Asia Cup: India’s Unbeaten Streak Continues; Netanyahu Opposes Palestinian Statehood

India secured a Super Over victory against Sri Lanka, extending its undefeated streak in the Asia Cup. Both teams tied with a score of 202 runs after their allotted 20 overs. India was set a target of 3 runs in the Super Over, which Suryakumar Yadav comfortably chased. Abhishek Sharma scored 61 runs, while Tilak Verma remained unbeaten at 49. Nissanka scored 107 runs for Sri Lanka. This match marked the first time the Indian team surpassed the 200-run mark in the current Asia Cup. The final match, featuring India against Pakistan, is scheduled for September 28. In international developments, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has declared that Palestine will not be granted the status of an independent state, calling such a move perilous. He likened the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, to the 9/11 attacks on the United States. His speech saw many delegates leaving the hall, resulting in a sparsely populated audience. Netanyahu is expected to meet with US President Donald Trump on Monday. In a lighter vein, Shoaib Akhtar mistakenly referred to Abhishek Bachchan instead of Abhishek Sharma, the cricketer, while discussing the Asia Cup final. Abhishek Bachchan responded to the error with a gracious message on social media. In other news, a violent clash broke out in the Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh following Friday prayers. Protests, spurred by Maulana Tauqeer Raza, with the slogan “I Love Mohammad” led to unrest. Demonstrators engaged in stone-pelting and firing at the police, which resulted in injuries to 10 officers. The police responded with a baton charge to regain control. Cases have been filed in three police stations, and investigations are underway. The Tata Group is preparing a Diwali offering for investors: The Tata Capital IPO is set to launch on October 6, 2025, and will conclude on October 8. The IPO will include 210 crore new shares and 265 crore OFS. Each share is valued at 10 rupees. The Tata Capital IPO is poised to become the largest IPO in the Tata Group’s history. The IPO is valued at 16,400 crore rupees, which is anticipated to value the company at over 1.46 lakh crore rupees. Additionally, the Indian Air Force paid tribute to the MiG-21 fighter aircraft in Chandigarh, which had served India’s airspace for over 60 years and fought bravely in wars. This aircraft is being replaced by newer models like Tejas and Rafale. A roundup of state news includes: The UP STF successfully eliminated 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 a waiver of late payment surcharges for 29 lakh registered consumers. The Dharashiv Collector in Maharashtra issued an apology after being criticized for dancing on stage. The MP High Court overturned the call-off process, mandating that home guards now work for 12 months instead of 10.