Evening news wrap: India women’s hockey team wins Asian Games gold; CJP's Abhijeet Dipke launches ‘Jail Bharo Andolan’ & more
India’s women’s hockey team secured the Asian Games gold medal by defeating China 1-0 in the final. Abhijeet Dipke initiated a "Jail Bharo Andolan" in Mumbai over alleged electoral issues, calling for the election chief's resignation. A Flydubai mid-air incident was termed a 'terrorist act,' with praise for the Indian pilot's actions. Amarinder Singh Raja Warring resigned as Punjab Congress chief after years of leadership amid factional dissent.
India’s women’s hockey team ended a 44-year wait for Asian Games gold by beating China 1-0. Abhijeet Dipke launched a “Jail Bharo Andolan” in Mumbai over alleged electoral irregularities.UAE official calls the flydubai mid-air incident a “terrorist act” as investigation continues.Amarinder Singh Raja Warring resigned as Punjab Congress chief amid factional differences.US plans to send a third carrier strike group and up to 10,000 more troops to the Middle East.Here are top news stories of the day:India women’s hockey team ends 44-year wait for Asian Games goldIndia’s women’s hockey team ended a 44-year wait for Asian Games gold after defeating defending champions China 1-0 in the final in Nagoya.
India withstood sustained Chinese pressure in the second half to secure the title and direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Read full storyCJP's Abhijeet Dipke launches ‘Jail Bharo Andolan’ in Mumbai over poll panelCockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke launched a “Jail Bharo Andolan” at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park, demanding chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral irregularities.
Addressing supporters, Dipke said, “Gandhi is soul, Ambedkar is backbone of India,” and also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his foreign tours and fashion. Follow live updatesUAE official calls Flydubai mid-air incident a ‘terrorist act’A UAE official has described the mid-air incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 as a “terrorist act”, praising Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for ensuring a safe landing.
Machchhar was allegedly attacked by his co-pilot but managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers to intervene. Read full storyAmarinder Singh Raja Warring resigns as Punjab Congress chiefCongress leader Amarinder Singh Raja Warring resigned as Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief after around four-and-a-half years in the post, formally handing his resignation to Rahul Gandhi. Warring suggested Punjab in-charge Sachin Pilot may have influenced the decision, but said he had no concrete evidence.
Read full storyUS to send third carrier strike group, up to 10,000 more troops to Middle EastThe US is reportedly preparing to send a third aircraft-carrier strike group and additional Marine Corps ships to the Middle East, adding 9,000-10,000 troops amid tensions with Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported. The USS Theodore Roosevelt and USS Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group have begun deployments and are expected to arrive by November-end.
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