India Advances Undefeated in Asia Cup; Netanyahu Rejects Palestinian Independence

India maintained its undefeated run in the Asia Cup, triumphing over Sri Lanka in a Super Over. Both teams finished with 202 runs in their 20 overs. India needed to score 3 runs in the Super Over, a target met by Suryakumar Yadav. Key performances included 61 runs by Abhishek Sharma, an unbeaten 49 by Tilak Verma, and 107 runs from Nissanka for Sri Lanka. This match saw India surpass 200 runs for the first time in the ongoing Asia Cup. The final match, pitting India against Pakistan, is scheduled for September 28. Simultaneously, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the UNGA, stating that Palestine would not receive recognition as an independent state, labeling such a move as dangerous. He compared the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, to the 9/11 attacks in the United States. His speech was met with many delegates leaving the assembly hall. He is also scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday. In a lighter note, Shoaib Akhtar mistakenly mentioned Abhishek Bachchan instead of the cricketer Abhishek Sharma during a discussion on the Asia Cup final. Abhishek Bachchan responded with a respectful message on social media. Elsewhere, violence erupted in the Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh following Friday prayers. A protest, instigated by Maulana Tauqeer Raza with the slogan “I Love Mohammad,” turned chaotic. Protesters engaged in stone-pelting and firing at police, resulting in injuries to 10 officers. Police used a baton charge to restore order. Three police stations have registered cases, and the search for suspects is underway. Furthermore, the Tata Group is planning a Diwali gift for investors, with the launch of the Tata Capital IPO on October 6, 2025, closing on October 8. This includes 210 crore new shares and an OFS of 265 crore shares. The face value of each share is 10 rupees. The IPO is expected to be the largest to date for the Tata Group. The IPO is valued at 16,400 crore rupees, estimating the company’s valuation to exceed 1.46 lakh crore rupees. Additionally, the Indian Air Force paid its respects to the MiG-21 fighter aircraft in Chandigarh. This aircraft had defended India’s airspace for over 60 years, participating in various wars. It is being replaced by more modern aircraft like Tejas and Rafale. In state news, the UP STF killed Zubair Qureshi, the murderer of NEET student Deepak Gupta, in an encounter. Priyanka Gandhi criticized the NDA in Bihar, questioning the Chief Minister’s Women’s Employment Scheme. Delhi’s Water Minister, Pravesh Verma, announced that 29 lakh consumers would not have to pay late payment surcharges. The Dharashiv Collector in Maharashtra apologized for his dance performance on stage. The MP High Court ended the call-off process, requiring home guards to now serve for 12 months.