India refused to accept the Asia Cup 2025 trophy and medals after beating Pakistan in a thrilling final on Sunday. The team boycotted the ceremony as it was to be presented by ACC chief and Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi. The presentation was delayed over an hour, with Pakistan players initially refusing to leave their dressing room. Indian fans loudly booed Naqvi when he stepped on stage. Player awards were given to Tilak Varma, Kuldeep Yadav, and Shivam Dube, but the ceremony ended abruptly without India collecting the winners’ trophies. The trophy was later taken to the Indian dressing room. (PC: X)

Kolkata is celebrating Durga Puja 2025 with grand and unique pandals across the city. Devotees throng to see artistic idols and creative themes that blend tradition with modern designs. Famous North Kolkata pandals include Sreebhumi Sporting Club, Bagbazar Sarbojanin, and Kumartuli Park, while South Kolkata features Chetla Agrani Club, Mudiali Club, and Ballygunge Cultural Association. Some pandals stand out for their creativity, such as the floating Durga idol, the ‘Time Travel’ theme, and Chetla Agrani’s Rudraksh-covered pandal. Maha Ashtami falls on September 30 and Maha Navami on October 1. The festival turns Kolkata into a vibrant hub of devotion, art, and culture. (PC: X)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Team India on their Asia Cup 2025 victory over Pakistan. Posting on X, he wrote, “#OperationSindoor on the games field. Outcome is the same – India wins! Congrats to our cricketers.” India beat Pakistan by five wickets in a thrilling final, with Tilak Varma scoring an unbeaten 69 to guide the team home. Fans across the country celebrated the win, marking India’s 9th Asia Cup title and a clean sweep against Pakistan in the tournament. Modi’s message highlighted national pride and applauded the team’s skill and determination. (PC: X)

India beat Pakistan by 5 wickets in the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai, sparking midnight celebrations across the country. Fans carrying sweets flooded the streets, bursting crackers and waving the tricolour. Chasing 147, India recovered from early setbacks to win with three balls left. Tilak Varma anchored the innings with an unbeaten 69, supported by Shivam Dube’s quick 33. The victory gave India their 9th Asia Cup title and a 3-0 record against Pakistan in this edition. Excited supporters called it a festival of cricket, with joyous scenes reported in cities from Delhi to Kolkata.

At least 1 person was killed and nine others injured in a shooting at a Mormon church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, on Sunday. Police said a 40-year-old man drove a vehicle into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during service and opened fire with a rifle. He also set part of the church on fire before being shot dead by officers. Hundreds were inside the building at the time. Some victims are in critical condition. The FBI is leading the probe. Officials, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer, condemned the violence and called it a heartbreaking tragedy. (PC: BBC)

India defeated Pakistan by 3-0 to lift their 9th Asia Cup title in Dubai on Sunday. Pakistan started well, reaching 77 without loss, with Sahibzada Farhan scoring 57 and Fakhar Zaman adding 46. However, they collapsed from 113 for one to 146 all out, losing 9 wickets for just 33 runs. India’s spin attack, led by Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel, triggered the fall. In reply, Tilak Varma scored a match-winning 69 not out, supported by Shivam Dube’s quick 33. India chased 147 with two balls left, sealing another memorable victory against their rivals.

A Durga Puja pandal in Baharampur, West Bengal, has shown US President Donald Trump as the ‘asura’ or demon. The Khagra Shmashanghat Durga Puja Committee said this was a protest against Trump’s recent actions, including 50% tariffs on Indian goods and strict visa rules. Organisers also accused him of betraying Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had once called him a friend. Local artist Asim Pal made the idol, which was inaugurated by Baharampur Municipality Chairman Narugopal Mukhopadhyay. Videos of workers styling the idol with Trump-like hair and eyebrows went viral, sparking mixed reactions online. (PC: Facebook.com/Soumavo's Creations)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the government is working to get Chhath Puja included in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Speaking in his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio address, he said the festival dedicated to the Sun God has become global. Modi noted that millions celebrate it in India and abroad. He added that when included, the world will witness its grandeur and divinity. He recalled that Kolkata’s Durga Puja was earlier added to UNESCO’s list. Modi said India’s festivals keep culture alive and global recognition will help people everywhere understand and join them. (PC: The Hindu)

Several people were shot at a Mormon church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, about 50 miles north of Detroit. Police said the shooter is down and there is no ongoing threat. The church caught fire, and more details on casualties are awaited. US Attorney General Pamela Bindi said FBI and ATF agents are on the way and called the attack “heartbreaking and chilling.” The shooting came hours after a premeditated attack in Southport, North Carolina, where three people died and five were injured. A man named Nigel Edge opened fire from a boat near a crowded restaurant. (PC: X)

In the Asia Cup 2025 final, India bowled out Pakistan for just 146 in 19.1 overs. Kuldeep Yadav starred with a four-wicket haul, while Varun Chakaravarthy, Axar Patel, and Jasprit Bumrah took two wickets each. India played without star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who missed the match due to a niggle. Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana were also absent, with Jasprit Bumrah, Shivam Dube, and Rinku Singh coming into the playing XI. India captain Suryakumar Yadav led the side in the historic first-ever India-Pakistan final of the Asia Cup. (PC: BCCI)