the tournament's winner.

India's AMCA Fighter Programme Faces Further Delay as ADA Extends Bid Deadline

India's Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has granted industry bidders two additional months to submit proposals for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme. The initiative aims to develop an indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter jet for the Indian Air Force. Whichever partner is selected will be required to achieve a prototype flight within 30 months of signing the contract. The Indian Air Force intends to induct the advanced aircraft into service by the mid-2030s. The deadline extension marks another setback for the already delayed homegrown defence programme.

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Rashmika Mandanna to Play MS Subbulakshmi in Upcoming Biopic

Rashmika Mandanna has reportedly been cast as legendary Carnatic vocalist MS Subbulakshmi in an upcoming biographical film. An official announcement is expected around the singer's birth anniversary. The project is being helmed by director Gowtam Tinnanuri, known for his work in Telugu and Tamil cinema. Sai Pallavi and Rukmini Vasanth were previously in contention for the lead role before Mandanna was chosen. The film aims to bring Subbulakshmi's inspiring life and musical legacy to a wider audience.