Nandan Yadav , the main accused in the viralJamui molestation case involving a Class 10 student, was shot in the leg during a police encounter after allegedly attempting to flee.- India’s women’s cricket team won the country’s first gold at the Asian Games 2026, crushing Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final.
- The US has warned it will shut Iranian airlines out of global operations from 23 September, threatening secondary sanctions on any foreign firm servicing them.
- The UK has agreed to send an RAF Voyager to refuel Saudi fighter jets for several weeks as Saudi Arabia faces renewed Houthi attacks.
- Islamabad hospitals have reportedly been told to prepare for a “
mass casualty incident ” ahead of PTI’s 27 September march, as authorities detained Imran Khan’s three sisters.
Here are top news stories of the day:
Bihar Class 10 girl molestation case: Main accused Nandan Yadav shot at in police encounter
Nandan Yadav, main accused in the Jamui minor molestation case, was shot in the leg after allegedly fleeing during a police encounter while being taken to the incident site near Madwa Hill. Six people have now been arrested, including Ramashish Chaudhary, who allegedly made the assault video viral. Read full story
First gold for India at Asian Games 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur-led women’s cricket team beats Sri Lanka in final
Harmanpreet Kaur-led India won their first gold at the Asian Games 2026, thrashing Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the women’s cricket final, posting 216/3 before bowling them out for 69. Mandhana (79), Shafali (48) and Richa Ghosh (49*) starred, while Deepti Sharma took 3/6. This is India’s second cricket gold, matching Pakistan’s tally. Read full story
Will shut Iranian flights from Wednesday: US new arm-twist move against Tehran
US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said Iranian airlines would be effectively shut out of global operations from 23 September, warning that anyone providing them fuel, landing services or tickets risked secondary sanctions and expulsion from the dollar system. The move expands Washington’s sanctions campaign, with Bessent noting China had been “very engaged” in related discussions.
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UK backs Saudi Arabia with RAF Voyager refuelling support amid Houthi campaign
The UK has agreed to provide Saudi Arabia with defensive military support, including air-to-air refuelling for Saudi fighter jets, as Riyadh faces a renewed Houthi campaign. PM Andy Burnham said an RAF Voyager would refuel Saudi jets for several weeks from RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus, in a “time limited” move to protect energy infrastructure and oil routes. Read full story
‘Mass casualty’ alert? Pakistan hospitals clear beds ahead of PTI protest
Hospitals in Islamabad have reportedly been ordered to postpone elective surgeries and prepare for a possible “humanitarian crisis” and “mass casualty incident” ahead of PTI’s 27 September march, per documents reviewed by Drop Site. This came as authorities detained Khan’s three sisters—Aleema, Noreen and Uzma—along with other family members and PTI workers. Read full story