Winning the toss and electing to bat, Bangladesh scored 346 runs in the first innings. Shadman Islam shared a 124-run opening partnership with Tanzid Hasan Tamim. Tanzid top-scored with 83, while Liton Das added 53. Shadman Islam also contributed 67 runs to the team’s cause. For the opposition, Mohammad Salim took the most wickets, taking four, while Yamin Ahmadzai took three. Ismat Alam took two.

In response, the Afghan team was all out for 240 in the first innings. Captain Rahmat Shah scored an unbeaten 105 with 12 boundaries, while Abdul Malik scored 62. Ikram Alikhil added 32 runs. For Bangladesh, Hasan Mahmud took five wickets for 55 runs, while Ebadot Hossain took four wickets.

Bangladesh declared their second innings at 372/7, setting Afghanistan a mammoth target of 479 runs to win. Bangladesh lost three wickets for 53 runs in this innings, after which captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto (82) added 159 runs for the fourth wicket with Mushfiqur Rahim to take the team past 200.

Rahim was dismissed for 81 runs with nine fours, after which the team lost six wickets at the score of 223. However, Mehidy Hasan Miraz added 149 runs for the seventh wicket with Liton Das to take the team to a huge score. Liton was dismissed for 102 runs with 14 fours, while Mehidy Hasan played an unbeaten innings of 52 runs. Yamin Ahmadzai, Mohammad Saleem, and Zia-ur-Rahman each took two wickets for the Afghan team.

Chasing the huge target, the Afghan team faltered early on. After losing Abdul Malik (2) for just 3 runs, the team also lost Shahidullah Kamal (19) at the score of 28.

From there, Rahmat Shah shared an 82-run partnership for the third wicket with Sediqullah Atal to take the team past the century mark. Shah was dismissed for 51 off 124 balls with 6 boundaries. From there, Sediqullah shared an unbroken 22-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Hashmatullah Shahidi by the end of the day. Ebadot Hossain took 2 wickets and Hasan Mahmud took 1 wicket in this innings.

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According to information received, the petition was filed on October 12, 2026, at 4:37 pm. Currently, its status is pending, and its case number is W.P.(C). A hearing on the matter is expected on Tuesday.

This petition has not been filed by Rahul Gandhi alone, but jointly by 11 prominent leaders of the opposition All India Alliance. The petitioners include Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Saugata Roy, Akhilesh Yadav, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, Sanjay Raut, and MA. Baby, D. Raja, Mahua Maji, Supriya Sule, and E.T. Mohammed Bashir.

Advocate Prasanna S. – 2919 is representing the petitioners in this case.

A total of four parties have been named as respondents in the petition. The first respondent is the Election Commission of India (ECI), while the other three are Election Commission officials Gyanesh Kumar, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, and Vivek Joshi.

According to sources, the petition raises questions about the transparency and impartiality of the Election Commission’s functioning. Although the full copy of the petition has not yet been made public, it is believed to mention alleged irregularities in the recent elections, issues related to the voter list and the electoral process.

Legal experts believe that due to the highly sensitive nature of the matter, it may be listed for urgent hearing on Tuesday.

It should be noted that Rahul Gandhi has previously accused the Election Commission of alleged “vote theft” and bias. Now, through this legal battle, the opposition has directly approached the Supreme Court, bringing all eyes to the matter.

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Wangchuk posted on the social media platform X on Saturday, appealing for solidarity and peace in support of the protesters. He said that when he posted a message on Friday, he had no idea that so many leaders would be arrested during the protest.

He wrote in his post, “India is in a state of undeclared emergency. Yesterday, when I posted a message appealing for unity and peace during today’s protests, I never imagined that the world’s largest democracy would be in a state of undeclared emergency.”

Wangchuk said he was happy that many leaders were present to lead the movement, but now he has learned that all of them have been arrested. He expressed hope that the detained leaders would be released soon.

He further said that if the protesters are not released by Sunday, they will have to consider starting a hunger strike or a march.

Earlier, Delhi Police reported detaining around 3,500 protesters during the protests on Saturday. According to a police statement, around 3,500 people were detained while going to join the protests in different areas of the national capital.

The protest was organized under the leadership of the CJP (Chief Election Commissioner) demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protesters were protesting alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of the electoral roll.

In view of the protest, security was tightened in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). Security was also increased at Delhi’s borders. Police took several steps to prevent protesters from reaching Jantar Mantar.

Meanwhile, the Indian Railways cancelled several trains to and from New Delhi and rescheduled others. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) also closed the entry and exit gates of 45 metro stations for security reasons.

On Friday, the police stated that the CJP’s protest was not permitted. According to the police, the organizers had not followed the assurances and legal instructions given during the previous protest.

On Saturday, CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka were detained at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. The three leaders were on their way to Jantar Mantar to protest demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner over alleged irregularities in the SIR process.

In addition, social media influencer Dhruv Rathee was also reportedly detained at his Gurugram residence. According to a post on the CJP’s X account, around 50 plainclothes police officers arrived at Dhruv Rathee’s residence around 8 a.m. on Saturday and took him into preventive custody.

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The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday protested against alleged “vote theft” and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls outside the Election Commission’s office in Chandigarh. The protest was organized by youth organizations and supported by the AAP. The protesters also joined in support of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)’s campaign against electoral irregularities.

The protesters demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. They questioned the process of voter list revision and demanded that citizens’ voting rights be protected.

The protest was attended by several senior leaders and a large number of party workers, including Punjab AAP President Aman Arora, Cabinet Ministers Harpal Singh Cheema and Baljit Kaur, and the party’s media in-charge Baltej Pannu. Tight security arrangements were made at the venue in view of the demonstration.

Manish Sisodia questioned the alleged deletion of names from the voter list, stating that the right to vote belongs to citizens and cannot be taken away arbitrarily. He accused the BJP-led central government and the Election Commission of undermining democratic rights through alleged irregularities in the voter list revision process.

The detention of Sisodia and other AAP leaders was a significant development during the protest in Chandigarh. The protest was held amid heightened political activity in various parts of the country regarding the voter list revision and the accountability of the Election Commission.

Meanwhile, Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon hit back at AAP over the protests against the SIR. He said he did not understand whom AAP was blaming.

Dhillon alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party itself was involved in vote theft. He said, “During the municipal elections in Patiala, Moga, and Bagha Purana, AAP rigged the elections, leading the Supreme Court to order re-elections. Now, the same party is protesting on this issue. They should be ashamed.”

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Rahul Gandhi said, “I have been fighting against Narendra Modi, the RSS, and those associated with them for over a decade. I understand my opponents as well as anyone understands their opponent. I know them inside out, I am aware of their every move.”

He alleged that the biggest characteristic of his political opponents is “cowardice.” Rahul Gandhi, naming Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, said that the circle around them is gradually shrinking.

The Congress leader said that the opposition’s voice cannot be suppressed through arrests and the use of security forces. He said, “Do whatever you want. Call in as many police as you need. Arrest all the leaders, arrest all the youth, arrest us all. We are not going to back down.”

Rahul Gandhi claimed that he has the necessary information and that his fight is to protect the Constitution and democratic rights. He appealed to the youth to continue their protests, saying that Congress stands with them.

Rahul Gandhi’s comments come at a time when Congress leaders have criticized the central government and administration over the protests in Delhi.

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, targeting the government over the detention of protesters, alleged that the capital has been turned into a “fortress” to prevent democratic protests. She claimed that youth and opposition party workers are being prevented from exercising their constitutional rights. Attempts to weaken the democratic system are against the country’s interests, and the government appears to be frightened by criticism.

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh also questioned the central government and the Election Commission, saying that the unprecedented security arrangements in the national capital show that the government is uneasy about the protests. He also objected to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process related to the voter list, calling it an issue related to democratic rights.

The Congress said that its movement will continue on issues concerning youth, students, and voters.

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Security has been tightened in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) in view of the protest. Security has also been increased at Delhi’s borders. Delhi Police has taken several steps to prevent protesters from reaching Jantar Mantar.

In response, the Indian Railways cancelled several trains arriving in New Delhi and rescheduled some trains. Meanwhile, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) closed the entry and exit gates of 45 metro stations.

On Friday, the police had said that permission had not been granted for the CJP protest. According to the police, the organizers did not comply with the assurances and legal instructions given during the previous protest.

Earlier on Saturday, CJP leaders Abhijeet Deepak, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka were detained at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. The three leaders were on their way to protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of the electoral roll.

Policemen entered the plane after it landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport and detained Abhijeet Deepak and other leaders.

Deepke shared a video on social media showing Delhi Police personnel entering the plane. In the video, Deepak is heard telling the policemen, “I have come here to be arrested. Arrest me.” The CJP also announced the detention of the three leaders on its social media account.

Meanwhile, social media influencer Dhruv Rathee was also reportedly detained from his Gurugram residence. According to a post on CJP’s X account, around 50 plainclothes police officers arrived at Dhruv Rathee’s residence around 8 a.m. and took him into preventive custody.

Meanwhile, several opposition leaders protesting against alleged irregularities in the SIR (Serial Error) of the voter list were also detained. These included Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal, party leader Gopal Rai, and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

The protesters are demanding accountability for the alleged electoral irregularities and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

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The Indian team has created history with this victory. This is Team India’s biggest win in T20 International cricket in terms of runs. Chasing a mammoth target of 217 runs, Sri Lanka was all out for just 69 runs. Previously, India had defeated Malaysia by 142 runs in the Asia Cup 2018.

The Indian team’s bowling performance was excellent in the final. Deepti Sharma took three wickets for just six runs in her four-over spell. Shefali Verma, Shreyanka Patil, and Sri Charani each took two wickets. Eight Sri Lankan batsmen failed to reach double figures. Kaushani Nuthyangana top-scored for the team with 14 runs.

Earlier, Team India’s batting was strong. Shefali Verma and Smriti Mandhana added 99 runs for the first wicket in 10 overs. Shefali batted brilliantly, scoring 48 runs from 29 balls. Mandhana, on the other hand, scored 79 runs from 45 balls. The Indian vice-captain hit 5 fours and 7 sixes in this innings.

Harmanpreet Kaur contributed 19 runs. Meanwhile, Richa Ghosh played an unbeaten innings of 49 runs from 22 balls in the final overs. Richa played at a strike rate of 222, hitting 6 fours and 3 sixes. She added 53 runs from 19 balls for the fourth wicket with Bharti Fulmali (7 not out). Despite losing in the final, Sri Lanka won the silver medal. Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 31 runs to claim the bronze.

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Captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised the team’s excellent performance throughout the tournament, particularly praising the bowlers.

After winning the gold medal, she said, “It’s a great feeling. Before the tournament, we talked a lot about progressing without losing, but more importantly, we should play to the high standards we set. It’s great to see everyone approach each match with such a positive attitude. Every player who got a chance performed well. As a captain and as a team, that’s what we wanted – to progress without losing and to perform consistently.”

He specifically praised the performance of the team’s bowlers, saying, “We had this expectation, and it was great to see everyone confidently translate that into reality. Our bowling unit deserves special praise, as we’ve worked very hard on it. Young bowlers like Kranti Gaud and Nandini took on significant responsibility, and their performance, especially in the powerplay, was outstanding.”

He further added, “Our bowling coach and staff worked closely with them on this. Beyond the young players, our spin attack is our main strength; bowlers like Shreyanka Patil and Deepti Sharma have consistently won matches and are always among the leading wicket-takers. Overall, the balance between experience and new talent was perfect, and every player performed well when needed.”

For India, Smriti Mandhana played a strong innings of 79 runs, while Richa Ghosh contributed an unbeaten 49 and Shafali Verma 48. In bowling, Deepti Sharma took three wickets, while Shreyanka Patil, Shefali Verma, and Sri Charani took two wickets each. India made history by winning the final by 147 runs. This is India’s biggest T20I win in terms of runs.

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With this victory, the Indian men’s team has secured a medal at the 2026 Asian Games. Lakshya Sen faced a tough challenge from Kodai Naraoka in the opening singles match.

The doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty then won, bringing India closer to reaching the semi-finals (last four). Finally, Ayush Shetty defeated Koki Watanabe in straight games to seal India’s victory.

After losing the first game 11-21, Lakshya struggled to make a strong comeback and won the second game 21-5, taking the match to the final. In the third game, Naraoka regained his lead and took a five-point lead, but Lakshya made a brilliant comeback. He equalized the score at 19-19 and then won the next two points to win 11-21, 21-5, 21-19.

Next, world No. 5 Indian pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty faced world No. 9 Japanese pair Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi. The Indian pair won the closely contested first game 21-18. The second game was a thrilling one. Japan saved three match points to make the score 20-20. Satwik and Chirag maintained their composure and eventually won 24-22, giving India a 2-0 lead.

The responsibility of finishing the match fell to Ayush, and the young Indian player performed brilliantly against Watanabe. He controlled the first game from the start and won it 21-10. Watanabe tried to make a comeback in the second game, but Ayush maintained his dominance and went into the halfway stage with an 11-5 lead. He eventually won the match 21-10, 21-19, advancing India to the semi-finals and ensuring at least a bronze medal for the team.

India began its campaign with a 3-0 win over Bangladesh in the Round of 16. The men’s team will now face the winner of the quarter-final between China and South Korea in Wednesday’s semi-finals. This result also gives India a chance to improve on its performance in the previous tournament, where the men’s team won the silver medal after losing the final to China.

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The meeting was co-chaired by Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais.

An official statement said that the meeting discussed in detail issues such as global oil market stability, energy security, and the need for adequate and timely investment in the oil industry. Both sides also reviewed the short-term, medium-term, and long-term outlook for the energy market and underlined India’s important role in global economic growth and energy demand.

Hardeep Singh Puri commended OPEC’s efforts to maintain stability and transparency in global energy markets amid geopolitical uncertainties and market volatility. He stated that India and OPEC should work together to develop a balanced, stable, and predictable global energy market.

Puri stated that the relationship between India and OPEC is inherently complementary and mutually beneficial. He emphasized that India attaches great importance to its long-standing cooperation with OPEC and its member countries, which has strengthened mutual understanding and cooperation on key energy sector issues.

He stated, “As one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies, India will remain a significant driver of global energy demand in the coming decades. Continued dialogue between producing and consuming countries is essential to promote investment, strengthen energy resilience, and ensure reliable energy supplies for global growth.”

OPEC Secretary-General Haitham Al Ghais stated that dialogue with India is among the organization’s priorities, as India’s importance in the current global energy landscape is constantly increasing and will only strengthen in the coming years.

He said, “The OPEC-India Energy Dialogue has completed 11 years. It was launched in New Delhi in 2015, and this cooperation has continued to grow stronger.”

Al Ghais also praised India’s balanced, pragmatic, and realistic approach to addressing energy challenges. He said that many of India’s energy priorities are in line with OPEC’s priorities.

He praised the Indian government’s commitment to international cooperation and dialogue, noting that India has consistently supported dialogue and diplomatic efforts to address global challenges.

During the meeting, both sides also agreed that the 8th High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Energy Dialogue will be held in Vienna at a mutually convenient date.

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