The INDIA bloc has announced a series of protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. District-level “Save Democracy” marches will be held from October 2 to 8. Opposition MPs will march to the Election Commission on October 6. INDIA bloc leaders also plan to seek a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu in the second week of October. The alliance will hold five major rallies, including a large rally in Delhi on November 1. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the protests will raise concerns about voter lists and the Election Commission. The Election Commission has not endorsed the opposition's allegations.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there are strong signs that Iran may have been involved in a suspicious incident at RAF Fairford. The British airbase is operated by the US military and has been used during the Iran war. Five British men were arrested on terrorism charges after three vans were found near the base. Police later said no explosives were found in the vans. However, they found gasoline. The men were released on bail. US President Donald Trump criticised their release. Iran has denied any role in the incident. The investigation is still ongoing.

An Indian captain reportedly helped prevent a suspected terror attack aboard a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv after the co-pilot allegedly attacked him with a knife. According to Israeli media reports, the co-pilot, reportedly an Omani national, attempted to take control of the aircraft or crash it. The injured captain fought back, while passengers rushed to the cockpit to restrain the attacker. Off-duty pilots travelling on the flight eventually took control of the aircraft. The plane landed in Saudi Arabia, and both pilots were taken to a hospital in Tabuk. Israeli authorities are investigating the incident and the co-pilot's background. (PC: India Today)

India’s women’s hockey team defeated South Korea 2-0 to reach the final of the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya on Wednesday. Ishika Chaudhary opened the scoring in the 44th minute, while captain Salima Tete doubled India’s lead in the 48th minute. The victory brings India within one win of ending a 44-year wait for the Asian Games women’s hockey gold. India last won the title at the 1982 New Delhi Games. The Indian team will face defending champions China in Friday’s final as it looks to secure its second gold medal in the event’s history. (PC: NDTV)

Israel’s Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has described the incident aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 as a terror attack, alleging that the co-pilot wanted to crash the plane and kill Israeli passengers. The flight was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv when it diverted to Saudi Arabia and landed safely at Tabuk airport. A passenger, Miryam Shira Ohayon, said the co-pilot tried to kill the pilot and carry out a suicide attack. The aircraft reportedly transmitted emergency signals while flying over Jordanian airspace. Israeli officials initially said it was not a hijacking, but later assessed the incident as an attempted terror attack. (PC: X)

A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, on September 30 after an incident involving the pilots. Flight FZ1073 issued the emergency code 7700 before later switching to 7500, indicating unlawful interference. The aircraft reportedly plunged from around 34,000 feet to about 16,600 feet within two minutes, triggering a security response, including Israeli fighter jets being scrambled. Video footage reportedly showed one pilot injured and covered in blood. Initial reports raised fears of a hijacking, but later reports said a hijacking attempt had been ruled out. Authorities are investigating the incident. 

The Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) has clarified that its protest scheduled for October 2 will take place only at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park. The organisation issued the clarification amid reports and discussions surrounding the planned demonstration. CJP said there was no other location scheduled for the protest, seeking to clear confusion over the event’s venue. The October 2 programme is expected to focus on the organisation’s stated concerns and demands. The clarification comes as authorities and the public prepare for the event, with attention on arrangements and the possibility of crowd movement around Shivaji Park. 

Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain reached the women’s 75kg final at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya after defeating Kazakhstan’s Natalya Bogdanova 3-2 in a closely contested semifinal. The victory made Lovlina the first Indian woman boxer to reach two Asian Games finals. She overcame the reigning 70kg world champion in a split decision after a strong comeback during the bout. Lovlina, who won silver at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games, is now assured of at least another silver medal and will fight for gold on October 2. A victory would give her her first Asian Games gold medal. (PC: Reuters)

Indian wrestler Sunil Kumar secured India’s first wrestling medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, winning bronze in the men’s Greco-Roman 87kg category. The Haryana wrestler defeated the Philippines’ Callum Johnston Roberts 9-0 by technical superiority in the bronze-medal bout. Sunil had earlier advanced to the semifinals after defeating Tajikistan’s Muhammad Sultonzoda by technical superiority, but lost to Japan’s Taizo Yoshida in the last-four stage. The medal continues Sunil’s strong Asian Games record after he also won bronze at Hangzhou 2023, opening India’s wrestling medal account in Nagoya. (PC: ANI)

A flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Israel made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a violent altercation reportedly broke out between the two pilots. Passengers described hearing screams and seeing blood in the cockpit, while some reported that one pilot had been stabbed. The Boeing 737 MAX carrying about 180 passengers also descended sharply from around 33,000 feet to 17,000 feet within a minute before making an erratic turn. The aircraft transmitted emergency codes, including one associated with possible hijacking, prompting Israel to scramble fighter jets. The plane landed safely, and authorities are investigating the incident and its circumstances.