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Defending champions India survived a scare before Abhishek struck with 45 seconds remaining to beat arch-rivals Pakistan 4-3 in the Asian Games hockey semifinal on Thursday and book a place in the final. Harmanpreet converted two penalty corners in the 5th and 13th minutes and Sukhjeet Singh scored from field play in the 23rd as India raced into a 3-0 lead. Pakistan then fought back with goals from Abu Mahmood in the 30th minute, Hannan Shahid in the 45th and Waheed Rana in the 49th to drag the game level. With time running out, India finally found a way through. Abhishek got the decisive touch near the goalmouth, and the deflection off Pakistan defender Sufiyan wrong-footed Ali Raza to send India into the final, where they will meet the winner of the other semifinal between South Korea and Malaysia.

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Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for October 01, 2026

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Russia-Ukraine war continues with intense drone and missile strikes, damaged buildings, emergency responses and mounting disruption across cities and frontline areas

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Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai scripted a glorious chapter in Indian shooting history at the Asian Games 2026, holding their nerve under immense pressure to clinch the gold medal in the trap mixed team event. Having scraped into the medal round from fourth place after a tense qualification phase, the Indian duo completely transformed their rhythm when it mattered most. In the gold-medal match, Neeru and Kynan put on a textbook exhibition of precision and composure, breaking targets with ruthless consistency. They finished with a stellar, record-breaking score of 34 points, narrowly edging out the seasoned Qatari pair, who claimed silver with 32 points, while China rounded off the podium with the bronze. This monumental victory capped off an unforgettable campaign for Neeru Dhanda, who secured her second gold medal of the Games. Together, she and Kynan delivered a masterclass in teamwork to etch their names into the history books.

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The US completes its military withdrawal from Iraq, ending the 12-year Operation Inherent Resolve mission as Iraqi forces take primary responsibility for national security

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Sunil Kumar opened India’s wrestling account at the Asian Games 2026 by clinching the bronze medal in the men's 87kg Greco-Roman category. After missing out on the gold-medal match following a semifinal loss to Japan's Taizo Yoshida, Sunil rebounded brilliantly in the playoff. He produced a dominant, technical superiority victory, blanking the Philippines' Callum Johnston Roberts 9-0 without conceding a single point. Having previously won bronze in Hangzhou, this latest podium finish makes Sunil the first Indian Greco-Roman wrestler to win two Asian Games medals.

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Argentina kicked off a new post-Lionel Messi era in style, cruising to a comfortable 4–0 victory over Bolivia in Mario Alberto Kempes, Córdoba in their first outing since the 2026 World Cup. Playing their first match following Messi's international retirement, an inspired Albiceleste side dominated from the outset under stand-in captain Cristian "Cuti" Romero. Lautaro Martínez opened the scoring in the 19th minute after latching onto a precise assist from Alexis Mac Allister, before Nicolás Paz doubled the lead just ten minutes later with a well-taken strike. Holding a commanding two-goal cushion at the break, Argentina continued to press their advantage in the second half. Captain Cuti Romero got on the scoresheet himself in the 54th minute, heading home to extend the hosts' lead. Late substitute José Manuel "Flaco" López put the finishing touch on a stellar team performance by netting the fourth in the 86th minute, sealing a comprehensive 4-0 win to launch their next chapter.

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India crushed Sri Lanka by 124 runs to storm into the Asian Games T20 final. Asked to bat on a viciously turning pitch, India posted 169 for 7, anchored by Ishan Kishan's brilliant, unbeaten 80 and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's brisk 38. Sri Lanka's reply turned into a nightmare as Jasprit Bumrah struck twice in a fiery opening over. Spinners Axar Patel and Abhishek Sharma capitalized on the variable bounce, while electric fielding produced multiple run-outs. The hapless Lankan batting line-up collapsed completely, skittled for a paltry 45 in 9.5 overs. The dominant victory sets up a blockbuster gold-medal clash against Pakistan.

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In a breathless run-fest at Guwahati, India hunted down West Indies' massive 405 for 7 with eight wickets and 39 balls to spare, sealing the ODI series in style. Invited to bowl, India had no answers early on as West Indies put on a record-breaking batting masterclass. Centurions John Campbell (101), Shai Hope (104), and Amir Jangoo (114) tore into the bowling attack, propelling the visitors to a daunting total of 405. Refusing to back down, India responded with one of the most astonishing chases in ODI history. Rohit Sharma set a blistering tone with a fiery 101, but captain Shubman Gill stole the show with a legendary, record-shattering double-century. Gill blazed to an unbeaten 223 off just 133 balls, carving up the Windies attack across all corners of the ground. Supported by contributions from Virat Kohli and an unbeaten Ruturaj Gaikwad, Gill powered India across the finish line at 406 for 2 in 43.3 overs, turning a daunting mountain into a statement victory.

BY Photo Webdesk 1 October 2026

Protesters gathered outside OpenAI’s DevDay conference at Fort Mason in San Francisco on September 29, carrying placards and wearing robot costumes

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