India retained the Asian Games men’s hockey gold with a 5-1 victory over Malaysia in the final on Friday. Harmanpreet Singh scored twice, while Jugraj Singh, Hardik Singh and Shilanand Lakra also found the net for India. The win gave India back-to-back Asian Games titles after their 2022 triumph and secured direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. India’s victory also completed a historic hockey double at the 2026 Asian Games, after the women’s team won gold a day earlier. It is the first time both Indian hockey teams have won gold at the same Asian Games. (PC: X)

UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited Indian flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar at a hospital on Saturday and praised his courage. Machchhar was injured after his co-pilot allegedly attacked him during a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight on September 30. Despite his injuries, he managed to unlock the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to restrain the attacker. Other pilots on board then took control of the aircraft, which landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Al Maktoum said Machchhar showed courage, responsibility and care for human life, adding that UAE leadership was proud of him and appreciated his actions. (PC: HT)

India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the men’s cricket final at the Asian Games 2026 in Nisshin on Saturday to retain their gold medal. India posted 211/6 after Abhishek Sharma smashed 61 off 28 balls, while Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 51 off 22. Shivam Dube added 27 off 14 balls. Pakistan managed 192/6 in 20 overs, with Hasan Nawaz scoring a fighting 96 off 51 balls. Washington Sundar, Axar Patel and Dube took 2 wickets each for India. The victory secured India’s 19th gold medal of the Games. ICC chairman Jay Shah presented the gold medals.  (PC: NDTV)

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.