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India Women's Cricket Team Declines Asia Cup Trophy from ACC President Mohsin Naqvi
India's women's cricket team won the 2026 Women's Asia Cup by defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in Dubai but refused to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi, repeating the men's team stance from 2025. The presentation ceremony was delayed, with India staying in the dressing room while Sri Lanka received their medals. BCCI officials confirmed the decision was a board directive, citing political tensions involving Naqvi, who is also Pakistan's Interior Minister and PCB chairman. The trophy remains with the ACC office.
Political Debate Emerges Over All-Vegetarian Menu at BRICS Summit Dinner
The BRICS Summit gala dinner in New Delhi featured an all-vegetarian menu emphasizing Indian regional dishes and millets, hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the absence of non-vegetarian options, stating that 80% of Indians are non-vegetarian, sparking a political debate. BJP leaders, including Kiren Rijiju, defended the menu as a reflection of India's culinary diversity and accused the opposition of politicizing the issue. Former Iceland President Olafur Ragnar Grímsson recalled serving a similar vegetarian meal to an Indian president, highlighting diplomatic precedents. Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor called the controversy a non-issue, emphasizing food diplomacy and sustainability.
Indonesia Launches Search After Passenger Ferry Lost Contact in Java Sea
Indonesian rescuers launched a search operation after the passenger ferry Virgo Transport 8, carrying around 240 people, lost contact in the Java Sea while traveling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin amid bad weather. The ship's last known position was about 148 kilometers from Banjarmasin. Rescue teams evacuated over 100 people, with at least one confirmed dead, while around 130 remain missing. Authorities deployed ships, helicopters, and coordinated with maritime agencies amid challenging conditions as the search continues.



