Explore 25 landmark reforms in India, including Gujarat’s water and sanitation models, GST, IBC, labour codes, defence and space reforms, and social changes like triple talaq abolition.

Prime Minister Modi's 25 key reforms in India: From Gujarat’s water revolution to national transformations

From governance reforms and digital transformation to infrastructure, financial inclusion, and social welfare, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership has sought to reshape India’s development trajectory, strengthen self-reliance, and accelerate inclusive growth.

PM Modi’s path-breaking initiatives set off major transformation | Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan

The government booklet, ‘25 Years, 25 Crises’, recounts Modi's handling of events from the 2001 Gujarat quake to the 2026 Hormuz closure, citing GST, Article 370, Naxalism and vaccines. These are the government's own claims.

Terror threat, Article 370, Ram Mandir and more: 25 crises of PM Modi's 25 years in office | Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan

A look at 25 ideas and institutional reforms that reshaped governance in India, from Gujarat’s WASMO and Disaster Management Act to GIFT City, MyGov, NITI Aayog, digital public infrastructure, GST, IN-SPACe, Agnipath and the Global Biofuels Alliance

25 ideas that changed governance in India: From GIFT City to IN-SPACe

US towns are using referendums, zoning fights, and petitions to resist massive AI data centres over land, water, and power demands. The towns which have voted include Port Washington (WI), Augusta (MI), Coweta (GA), and Kansas towns.

US midterm elections 2026 | Land, water and power lines: List of US towns pushed back against AI data centres

Mexico Accident: At least 10 people were killed and more than 60 injured after a double-decker bus collided with a train in Mexico. Authorities are still working at the crash site, according to Mexico’s civil defence agency, and the state prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation into the incident.


Mexico Accident: Train Collides with Bus, 10 Dead, 61 Injured | WION 

North Korea: North Korea celebrated the 77th anniversary of its founding with a grand flag-raising ceremony, mass dances, fireworks, and a gala at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang.


North Korea: Pyongyang Celebrates 77th Founding Day with Fireworks & Dance Gala

Nepal: Gen Z leads demonstrations against corruption under the KP Sharma Oli government and the ban on 26 social media platforms. Starting online, the protests turned violent near Parliament on Monday, with clashes between demonstrators and police.


Nepal: Protests Against Social Media Ban & Corruption Escalate 

Venice comes alive with color and tradition during the annual 'Regatta Storica' as gondolas and historic boats parade along the Grand Canal. This centuries-old event celebrates the city’s rich maritime heritage with vibrant costumes, rowing races, and festive crowds lining the waterways.


Venice Celebrates Annual 'Regatta' | Gandollas & Boats Take Part in 'Regatta Storica' 

European leaders will visit the United States this week to discuss how to end the war in Ukraine, US President Donald Trump said on September 7 after Russia pounded the Ukrainian capital with a new major drone strike.


Russia-Ukraine War: Trump Plans Talks With EU Leaders After Massive Russian Attack Hits Kyiv 

Israeli strikes and demolitions have destroyed dozens of buildings in areas of Gaza City, satellite images show, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said its offensive has established control over 40% of the city.


Israel-Gaza War: Israel Destroys Dozens of Buildings in Gaza City as New Offensive Intensifies

The Australian woman convicted of killing three lunch guests with the world’s most toxic mushrooms was sentenced to three life sentences with a non-parole period of 33 years on Monday, bookending a real-life crime drama that’s gripped Australia and spawned multiple podcasts and documentaries.


Australia's Mushroom Murder Survivor Pleads for Privacy as Killer Jailed

One terrorist was killed and a soldier was injured during an anti-militancy operation in south Kashmir’s Kulgam. The Army said a joint operation was launched in Kulgam’s Guddar forest area following “specific intelligence input of the J&K Police”.


J&K: 'Op Guddar' Underway in Kulgam, One Soldier Injured; Joint Operation Underway

In a major blow to Indian travelers, the United States has tightened visa rules, ending the option for Indian citizens to secure faster B1/B2 visa appointments in third countries. This move impacts business travelers, tourists, students, and temporary workers who had previously sidestepped long wait times in India by scheduling interviews abroad.


New US Visa Rules 2025: Indians Will Now Have To Wait Longer For B2 Visa

Iran's Supreme Leader on Sunday warned against what he called an enemy plot to impose a harmful “no war, no peace” situation on Iran, over two months after a US-brokered ceasefire halted Israeli attacks but left public fears of renewed conflict.


Israel-Iran War: Khamenei Says Enemies Imposing 'No War, No Peace' On Iran 

United States President Donald Trump has warned foreign companies against violating immigration law following the detention of hundreds of South Korean workers at the construction site of a Hyundai plant in the US state of Georgia.


US Immigration Raids Rattle South Korea; Trump Says 'No Impact' on US-South Korea Ties 

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday suggested a Gaza deal could come soon to secure the release of all the hostages held by Hamas, after earlier issuing what he called his "last warning" to the Palestinian militant group.
Trump, speaking to reporters after landing in the Washington area on Sunday evening following a brief trip to New York, said he had been discussing the issue on the plane.

Israel Hamas War: Trump Promises Gaza ‘Very Soon,’ Asserts ‘We’re Going To Get All’ Hostages

A new survey shows President Donald Trump’s approval rating stuck at 43%, with 57% disapproval, reflecting continued dissatisfaction amid sweeping changes in tariffs, immigration, and healthcare.
 Meanwhile, 78% of Americans express strong support for vaccines, even as Trump’s Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., faces backlash for moves to restrict vaccine access. The data points to bipartisan trust in public health measures, even in a divided political climate.

Trump’s approval remains underwater as Americans overwhelmingly back vaccines 

One dead, 70 injured, as police clash with protesters. Kathmandu explodes in fury, water cannons, tear gas, and a curfew after Gen Z protesters storm restricted Parliament grounds. Watch the shocking scenes as Nepal's youth fight back against a sweeping social media blackout.

Protests turn deadly, curfew in Kathmandu social media ban

The French prime minister, François Bayrou, is expected to be ousted in a confidence vote on Monday afternoon, plunging the eurozone’s second biggest economy into political crisis.


France PM Francois Bayrou to Face Confidence Vote | WION

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) launched early morning raids in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla and Kulgam districts as part of a major terror-related probe spanning 22 locations across 5 states and UTs.

A key raid targeted the home of Umer Rashid Lone in Zangam Village, Pattan, while gunfire broke out during a parallel search operation in Kulgam’s Guddar area, after intel suggested militants were hiding nearby.



Op Guddar Underway in Kulgam: One Terrorist Killed in Kulgam Encounter | Kashmir | WION

Storm Tapah: Hong Kong braces as Tropical Storm Tapah sweeps through the city, forcing school closures and flight cancellations.


Storm Tapah: Hong Kong Shuts Schools and Cancels Flights as Tropical Storm Hits 

Mandya: In Mandya town, Karnataka, police used lathi charges to control crowds protesting against a reported stone-pelting incident during Ganesh idol immersion.


Mandya: Police Lathi Charge to Disperse Protesters After Stone Pelting During Ganesh Immersion 

Authorities in Maharashtra's Palghar district are on high alert after three suspicious containers washed ashore on Sunday, two at Satpati beach and one at Shirgaon beach. The Coast Guard and local police have launched an investigation, treating the discovery as both a security concern and environmental risk.

Coastal villages have been placed on alert, and patrolling has been intensified across nearby beaches. Disaster management teams were immediately deployed to assess the contents and origin of the containers.



WATCH: Three Suspicious Containers Found in Maharashtra's Palghar, Area Sealed | WION

New visa rules in USA: 'Can't apply abroad for short-term visa' 

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Prime Minister Modi's 25 key reforms in India: From Gujarat’s water revolution to national transformations

PM Modi’s path-breaking initiatives set off major transformation | Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan

Terror threat, Article 370, Ram Mandir and more: 25 crises of PM Modi's 25 years in office | Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan

25 ideas that changed governance in India: From GIFT City to IN-SPACe

US midterm elections 2026 | Land, water and power lines: List of US towns pushed back against AI data centres