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ACC President Mohsin Naqvi fiercely refuted claims of apologising to BCCI regarding the Asia Cup trophy, accusing Indian media of “fabricated propaganda.” TVK has suspended Vijay’s campaign trail across Tamil Nadu, canceling upcoming rallies and instructing district secretaries not to seek police permissions. This decision follows Karur stampede that resulted in death of 41 people. Meanwhile, Congress leader Raashid Alvi slammed P Chidambaram after he said that India decided not to retaliate against Pakistan after 26/11 Mumbai attacks due to pressure from the United States.Here are the top 5 news stories: PCB chief denies apology to BCCI over Asia Cup trophy controversy Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has denied reports claiming he apologized to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding the Asia Cup 2025 final trophy incident. Naqvi accused the Indian media of spreading “fabricated propaganda” and reaffirmed his readiness to hand over the trophy. He criticized India for politicizing cricket and stated, “If they truly want it, they are welcome to come to the ACC office and collect it from me.” Read full story TVK suspends Vijay’s rallies across Tamil Nadu following Karur stampedeThe Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has suspended actor-turned-politician Vijay’s political rallies across Tamil Nadu following a tragic stampede at a campaign event in Karur. Party leadership has instructed district secretaries not to seek police permissions for upcoming public rallies. This precautionary measure reflects the party’s response to public safety concerns and the fallout from the incident. Vijay is expected to resume campaigning in late October. Read full story Raashid Alvi criticizes Chidambaram’s timing on 26/11 remarksCongress leader Raashid Alvi has criticized fellow party member P Chidambaram for his recent comments on India’s decision not to retaliate against Pakistan following the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Chidambaram revealed that the non-retaliation was due to pressure from the United States. Alvi questioned the timing of Chidambaram’s statement and suggested that if he felt strongly about the issue at the time, he should have resigned from his position in protest. Read full story Tauqeer Raza’s aides arrested after encounter; stolen firearm seizedTwo associates of Bareilly cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan, identified as Mohd Idris and Iqbal, were arrested by Uttar Pradesh Police following an encounter in the Fatehganj Paschimi area. The duo allegedly snatched a constable’s anti-riot firearm and opened fire during a clash on September 26. Police recovered the stolen gun, two country-made pistols, live and spent cartridges, a motorcycle, and mobile phones. Authorities have vowed continued action against those inciting unrest in the region. Read full storyUS government shutdown: First since 2019, deeper implications this timeThe United States government has entered its first shutdown since 2019 due to a failure in Congress to pass a temporary funding bill before the deadline. The primary issue causing this impasse is a strong disagreement between President Donald Trump and Democrats over healthcare funding. Both sides have taken firm positions, refusing to compromise, which escalated tensions and ultimately led to a government shutdown. Read full story Go to Source
