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India advanced to the Asian Games 2026 final after edging Pakistan in a tense, high-stakes contest that began with the defending champions asserting control before losing fluency for long stretches. The result sets up a final against Malaysia, with India still carrying the burden of expectation as the tournament reaches its decisive stage.
India advanced to the Asian Games 2026 final after edging Pakistan in a tense contest that began with the defending champions asserting control before losing fluency. The win sets up a title clash with Malaysia, with India still carrying the aura of the higher-ranked side but also clear signs that sharper execution will be needed in the final.
Prime Minister extends congratulations to seasoned Indian squash players Joshi Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar for winning bronze in the mixed team event at the Asian Games. This achievement underscores India's competitive prowess on the international stage.
India delivered a commanding day at the Asian Games in Nagoya, defending both men's and women's kabaddi titles with hard-fought wins over Iran and adding more podium finishes across badminton, shooting, athletics and squash. P.V. Sindhu and Unnati Hooda moved into the women's singles quarterfinals, while Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Prachi Choudhary added silver and bronze respectively to India's growing medal tally.
Anahat Singh produced a stunning comeback from two games down to become the first Indian woman to reach the Asian Games squash final, while Abhay Singh cruised into the men's title match on Saturday. The twin breakthroughs set up gold-medal clashes against reigning champions and keep alive India's hopes of a rare double podium finish in squash.
P.V. Sindhu and Ayush Shetty moved into the singles pre-quarterfinals with straight-game victories at the Asian Games, while Unnati Hooda survived a three-game battle to progress further in the women's draw. In a setback for India, Lakshya Sen exited in the second round after a hard-fought loss to Singapore's Loh Kean Yew, deepening the pressure on the country's badminton campaign.
Kratom, a Southeast Asian plant sold widely in the United States as a supplement, is facing renewed scrutiny after investigators found packaged kratom in the possession of two deceased University of Mississippi students. While officials have not attributed the deaths to the substance, the episode has intensified warnings about a product that is legal in some states, unregulated at the federal level and increasingly available in convenience stores, petrol stations and vape shops. Advocates describe it as a pain-relief lifeline; critics warn that its opioid-like effects and inconsistent contents can make it dangerous.
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