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Security was stepped up in both Delhi and Mumbai on Friday (September 12) after bomb threats were reported at the Delhi High Court in the morning and later at the Bombay High Court. At the Bombay High Court in South Mumbai, bar associations advised lawyers to leave the premises immediately. Courtrooms were quickly cleared as a precaution and advocates were seen leaving the historic Fort complex. Earlier in the day, panic spread in Delhi after judges and litigants were abruptly told to leave courtrooms following an e-mail warning of explosions.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/c-p-radhakrishnan-takes-oath-as-india-s-15th-vice-president-1757654617821">CP Radhakrishnan takes oath as India's 15th Vice President</a><h2>Threat e-mail sparks panic in Delhi High Court</h2>According to officials, the Delhi High Court registrar general received the threat e-mail at around 8:39 AM. Staff informed some judges while proceedings were underway, prompting them to rise suddenly. By 11:35 AM, some courtrooms had already been vacated, while others continued hearings until noon before shutting down.A bomb disposal squad, fire officials and dog squads were rushed to the premises as police launched a search operation. “We are carrying out search operations. Fire officials along with the bomb disposal squad and dog squad are present at the spot,” a senior police officer told news agency PTI.<h2>Content of the threat raises alarm</h2>As per the PTI report the e-mail carried a chilling message, “As a sample, today’s blast in the Delhi High Court will clear the doubts of previous bluffs and judges’ chambers will detonate shortly after the mid-day Islamic prayers.” It further claimed that three bombs had been planted inside judges’ chambers and warned that everyone should vacate the premises by 2 pm.Police received a PCR call soon after the e-mail was detected and immediately cordoned off the premises. Search operations are ongoing in both Delhi and Mumbai courts. So far, no explosives have been found.

Security was tightened in Delhi and Mumbai after bomb threats targeted the High Courts. Courtrooms were evacuated, causing panic, as authorities responded to explosive threat e-mails in both major Indian cities.

Security was stepped up in both Delhi and Mumbai on Friday (September 12) after bomb threats were reported at the Delhi High Court in the morning and later at the Bombay High Court. At the Bombay High Court in South Mumbai, bar associations advised lawyers to leave the premises immediately. Courtrooms were quickly cleared as a precaution and advocates were seen leaving the historic Fort complex. Earlier in the day, panic spread in Delhi after judges and litigants were abruptly told to leave courtrooms following an e-mail warning of explosions. Also read: CP Radhakrishnan takes oath as India's 15th Vice President Threat e-mail sparks panic in Delhi High Court According to officials, the Delhi High Court registrar general received the threat e-mail at around 8:39 AM. Staff informed some judges while proceedings were underway, prompting them to rise suddenly. By 11:35 AM, some courtrooms had already been vacated, while others continued hearings until noon before shutting down. A bomb disposal squad, fire officials and dog squads were rushed to the premises as police launched a search operation. “We are carrying out search operations. Fire officials along with the bomb disposal squad and dog squad are present at the spot,” a senior police officer told news agency PTI. Content of the threat raises alarm As per the PTI report the e-mail carried a chilling message, “As a sample, today’s blast in the Delhi High Court will clear the doubts of previous bluffs and judges’ chambers will detonate shortly after the mid-day Islamic prayers.” It further claimed that three bombs had been planted inside judges’ chambers and warned that everyone should vacate the premises by 2 pm. Police received a PCR call soon after the e-mail was detected and immediately cordoned off the premises. Search operations are ongoing in both Delhi and Mumbai courts. So far, no explosives have been found.

Security tightened in Delhi and Mumbai after bomb threats targeted the High Courts. Courtrooms were evacuated, causing panic, as authorities responded to explosive threat e-mails in both major Indian cities.

‘Judges’ chambers will detonate’: Delhi and Bombay High Courts receive back-to-back bomb threats; Judges rushed out, litigants asked to vacate

The beheading of Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah, an Indian-origin motel manager, in front of his wife and son in the US city of Dallas on September 10 has left people terrified, especially due to the manner in which the attack was carried out by one of Nagamallaiah's co-worker.&nbsp;Who was Chandra Nagamallaiah?&nbsp;Nagamallaiah, 50, hailed from the Indian state of Karnataka in the south and was the manager of the Downtown Suites motel in Dallas. According to his friends and family members Nagamallaiah, popularly known as “Bob" was a devoted husband, loving father, and kind soul.&nbsp;How did the fight ensue leading to the beheading of Nagamallaiah&nbsp;Chandra Nagamallaiah was attacked with a machete and beheaded after an argument ensued with his co-worker Cobos-Martinez, &nbsp;a Cuban national who has now been arrested and charged with capital murder.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nepal-protest-death-toll-mounts-to-51-and-more-than-12-500-prisoners-are-still-on-the-run-police-1757662440026">Nepal protest death toll mounts to 51 and more than 12,500 prisoners are still on the run: Police</a>&nbsp;It all started when Martinez, 37 was told by Nagamallaiah not to use the broken washing machine kept in the motel. Nagamallaiah, instead of addressing him directly asked another employee to translate his instructions to him, which infuriated Martinez.&nbsp;Nagamallaiah stabbed, beheaded in front of wife, son&nbsp;The accused then got a machete and began stabbing Nagamallaiah, who tried to run down the parking lot towards the front office to save himself from the attack. But he was chased by the accused who decapitated him and also kicked his head.&nbsp;A CCTV footage of the gruesome murder has emerged showing the killer kicking Nagamallaiah's head into the parking lot. He then picks it up and carries it to the dumpster.&nbsp;At one point, Nagamallaiah's wife and his 18-year-old son tried to stop Martinez, but he pushed them away and carried on with the attack&nbsp;Martinez had a criminal history&nbsp;Notably, Cobos-Martinez has a criminal history in Houston, including arrests for auto theft and assault, according to various media reports. A Cuban national, Martinez's immigration status is currently on hold and is facing a charge of capital murder in the case.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Chandra Nagamallaiah was attacked with a machete and beheaded after an argument ensued with his co-worker Cobos-Martinez over using a washing machine at the motel.

The beheading of Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah, an Indian-origin motel manager, in front of his wife and son in the US city of Dallas on September 10 has left people terrified, especially due to the manner in which the attack was carried out by one of Nagamallaiah's co-worker. Who was Chandra Nagamallaiah? Nagamallaiah, 50, hailed from the Indian state of Karnataka in the south and was the manager of the Downtown Suites motel in Dallas. According to his friends and family members Nagamallaiah, popularly known as “Bob" was a devoted husband, loving father, and kind soul. How did the fight ensue leading to the beheading of Nagamallaiah Chandra Nagamallaiah was attacked with a machete and beheaded after an argument ensued with his co-worker Cobos-Martinez, a Cuban national who has now been arrested and charged with capital murder. Also Read: Nepal protest death toll mounts to 51 and more than 12,500 prisoners are still on the run: Police It all started when Martinez, 37 was told by Nagamallaiah not to use the broken washing machine kept in the motel. Nagamallaiah, instead of addressing him directly asked another employee to translate his instructions to him, which infuriated Martinez. Nagamallaiah stabbed, beheaded in front of wife, son The accused then got a machete and began stabbing Nagamallaiah, who tried to run down the parking lot towards the front office to save himself from the attack. But he was chased by the accused who decapitated him and also kicked his head. A CCTV footage of the gruesome murder has emerged showing the killer kicking Nagamallaiah's head into the parking lot. He then picks it up and carries it to the dumpster. At one point, Nagamallaiah's wife and his 18-year-old son tried to stop Martinez, but he pushed them away and carried on with the attack Martinez had a criminal history Notably, Cobos-Martinez has a criminal history in Houston, including arrests for auto theft and assault, according to various media reports. A Cuban national, Martinez's immigration status is currently on hold and is facing a charge of capital murder in the case.

Chandra Nagamallaiah was attacked with a machete and beheaded after an argument ensued with his co-worker Cobos-Martinez over using a washing machine at the motel.

Who was Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah, Indian man beheaded in US? Chilling details of murder emerge

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) official has lauded India's role in south-south cooperation, pointing how "India is creating development solutions that are shaping important aspects of the global development agenda and climate commitments". Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, Isabelle Tschan, Deputy Resident Representative and Officer In-Charge, UNDP India pointed how India established global platforms like &nbsp;International Solar Alliance (ISA) is helping expand access to solar energy while International Solar Alliance (ISA) is equipping countries with knowledge and tools to design infrastructure &nbsp;that can withstand climate disasters.&nbsp;&nbsp;The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations' leading agency focused on international development and partners with governments, communities, and organizations to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities. The official pointed, " India’s South–South Cooperation is demand-driven, with partner countries defining their priorities and selecting solutions suited to their context". Her comments come on the day when UN marks the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation.&nbsp;The day, 12th September, marks the adoption of the Buenos Aires Plan of Action in 1978, a foundational framework for technical cooperation among developing countries.&nbsp;Interview:&nbsp;Sidhant Sibal: How is India positioning itself as a global leader in South-South Cooperation today?Isabelle Tschan: India’s leadership in South-South Cooperation is evident in its ability to deliver practical, tested solutions while advancing solidarity across the Global South. During its G20 Presidency, India invited the African Union to participate, giving the continent a collective voice in discussions with the world’s largest economies. This was a significant step in strengthening partnerships between Africa, India, and other key economies to advance the SDGs.&nbsp;India is creating development solutions that are shaping important aspects of the global development agenda and climate commitments. Beyond funds, India has established global platforms&nbsp;headquartered in New Delhi that deliver collective solutions. The International Solar Alliance (ISA),&nbsp;now bringing together more than 100 member states, is helping expand access to solar energy&nbsp;and cut the cost of clean power. The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) equips countries with knowledge and tools to design infrastructure&nbsp;that can withstand climate disasters, strengthening resilience against the growing impacts of climate change. The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) unites 95 countries, conservation partners, scientific organisations, and businesses to protect and restore big cat populations worldwide. India is also a global leader in Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), supporting countries to adapt solutions to their specific regulatory, financial, and social contexts rather than simply transferring technology. For example, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) now connects with Singapore’s PayNow and has been implemented in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, with adaptations to fit their local systems and regulations. To further facilitate this knowledge exchange, India launched the Global Digital Public Infrastructure Repository (GDPIR) during its G20 Presidency. The repository helps countries study, compare, and adapt proven digital systems in a safe and inclusive way. This open-access platform, available online, currently lists 54 DPIs from 16 countries.The GDPIR shows India’s commitment to strengthening global cooperation in digital governance.&nbsp;Sidhant Sibal:&nbsp;What are the flagship funds driving India’s South-South Cooperation?&nbsp;Isabelle Tschan:&nbsp;India’s South–South Cooperation is demand-driven, with partner countries defining their priorities and selecting solutions suited to their context. This approach strengthens local ownership and sustainability, while also fostering trust, mutual learning, and collaboration across the Global South. By addressing real needs instead of prescribing external models, India helps deliver results that are both practical and relevant. The India–UN Development Partnership Fund, launched in 2017, supports projects identified by developing countries themselves. It has already backed projects in 62 countries. In Haiti, a major initiative improved access to safe drinking water for 40,000 people through the installation of solar pumps. In the Pacific Island nation of Micronesia, a project is helping women build leadership skills, earn income, and access basic infrastructure such as sanitation and freshwater. Similarly, in Benin, the Fund supported a project to strengthen the capacity of women salt producers with semi-modernized techniques. This helped improve both the quality and quantity of salt production and boosted their market competitiveness. In Burkina Faso, where I wasworking before joining UNDP in India, a dam project supported under the Fund restored 5,000 hectares of land, trained 400 farmers (60 percent women), and improvedirrigation for agriculture - showing SSC is about improving the lives of the most vulnerable as much as infrastructure. India’s concessional Lines of Credit through Exim Bank have transformed development across Africa and beyond. They have built power plants, water systems, roads and farms in 43 countries. In Senegal, irrigation systems backed by Indian support increased rice production six-fold, directly boosting food security for farmers. In Ethiopia, the line of credit enabled sugar self-sufficiency, created jobs, and supplied clean water to 10,000 villagers. The IBSA Fund, a partnership between India, Brazil, and South Africa, demonstrates how emerging democracies can collaborate for development. It has supported projects in 38 countries. In the Republic of Congo, IBSA links smallholder farmers to school feeding programmes, improving children’s nutrition and creating stable markets for women farmers. In Lesotho, it supports expanding deciduous fruit production, helping farmers increase yields, access markets, and boost household incomes. In Belize, the project provided reliable energy services to underserved rural communities. Together, these funds extend India’s partnerships to over 100 countries. What matters most is how they translate into everyday impact. Farmers are boosting their yields, families are gaining reliable healthcare, and communities are accessing clean energy and new skills. This is South-South Cooperation at its most practical and people-centered.&nbsp;Sidhant Sibal: Can you share examples of innovation and technology transfer making an impact through South–South Cooperation?&nbsp;Isabelle Tschan:&nbsp;India’s South–South Cooperation&nbsp;demonstrates how innovations tested at home can be adapted to solve challenges in other contexts. The approach is not about exporting ready-made technology, but about sharing proven solutions that partners can tailor to their own realities. Digital health systems are making service delivery more efficient and reaching the last mile.&nbsp;Under the India–UN Global Capacity-Building Initiative launched in 2025, Zambia and Lao Peoples Democratic Republic (LPDR) are piloting Indian digital health solutions with UN support. In Bhutan, India and UNDP have worked together to deploy digital health systems that make telemedicine and e-governance more accessible in rural areas. Similarly, in Trinidad and Tobago, advanced mobile health service robots, including disinfecting units and humanoid models, were introduced to strengthen healthcare delivery and reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in healthcare facilities. India’s eVIN digitalised logistics at 29,000 cold chain points, cutting vaccine stock-outs by 80 percent. The model has inspired replication worldwide. In Indonesia, the SMILE platform developed with UNDP support now manages millions of vaccine doses and other health commodities across their facilities—clear proof of South–South diffusion in action. Through CoWIN insights, Malawi improved vaccine tracking, reduced wastage, and streamlined scheduling. In Sudan, systems were strengthened to enhance vaccine logistics and delivery. Afghanistan, despite operational challenges, advanced its registration processes and vaccine supply management. Risk mitigation tools for farmers are central to India’s cooperation efforts.&nbsp;Risk mitigation tools for farmers. India and UNDP launched a Financial Resilience in Agriculture Community of Practice in 2024. This forum now&nbsp;brings together more than 20 countries to share data and design national agricultural insurance systems that protect farmers from climate and market shocks. The platform sparked demand fromEthiopia, Tanzania, and Côte d’Ivoire for technical support to develop or strengthen their own insurance schemes, leading to a proposal for India’s Ministry of Agriculture, which shows how local innovations can inspire global solutions. Food security is also a key focus. India championed the UN’s International Year of Millets in 2023, elevating these climate-smart grains on the global agenda and opening new opportunities for nutrition and dryland farming. The initiative was led by India with Bangladesh, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Russia, and Senegal, and was co-sponsored by over 70 nations.&nbsp;Sidhant Sibal: What role does UNDP play in advancing South-South and Triangular Cooperation alongside India?&nbsp;Isabelle Tschan:&nbsp;UNDP works alongside India to advance South-South and Triangular Cooperation by turning India’s experience into shared learning for the Global South. It partners with India-led institutions such as the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), a policy think tank set up by the Indian government that focuses on international economic issues and development cooperation. UNDP also supports India’s leadership in global platforms like the ISA and CDRI, while implementing nearly half of the SSC Trust Fund projects under the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC). The scale of this collaboration is significant. In 2023 alone, UNDP supported more than 430 initiatives across 95 countries, ranging from knowledge exchanges and capacity building to new partnerships. These efforts show how South-South and Triangular Cooperation has grown into a practical tool for collective progress. What makes UNDP’s role distinctive is how it brings India’s innovations into focus. It helps countries not just receive solutions but adapt them to their own contexts, whether through capacity development, peer-to-peer learning, or piloting technologies that can be easily replicated. For example, UNDP has facilitated the India-Bangladesh solar photovoltaic (PV) and rural livelihoods initiatives.&nbsp;All of these point to the same outcome: India’s development expertise is reaching beyond borders, with UNDP ensuring that the knowledge transfer is practical, thesolutions are scalable, and the results are sustainable.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations leading agency focused on international development and partners with governments, communities, and organizations to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) official has lauded India's role in south-south cooperation, pointing how "India is creating development solutions that are shaping important aspects of the global development agenda and climate commitments". Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, Isabelle Tschan, Deputy Resident Representative and Officer In-Charge, UNDP India pointed how India established global platforms like International Solar Alliance (ISA) is helping expand access to solar energy while International Solar Alliance (ISA) is equipping countries with knowledge and tools to design infrastructure that can withstand climate disasters. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations' leading agency focused on international development and partners with governments, communities, and organizations to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities. The official pointed, " India’s South–South Cooperation is demand-driven, with partner countries defining their priorities and selecting solutions suited to their context". Her comments come on the day when UN marks the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation. The day, 12th September, marks the adoption of the Buenos Aires Plan of Action in 1978, a foundational framework for technical cooperation among developing countries. Interview: Sidhant Sibal: How is India positioning itself as a global leader in South-South Cooperation today? Isabelle Tschan: India’s leadership in South-South Cooperation is evident in its ability to deliver practical, tested solutions while advancing solidarity across the Global South. During its G20 Presidency, India invited the African Union to participate, giving the continent a collective voice in discussions with the world’s largest economies. This was a significant step in strengthening partnerships between Africa, India, and other key economies to advance the SDGs. India is creating development solutions that are shaping important aspects of the global development agenda and climate commitments. Beyond funds, India has established global platforms headquartered in New Delhi that deliver collective solutions. The International Solar Alliance (ISA), now bringing together more than 100 member states, is helping expand access to solar energy and cut the cost of clean power. The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) equips countries with knowledge and tools to design infrastructure that can withstand climate disasters, strengthening resilience against the growing impacts of climate change. The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) unites 95 countries, conservation partners, scientific organisations, and businesses to protect and restore big cat populations worldwide. India is also a global leader in Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), supporting countries to adapt solutions to their specific regulatory, financial, and social contexts rather than simply transferring technology. For example, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) now connects with Singapore’s PayNow and has been implemented in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, with adaptations to fit their local systems and regulations. To further facilitate this knowledge exchange, India launched the Global Digital Public Infrastructure Repository (GDPIR) during its G20 Presidency. The repository helps countries study, compare, and adapt proven digital systems in a safe and inclusive way. This open-access platform, available online, currently lists 54 DPIs from 16 countries. The GDPIR shows India’s commitment to strengthening global cooperation in digital governance. Sidhant Sibal: What are the flagship funds driving India’s South-South Cooperation? Isabelle Tschan: India’s South–South Cooperation is demand-driven, with partner countries defining their priorities and selecting solutions suited to their context. This approach strengthens local ownership and sustainability, while also fostering trust, mutual learning, and collaboration across the Global South. By addressing real needs instead of prescribing external models, India helps deliver results that are both practical and relevant. The India–UN Development Partnership Fund, launched in 2017, supports projects identified by developing countries themselves. It has already backed projects in 62 countries. In Haiti, a major initiative improved access to safe drinking water for 40,000 people through the installation of solar pumps. In the Pacific Island nation of Micronesia, a project is helping women build leadership skills, earn income, and access basic infrastructure such as sanitation and freshwater. Similarly, in Benin, the Fund supported a project to strengthen the capacity of women salt producers with semi- modernized techniques. This helped improve both the quality and quantity of salt production and boosted their market competitiveness. In Burkina Faso, where I was working before joining UNDP in India, a dam project supported under the Fund restored 5,000 hectares of land, trained 400 farmers (60 percent women), and improved irrigation for agriculture - showing SSC is about improving the lives of the most vulnerable as much as infrastructure. India’s concessional Lines of Credit through Exim Bank have transformed development across Africa and beyond. They have built power plants, water systems, roads and farms in 43 countries. In Senegal, irrigation systems backed by Indian support increased rice production six-fold, directly boosting food security for farmers. In Ethiopia, the line of credit enabled sugar self-sufficiency, created jobs, and supplied clean water to 10,000 villagers. The IBSA Fund, a partnership between India, Brazil, and South Africa, demonstrates how emerging democracies can collaborate for development. It has supported projects in 38 countries. In the Republic of Congo, IBSA links smallholder farmers to school feeding programmes, improving children’s nutrition and creating stable markets for women farmers. In Lesotho, it supports expanding deciduous fruit production, helping farmers increase yields, access markets, and boost household incomes. In Belize, the project provided reliable energy services to underserved rural communities. Together, these funds extend India’s partnerships to over 100 countries. What matters most is how they translate into everyday impact. Farmers are boosting their yields, families are gaining reliable healthcare, and communities are accessing clean energy and new skills. This is South-South Cooperation at its most practical and people-centered. Sidhant Sibal: Can you share examples of innovation and technology transfer making an impact through South–South Cooperation? Isabelle Tschan: India’s South–South Cooperation demonstrates how innovations tested at home can be adapted to solve challenges in other contexts. The approach is not about exporting ready-made technology, but about sharing proven solutions that partners can tailor to their own realities. Digital health systems are making service delivery more efficient and reaching the last mile. Under the India–UN Global Capacity-Building Initiative launched in 2025, Zambia and Lao Peoples Democratic Republic (LPDR) are piloting Indian digital health solutions with UN support. In Bhutan, India and UNDP have worked together to deploy digital health systems that make telemedicine and e-governance more accessible in rural areas. Similarly, in Trinidad and Tobago, advanced mobile health service robots, including disinfecting units and humanoid models, were introduced to strengthen healthcare delivery and reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in healthcare facilities. India’s eVIN digitalised logistics at 29,000 cold chain points, cutting vaccine stock-outs by 80 percent. The model has inspired replication worldwide. In Indonesia, the SMILE platform developed with UNDP support now manages millions of vaccine doses and other health commodities across their facilities—clear proof of South–South diffusion in action. Through CoWIN insights, Malawi improved vaccine tracking, reduced wastage, and streamlined scheduling. In Sudan, systems were strengthened to enhance vaccine logistics and delivery. Afghanistan, despite operational challenges, advanced its registration processes and vaccine supply management. Risk mitigation tools for farmers are central to India’s cooperation efforts. Risk mitigation tools for farmers. India and UNDP launched a Financial Resilience in Agriculture Community of Practice in 2024. This forum now brings together more than 20 countries to share data and design national agricultural insurance systems that protect farmers from climate and market shocks. The platform sparked demand from Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Côte d’Ivoire for technical support to develop or strengthen their own insurance schemes, leading to a proposal for India’s Ministry of Agriculture, which shows how local innovations can inspire global solutions. Food security is also a key focus. India championed the UN’s International Year of Millets in 2023, elevating these climate-smart grains on the global agenda and opening new opportunities for nutrition and dryland farming. The initiative was led by India with Bangladesh, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Russia, and Senegal, and was co-sponsored by over 70 nations. Sidhant Sibal: What role does UNDP play in advancing South-South and Triangular Cooperation alongside India? Isabelle Tschan: UNDP works alongside India to advance South-South and Triangular Cooperation by turning India’s experience into shared learning for the Global South. It partners with India-led institutions such as the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), a policy think tank set up by the Indian government that focuses on international economic issues and development cooperation. UNDP also supports India’s leadership in global platforms like the ISA and CDRI, while implementing nearly half of the SSC Trust Fund projects under the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC). The scale of this collaboration is significant. In 2023 alone, UNDP supported more than 430 initiatives across 95 countries, ranging from knowledge exchanges and capacity building to new partnerships. These efforts show how South-South and Triangular Cooperation has grown into a practical tool for collective progress. What makes UNDP’s role distinctive is how it brings India’s innovations into focus. It helps countries not just receive solutions but adapt them to their own contexts, whether through capacity development, peer-to-peer learning, or piloting technologies that can be easily replicated. For example, UNDP has facilitated the India-Bangladesh solar photovoltaic (PV) and rural livelihoods initiatives. All of these point to the same outcome: India’s development expertise is reaching beyond borders, with UNDP ensuring that the knowledge transfer is practical, the solutions are scalable, and the results are sustainable.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations' leading agency focused on international development and partners with governments, communities, and organizations to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities.

India's South-South cooperation leadership shaping global development says top UNDP official

On Friday (September 12), CP Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India. President Droupadi Murmu administered the Oath of Office to him. He is the successor of Jagdeep Dhankhar, who tendered his resignation on July 21, citing health concerns. Radhakrishnan was the Governor of Maharashtra from July 2024 to September 2025.

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PM Narendra Modi and Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Nitin Gadkari were present at the ceremony, along with other dignitaries. After taking the oath, Radhakrishnan paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Rajghat.

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CP Radhakrishnan also served as the Governor of Jharkhand from February 2023 to July 2024. And between March and July 2024, he was the Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. The veteran BJP leader, was elected to the Lok Sabha from Coimbatore twice; furthermore, he also served as the Tamil Nadu BJP State President.

On September 12, C P Radhakrishnan takes oath as India's 15th Vice President. He is successor of Jagdeep Dhankhar, who tendered his resignation on July 21.

On Friday (September 12), CP Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India. President Droupadi Murmu administered the Oath of Office to him. He is the successor of Jagdeep Dhankhar, who tendered his resignation on July 21, citing health concerns. Radhakrishnan was the Governor of Maharashtra from July 2024 to September 2025.

On September 12, C P Radhakrishnan takes oath as India's 15th Vice President. He is successor of Jagdeep Dhankhar, who tendered his resignation on July 21.

CP Radhakrishnan takes oath as India's 15th Vice President

An Indian man was brutally attacked and killed at a motel in the US city of Dallas on September 10. Chandra Nagamallaiah was attacked with a machete and beheaded after an argument ensued wit his co-worker. The Consulate General of India, Houston condoled the death and said they are in touch with the family and ready to provide all possible help.&nbsp;"Consulate General of India, Houston, condoles the tragic death of Mr. Chandra Nagamallaiah, an Indian National, killed brutally at his workplace in Dallas, Tx. We are in touch with the family and offering all possible assistance. The accused is in the custody of Dallas Police. &nbsp;We are following up on the matter closely," wrote the Consulate General on X.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Consulate General of India, Houston, condoles the tragic death of Mr. Chandra Nagamallaiah, an Indian National, killed brutally at his workplace in Dallas, Tx. We are in touch with the family and offering all possible assistance. The accused is in the custody of Dallas Police.…&mdash; India in Houston (@cgihou) <a href="https://twitter.com/cgihou/status/1966284073589944637?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

According to officials, the man who is a Cuban national has been arrested and charged with capital murder.&nbsp;Nagamallaiah, 50, was the manager of the hotel. An argument ensued between them when Cobos-Martinez, 37 was told by Nagamallaiah not to use the broken washing machine. Nagamallaiah, instead of addressing him directly asked another employee to translate his instructions, which infuriated Martinez. The accused then got a machete and began stabbing Nagamallaiah, who tried to run down the parking lot towards the front office to save himself from the attack. But he was chased by the accused who decapitated him and also kicked his head.&nbsp;At one point, Nagamallaiah's wife and his 18-year-old son tried to stop Martinez, but he pushed them away and carried on with the attack&nbsp;Notably, Cobos-Martinez has a criminal history in Houston, including arrests for auto theft and assault, according to various media reports.

The Consulate General of India, Houston has condemned the attack and said they are in touch with the family for all possible help.

An Indian man was brutally attacked and killed at a motel in the US city of Dallas on September 10. Chandra Nagamallaiah was attacked with a machete and beheaded after an argument ensued wit his co-worker. The Consulate General of India, Houston condoled the death and said they are in touch with the family and ready to provide all possible help. "Consulate General of India, Houston, condoles the tragic death of Mr. Chandra Nagamallaiah, an Indian National, killed brutally at his workplace in Dallas, Tx. We are in touch with the family and offering all possible assistance. The accused is in the custody of Dallas Police. We are following up on the matter closely," wrote the Consulate General on X.

The Consulate General of India, Houston has condemned the attack and said they are in touch with the family for all possible help.

Indian-origin man beheaded in US after argument with motel staff

India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on Thursday (Sep 12) held diplomatic conversation with Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Radosław Sikorski, a day after alleged Russian drone incursion of Polish airspace. Jaishankar shared his concern about recent developments pertaining to Poland’s security. The two leaders also discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine and Jaishankar reiterated that India favours an early end to hostilities and a durable solution for the Ukraine conflict.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-breaks-silence-on-russia-s-drone-incursion-into-poland-his-here-we-go-gets-everyone-talking-1757519334064">Trump issues one-line response on Russia's drone incursion into Poland</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Spoke to Foreign Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/sikorskiradek?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sikorskiradek</a> of Poland today. He shared his concern about recent developments pertaining to Poland’s security. I underlined that India favors an early end to hostilities and a durable solution for the Ukraine conflict. 🇮🇳 🇵🇱&mdash; Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1966205665065710079?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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India’s S Jaishankar spoke with Poland’s FM Radosław Sikorski after a suspected Russian drone violated Polish airspace. They discussed Poland’s security and the Ukraine war. Jaishankar reiterated India’s call for an early end to hostilities and a lasting peace solution.

India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on Thursday (Sep 12) held diplomatic conversation with Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Radosław Sikorski, a day after alleged Russian drone incursion of Polish airspace. Jaishankar shared his concern about recent developments pertaining to Poland’s security. The two leaders also discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine and Jaishankar reiterated that India favours an early end to hostilities and a durable solution for the Ukraine conflict. Read More | Trump issues one-line response on Russia's drone incursion into Poland

India’s S Jaishankar spoke with Poland’s FM Radosław Sikorski after a suspected Russian drone violated Polish airspace. They discussed Poland’s security and the Ukraine war. Jaishankar reiterated India’s call for an early end to hostilities and a lasting peace solution.

'Early end to hostilities': Jaishankar speaks to Polish counterpart after Russian drone incident

As Indian educational institutions expand overseas, Thursday (September 11)&nbsp;saw the opening of&nbsp; IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA) campus in Dubai. Jointly inaugurated&nbsp;by Dubai crown prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and India's education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, this is the first-ever overseas campus of the IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA).&nbsp;The Indian education minister said, “We have to internationalise education system in India. India is a vibrant economy today. Our fundamentals are very positive.” The opening of the&nbsp;management institute comes two years after IIT Delhi opened its campus in Abu Dhabi. Five private Indian&nbsp;educational institutions have opened campuses in the prosperous Gulf state. India's National educational&nbsp;policy 2020 encourages top Indian institutions to set up campuses abroad to enhance India's global academic influence and promote its educational model, which&nbsp;aligns with the goal of making India a global education hub. The increased educational institution connection is expected to help the large Indian diaspora in the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan is on a 2 day visit to the United Arab Emirates. During the visit, he went to IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi Campus and launched BTech and PhD programs in chemical engineering and energy and sustainability. He also inaugurated Atal Incubation Centre,&nbsp;which aims to foster entrepreneurship and innovation.&nbsp;&nbsp;India, UAE are working on joint research in critical and emerging areas, capacity building, two-way cultural and academic exchanges, something that was part of talks between Minister Pradhan and UAE's Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Abdulrahman Abdulmannan Al Awar.

Education minister Pradhan, Dubai's Crown Prince inaugurate IIMA Dubai campus

As Indian educational institutions expand overseas, Thursday (September 11) saw the opening of IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA) campus in Dubai. Jointly inaugurated by Dubai crown prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and India's education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, this is the first-ever overseas campus of the IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA). The Indian education minister said, “We have to internationalise education system in India. India is a vibrant economy today. Our fundamentals are very positive.” The opening of the management institute comes two years after IIT Delhi opened its campus in Abu Dhabi. Five private Indian educational institutions have opened campuses in the prosperous Gulf state. India's National educational policy 2020 encourages top Indian institutions to set up campuses abroad to enhance India's global academic influence and promote its educational model, which aligns with the goal of making India a global education hub. The increased educational institution connection is expected to help the large Indian diaspora in the country. Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan is on a 2 day visit to the United Arab Emirates. During the visit, he went to IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi Campus and launched BTech and PhD programs in chemical engineering and energy and sustainability. He also inaugurated Atal Incubation Centre, which aims to foster entrepreneurship and innovation. India, UAE are working on joint research in critical and emerging areas, capacity building, two-way cultural and academic exchanges, something that was part of talks between Minister Pradhan and UAE's Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Abdulrahman Abdulmannan Al Awar.

The opening of the&nbsp;management institute comes two years after IIT Delhi opened its campus in Abu Dhabi. Five private Indian&nbsp;educational institutions have opened campuses in the prosperous Gulf state

Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Dubai's Crown Prince inaugurate IIMA Dubai campus

After Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced making India's every sector, along with defence, a self-reliant one, the country is likely to approve the development of an indigenous 120 Kilo Newton engine, which will power India’s twin-engine Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) fighter. The project will be jointly designed and developed by French firm Safran S.A. and India's Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a lab under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), according to a report in HT.&nbsp;Earlier, India already had an initiative in the name of 'Kaveri engine project' for developing an engine indigenously to produce a high-thrust turbofan engine for the Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA) and other military platforms. The project was India's ambitious, long-term initiative, launched in the 1980s by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).<h3>Kaveri engine project failure</h3>The original Kaveri engine project was formally shut down and separated from the Tejas fighter jet program in 2008 after the engine continuously failed to meet the required thrust levels, experienced excessive weight, and suffered from technical challenges and sanctions post-1998. These shortcomings led to the adoption of Western GE engines for the Tejas and the reorientation of the Kaveri project into a new "Dry Kaveri" variant for unmanned aerial vehicles (UCAVs).&nbsp;Against this backdrop, the collaboration of India with France’s Safran has emerged as a potential game-changer. During French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India in 2023, both nations advanced discussions on co-developing a new fighter jet engine. As per the Economic Times report, Safran has offered full technology transfer, a critical factor given India’s dependence on foreign suppliers like GE (United States) and Rolls-Royce (United Kingdom) for propulsion technology.<h3>France's Safran’s jet engine breakthrough</h3>According to a report in HT, within a time frame of 12 years, France's Safran-GTRE will develop nine prototypes of fighter engines, initially with 120 KN power, but it will go up in capacity to 140 KN by the end of the 12-year time period. These jet engines will be developed under Indian IPR, with Safran transferring 100% of the technology to DRDO.&nbsp;The interesting part of this engine is that the blades used in it are usually constructed from a single crystal using super-alloys, which are efficient, long-lasting. Its technology also copes better with higher heat and stress. The engine capacity lying between 120-140 KN will empower the twin-engine advanced multi-role aircraft (AMCA), which will be developed and produced by the Indian private sector with the Tata group, L&amp;T and Adani Defence for the national effort.&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised the need for an indigenous aircraft engine, calling it a top-tier defence technology with major civilian applications. Currently, countries like the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, and France have the ability to design, develop and manufacture such engines. But shockingly, even after having advanced technology, China still remain dependent on Russian-made or reverse-engineered engines for its frontline fighter jets.&nbsp;Currently, only the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, and France possess the capability to design, develop, and manufacture such engines. Even China, despite its advances, still relies on Russian-made or reverse-engineered engines for its frontline fighter jets.&nbsp;For India, the design, development, and joint production of these engines would be a strategic game-changer, ensuring that the Indian Air Force is no longer dependent on any foreign country for fighter aircraft propulsion and power projection.

The project will be jointly designed and developed by French firm Safran S.A. and India's Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a lab under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

After Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced making India's every sector, along with defence, a self-reliant one, the country is likely to approve the development of an indigenous 120 Kilo Newton engine, which will power India’s twin-engine Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) fighter. The project will be jointly designed and developed by French firm Safran S.A. and India's Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a lab under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), according to a report in HT. Earlier, India already had an initiative in the name of 'Kaveri engine project' for developing an engine indigenously to produce a high-thrust turbofan engine for the Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA) and other military platforms. The project was India's ambitious, long-term initiative, launched in the 1980s by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Kaveri engine project failure The original Kaveri engine project was formally shut down and separated from the Tejas fighter jet program in 2008 after the engine continuously failed to meet the required thrust levels, experienced excessive weight, and suffered from technical challenges and sanctions post-1998. These shortcomings led to the adoption of Western GE engines for the Tejas and the reorientation of the Kaveri project into a new "Dry Kaveri" variant for unmanned aerial vehicles (UCAVs). Against this backdrop, the collaboration of India with France’s Safran has emerged as a potential game-changer. During French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India in 2023, both nations advanced discussions on co-developing a new fighter jet engine. As per the Economic Times report, Safran has offered full technology transfer, a critical factor given India’s dependence on foreign suppliers like GE (United States) and Rolls-Royce (United Kingdom) for propulsion technology. France's Safran’s jet engine breakthrough According to a report in HT, within a time frame of 12 years, France's Safran-GTRE will develop nine prototypes of fighter engines, initially with 120 KN power, but it will go up in capacity to 140 KN by the end of the 12-year time period. These jet engines will be developed under Indian IPR, with Safran transferring 100% of the technology to DRDO. The interesting part of this engine is that the blades used in it are usually constructed from a single crystal using super-alloys, which are efficient, long-lasting. Its technology also copes better with higher heat and stress. The engine capacity lying between 120-140 KN will empower the twin-engine advanced multi-role aircraft (AMCA), which will be developed and produced by the Indian private sector with the Tata group, L&T and Adani Defence for the national effort. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised the need for an indigenous aircraft engine, calling it a top-tier defence technology with major civilian applications. Currently, countries like the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, and France have the ability to design, develop and manufacture such engines. But shockingly, even after having advanced technology, China still remain dependent on Russian-made or reverse-engineered engines for its frontline fighter jets. Currently, only the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, and France possess the capability to design, develop, and manufacture such engines. Even China, despite its advances, still relies on Russian-made or reverse-engineered engines for its frontline fighter jets. For India, the design, development, and joint production of these engines would be a strategic game-changer, ensuring that the Indian Air Force is no longer dependent on any foreign country for fighter aircraft propulsion and power projection.

The project will be jointly designed and developed by French firm Safran S.A. and India's Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a lab under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Kaveri’s failure to Safran’s jet engine breakthrough: How India is taking a BIG leap towards self-reliance

The Government in the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu announced that a total of 92 Memoranda of Understanding were signed for a potential investment of Rs.. 24,307cr ($2.74bn). In all, this has the potential to generate over 49,000 jobs, it was added. The announcement in this regard was made at the Investors Meet held in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. Speaking at the event, State Industries Minister TRB Rajaa highlighted that Tamil Nadu's growth stood out for being inclusive, distributive growth. He said that the state's economic powerhouses are not just the big cities like Chennai, Coimbatore, and Madurai, but several cities like Hosur and Thoothukudi, among others, are scaling up industrial capacity and attracting investments.&nbsp;&nbsp;Elaborating on the investment MoUs that are signed, he said that they involve firms from the US, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, South Korea, and Singapore. Listing out the sectors that are gaining momentum, he said it included Electronics manufacturing, EV parts, precision engineering, robotics, chemicals, R&amp;D, Aerospace and defence, medical tech, textiles and footwear, advanced equipment manufacturing, green hydrogen, etc.&nbsp;Among the notable investors to have inked MoUs are Zetwork company, which has offered to establish a solar cell manufacturing project with an investment of Rs 5,000 crore, employing 3,000 people.&nbsp;&nbsp;Further, Israel Aerospace Industries-ELTA and DCX Systems are to setup a manufacturing facility in Krishnagiri district, which will come up at an investment of Rs. 850cr and provide 165 jobs. The facility will design and manufacture advanced radars and electronic warfare systems for use by the Army, Navy and Air Force.&nbsp;&nbsp;International Aerospace Manufacturing Pvt Ltd, a joint venture between the Indian Government's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and UK's Rolls-Royce Royce is to expand its facility by pumping in Rs 200cr. According to Srinivas, CEO, IAMPL, their firm produces high-precision machined and specially processed parts for advanced jet engines.&nbsp;&nbsp;Speaking at the event, Chief Minister MK Stalin said that Industrial growth is crucial for the state's economic progress and his Government's target of making Tamil Nadu a $1trillion economy by the end of this decade. He said that MoUs must come in to fruition to accomplish this goal, adding that 77% MoUs signed during his tenure have turned into investments. Referring to the progress of Hosur, he said it has gone from being a city known for small industries to a favourite destination of investors.&nbsp;&nbsp;He mentioned that the Tamil Nadu Government is working towards establishing an International airport in Hosur. Elaborating on this, he said that the airport is envisioned to come up over 2,000acres, and that the land has been identified for the same.&nbsp;Following the Investors meet, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for a facility of Ascent Circuits Private Limited, which will manufacture Multilayer &amp; HDI Printed Circuit Boards. He also laid the foundation stone for two expansion projects of Delta Electronics

Among the notable investors to have inked MoUs are Zetwork company, which has offered to establish a solar cell manufacturing project with an investment of Rs 5,000 crore, employing 3,000 people. 

The Government in the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu announced that a total of 92 Memoranda of Understanding were signed for a potential investment of Rs.. 24,307cr ($2.74bn). In all, this has the potential to generate over 49,000 jobs, it was added. The announcement in this regard was made at the Investors Meet held in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. Speaking at the event, State Industries Minister TRB Rajaa highlighted that Tamil Nadu's growth stood out for being inclusive, distributive growth. He said that the state's economic powerhouses are not just the big cities like Chennai, Coimbatore, and Madurai, but several cities like Hosur and Thoothukudi, among others, are scaling up industrial capacity and attracting investments. Elaborating on the investment MoUs that are signed, he said that they involve firms from the US, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, South Korea, and Singapore. Listing out the sectors that are gaining momentum, he said it included Electronics manufacturing, EV parts, precision engineering, robotics, chemicals, R&D, Aerospace and defence, medical tech, textiles and footwear, advanced equipment manufacturing, green hydrogen, etc. Among the notable investors to have inked MoUs are Zetwork company, which has offered to establish a solar cell manufacturing project with an investment of Rs 5,000 crore, employing 3,000 people. Further, Israel Aerospace Industries-ELTA and DCX Systems are to setup a manufacturing facility in Krishnagiri district, which will come up at an investment of Rs. 850cr and provide 165 jobs. The facility will design and manufacture advanced radars and electronic warfare systems for use by the Army, Navy and Air Force. International Aerospace Manufacturing Pvt Ltd, a joint venture between the Indian Government's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and UK's Rolls-Royce Royce is to expand its facility by pumping in Rs 200cr. According to Srinivas, CEO, IAMPL, their firm produces high-precision machined and specially processed parts for advanced jet engines. Speaking at the event, Chief Minister MK Stalin said that Industrial growth is crucial for the state's economic progress and his Government's target of making Tamil Nadu a $1trillion economy by the end of this decade. He said that MoUs must come in to fruition to accomplish this goal, adding that 77% MoUs signed during his tenure have turned into investments. Referring to the progress of Hosur, he said it has gone from being a city known for small industries to a favourite destination of investors. He mentioned that the Tamil Nadu Government is working towards establishing an International airport in Hosur. Elaborating on this, he said that the airport is envisioned to come up over 2,000acres, and that the land has been identified for the same. Following the Investors meet, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for a facility of Ascent Circuits Private Limited, which will manufacture Multilayer & HDI Printed Circuit Boards. He also laid the foundation stone for two expansion projects of Delta Electronics

Among the notable investors to have inked MoUs are Zetwork company, which has offered to establish a solar cell manufacturing project with an investment of Rs 5,000 crore, employing 3,000 people.&nbsp;

MoUs inked for investment worth $2.74 billion: Tamil Nadu government

In a landmark move, Indian Railways has launched its first-ever parcel coach train from Budgam district in central Kashmir to New Delhi. This initiative addresses long-standing demands from apple growers, who have faced challenges due to the national highway connecting Srinagar to the rest of India being closed for over two weeks.To empower Kashmir’s apple growers, the Union Railway Minister of India announced the launch of a daily time-tabled parcel train from Budgam in the Kashmir Valley to Adarsh Nagar station in Delhi. The two parcel trains from Budgam will transport fresh apple produce from various districts to multiple states across India, boosting the region’s agricultural economy.&nbsp;''Empowering Kashmir’s apple growers. With the Jammu-Srinagar line operational, the Kashmir valley has better connectivity. Railways is introducing a daily time-tabled parcel train from Budgam in Kashmir Valley to Adarsh Nagar station in Delhi starting Saturday (September 13). Loading of two parcel vans of apples from Budgam to Delhi is beginning today," said Ashwani Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways.&nbsp;&nbsp;The daily parcel train from Budgam to New Delhi will provide significant relief to apple growers in the Kashmir Valley. With the National Highway closed for nearly two weeks due to adverse weather and landslides, this initiative offers critical support to the region’s apple industry. Thousands of trucks loaded with apples have been stranded for weeks due to road closures, with traffic only recently restored for light motor vehicles. This train service ensures a reliable alternative for transporting fresh produce to markets across India.&nbsp;''This has been worked out for some time now. We really did not expect that the work would start so soon. But the work of railway officers here and in Northern Railways played a huge role. Train is the only option where there is no closure. Now a train with fruits can reach Kanyakumari from Kashmir in just 4-5 days. The central government wanted to give a gift to Kashmiris, and we want to help the local community, and We have been wanting to help the people. The only thing left was the goods train and it's a very easy process and can be done online and send your stuff from Kashmir to various states across India. Two coaches will leave on Thursday with a capacity of 18 tons each. Most of the apples that we are sending on Thursday have come from Baramulla and Budgam," said Zaffar Hussain Mir, Railway Union Kashmir.&nbsp;&nbsp;The LG of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha also thanked the government for such a timely initiative of helping the apple growers of the Kashmir division. LG Manoj Singa said that ''the daily parcel-train from Budgam to New Delhi will bring huge relief to apple growers. My deepest gratitude to Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji and Hon'ble Union Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji."&nbsp;&nbsp;''We are very happy as the road is closed right now, and we have an option of sending and getting stuff to various parts of the country. It's very unfortunate that the roads are closed right now but the train is going to be a great help for us to send our produce on time," said Ghulam Rasool Rather, an apple farmer.&nbsp;&nbsp;The primary goal of the parcel train service is to support Kashmir's traders by ensuring their goods, including apples, saffron, walnuts, Pashmina shawls, carpets, and Kashmiri handicrafts, reach markets across India efficiently. ''NH44 has been closed, which is considered as a lifeline for the Kashmir region, we have requested the authorities that we need coaches for supplying our produce from here. We are doing the trial today and sending the first supply. Our apple is going to Delhi and one cargo to Jammu. The national highway can't be trusted as you know it's been shut for two weeks. The dependency from road to railway should happen. and people have been waiting for this moment for a long time," said Varun Mittal, a supplier.

In a first, Indian Railways launches first parcel train from Kashmir to Delhi to aid apple growers

In a landmark move, Indian Railways has launched its first-ever parcel coach train from Budgam district in central Kashmir to New Delhi. This initiative addresses long-standing demands from apple growers, who have faced challenges due to the national highway connecting Srinagar to the rest of India being closed for over two weeks. To empower Kashmir’s apple growers, the Union Railway Minister of India announced the launch of a daily time-tabled parcel train from Budgam in the Kashmir Valley to Adarsh Nagar station in Delhi. The two parcel trains from Budgam will transport fresh apple produce from various districts to multiple states across India, boosting the region’s agricultural economy. ''Empowering Kashmir’s apple growers. With the Jammu-Srinagar line operational, the Kashmir valley has better connectivity. Railways is introducing a daily time-tabled parcel train from Budgam in Kashmir Valley to Adarsh Nagar station in Delhi starting Saturday (September 13). Loading of two parcel vans of apples from Budgam to Delhi is beginning today," said Ashwani Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways. The daily parcel train from Budgam to New Delhi will provide significant relief to apple growers in the Kashmir Valley. With the National Highway closed for nearly two weeks due to adverse weather and landslides, this initiative offers critical support to the region’s apple industry. Thousands of trucks loaded with apples have been stranded for weeks due to road closures, with traffic only recently restored for light motor vehicles. This train service ensures a reliable alternative for transporting fresh produce to markets across India. ''This has been worked out for some time now. We really did not expect that the work would start so soon. But the work of railway officers here and in Northern Railways played a huge role. Train is the only option where there is no closure. Now a train with fruits can reach Kanyakumari from Kashmir in just 4-5 days. The central government wanted to give a gift to Kashmiris, and we want to help the local community, and We have been wanting to help the people. The only thing left was the goods train and it's a very easy process and can be done online and send your stuff from Kashmir to various states across India. Two coaches will leave on Thursday with a capacity of 18 tons each. Most of the apples that we are sending on Thursday have come from Baramulla and Budgam," said Zaffar Hussain Mir, Railway Union Kashmir. The LG of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha also thanked the government for such a timely initiative of helping the apple growers of the Kashmir division. LG Manoj Singa said that ''the daily parcel-train from Budgam to New Delhi will bring huge relief to apple growers. My deepest gratitude to Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji and Hon'ble Union Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji." ''We are very happy as the road is closed right now, and we have an option of sending and getting stuff to various parts of the country. It's very unfortunate that the roads are closed right now but the train is going to be a great help for us to send our produce on time," said Ghulam Rasool Rather, an apple farmer. The primary goal of the parcel train service is to support Kashmir's traders by ensuring their goods, including apples, saffron, walnuts, Pashmina shawls, carpets, and Kashmiri handicrafts, reach markets across India efficiently. ''NH44 has been closed, which is considered as a lifeline for the Kashmir region, we have requested the authorities that we need coaches for supplying our produce from here. We are doing the trial today and sending the first supply. Our apple is going to Delhi and one cargo to Jammu. The national highway can't be trusted as you know it's been shut for two weeks. The dependency from road to railway should happen. and people have been waiting for this moment for a long time," said Varun Mittal, a supplier.

The two parcel trains from Budgam will transport fresh apple produce from various districts to multiple states across India, boosting the region’s agricultural economy

Kulman Ghising, the former chief executive of the Nepal Electricity Authority, is gaining strong attention as a potential interim prime minister of Nepal. This comes amid the ongoing protests led by the country’s Gen Z activists, just two days after former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned under pressure. Following Oli’s departure, the Nepal Army enforced strict nationwide restrictions, including a curfew extending until 6 am on Thursday. During this period, names such as Kulman Ghising, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, and Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah surfaced as the top choices among the youth-led movement to steer an interim government.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-jesus-defeated-death-charlie-kirk-s-last-message-resonates-across-social-media-after-shooting-1757583446838">'Jesus defeated death': Charlie Kirk’s last message resonates across social media after shooting</a><h2>Who is Kulman Ghising?</h2>Ghising’s rise to prominence stems from his widely recognised achievement of ending the severe power outages that had plagued Nepal for years. Trained as an electrical engineer, he earned his bachelor’s degree from the Regional Institute of Technology in Jamshedpur, India, and later completed a master’s degree in power systems engineering from Tribhuvan University’s Institute of Engineering in Pulchowk.&nbsp;Starting his career with the Nepal Electricity Authority in 1994, Ghising steadily advanced through the organization. In 2016, he was appointed managing director and quickly became a household name after successfully eliminating daily power cuts that sometimes lasted up to 18 hours. Though he was replaced in 2020, Ghising was brought back to the role in 2021 due to his proven track record.&nbsp;However, his journey has not been without controversy. The government led by KP Sharma Oli removed Ghising from his post in March 2025, just months before his tenure was scheduled to conclude. His replacement, Hitendra Dev Shakya, was seen by many as a politically motivated move rather than one based on Ghising’s performance. The decision sparked backlash from opposition parties and civil society groups alike, who credited Ghising with resolving one of Nepal’s most critical infrastructure challenges.&nbsp;Now, as the nation navigates political upheaval, Kulman Ghising’s reputation as a problem-solver and trusted leader has made him a top contender for guiding Nepal through this transitional phase.

Kulman Ghising's name floats as for Nepal’s interim PM amid youth protests. Who is he?

Kulman Ghising, the former chief executive of the Nepal Electricity Authority, is gaining strong attention as a potential interim prime minister of Nepal. This comes amid the ongoing protests led by the country’s Gen Z activists, just two days after former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned under pressure. Following Oli’s departure, the Nepal Army enforced strict nationwide restrictions, including a curfew extending until 6 am on Thursday. During this period, names such as Kulman Ghising, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, and Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah surfaced as the top choices among the youth-led movement to steer an interim government. Also Read: 'Jesus defeated death': Charlie Kirk’s last message resonates across social media after shooting Who is Kulman Ghising? Ghising’s rise to prominence stems from his widely recognised achievement of ending the severe power outages that had plagued Nepal for years. Trained as an electrical engineer, he earned his bachelor’s degree from the Regional Institute of Technology in Jamshedpur, India, and later completed a master’s degree in power systems engineering from Tribhuvan University’s Institute of Engineering in Pulchowk. Starting his career with the Nepal Electricity Authority in 1994, Ghising steadily advanced through the organization. In 2016, he was appointed managing director and quickly became a household name after successfully eliminating daily power cuts that sometimes lasted up to 18 hours. Though he was replaced in 2020, Ghising was brought back to the role in 2021 due to his proven track record. However, his journey has not been without controversy. The government led by KP Sharma Oli removed Ghising from his post in March 2025, just months before his tenure was scheduled to conclude. His replacement, Hitendra Dev Shakya, was seen by many as a politically motivated move rather than one based on Ghising’s performance. The decision sparked backlash from opposition parties and civil society groups alike, who credited Ghising with resolving one of Nepal’s most critical infrastructure challenges. Now, as the nation navigates political upheaval, Kulman Ghising’s reputation as a problem-solver and trusted leader has made him a top contender for guiding Nepal through this transitional phase.

Kulman Ghising, praised for ending Nepal’s power crisis, is now another frontrunner for interim prime minister as GenZ activists seek leadership after Oli’s ousting

The Delhi Police Special Cell uncovered a terror module having Pakistani links and made five arrests in the case, said Pramod Singh Kushwaha, Additional CP of the Special Cell in a press conference to the media on Thursday (Sep 11). Eleven people were also detained by the police for questioning.&nbsp;Among the five arrested, one is from Jharkhand, two from Delhi, one is from Telangana and one from Rajgarh in Madhya Pradesh. Sulphur powder, ball bearings, IED-making materials, motherboards, and weapons have been recovered from them.&nbsp;According to the police, the purpose was to acquire a location, gather people to establish a "khilafat" and wage jihad. They were allegedly being trained by Pakistan-based terrorists in "Gazwa-e-Hind" ideology.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/living-example-of-vasudhaiva-kutumbakam-pm-modi-heaps-praises-on-rss-chief-mohan-bhagwat-on-his-75th-birthday-1757580388846">Living example of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: PM Modi heaps praises on RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on his 75th birthday</a>&nbsp;"Sulphur powder, Sulphuric acid, nitric acid, sodium bicarbonate, pH weighing checker, ball bearings and equipment which can be used for making an IED, wires, motherboards, laptops and mobile phones, plus weapons and cartridges have been found from them", said Kushwaha.&nbsp;All five arrested individuals are between 20 and 26 years of age. The maximum recovery was made from Danish, who is from Jharkhand.&nbsp;The suspects who are now in custody, were in touch with Pakistan-based handlers and received videos on IED-making material. However, nobody had been to Pakistan to take any sort of training.&nbsp;“They had to acquire a place and prepare a team of many people. The leader of the team had an ID Ghazwa Leader, and he kept his code name as CEO. The central character in this was Ashhar Danish, a resident of Ranchi,” Kushwaha said.&nbsp;After six months of surveillance by the Delhi police the terror module was busted and the arrests made. &nbsp;

According to the Delhi Police Special Cell, the purpose was to acquire a location, gather people to establish a khilafat and wage jihad.

The Delhi Police Special Cell uncovered a terror module having Pakistani links and made five arrests in the case, said Pramod Singh Kushwaha, Additional CP of the Special Cell in a press conference to the media on Thursday (Sep 11). Eleven people were also detained by the police for questioning. Among the five arrested, one is from Jharkhand, two from Delhi, one is from Telangana and one from Rajgarh in Madhya Pradesh. Sulphur powder, ball bearings, IED-making materials, motherboards, and weapons have been recovered from them. According to the police, the purpose was to acquire a location, gather people to establish a "khilafat" and wage jihad. They were allegedly being trained by Pakistan-based terrorists in "Gazwa-e-Hind" ideology. Also Read: Living example of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: PM Modi heaps praises on RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on his 75th birthday "Sulphur powder, Sulphuric acid, nitric acid, sodium bicarbonate, pH weighing checker, ball bearings and equipment which can be used for making an IED, wires, motherboards, laptops and mobile phones, plus weapons and cartridges have been found from them", said Kushwaha. All five arrested individuals are between 20 and 26 years of age. The maximum recovery was made from Danish, who is from Jharkhand. The suspects who are now in custody, were in touch with Pakistan-based handlers and received videos on IED-making material. However, nobody had been to Pakistan to take any sort of training. “They had to acquire a place and prepare a team of many people. The leader of the team had an ID Ghazwa Leader, and he kept his code name as CEO. The central character in this was Ashhar Danish, a resident of Ranchi,” Kushwaha said. After six months of surveillance by the Delhi police the terror module was busted and the arrests made.

According to the Delhi Police Special Cell, the purpose was to acquire a location, gather people to establish a "khilafat" and wage jihad.&nbsp;

Purpose was to wage jihad: Delhi Police bust terror module having links to Pakistan

The Indian Government on Thursday issued an advisory to Indian nationals against joining the Russian military after reports of Indians being recruited by the Russians for construction jobs against India. The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday described the situation as ‘fraught with danger’.In a statement on Thursday, the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Randhir Jaiswal, said, "We have seen reports about Indian nationals having been recruited recently into the Russian army.”&nbsp;The MEA have reportedly taken up the matter with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, urging them to put an end to the practice and release the Indian nationals. The spokesperson also said that they are in touch with the family members of the recruited individual.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-park-charlie-kirk-death-got-a-nut-episode-1757565552231">South Park faces backlash after Charlie Kirk's death, conservatives push to cancel 'Got a Nut' episode</a>According to a report by The Hindu, two men were lured into Russia on the pretext of construction jobs and were instead deployed on the frontline in the battlefield. The men speaking on the phone from the town of Selydove, captured by Russia in November 2024. They were still working there, and 13 other Indians were in such a situation. The MEA confirmed that it remains in touch with Russian officials to facilitate the return of Indians caught in these circumstances. According to the govt. Report in parliament, 127 Indians have joined the conflict, of these 98 were discontinued following sustained effort by the Indian Government with their Russian counterpart.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nepal-protests-gen-z-uprising-hami-nepal-funding-1757493439277">Nepal Protests- Is Gen Z uprising backed by shady money?</a> According to Indian law, nationals are prohibited from joining other nations' military without prior authorisation, violation of which will result in a loss of Indian citizenship. India has maintained a position of neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, calling for a resolution via dialogue and diplomacy. The MEA have reiterated the warning and asked citizens not to get entangled in the dangerous war.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jd-vance-trump-epstein-letter-controversy-1757411490244">JD Vance's Epstein denial post didn't age well as Trump's letter surfaces</a>

The MEA on Thursday warned Indian citizens from being entangled in the Russia-Ukraine conflict with lucrative job offers. This comes after reports emerged of Indian citizens being trapped in the frontline of the Russian army on the pretext of construction jobs.

The Indian Government on Thursday issued an advisory to Indian nationals against joining the Russian military after reports of Indians being recruited by the Russians for construction jobs against India. The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday described the situation as ‘fraught with danger’. In a statement on Thursday, the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Randhir Jaiswal, said, "We have seen reports about Indian nationals having been recruited recently into the Russian army.” The MEA have reportedly taken up the matter with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, urging them to put an end to the practice and release the Indian nationals. The spokesperson also said that they are in touch with the family members of the recruited individual. Also read: South Park faces backlash after Charlie Kirk's death, conservatives push to cancel 'Got a Nut' episode According to a report by The Hindu, two men were lured into Russia on the pretext of construction jobs and were instead deployed on the frontline in the battlefield. The men speaking on the phone from the town of Selydove, captured by Russia in November 2024. They were still working there, and 13 other Indians were in such a situation. The MEA confirmed that it remains in touch with Russian officials to facilitate the return of Indians caught in these circumstances. According to the govt. Report in parliament, 127 Indians have joined the conflict, of these 98 were discontinued following sustained effort by the Indian Government with their Russian counterpart. Also read: Nepal Protests- Is Gen Z uprising backed by shady money? According to Indian law, nationals are prohibited from joining other nations' military without prior authorisation, violation of which will result in a loss of Indian citizenship. India has maintained a position of neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, calling for a resolution via dialogue and diplomacy. The MEA have reiterated the warning and asked citizens not to get entangled in the dangerous war. Also read: JD Vance's Epstein denial post didn't age well as Trump's letter surfaces

The MEA on Thursday warned Indian citizens from being entangled in the Russia-Ukraine conflict with lucrative job offers. This comes after reports emerged of Indian citizens being trapped in the frontline of the Russian army on the pretext of construction jobs.

'Fraught with danger': India warns citizens against joining Russian army in conflict with Ukraine, Govt. seeks release of recruited nationals

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Sep 11) heaped praises on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on his 75th birthday. Recognising his contributions, leadership, and personal qualities, the PM called Bhagwat a living example of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.&nbsp;Taking to social media platform 'X', PM Modi wrote, "Inspired by the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, Shri Mohan Bhagwat Ji has dedicated his entire life to societal transformation and strengthening the spirit of harmony and fraternity."&nbsp;He further said that Bhagwat has the exceptional quality of being soft spoken and a good listener, which allows him to have a deeper perspective on issues, thus adding a sense of sensitivity and dignity to his persona and leadership. He also hailed him as someone who rises above boundaries and considers everyone as his own.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-meets-mauritius-pm-ramgoolam-in-varanasi-what-are-key-issues-on-table-1757573681653">PM Modi Meets Mauritius PM Ramgoolam in Varanasi: What are key issues on table?</a>&nbsp;"Mohan ji, in addition to doing full justice to the enormity of the responsibility, has also brought to it his own strength, intellectual depth and empathetic leadership, all of which are inspired by the principle of Nation First", Modi said.

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Mohan Bhagwat turns 75&nbsp;Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat turned 75 on Thursday. Born on 11 September 1950 in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district, Bhagwat has held the position for more than 16 years after taking over from K S Sudarshan, making him the third-longest-serving RSS chief after Madhukar Dattatreya Deoras and MS Golwalkar. Dattatreya headed RSS for 20 years, while the longest serving chief of the Hindutva organisation was Golwalkar, for over 32 years.&nbsp;Bhagwat has been associated with the organisation for close to 50 years. His father Madhukarrao Bhagwat, was also a full-time RSS worker known as 'pracharak'.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Modi further said that Bhagwat has the exceptional quality of being soft spoken and a good listener, which allows him to have a deeper perspective on issues.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Sep 11) heaped praises on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on his 75th birthday. Recognising his contributions, leadership, and personal qualities, the PM called Bhagwat a living example of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. Taking to social media platform 'X', PM Modi wrote, "Inspired by the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, Shri Mohan Bhagwat Ji has dedicated his entire life to societal transformation and strengthening the spirit of harmony and fraternity." He further said that Bhagwat has the exceptional quality of being soft spoken and a good listener, which allows him to have a deeper perspective on issues, thus adding a sense of sensitivity and dignity to his persona and leadership. He also hailed him as someone who rises above boundaries and considers everyone as his own. Also Read: PM Modi Meets Mauritius PM Ramgoolam in Varanasi: What are key issues on table? "Mohan ji, in addition to doing full justice to the enormity of the responsibility, has also brought to it his own strength, intellectual depth and empathetic leadership, all of which are inspired by the principle of Nation First", Modi said.

Modi further said that Bhagwat has the exceptional quality of being soft spoken and a good listener, which allows him to have a deeper perspective on issues.

Living example of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: PM Modi heaps praises on RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on his 75th birthday

During the visit to Varanasi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Thursday. The meeting took place as the Mauritian PM is on a State Visit to India from 9–16 September. Both leaders will also be expected to hold discussions on crucial matters with particular focus on development partnership and capacity building, according to an official statement, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;The meeting between PM Modi and PM Ramgoolam in the historic city of Varanasi signifies the enduring civilizational connect, spiritual bonds and deep-rooted people-to-people connection that have shaped the special and unique relationship between India and Mauritius, according to the PIB release.

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<h3>PM Modi’s State Visit to Mauritius&nbsp;</h3>The visit of the Mauritius PM came following the positive momentum generated by PM Modi’s State Visit to the nation in March 2025. During that meeting, both leaders increased the bilateral relationship to an ‘Enhanced Strategic Partnership’.&nbsp;As a close maritime neighbour and a valued partner in the Indian Ocean Region, Mauritius holds a pivotal place in India’s MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Region) Vision and its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy.&nbsp;The growing partnership between the two countries is vital, which is not only for the prosperity of the people but also for the collective aspirations of the Global South. The Varanasi Summit is set to be a landmark moment in the India-Mauritius relationship, underscoring their commitment to shared prosperity, sustainable growth, and a secure, inclusive future.&nbsp;Mauritius PM Ramgoolam arrived in Varanasi on Wednesday. He was received by Uttar Pradesh Governor Patel and Finance Minister Suresh Khanna. Ramgoolam will also attend the Ganga 'aarti' on Thursday evening and is set to visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple on Friday morning before his departure.

The meeting between Indian PM Narendra Modi and Mauritius PM Ramgoolam in the historic city of Varanasi signifies the enduring civilizational connect, spiritual bonds and deep-rooted people-to-people connections shaping the unique relationship between India and Mauritius.

During the visit to Varanasi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Thursday. The meeting took place as the Mauritian PM is on a State Visit to India from 9–16 September. Both leaders will also be expected to hold discussions on crucial matters with particular focus on development partnership and capacity building, according to an official statement, news agency ANI reported. The meeting between PM Modi and PM Ramgoolam in the historic city of Varanasi signifies the enduring civilizational connect, spiritual bonds and deep-rooted people-to-people connection that have shaped the special and unique relationship between India and Mauritius, according to the PIB release.

The meeting between Indian PM Narendra Modi and Mauritius PM Ramgoolam in the historic city of Varanasi signifies the enduring civilizational connect, spiritual bonds and deep-rooted people-to-people connections shaping the unique relationship between India and Mauritius.

PM Modi Meets Mauritius PM Ramgoolam in Varanasi: What are key issues on table?

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) announced that its probe into the July 2024 seizure of a large quantity of gold near the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh has revealed smuggling syndicate trafficked around 1,064kg of gold into India during 2023 and 2024.&nbsp;On July 9, 2024, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) intercepted two individuals in Sirigaple, Changthang sub-sector, in eastern Ladakh, recovering 108 gold bars weighing one kilogram each. The suspects were identified as Tsering Chamba and Stanzin Dorgyal. Following the incident, the ED has initiated a money laundering investigation linked to the case.&nbsp;“Investigation revealed that the smuggled foreign origin gold was being sent illicitly by one Bhu-Chum-Chum, a Chinese national, to an individual named Tendu Tashi in India via the Indo-China Border (Tibet Sector),” the agency said on Tuesday, HT reported. The ED statement came after carrying out searches at five locations in the National Capital Region (NCR), including Delhi and one location in Ladakh.<h3>Who were the masterminds of this syndicate?</h3>ED confirmed that the mastermind of this syndicate was Tendu Tashi, who was responsible for managing the whole logistics for the transportation of the smuggled foreign-origin gold bars from Ladakh to Delhi for their further disposal.&nbsp;The probe agency also noted in its statement that Tenzin Khandap, a resident of Tibet, was also the designated receiver of the foreign-sourced gold from Bhu-Chum-Chum and was assigned to transport the gold up to the Indo-China border. From there, he handed over the same to Indian porters on the Chinese side of the border.&nbsp;“It has further emerged that on the instructions of Tendu Tashi, one Tenzin Samphel (uncle of Tenzin Khandap) recruited two porters to collect the 108 kg gold from China,” the agency said.&nbsp;“ED investigation further revealed that Tendu Tashi has successfully smuggled 1,064 kg gold worth ₹800 crore into India from China border with the help of the other members of his gold smuggling syndicate during the years 2023 and 2024. The smuggled gold was delivered to individuals in Delhi, who in turn sold it to various gold jewellers/dealers in Delhi. The payments for purchasing the said foreign-origin gold were made to Bhu-Chum-Chum on the Chinese side through cryptocurrency (USDT/Tether),” ED added. Meanwhile, the Directorate of Revenue and Intelligence (DRI) is also probing the case.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) intercepted two individuals in Sirigaple, Changthang sub-sector, in eastern Ladakh on July 9, 2024, recovering 108 gold bars each weighing one kilogram. Following the incident, the ED has initiated a money laundering investigation linked to the case.


The Enforcement Directorate (ED) announced that its probe into the July 2024 seizure of a large quantity of gold near the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh has revealed smuggling syndicate trafficked around 1,064kg of gold into India during 2023 and 2024. On July 9, 2024, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) intercepted two individuals in Sirigaple, Changthang sub-sector, in eastern Ladakh, recovering 108 gold bars weighing one kilogram each. The suspects were identified as Tsering Chamba and Stanzin Dorgyal. Following the incident, the ED has initiated a money laundering investigation linked to the case. “Investigation revealed that the smuggled foreign origin gold was being sent illicitly by one Bhu-Chum-Chum, a Chinese national, to an individual named Tendu Tashi in India via the Indo-China Border (Tibet Sector),” the agency said on Tuesday, HT reported. The ED statement came after carrying out searches at five locations in the National Capital Region (NCR), including Delhi and one location in Ladakh. Who were the masterminds of this syndicate? ED confirmed that the mastermind of this syndicate was Tendu Tashi, who was responsible for managing the whole logistics for the transportation of the smuggled foreign-origin gold bars from Ladakh to Delhi for their further disposal. The probe agency also noted in its statement that Tenzin Khandap, a resident of Tibet, was also the designated receiver of the foreign-sourced gold from Bhu-Chum-Chum and was assigned to transport the gold up to the Indo-China border. From there, he handed over the same to Indian porters on the Chinese side of the border. “It has further emerged that on the instructions of Tendu Tashi, one Tenzin Samphel (uncle of Tenzin Khandap) recruited two porters to collect the 108 kg gold from China,” the agency said. “ED investigation further revealed that Tendu Tashi has successfully smuggled 1,064 kg gold worth ₹800 crore into India from China border with the help of the other members of his gold smuggling syndicate during the years 2023 and 2024. The smuggled gold was delivered to individuals in Delhi, who in turn sold it to various gold jewellers/dealers in Delhi. The payments for purchasing the said foreign-origin gold were made to Bhu-Chum-Chum on the Chinese side through cryptocurrency (USDT/Tether),” ED added. Meanwhile, the Directorate of Revenue and Intelligence (DRI) is also probing the case.

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) intercepted two individuals in Sirigaple, Changthang sub-sector, in eastern Ladakh on July 9, 2024, recovering 108 gold bars each weighing one kilogram. Following the incident, the ED has initiated a money laundering investigation linked to the case.

Over 1,000kg gold smuggled across LAC into Ladakh in 2 years: Here's how ED exposes deep-rooted syndicate

As the family of late businessman Sunjay Kapur’s feuds over the inheritance of Rs 30,000 crore estate, new details have been emerging around the case. According to records submitted in the Dehi High Court, Kapur was helping his former wife and actress Karisma Kapoor and their children obtain Portuguese citizenship.<h2>Sunjay was helping Karisma Kapoor</h2>According to documents which have been submitted in the Court amid the estate feud, the late businessman was helping Karisma and their kids- Samaira and Kiaan, secure Portuguese citizenship. Sunjay was helping the three with the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to a report by News18, court documents indicate that Sunjay was in touch with Karisma. WhatsApp chats and documents that have been submitted in relation to the case filed by Karisma’s kids show that the former couple were in regular touch and had frequent chats.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sunjay-kapur-s-widow-priya-sachdev-responds-to-the-lawsuit-filed-against-her-by-karisma-s-children-claiming-they-have-already-got-rs-19-billion-1757496239984">Sunjay Kapur’s widow, Priya Sachdev, responds to lawsuit filed against her by Karisma’s children, claiming they have already got Rs 19 billion</a>&nbsp;As per the records submitted, Sunjay was assisting Karisma and their children in obtaining Portuguese citizenship, with the documents indicating that steps were being taken to secure foreign nationality for the family. In one of the chats cited in the suit, Sunjay told Karisma that she would have to give up her Indian citizenship to obtain a Portuguese passport. The message read, “India does not permit dual citizenship”. The Delhi High Court will now examine these documents as the case progresses.<h2>More about Sunjay’s estate feud</h2>On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court took up a plea filed by Karisma’s two children, Samaira and Kiaan, seeking a share in their late father’s estate, which is estimated at around ₹30,000 crore (Rs 300 billion). The children have accused his widow, Priya Sachdev, of forging his will and excluding them from the inheritance.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Priya’s legal team has claimed that the siblings have already been given Rs 19 billion worth of assets from Sunjay’s will. During the court hearing on Wednesday, Priya, through her legal team, claimed that the suit was not maintainable.&nbsp;&nbsp;Priya is Sunjay's third wife, whom he married in 2017. The couple shared a son. Karisma and Sunjay were married from 2003 to 2016. Their two kids were born in 2005 and 2011.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/sunjay-kapur-s-mother-makes-shocking-claims-says-she-s-left-with-nothing-1757507542612">Sunjay Kapur's mother makes shocking claims, says she's left with nothing</a>&nbsp;Justice Jyoti Singh directed Priya to file her replies to the plaint and posted the matter for further hearing on October 9. The Court has asked Priya to submit a list of all movable and immovable assets of Sunjay.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Sunjay’s mother, Rani Kapur, too has accused Priya of leaving her out of the family wealth. His mother informed the Delhi High Court about the losses she suffered due to the formation of the RK Family Trust, which is now controlled by Priya Kapur.&nbsp;Sunjay died on June 12 during a polo match in England. It was later claimed that he died of a heart attack, apparently after swallowing a bee during a polo match in England.

Exes Sunjay Kapur and Karisma Kapoor were in touch as the late industrialist was helping her and their children obtain Portuguese citizenship, new court documents have revealed. The fued over Sunjay Kapur's Rs 300 billion estate has intensified and reached the Delhi High Court. 

As the family of late businessman Sunjay Kapur’s feuds over the inheritance of Rs 30,000 crore estate, new details have been emerging around the case. According to records submitted in the Dehi High Court, Kapur was helping his former wife and actress Karisma Kapoor and their children obtain Portuguese citizenship. Sunjay was helping Karisma Kapoor According to documents which have been submitted in the Court amid the estate feud, the late businessman was helping Karisma and their kids- Samaira and Kiaan, secure Portuguese citizenship. Sunjay was helping the three with the process. According to a report by News18, court documents indicate that Sunjay was in touch with Karisma. WhatsApp chats and documents that have been submitted in relation to the case filed by Karisma’s kids show that the former couple were in regular touch and had frequent chats. Also read: Sunjay Kapur’s widow, Priya Sachdev, responds to lawsuit filed against her by Karisma’s children, claiming they have already got Rs 19 billion As per the records submitted, Sunjay was assisting Karisma and their children in obtaining Portuguese citizenship, with the documents indicating that steps were being taken to secure foreign nationality for the family. In one of the chats cited in the suit, Sunjay told Karisma that she would have to give up her Indian citizenship to obtain a Portuguese passport. The message read, “India does not permit dual citizenship”. The Delhi High Court will now examine these documents as the case progresses. More about Sunjay’s estate feud On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court took up a plea filed by Karisma’s two children, Samaira and Kiaan, seeking a share in their late father’s estate, which is estimated at around ₹30,000 crore (Rs 300 billion). The children have accused his widow, Priya Sachdev, of forging his will and excluding them from the inheritance. Meanwhile, Priya’s legal team has claimed that the siblings have already been given Rs 19 billion worth of assets from Sunjay’s will. During the court hearing on Wednesday, Priya, through her legal team, claimed that the suit was not maintainable. Priya is Sunjay's third wife, whom he married in 2017. The couple shared a son. Karisma and Sunjay were married from 2003 to 2016. Their two kids were born in 2005 and 2011. Also read: Sunjay Kapur's mother makes shocking claims, says she's left with nothing Justice Jyoti Singh directed Priya to file her replies to the plaint and posted the matter for further hearing on October 9. The Court has asked Priya to submit a list of all movable and immovable assets of Sunjay. Meanwhile, Sunjay’s mother, Rani Kapur, too has accused Priya of leaving her out of the family wealth. His mother informed the Delhi High Court about the losses she suffered due to the formation of the RK Family Trust, which is now controlled by Priya Kapur. Sunjay died on June 12 during a polo match in England. It was later claimed that he died of a heart attack, apparently after swallowing a bee during a polo match in England.

Exes Sunjay Kapur and Karisma Kapoor were in touch as the late industrialist was helping her and their children obtain Portuguese citizenship, new court documents have revealed. The fued over Sunjay Kapur's Rs 300 billion estate has intensified and reached the Delhi High Court.&nbsp;

Sunjay Kapur was helping ex Karisma Kapoor and kids obtain Portuguese citizenship, new court documents show

NDA nominee and Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan has been elected as the Vice President of India with a total of 452 votes.&nbsp;He is set to take the oath on September 12. Radhakrishnan defeated the opposition’s B Sudershan Reddy by 152 votes and is likely to take oath as the 15th Vice President of India on September 12. Radhakrishnan polled 427 votes in the election. A total of 767 votes were polled, out of which 752 were found valid and 15 were invalid. The NDA’s nominee got 452 votes, while the INDIA bloc’s candidate got 300 votes.&nbsp;“The NDA nominee and Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan got 452 first preference votes. He has been elected as the Vice President of India. Opposition's vice-presidential candidate Justice Sudershan Reddy secured 300 first preference votes,” said PC Mody, Secretary-General, Rajya Sabha, who was also the returning officer of the vice president.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BreakingNews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BreakingNews</a> | NDA nominee and Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan got 452 first preference votes. He has been elected as the Vice President of India... Opposition&#39;s vice-presidential candidate Justice Sudershan Reddy secured 300 first preference votes, says PC Mody,… <a href="https://t.co/clSCI7Uhj7">pic.twitter.com/clSCI7Uhj7</a>&mdash; DD News (@DDNewslive) <a href="https://twitter.com/DDNewslive/status/1965415782755827747?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>&nbsp;</h2>Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated CP Radhakrishnan and said in a post on X that he has devoted his life to serving society and empowering the poor and marginalised and will be an outstanding VP.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Congratulations to Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji on winning the 2025 Vice Presidential election. His life has always been devoted to serving society and empowering the poor and marginalised. I am confident that he will be an outstanding VP, who will strengthen our Constitutional…&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1965425416245510212?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Home Minister Amit Shah also congratulated CP Radhakrishnan on being elected as the Vice President of India. Shah said as the new vice president Radhakrishnan will help in bringing out the best in our parliamentary democracy to serve the marginalised.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Congratulations to Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan Ji on being elected as the Vice President of India. I firmly believe that your sagacity as a leader who has risen from the grassroots of the society and profound knowledge about administration will help us in bringing out the best in…&mdash; Amit Shah (@AmitShah) <a href="https://twitter.com/AmitShah/status/1965419469037334570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>How did the vice presidential election go?</h2> The election to choose India’s next vice president, necessitated due to the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, concluded with 98.3% voter turnout as lawmakers from both Houses of Parliament cast their votes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the first to cast his vote, followed by Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, Kiren Rijiju, and others. Opposition leaders, including Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also cast their votes. As per reports, 767 MPs cast their votes in the election, but 15 were declared invalid. On paper, the NDA had the support of 427 MPs, and YSRCP’s 11 MPs also voted for Radhakrishnan, but the NDA nominee got more votes than their tally, leading to speculation of cross-voting by some opposition MPs. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh said earlier in the day that all 315 opposition MPs turned up for voting, but since INDIA bloc nominee Reddy got only 300 votes, some cross-voting seems to have taken place. The election was held around 50 days after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as the vice president, citing health concerns.<h2>Who is new VP Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan</h2> Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan, 67, a veteran BJP leader and lifelong RSS swayamsevak, will become India’s vice-president, making him the third leader born in Tamil Nadu to occupy the nation’s second-highest constitutional office as he follows in the footsteps of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1952–57) and R Venkataraman (1984–87), both of whom later rose to the presidency. Born on October 20, 1957, in Tiruppur—the “knitwear capital of India” in Tamil Nadu’s Kongu belt—Radhakrishnan was drawn to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) early. At just 17, he joined the Bharatiya Jan Sangh, which later gave rise to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). A foot soldier of the BJP since its inception in 1980, Radhakrishnan has held many key roles in the party's Tamil Nadu unit and was the State President from 2004 to 2007. The ruling NDA fielded former Tamil Nadu BJP president CP Radhakrishnan, an OBC leader and two-time former member of Lok Sabha from Coimbatore, while the Opposition picked Justice B. Sudershan Reddy, a former Supreme Court judge, for the race. Polling was held in Room No. F-101, Vasudha, Parliament House, between 10 am and 5 pm, said Rajya Sabha Secretary-General PC Mody, the returning officer. The Opposition called the contest an “ideological battle,” though the numbers comfortably favoured the NDA. Several regional outfits like the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chose to abstain.

 Radhakrishnan, 67, a veteran BJP leader and RSS swayamsevak, becomes India’s Vice President making him the third leader born in Tamil Nadu to occupy the nation’s second-highest constitutional office after Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1952–57) and R Venkataraman (1984–87).

NDA nominee and Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan has been elected as the Vice President of India with a total of 452 votes. He is set to take the oath on September 12. Radhakrishnan defeated the opposition’s B Sudershan Reddy by 152 votes and is likely to take oath as the 15th Vice President of India on September 12. Radhakrishnan polled 427 votes in the election. A total of 767 votes were polled, out of which 752 were found valid and 15 were invalid. The NDA’s nominee got 452 votes, while the INDIA bloc’s candidate got 300 votes. “The NDA nominee and Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan got 452 first preference votes. He has been elected as the Vice President of India. Opposition's vice-presidential candidate Justice Sudershan Reddy secured 300 first preference votes,” said PC Mody, Secretary-General, Rajya Sabha, who was also the returning officer of the vice president.

&nbsp;Radhakrishnan, 67, a veteran BJP leader and RSS swayamsevak, becomes India’s Vice President making him the third leader born in Tamil Nadu to occupy the nation’s second-highest constitutional office after Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1952–57) and R Venkataraman (1984–87).

CP Radhakrishnan elected India’s 15th Vice President, to take oath on Sep 12

India on Wednesday (September 10) asked key Shanghai cooperation organisation or SCO anti terror body to "hold accountable the sponsors, organisers and financiers" of the Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking at the 44th&nbsp;meeting of Council of Regional Anti Terrorist Structure (RATS) in Cholpon Ata, Kyrgyz Republic, India's deputy National security advisor TV Ravichandran asked member countries to shun double standards and fight terrorism in all its "all forms and manifestations".&nbsp;The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) is a permanent organ of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), established to coordinate efforts among member states to combat terrorism, separatism, and extremism, often referred to as the "Three Evils." Headquartered in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, RATS was formalized during a 2002 SCO meeting in Saint Petersburg and became operational in 2004. Its primary role is to enhance collective security through intelligence sharing, counterterrorism coordination, and joint initiatives.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-offers-help-to-switzerland-on-racism-rejects-claims-on-minorities-1757517026511">India offers help to Switzerland on racism; rejects claims on minorities</a>&nbsp;The RATS meeting earlier on Wednesday, strongly condemning the Pahalgam terror attack. The body also&nbsp; endorsed the statement on the condemnation of Pahalgam Terror Attack in the Tianjin Declaration signed earlier this month during the SCO Summit in China. SCO is the latest global grouping to condemn the terror attack, after groupings like BRICS, Quad condemned it.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Pahalgam terror attack was the deadliest attack on civilians in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks, resulting in the deaths of 26 people, mostly tourists (25 Indians and one Nepali), with many others injured. The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the attack. Terror groups based out of Pakistan, and territories under its occupation have multiple times conducted terror attacks in India in the past. India responded to the Pahalgam terror attack by Operation Sindoor that saw strikes on major terror headquarters in the country.

India asks SCO anti-terror body to hold Pahalgam attack organisers accountable

India on Wednesday (September 10) asked key Shanghai cooperation organisation or SCO anti terror body to "hold accountable the sponsors, organisers and financiers" of the Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking at the 44th meeting of Council of Regional Anti Terrorist Structure (RATS) in Cholpon Ata, Kyrgyz Republic, India's deputy National security advisor TV Ravichandran asked member countries to shun double standards and fight terrorism in all its "all forms and manifestations". The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) is a permanent organ of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), established to coordinate efforts among member states to combat terrorism, separatism, and extremism, often referred to as the "Three Evils." Headquartered in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, RATS was formalized during a 2002 SCO meeting in Saint Petersburg and became operational in 2004. Its primary role is to enhance collective security through intelligence sharing, counterterrorism coordination, and joint initiatives. Also Read: India offers help to Switzerland on racism; rejects claims on minorities The RATS meeting earlier on Wednesday, strongly condemning the Pahalgam terror attack. The body also endorsed the statement on the condemnation of Pahalgam Terror Attack in the Tianjin Declaration signed earlier this month during the SCO Summit in China. SCO is the latest global grouping to condemn the terror attack, after groupings like BRICS, Quad condemned it. The Pahalgam terror attack was the deadliest attack on civilians in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks, resulting in the deaths of 26 people, mostly tourists (25 Indians and one Nepali), with many others injured. The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the attack. Terror groups based out of Pakistan, and territories under its occupation have multiple times conducted terror attacks in India in the past. India responded to the Pahalgam terror attack by Operation Sindoor that saw strikes on major terror headquarters in the country.

The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) is a permanent organ of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), established to coordinate efforts among member states to combat terrorism, separatism, and extremism, often referred to as the 'Three Evils'

India sharply rebuked Switzerland at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Wednesday (September 10), dismissing Swiss criticism of its minority rights and media freedoms as “surprising, shallow, and ill-informed. Indian diplomat at India's permanent mission in Geneva, Kshitij Tyagi said that "Switzerland should avoid wasting the Council’s time with narratives that are blatantly false and do not do justice to the reality of India".&nbsp;The Indian diplomat offered to help the country to deal with issues like racism. He pointed out that the European country "should focus on its own challenges such as racism, systematic discrimination, and xenophobia" and as the "world’s largest, most diverse, and vibrant democracy with a civilizational embrace of pluralism, India remains ready to help Switzerland address these concerns".&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-hold-talks-with-italian-counterpart-meloni-discuss-ukraine-war-push-for-india-eu-trade-pact-1757515762164">PM Modi hold talks with Italian counterpart Meloni; discuss Ukraine war, push for India-EU trade pact</a>&nbsp;Switzerland Diplomat Michael Meier had earlier said that they call on the Indian government to take "effective measures to protect minorities and to uphold the rights to freedom of expression and freedom of the media". The diplomat clubbed India, with Serbia, Turkiye and Syria.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-recycled-falsehood-india-slams-pakistan-at-unhrc-rips-apart-its-stale-propaganda-on-kashmir-1757509764180">'Recycled falsehood': India slams Pakistan at UNHRC, rips apart its 'stale propaganda' on Kashmir</a>&nbsp;The Swiss comments come just ahead of implementation of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) trade agreement. The agreement is between &nbsp;India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein and aims to boost trade, investment, and economic cooperation, with a focus on mutual market access and sustainable development. TEPA eliminates or reduces tariffs on 92.2% of EFTA’s tariff lines and 99.6% of India’s, covering 98% of India’s exports to EFTA.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-gen-z-movement-hijacked-nepal-youth-disassociates-itself-from-violence-and-vandalism-1757512767877">‘Gen Z movement hijacked’: Nepal youth disassociates itself from violence and vandalism</a>

India offers help to Switzerland on racism; rejects claims on minorities

India sharply rebuked Switzerland at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Wednesday (September 10), dismissing Swiss criticism of its minority rights and media freedoms as “surprising, shallow, and ill-informed. Indian diplomat at India's permanent mission in Geneva, Kshitij Tyagi said that "Switzerland should avoid wasting the Council’s time with narratives that are blatantly false and do not do justice to the reality of India". The Indian diplomat offered to help the country to deal with issues like racism. He pointed out that the European country "should focus on its own challenges such as racism, systematic discrimination, and xenophobia" and as the "world’s largest, most diverse, and vibrant democracy with a civilizational embrace of pluralism, India remains ready to help Switzerland address these concerns". Also Read: PM Modi hold talks with Italian counterpart Meloni; discuss Ukraine war, push for India-EU trade pact Switzerland Diplomat Michael Meier had earlier said that they call on the Indian government to take "effective measures to protect minorities and to uphold the rights to freedom of expression and freedom of the media". The diplomat clubbed India, with Serbia, Turkiye and Syria. Also Read: 'Recycled falsehood': India slams Pakistan at UNHRC, rips apart its 'stale propaganda' on Kashmir The Swiss comments come just ahead of implementation of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) trade agreement. The agreement is between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein and aims to boost trade, investment, and economic cooperation, with a focus on mutual market access and sustainable development. TEPA eliminates or reduces tariffs on 92.2% of EFTA’s tariff lines and 99.6% of India’s, covering 98% of India’s exports to EFTA. Also Read: ‘Gen Z movement hijacked’: Nepal youth disassociates itself from violence and vandalism

The Swiss comments come just ahead of implementation of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) trade agreement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (September 10) held a phone conversation with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to review key global and bilateral issues. Their discussion focused on advancing the proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with PM Modi expressing gratitude for Italy’s consistent backing of the deal. The two leaders also exchanged views on efforts to bring peace to Ukraine and the progress of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC), a major infrastructure initiative designed to boost connectivity between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-india-condemns-violation-of-sovereignty-pm-modi-issues-stern-response-against-israeli-attack-in-doha-bats-for-peace-and-dialogue-1757515525074">'India condemns violation of sovereignty': PM Modi issues stern response against Israeli attack in Doha, bats for peace and dialogue</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Had an excellent conversation with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. We reaffirmed our joint commitment to deepen India-Italy Strategic Partnership, and shared interest in bringing an early end to the conflict in Ukraine. Thanked PM Meloni for Italy’s proactive support for…&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1965757533152301338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“Had an excellent conversation with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. We reaffirmed our joint commitment to deepen India-Italy Strategic Partnership, and shared interest in bringing an early end to the conflict in Ukraine. Thanked PM Meloni for Italy’s proactive support for concluding a mutually beneficial India-EU trade agreement and promoting connectivity through the IMEEEC initiative,” PM Modi posted on X after the call. He also appreciated Italy’s active support in pushing forward the India-EU trade pact and enhancing regional links through the IMEEC framework.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-recycled-falsehood-india-slams-pakistan-at-unhrc-rips-apart-its-stale-propaganda-on-kashmir-1757509764180">'Recycled falsehood': India slams Pakistan at UNHRC, rips apart its 'stale propaganda' on Kashmir</a>&nbsp;Negotiations for the India-EU trade agreement, which resumed in June 2022 after an eight-year break, are currently in their 13th round in New Delhi. Both sides aim to finalize the agreement by the end of 2025. The IMEEC project, first announced during the 2023 G20 Summit in Delhi, seeks to create a comprehensive transport and trade corridor stretching from India through the Middle East to Europe, involving Saudi Arabia, the US, and other partners.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/people-shouldn-t-be-afraid-of-their-government-governments-should-be-afraid-of-their-people-lessons-from-south-asia-1757514125479">People shouldn't be afraid of their government. Governments should be afraid of their people: Lessons from South Asia</a>

PM Modi hold talks with Italian counterpart Meloni; discuss Ukraine war, push for India-EU trade pact

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (September 10) held a phone conversation with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to review key global and bilateral issues. Their discussion focused on advancing the proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with PM Modi expressing gratitude for Italy’s consistent backing of the deal. The two leaders also exchanged views on efforts to bring peace to Ukraine and the progress of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC), a major infrastructure initiative designed to boost connectivity between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Also Read: 'India condemns violation of sovereignty': PM Modi issues stern response against Israeli attack in Doha, bats for peace and dialogue

PM Modi held talks with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni and discussed the India-EU trade deal, Ukraine conflict, and the IMEEC connectivity project spanning Asia to Europe

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Sep 10) said that he spoke with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani and expressed his “deep concerns” condemning the Israeli attack in Doha. This comes a day after the Israeli military launched an airstrike in the country’s capital, claiming that it was targeting “the top leadership of the Hamas terrorist organisation.”In a statement on X, PM Modi said, “Spoke with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani and expressed deep concern at the attacks in Doha. India condemns the violation of the sovereignty of the brotherly State of Qatar.”He further urged resolution of the issues in the Middle East through dialogue and diplomacy, calling for de-escalation. He also stated India’s firm stance to support peace and stability in the region and against terrorism.“We support resolution of issues through dialogue and diplomacy, and avoiding escalation. India stands firmly in support of peace and stability in the region, and against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” the Indian prime minister said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Spoke with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani and expressed deep concern at the attacks in Doha. India condemns the violation of the sovereignty of the brotherly State of Qatar. We support resolution of issues through dialogue and diplomacy, and avoiding escalation.…&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1965787289226788992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Israeli attack on Qatar</h2>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Tuesday (Sep 9) confirmed targeting senior Hamas leaders in Doha in a military operation. In a statement, Netanyahu said that the attack was carried out “solely by Israel”, without any external coordination or foreign involvement.Following the attack, US President Donald Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the US was informed about the air strike and Trump’s Middle East envoy was asked to inform Qataris, which he did.However, shortly after the statement by White House, Qatar denied the claims of being informed about the attack in advance, calling the reports “baseless”. A senior advisor to the Qatari Prime Minister, who also speaks for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that there was no prior warning or heads-up before the explosions hit Doha. In fact, the message from a US official only came through once the blasts had already started, and explosions were heard, he added. This sparks speculations about whether the US betrayed its ally.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Sep 10) said that he spoke with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani and expressed his “deep concerns” condemning the Israeli attack in Doha.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Sep 10) said that he spoke with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani and expressed his “deep concerns” condemning the Israeli attack in Doha. This comes a day after the Israeli military launched an airstrike in the country’s capital, claiming that it was targeting “the top leadership of the Hamas terrorist organisation.” In a statement on X, PM Modi said, “Spoke with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani and expressed deep concern at the attacks in Doha. India condemns the violation of the sovereignty of the brotherly State of Qatar.” He further urged resolution of the issues in the Middle East through dialogue and diplomacy, calling for de-escalation. He also stated India’s firm stance to support peace and stability in the region and against terrorism. “We support resolution of issues through dialogue and diplomacy, and avoiding escalation. India stands firmly in support of peace and stability in the region, and against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” the Indian prime minister said.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Sep 10) said that he spoke with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani and expressed his “deep concerns” condemning the Israeli attack in Doha.

'India condemns violation of sovereignty': PM Modi issues stern response against Israeli attack in Doha, bats for peace and dialogue

India slammed Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for peddling a false narrative and spreading propaganda. Speaking at the 57th session of the UNHRC, Kshitij Tyagi, India's First Secretary at the UN Mission in Geneva, said that Islamabad is a habitual liar and stressed that Pakistan should look within before talking about others. Tyagi dismissed Pakistan’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir as a habitual attempt to internationalise India’s internal matters. “A dump truck is an apt metaphor for a state that continues to deposit recycled falsehoods and stale propaganda in the Council,” he said, drawing attention to Pakistan’s repeated interventions targeting India.&nbsp;Tyagi stressed that Pakistan, while attempting to lecture others, should first address its own grave human rights record. He highlighted the persecution of minorities, clampdown on press freedom, and the deteriorating security situation in Pakistan, which has faced increasing violence from extremist groups.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">&quot;Dump truck is apt metaphor for a state that continues to deposit recycled falsehoods and stale propaganda&quot; India rips apart Pakistan at the UN Human Rights Council <a href="https://t.co/wFXitreuVl">pic.twitter.com/wFXitreuVl</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1965759115285987414?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Reaffirming India’s position on Kashmir, Tyagi reiterated that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh remain integral parts of India, and any attempt to misrepresent facts would not alter this reality. “India will continue to protect its citizens with unwavering resolve,” he stated, underlining New Delhi’s commitment to safeguarding national security and sovereignty. The Indian diplomat also underscored that Pakistan’s repeated misuse of UN platforms undermines the credibility of the Council. “The Council is meant to address serious human rights challenges, not to serve as a platform for a country that engages in cross-border terrorism and shelters UN-designated terrorists,” he remarked.&nbsp;India’s strong response reflects its broader strategy of countering Pakistan’s narrative on the global stage, while spotlighting Islamabad’s own domestic failings. The exchange comes against the backdrop of renewed tensions between the two neighbors, with Pakistan attempting to raise Kashmir at multiple international forums.

India ripped apart Pakistan's false narrative at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), with India's representative Kshitij Tyagi stressing that Pakistan, while attempting to lecture others, should first address its own grave human rights record.

India slammed Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for peddling a false narrative and spreading propaganda. Speaking at the 57th session of the UNHRC, Kshitij Tyagi, India's First Secretary at the UN Mission in Geneva, said that Islamabad is a habitual liar and stressed that Pakistan should look within before talking about others. Tyagi dismissed Pakistan’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir as a habitual attempt to internationalise India’s internal matters. “A dump truck is an apt metaphor for a state that continues to deposit recycled falsehoods and stale propaganda in the Council,” he said, drawing attention to Pakistan’s repeated interventions targeting India. Tyagi stressed that Pakistan, while attempting to lecture others, should first address its own grave human rights record. He highlighted the persecution of minorities, clampdown on press freedom, and the deteriorating security situation in Pakistan, which has faced increasing violence from extremist groups.

India ripped apart Pakistan's false narrative at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), with India's representative Kshitij Tyagi stressing that Pakistan, while attempting to lecture others, should first address its own grave human rights record.

'Recycled falsehood': India slams Pakistan at UNHRC, rips apart its 'stale propaganda' on Kashmir

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Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Nepal will resume operations from Wednesday (September 10) evening, nearly 24 hours after it was shut down due to widespread violent anti-government protests. The closure had left hundreds of foreign travelers stranded. Initially, airport authorities had said that the suspension would last indefinitely. TIA officials have now advised passengers to check with their respective airlines for updated flight schedules and confirmations. Also Read: 'Parliament burned, Oli out': What’s next for Nepal after deadly protests force PM to resign? Who’s calling the shots now? The unrest, which erupted across the country, resulted in Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s resignation on Tuesday (September 9). In response to the escalating violence, the Nepal Army has imposed nationwide restrictions and a curfew as of Wednesday. In the chaos, inmates in multiple jails attempted mass escapes. According to Nepal Police DIG Binod Ghimire, more than 13,000 prisoners fled from various jails, and at least five juvenile detainees died during confrontations with security forces. WION's Saloni Murarka confirmed that criminals have escaped from at least seven jails, namely, Rautahat Jail aka Gaur Jail; Bajhang jail; Jaleswar Jail; Jumla Jail; Tulsipur Jail; Kailali Prison; and Central Jail, Kathmandu. Also Read: From Hindi movie ban to Greater Nepal map: Is Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah's stance anti-India? Nepal army chief meets representatives of protesters: Army spokesman Nepal's Army chief held talks on Wednesday (September 10) with youth protest leaders and other major stakeholders following mass demonstrations that led to the prime minister’s ouster and the burning of parliament, a military spokesperson was quoted as saying to news agency AFP. General Ashok Raj Sigdel "is engaging in consultations with relevant parties and has met with representatives of Gen Z," said military spokesman Rajaram Basnet, referring to the loosely organised group of young demonstrators. He did not provide additional information about the discussions.

Nepal’s main airport reopens after protests caused closure; over 13,000 inmates escaped during unrest that led to the PM’s resignation and a nationwide curfew

Nepal protests: Flight operations gradually resumes; more than 13,000 prisoners escape in jailbreak

&nbsp;Several commuters travelling on the Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra were compelled to stop after their vehicle tyres were punctured by sharp nails fitted into the road in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. Following the incident, a safety concern was raised as the tyres of at least three cars were punctured in the early hours of Wednesday.&nbsp;A visual shared by the Indian news agency IANS shows the nails neatly embedded in the Mumbai-bound arm of the high-speed carriageway. As per News 18, it is speculated that the nails were fitted into the road surface of the highway by an unscrupulous tyre repair gang.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Nagpur, Maharashtra: DCP Prashant Swami says, &quot;Last night, a video went viral claiming that nails had been placed on the Samruddhi Highway. However, the truth is that maintenance work has been ongoing on this highway... Strengthening work was carried out yesterday using… <a href="https://t.co/zWdIRae1vY">pic.twitter.com/zWdIRae1vY</a>&mdash; IANS (@ians_india) <a href="https://twitter.com/ians_india/status/1965720086234222708?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

DCP Prashant Swami told IANS, "Last night, a video went viral claiming that nails had been placed on the Samruddhi Highway. However, the truth is that maintenance work has been ongoing on this highway... Strengthening work was carried out yesterday using injectable nodules. The work was being done on lane number one, while lanes two and three remained open. Barricades were in place, but a vehicle broke through, causing a puncture."<h3>What did the transporter say over the act?</h3>In the video, transporter Santosh Sanap recounts the ordeal, questioning the absence of safety measures. He claimed that hundreds of nails were scattered on the expressway and alleged that police failed to act promptly despite being alerted. A crowd of stranded commuters is also visible in the footage.

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Quoting a Daulatabad police station official, Indian news agency PTI reported that motorists raised the alarm around 1 a.m. “Our teams rushed to the spot. We are still determining how many nails were placed, but tyres of three cars were definitely damaged," the official said.&nbsp;Police have also called in the road maintenance contractor and some individuals who had stopped motorists at the scene to assist with the investigation.

Over the act, it is believed that the nails were fitted into the road surface of the highway by an unscrupulous tyre repair gang. Police have also called in the road maintenance contractor and some individuals who had stopped motorists at the scene to assist with the investigation.

Several commuters travelling on the Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra were compelled to stop after their vehicle tyres were punctured by sharp nails fitted into the road in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. Following the incident, a safety concern was raised as the tyres of at least three cars were punctured in the early hours of Wednesday. A visual shared by the Indian news agency IANS shows the nails neatly embedded in the Mumbai-bound arm of the high-speed carriageway. As per News 18, it is speculated that the nails were fitted into the road surface of the highway by an unscrupulous tyre repair gang.

Over the act, it is believed that the nails were fitted into the road surface of the highway by an unscrupulous tyre repair gang. Police have also called in the road maintenance contractor and some individuals who had stopped motorists at the scene to assist with the investigation.

Nails found hammered on Samruddhi Expressway, several cars punctured — Scary video raises safety concerns

In a shocking case from Moradabad’s Kurla area in Uttar Pradesh, a 23-year-old woman suffering from postpartum psychosis placed her 15-day-old baby inside a refrigerator and went to sleep. The incident took place last Friday. The infant was saved just in time by his grandmother, who heard his cries coming from the kitchen. The baby was immediately taken to a nearby hospital and is now reported to be in stable condition, according to family members. The identity of the mother has not been disclosed for privacy reasons.&nbsp;Following the birth of her son, the woman had reportedly been unwell. Initially, her family suspected ‘evil forces’ and tried traditional rituals, believing she was under the influence of dark forces. However, when her condition did not improve, they sought professional medical help. At a local psychiatric and de-addiction center, psychiatrist Dr Kartikeya Gupta diagnosed her with postpartum psychosis — a rare but severe mental health disorder that can develop after childbirth. She is currently undergoing treatment and psychological counselling, according to a report by news agency PTI.&nbsp;Psychiatrist Dr Meghna Gupta, while talking to PTI, stressed that postpartum psychosis and depression can arise when new mothers lack emotional care and support during the critical postpartum phase.<h2>What is Postpartum Psychosis?</h2>Postpartum psychosis is a rare but severe mental health condition that can develop shortly after childbirth, as described by the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). While many new mothers experience temporary mood swings or emotional sensitivity—commonly referred to as the "baby blues"—this is considered a normal part of the postpartum adjustment and typically resolves within a few days. Postpartum psychosis, however, is a completely different and much more serious condition. Also known as puerperal or postnatal psychosis, it is a psychiatric emergency that requires immediate medical attention. The symptoms can escalate quickly and may pose a serious risk to both the mother and her baby.

Shocking! Uttar Pradesh mother puts infant in fridge under influence of ...

In a shocking case from Moradabad’s Kurla area in Uttar Pradesh, a 23-year-old woman suffering from postpartum psychosis placed her 15-day-old baby inside a refrigerator and went to sleep. The incident took place last Friday. The infant was saved just in time by his grandmother, who heard his cries coming from the kitchen. The baby was immediately taken to a nearby hospital and is now reported to be in stable condition, according to family members. The identity of the mother has not been disclosed for privacy reasons. Following the birth of her son, the woman had reportedly been unwell. Initially, her family suspected ‘evil forces’ and tried traditional rituals, believing she was under the influence of dark forces. However, when her condition did not improve, they sought professional medical help. At a local psychiatric and de-addiction center, psychiatrist Dr Kartikeya Gupta diagnosed her with postpartum psychosis — a rare but severe mental health disorder that can develop after childbirth. She is currently undergoing treatment and psychological counselling, according to a report by news agency PTI. Psychiatrist Dr Meghna Gupta, while talking to PTI, stressed that postpartum psychosis and depression can arise when new mothers lack emotional care and support during the critical postpartum phase. What is Postpartum Psychosis? Postpartum psychosis is a rare but severe mental health condition that can develop shortly after childbirth, as described by the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). While many new mothers experience temporary mood swings or emotional sensitivity—commonly referred to as the "baby blues"—this is considered a normal part of the postpartum adjustment and typically resolves within a few days. Postpartum psychosis, however, is a completely different and much more serious condition. Also known as puerperal or postnatal psychosis, it is a psychiatric emergency that requires immediate medical attention. The symptoms can escalate quickly and may pose a serious risk to both the mother and her baby.

A 23-year-old woman with postpartum psychosis put her 15-day-old baby in a fridge. The infant was saved by the grandmother and is now stable

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