India has proposed a ceasefire plan to help end the Russia-Ukraine war. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said Kyiv has received four proposals from India, Turkey, Egypt and the United States. Sybiha called India’s proposal the “most comprehensive” among them. He said Ukraine is open to different ceasefire options. However, Kyiv wants any truce to cover both energy facilities and the Black Sea. Turkey and Egypt have proposed a grain and agriculture truce. The US has suggested an energy ceasefire. Russian President Vladimir Putin has also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to promote peace and dialogue between Russia and Ukraine.

India’s men’s hockey team won gold at the 2026 Asian Games after beating Malaysia 3-1 in the final on Saturday. Harmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh and Hardik Singh scored for India. The win helped India defend its Asian Games title for the second straight time. It also secured India a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. India’s women’s team had also won gold after beating China in the final. This marked the first time both Indian hockey teams won gold at the same Asian Games. India finished the Games with 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze medals.

India on Saturday summoned Pakistan’s Chargé d’Affaires over alleged cross-border infiltration along the India-Pakistan border. The move came a day after BSF troops shot dead two suspected Pakistani intruders in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district. Police said three people entered Indian territory, but one later returned to Pakistan. The other two continued moving towards the border fence despite repeated warnings, officials said. India said the incident showed a pattern of cross-border movement linked to armed drug networks. Pakistan claimed the two men were unarmed civilians who crossed the border by mistake. India rejected the claim as “baseless and motivated” and urged Pakistan to prevent such incidents.

A massive fire broke out at M&M Waste Oil Service in Greer, South Carolina, in the United States, on Saturday. Thick smoke rose from the facility as flames spread across a fenced area. Firefighters from several departments rushed to the site. The fire was first reported as a commercial vehicle fire. Images later showed flames around barrels and other materials at the facility. A section of Wade Hampton Boulevard was closed as crews worked to control the blaze. Drivers were asked to slow down and stay clear of the area. Officials have not yet confirmed the cause, damage or any injuries.

Around 160 protesters were detained in Delhi on Saturday during the second day of protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Those detained included activist Yogendra Yadav, senior advocate Prashant Bhushan and AISA leader Neha Bora. The protesters were demanding Kumar’s resignation over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls. Police said Section 163 of the BNSS was in force in New Delhi. Several protesters were taken to Badarpur Police Station. CJP convenor Abhijeet Dipke said Delhi would see a “massive mobilisation” on October 10. Meanwhile, the Indian Youth Congress moved the Delhi High Court over the denial of permission for its protest.

A medical transfer jet carrying six people went missing while flying from Bermuda to Boston early Saturday. The Gulfstream G100 took off from L F Wade International Airport at 12:41 am ET. It was due to land in Boston at 1:25 am. Flight data showed the aircraft dropped from 23,500 feet to 11,000 feet in about three minutes. Its last radar signal was recorded at 1:23 am. The US Coast Guard launched an air and sea search near Nantucket. HC-144 and MH-60 aircraft, boats and a cutter joined the operation. Officials said the cause of the disappearance remains under investigation.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and its founder Abhijeet Dipke criticised Delhi Police over its action against protesters at Jantar Mantar. The party called the police action “shameful” and said dissent cannot be stopped through force. Dipke told the police to “stop acting like henchmen of Amit Shah.” He also announced a larger protest in Delhi on October 10. Students, activists and Opposition leaders have been protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and demanding his resignation. Delhi Police has registered at least three FIRs over Friday’s protests. Police said protesters violated prohibitory orders imposed across New Delhi district.  

India strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations over its remarks on Jammu and Kashmir. India said Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are “integral and inalienable” parts of India. Indian diplomat Bhavika Mangalanandan said Pakistan’s “so-called civilian governments” are “at the mercy” of the Army and rarely complete their terms. India also accused Pakistan of supporting cross-border terrorism and using the Kashmir issue to divert attention from unrest at home. It referred to protests and a crackdown in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. India said J&K held peaceful elections in 2024, followed by a transfer of power.

India finished the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya with 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze, securing a top-five finish. The campaign ended on a high as the men’s hockey team defeated Malaysia 5-1 in the final on October 3 to claim India’s 21st gold. India had struggled early in the Games and had only 10 gold medals by Thursday, leaving the country outside the top 10. However, a strong final two days saw India win 11 more gold medals across hockey, cricket, archery, boxing and wrestling. India’s overall tally was 21 medals fewer than its 2022 Hangzhou total of 106.

The Indian Air Force needs to induct 36–40 fighter aircraft every year to prevent its fighter squadron strength from falling below 30 and move towards the sanctioned strength of 42, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh said.   Speaking ahead of Air Force Day, Singh said the IAF could induct 30–35 jets annually if planned programmes progress. HAL is targeting up to 24 Tejas Mk1A deliveries each year, while the proposed 114-aircraft MRFA programme could add around 12 jets annually. An additional Su-30 procurement could further raise the numbers. The IAF also plans to strengthen its BVR capability through Astra missiles and longer-range foreign systems. (PC: The Indian Express)