Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat secured India’s 20th gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Competing in the men’s 57kg freestyle wrestling category, Aman defeated Tajikistan’s Aiaal Belolyubskii 14-8 in the semifinal before advancing to the gold-medal bout. His victory added another major wrestling success to India’s campaign, following Sujeet Kalkal’s gold in the 65kg category. Aman, an Olympic bronze medallist, was among India’s 16 wrestlers competing at the Games. India’s medal tally subsequently stood at 20 gold, 26 silver and 36 bronze medals, taking the country’s total to 82.

A six-year-old girl’s request to use the lavatory helped raise the alarm during the September 30 attack aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. As the girl and her mother approached the cockpit, they reportedly heard shouting and alerted nearby passengers. Indian Captain Smit Machchhar had been attacked and stabbed by the co-pilot and was struggling to open the cockpit door. After Machchhar managed to open it, passengers entered the cockpit and helped overpower the attacker. The aircraft had rapidly descended during the incident before reserve pilots took control and diverted it to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. All passengers and crew survived. 

G7 nations have agreed to coordinate with the International Energy Agency (IEA) to release 100 million barrels of diesel, crude oil and other emergency reserves, aiming to stabilise global energy markets. The release will begin immediately and continue for four months, according to a joint statement issued on October 2. A substantial portion of the diesel reserves will be released within the first 20 days by G7 members and partner countries. The decision comes amid tight global fuel supplies and sharply higher diesel prices. The G7 has also reaffirmed commitments against energy export restrictions among its members. (PC: Reuters)

The UAE has described an incident aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 as a “terrorist attack” after Omani co-pilot Hamam Alhammami allegedly attacked Indian Captain Smit Machchhar inside the cockpit with a crash axe. The Dubai–Tel Aviv flight was carrying 174 people when the confrontation occurred on September 30. The aircraft reportedly experienced a rapid descent before the captain and other crew members managed to regain control. The injured captain opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to restrain the co-pilot. Two relief pilots subsequently assisted in controlling the aircraft. The flight was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, where it landed safely. Authorities are investigating the motive and circumstances. (PC: NDTV)

At least five workers were killed and more than 10 injured after a boiler exploded at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Sri City Special Economic Zone, in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati district, on October 3. The incident occurred at the Till Healthcare formulations unit, reportedly while workers were on the night shift. Two workers died at the site, while three others later succumbed to their injuries in hospital. The injured were evacuated and taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Police, fire and emergency teams launched rescue operations following the blast. The exact cause of the explosion has not yet been established, and authorities are investigating the incident. (PC: The Hindu)

Delhi Police has registered at least three FIRs in connection with Friday’s protests at Jantar Mantar demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over allegations concerning electoral-roll revisions. Two FIRs were registered at Parliament Street police station and one at Connaught Place police station under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), concerning disobedience of an order issued by a public servant. Police said no individuals or organisations were named in the accused column, although organisers and participating groups were mentioned in the FIR contents. Around 1,000 people were detained across Delhi during the protests, while prohibitory orders were in force. (PC: HT)

A 35-year-old man, identified as Sambhav Jain from Manesar, died by suicide after jumping from the 43rd floor of the Supernova Society in Sector 94, Noida, on October 3. He had reportedly booked an Airbnb in the high-rise and arrived there a day earlier. An AC repair team working nearby reportedly tried to intervene after seeing him on the balcony railing, but he jumped despite their efforts. Police said he was reportedly under financial stress and had been missing from home for several days. CCTV footage and forensic evidence are being examined, while the exact circumstances behind the death remain under investigation.

India posted 211/6 in 20 overs against Pakistan in the men’s T20 cricket gold-medal final at the Asian Games 2026 in Nisshin, Japan. Abhishek Sharma led the charge with a blistering 61 off 28 balls, including seven sixes and three fours. He reached his half-century in just 20 balls, helping India score 81/2 in the powerplay. Tilak Varma then produced an unbeaten 51 off 22 balls, while Shivam Dube added 27 from 15 deliveries to accelerate the final overs. Pakistan now requires 212 runs to win the gold medal. (PC: AP)

Bangkok is facing severe flooding after around 300mm of rain fell in parts of the city within two days, overwhelming drainage systems and transforming neighbourhoods into stagnant lakes. At least 40 people have died in flood-related incidents, including drownings and electrocutions, while thousands have moved into more than 230 shelters. Flooding has disrupted schools, roads and operations at Suvarnabhumi Airport, causing transport problems and flight cancellations. Authorities have declared a flood disaster across all 50 districts and are operating pumping stations at full capacity. Experts say rapid urban development, reduced canal networks and increasingly extreme rainfall have intensified Bangkok’s vulnerability. (PC: EPA)

Flydubai co-pilot Hamam Alhamami, accused of attacking Indian Captain Smit Machchhar during a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, had reportedly been barred from flying in Oman over concerns about extremist views. Reports say Alhamami was training with Oman Air in 2024 when authorities allegedly found extremist material and removed him from flying duties, although he continued in an administrative role. He later joined Flydubai and operated the route involved in the September 30 incident. The aircraft suffered a rapid descent before the crew regained control and diverted to Saudi Arabia. Investigations are examining the incident, his background and security-vetting procedures.