India Clinch Asia Cup

India clinched their ninth Asia Cup title by defeating Pakistan by five wickets in Dubai. The victory extended India’s perfect record against Pakistan in this tournament, with earlier victories on September 14 and 21 in group and Super Four stages.

PM Modi Hails Victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated India’s Asia Cup win over Pakistan, likening it to Operation Sindoor. In a social media post, he wrote, “Operation Sindoor on the game field. Outcome is the same – India wins!”

Trophy Row Protest

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia condemned the Asia Cup 2025 post-match incident where PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi allegedly took the winners’ trophy prematurely. Calling it unfortunate, Saikia confirmed a formal protest will be raised at the ICC meet in November.

Odisha Cabinet Nod

The Odisha Cabinet approved four major proposals, including labour reforms for inclusive workspaces, Godavarish Model Schools to uplift rural education, and a Rs226 crore facelift for Ghatagaon Tarini Temple to preserve cultural heritage.

Puja Security Tightened

As many as 61 police platoons and 20 Home Guard platoons have been deployed across Cuttack and Bhubaneswar for Durga Puja celebrations. Police Commissioner S. Devdatta Singh confirmed the measures to ensure smooth and safe festivities in both cities.

Wet Dussehra Ahead

Odisha may witness a rainy Dussehra on October 2, as a low-pressure system forming over the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring heavy showers across the state, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Bali Jatra Venue Set

The District administration confirmed the historic Cuttack Bali Jatra will proceed on 60 acres at Lower Baliyatra ground along the Mahanadi riverbank, despite pending Orissa High Court approval for Upper Bali Jatra Ground.

Fresh Probe Urged

Family members of Gobinda Sahu, who allegedly died by suicide in jail in 2022, met Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, urging a fresh probe into his death and the 2021 Kalahandi teacher murder case.

Bihar Gets New Trains

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary inaugurated seven trains, including three Amrit Bharat Express services linking Muzaffarpur–Charlapalli, Darbhanga–Madar Junction, and Chhapra–Anand Vihar Terminal, boosting connectivity across key regions.

Bualoi Hits Vietnam

Typhoon Bualoi struck Vietnam’s northern central coast early today, triggering eight-meter waves and leaving 11 dead, 17 missing, and 33 injured. The storm caused widespread damage, according to the country’s weather agency.