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Sujeet Kalkal scripted an unforgettable campaign at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, claiming a dramatic gold medal in the men's freestyle 65kg category. He began by defeating Afghanistan's Sayed Omar Zazai 13-3 and blanking Iran's Abbas Ebrahimzadehsavadkouhi 10-0. In the semifinals, he produced a tactical masterclass against Paris Olympic champion Kotaro Kiyooka, leveling 3-3 to advance on criteria. Facing Tajikistan’s Abdulmazhid Kudiev in the final, Sujeet staged a legendary comeback. Trailing 2-9 with under two minutes left, he executed three explosive, unanswered takedowns to snatch a breathtaking 10-9 victory. This triumph secured India's first wrestling gold of the games, cementing Sujeet's legacy in the division.

BY Photo Webdesk 3 October 2026

The Indian women’s hockey team etched their names in history by clinching the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, defeating defending champions and Olympic silver-medallists China 1-0 in a gripping final. Ending a agonizing 44-year wait since their last triumph in 1982, India displayed exceptional tactical discipline and defensive resilience. The match's defining moment arrived through a brilliant strike by forward Lalremsiami, which broke the deadlock and put India ahead. Throughout the remainder of the encounter, the backline successfully weathered intense, waves of Chinese pressure, repelling numerous attacks with stellar composure. Goalkeeper and defenders stood tall to protect the slender lead until the final whistle.Beyond securing the prestigious continental crown, this momentous victory earned the team a direct quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, capping off a remarkable campaign for Indian hockey.

BY Photo Webdesk 3 October 2026

Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for October 03, 2026

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CJP supporters gathered in Mumbai on Friday to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and demand suspension of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls

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Ankush Panghal became the first Indian man to win a boxing gold medal at the Asian Games on Friday. The Haryana boxer beat South Korea's Minseong Kim 5-0 in the men's 80kg final and brought India's boxing campaign at the Games to a close. The 21-year-old started fast, taking the opening round 4-1. He kept control in round two, with all five judges scoring it in his favour. Panghal finished in style with another 4-1 round to seal a comfortable win and the gold medal. He reached the final after coming from behind to beat Uzbekistan's reigning 75kg world champion Fazliddin Erkinboev 4-1 in the semi-final. That made Panghal the first Indian male boxer since Amit Panghal to win Asian Games gold. Amit Panghal won at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta.

BY Photo Webdesk 2 October 2026

India's wait for a Greco Roman style Asian Games champion stretched further on Thursday as Nitesh Siwach settled for silver after Japan's Yuri Nakazato outplayed him 4-0 in the final here. The result denied India a long-awaited gold in the discipline. Nitesh struggled to launch attacks and Nakazato kept him under pressure throughout. The Japanese ended the first period 2-0 ahead while keeping Nitesh in a head lock position towards the end. The gap widened late. Nakazato disbalanced Nitesh with a push and turned that into a successful 'take down' for a 4-0 lead.

BY Photo Webdesk 2 October 2026

Parveen Hooda won the women's 65kg boxing gold at the Asian Games, defeating Chinese Taipei's Chen Nien-Chen 3-2 in a tense final to mark a strong comeback. After taking the opening round 5-0 with clever counters and body shots, Parveen faced a strong response as Chen leveled the scores by winning the second round. In a hard-fought final round, Parveen absorbed early pressure, relied on quick combinations, and utilized effective counter-punching to edge the bout and secure the gold.

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Lovlina Borgohain ended a 12-year wait for an Indian women's boxing gold at the Asian Games, beating China's Ziyi Bao 5-0 in the 75kg final on her birthday. This makes her only the second Indian woman after Mary Kom to win Asiad boxing gold, upgrading her previous silver. Utilizing her height advantage, Lovlina navigated a messy, clinch-heavy contest against the aggressive 20-year-old. After edging a tight 3-2 first round with heavy punches, Lovlina controlled the distance in the second to take it 4-1. The third followed a similar script, with Bao throwing plenty but rarely landing cleanly as Lovlina secured a historic victory.

BY Photo Webdesk 2 October 2026

Members of Congress, veterans and historic preservationists launched protest, arguing that the Trump administration need to scrap plans for a 250-foot arch between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, stating that construction without congressional approval would be illegal.

BY Photo Webdesk 2 October 2026