India won 10 medals, including 6 gold, on Day 13 of the Asian Games 2026 on Friday, taking its overall tally to 76. The Indian women’s hockey team defeated China 1-0 in the final to win gold, ending a 44-year wait for the Asian Games title. In boxing, Lovlina Borgohain defeated China’s Bao Ziyi 5-0 in the women’s 75kg final, while Parveen Hooda won gold in the 65kg category. Ankush Panghal also claimed gold in the men’s 80kg event. Wrestler Sujeet Kalkal won gold, while India secured medals in archery, sailing and sepaktakraw. (PC: NDTV)

Thousands of protesters gathered at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park on Friday, October 2, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the demonstration featured colourful placards with slogans such as “Gyanu Must Go”, “Democracy Saaf” and the Bollywood-inspired “Vote Churaya Mera, Kisne O Sanam?”. Protesters raised concerns over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and called for greater transparency. Actors Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah, singer Vishal Dadlani and activist Tushar Gandhi attended the gathering. Student groups and political outfits also joined the protest, while police maintained heavy security around Shivaji Park. (PC: India Today)

Teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to face Pakistan in his first senior-level India-Pakistan clash at the 2026 Asian Games. The 15-year-old has impressed with his aggressive batting against leading international bowlers in the IPL and for India’s junior teams. However, the high-pressure contest will present a different challenge, with the rivalry carrying expectations beyond individual performances. Indian legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli also produced memorable performances against Pakistan during their careers. Sooryavanshi recently scored 38 off 21 balls against Sri Lanka in the Asian Games quarter-final. A strong performance against Pakistan could help build his confidence and experience at the international level. (PC: HT)

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), warned of larger protests across India while addressing a demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Mumbai. Dipke said the number of people joining the movement would be so large that police barricades would not be enough. The protest at Shivaji Park focused on alleged irregularities in the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. CJP has demanded Kumar’s resignation, claiming the exercise threatens voters’ rights. Actor Shabana Azmi also addressed the gathering, stressing the importance of protecting voting rights. Similar protests were reported in Delhi. (PC: Economic Times)

Bichu Devi Kharibam, the Indian women’s hockey team’s goalkeeper from Manipur, said her hard work had paid off after India won gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan on Friday. India defeated defending champions China 1-0 in the final, ending a 44-year wait for the title and securing direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Forward Lalremsiami scored the decisive goal in the 10th minute, while Bichu played a key role in India’s defence. The 25-year-old goalkeeper previously helped India win silver at the 2018 Youth Olympics. She dedicated the Asian Games triumph to her family, teammates and the country. (PC: X)

A woman was allegedly stripped and assaulted at a nightclub in Guwahati’s Khanapara area in the early hours of Friday, October 2. The incident reportedly took place at Locals Cafe and Lounge. Videos circulating on social media purportedly show the woman lying on the floor while 2 women kick her, with several men standing nearby. People present at the venue alleged that male and female bouncers were involved in the assault. The woman’s identity has not been established. Guwahati Police have registered a case, and the nightclub’s manager has been detained for questioning. The circumstances leading to the incident remain under investigation. (PC: X)

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), led by founder Abhijeet Dipke, held a protest at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park on October 2, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged irregularities linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, according to PTI. The demonstration was planned on Gandhi Jayanti and was announced as the beginning of a wider nationwide campaign. Dipke had said the movement would subsequently be taken to other cities before culminating in a larger protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. Security arrangements were strengthened in and around Dadar ahead of the demonstration, including additional deployment at Dadar railway station. The report describes the protest as part of CJP’s planned nationwide campaign. (PC: X)

The International Space Station has emerged as a contender for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, with experts citing it as a symbol of global cooperation amid weakening multilateralism. Other names mentioned include US President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Ukrainian children’s advocate Mykola Kuleba, Save the Children, Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms, the Committee to Protect Journalists, and the International Court of Justice and International Criminal Court. The Norwegian Nobel Committee received 287 candidates, with slightly more than a quarter being organisations. Experts stress that predictions are speculative. Trump has openly sought the prize, while critics point to the US-Israel war in Iran. The winner will be announced October 9. (PC: X)

Indian shooter Neeru Dhanda will carry India’s flag at the 2026 Asian Games closing ceremony after winning three medals. The 27-year-old trap shooter secured two gold medals and a silver, emerging as a top performer in Asian Games shooting. She first won silver in the women’s trap team event with Aashima Ahlawat and Manisha Keer. Dhanda became the first Indian woman to win Asian Games gold in individual trap, setting an Asian record with 28 in the final after topping qualification with 118. She later won mixed-team trap gold with Kynan Chenai, with their 34 hits breaking the previous Asian record of 33. The closing ceremony is scheduled for October 4. (PC: X)

Indian hockey umpire and technical official Gurinder Singh Sangha was sent home from the 2026 Asian Games in Japan following multiple complaints of alleged sexual misconduct. A Hockey India source told PTI that Sangha allegedly misbehaved with a female hockey official from Malaysia and a hotel staffer during his stay in Nagoya. Hockey India said it would consider action after receiving a detailed report from the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF), which appoints hockey umpires and technical officials for the Games. The AHF declined to comment. Sangha had also faced a complaint during the 2025 Hockey India League in Ranchi. Hockey India said a three-member committee investigated that earlier matter but found no substantial evidence against him. (PC: X)