For the first time this year, archrivals India and Pakistan meet in a final, as they face off at the Asian Games.
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Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingShreyas Iyer and Sahibzada Farhan maintained their no-handshake practice at the toss for the final match. This tradition has been ongoing since the 2025 Asia Cup, reflecting the tensions between India and Pakistan.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
India’s Cockroach Janta Party launches protest after millions of voters were allegedly improperly removed from rolls.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingAbhijeet Dipke led a large protest in Mumbai demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Thousands of supporters gathered at Shivaji Park, despite police denying permission for the event.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingThe Cockroach Janta Party organized a large protest in Mumbai, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke announced plans for a follow-up protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on October 10.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
The FlyDubai captain attacked by his co-pilot tells his harrowing survival story to India's leader in an emotional video call from his hospital bed.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News
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