HT Evening Brief Sept 19: ABVP sweeps Delhi University polls, Asian Games declared open in Japan

Good evening, readers. Here is your quick recap of today's news stories in India, world, entertainment, and sports. Welcome to your daily briefing, bringing you the top updates from politics, global affairs, entertainment, and sports.Yash Dabas, an ABVP candidate, has been elected president of DUSU; the Asian Games have been declared open in Japan.Two withdrawals, one U-turn: TMC chaos ahead of Bengal bypollsAn intense political drama unfolded in West Bengal on Saturday after Mamata Banerjee's Rejinagar bypoll candidate, Rabiul Alam Chowdhury, announced to withdraw his nomination – only to make a U-turn in less than two hours. Check the full story here Deepanshu Shokeen wins DUSU Vice President contestWith ABVP and NSUI largely dominating the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) elections on Saturday, an independent candidate seems to have made huge strides, winning with a massive margin in the Vice President race. Independent candidate Deepanshu Shokeen won the Vice President post with 30,615 votes, emerging victorious after he was not given the NSUI ticket. Check the full story hereAsian Games declared open in JapanThe wait is almost over as the 2026 Asian Games has officially begun on Saturday, with the opening ceremony that was held Nagoya. While the ceremony marked the formal start of the Aichi-Nagoya Games, action has already begun in a few events, including women’s cricket, soft tennis and teqball. India had a late change to its flag-bearers for the Asian Games opening ceremony, with seasoned kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat stepping in for shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor. Manu Bhaker was the other flag-bearer for India.IIT-Bombay charged with abetment of suicide after student's death in ChatGPT-linked exam rowA First Information Report (FIR) was filed against the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Bombay on Saturday over the alleged death by suicide of a student, hours after he was pulled up for using a mobile phone during an examination. Check the full story hereICC eyes China's trillion-yuan sports economy as cricket searches for growth beyond its traditional marketsAt first glance, China is an improbable frontier for cricket. Their men sit 92nd in the T20I rankings and their women 36th, while cricket remains peripheral in a sporting culture dominated by disciplines with far deeper institutional roots and much larger domestic audiences. Check the full story hereVijay Sethupathi says this about CM Vijay after claims of shading him on Bigg Boss Tamil 10; calls Jason Sanjay ‘cute’A recent episode of Bigg Boss Tamil 10 sparked controversy over a comment Vijay Sethupathi made about a contestant. However, many on social media claimed that it was a veiled criticism of the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and his Master co-star, C Joseph Vijay, and his governance. At the audio launch of his upcoming film Baththa, Sethupathi spoke fondly of Vijay and his son, Jason Sanjay. He also clarified his comments on BBT 10. Check the full story hereFollow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More