India-UK:: Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister, is to make his first official visit to India in October since assuming office in July last year, and will attend the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025 in Mumbai and meet PM Modi.


India-UK: PM Keir Starmer Likely to Visit India in October, To Attend Global Gintech Fest | WION 

Switzerland: The Swiss glacier monitoring agency reported that the 5.4-km-long Gries Glacier, a key research site in Switzerland, is retreating at an alarming pace as climate change drives an unprecedented nationwide ice melt.

Switzerland: Gries Glacier Shrinks by 6 Meters in One Year, May Disappear in 5 Year 

Sri Lanka Pollution Case: In a move that could have major implications for global shipping, a leading maritime company declared it will refuse to pay the $1 billion fine imposed by Sri Lanka’s highest court, stemming from one of the island nation’s most severe environmental disasters. 


Sri Lanka Pollution Case: Singapore Firm Refuses $1 Billion Payment Citing Trade Risks 

New York: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is in New York for the 80th UN General Assembly (UNGA), marking the first time in nearly six decades that a Syrian head of state has attended the annual gathering.

New York: Syrian President Ahmad-al-Sharaa in New York For UNGA

UN: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced he will meet US President Donald Trump next week on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, as Russia escalates attacks across Ukraine. 


UN: Zelensky Confirms Meeting with Trump Next Week Amid Escalating Russian Attacks

Sri Lanka Pollution Case: A Singapore-based shipping company announced to AFP on Tuesday (Sep 23) that it will not comply with a Sri Lankan court order to pay US$1 billion in damages for causing the country’s worst environmental pollution incident.


Sri Lanka Pollution Case: Singapore Firm Refuses $1 Billion Payment 

UN: During a UN General Assembly summit on Monday, several European nations — including France, Belgium, Monaco, Luxembourg, and Malta — officially recognized a Palestinian state. This follows Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal, who extended formal recognition to Palestine. 


UN: France Recognises Palestine, Joins Britain, Canada and Others 

Pakistan Bombing: At least 30 people, including women and children, were killed in airstrikes by the Pakistani Air Force in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday. Around 2 a.m., Pakistani fighter jets dropped eight LS-6 bombs on Matre Dara village in the Tirah Valley, resulting in a massive civilian death toll. All casualties were non-combatants.


Pakistan Bombing: 30 Dead After Pakistani Air Force Bombs Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Village 

Indore Tragedy: Indore Tragedy: A three-storey building collapsed near Prem Sukh Talkies in Indore, leaving two people dead and at least 12 injured. Rescue teams rushed to the spot to pull survivors from the debris, while the injured were taken to nearby hospitals.


Indore Tragedy: Three-Storey Building Collapse Leaves 2 Dead, 12 Injured 

Israel-Gaza: Israel-Gaza: At the UN General Assembly, world leaders expressed robust support for Palestinian statehood, going against opposition from the United States and Israel amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.


Israel-Gaza: Global Powers Rally for Palestine at UNGA, Against US and Israel Stance

Bitcoin: Crypto traders saw more than 1.7 billion dollars in bullish bets liquidated on monday. That triggered a sharp selloff, sending ether and other tokens plunging.


Bitcoin: What's Next After Bitcoin's Flash Crash to Below $113,000 

Gold prices have skyrocketed to a new all time high. Crossing 3,728 dollars per ounce. It has capped off its historic rally that has doubled its value since late 2022. So what is fueling this record-breaking rally? And will it last??


Gold Prices: Who's Keeping Gold's Record-breaking Rally Going? 

Kolkata: Overnight, very heavy rain disrupted life across Kolkata and surrounding areas on Tuesday, leaving several neighborhoods submerged under knee-deep water and bringing traffic to a standstill. Many homes and residential complexes were flooded as streets remained underwater following the downpour that began past midnight.


Breaking: Kolkata: Torrential Rain Paralyzes Kolkata Roads, Metro & Train Services Affected

Canada: Canadian authorities have taken into custody 36-year-old Inderjit Singh Gosal, a key organizer for the banned Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) group and associate of designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on multiple counts involving possession of unlicensed firearms.


Canada: Khalistani Extremist Inderjit Singh Gosal Arrested in Canada Over Firearms 

Israel-Gaza War: At the UN General Assembly, world leaders have voiced strong support for Palestinian statehood, defying opposition from the United States and Israel.

Israel-Gaza War: Global Leaders Support Palestinian Statehood at UN, Defying US and Israel 

Charli Kirk Assassination: Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to late-night television on Tuesday, almost a week after 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' faced suspension and a potential regulatory probe over his comments on Charlie Kirk's assassination. The move follows calls from several celebrities for the show’s reinstatement, after ABC’s suspension contributed to a 7% drop in Disney’s stock.


Charli Kirk Assassination: Disney Revokes Jimmy Kimmel's Show After Suspension 

UNSC Meet: NATO members have accused Russia of breaching the airspace of Estonia, Poland, and Romania, while Moscow denied the allegations, calling the European claims unfounded.


UNSC Meet: Russia, Western Allies Dispute NATO Airspace Breaches

U.S.: From the White House, US President Donald Trump advised that women avoid acetaminophen, commonly called Tylenol, during pregnancy, claiming it could be linked to increasing autism rates in the country.


U.S.: Trump Warns Expecting Mothers About Potential Tylenol-Autism Connection

Super Typhoon Ragasa: Super Typhoon Ragasa, packing winds of nearly 270 km/h, is set to move south of Hong Kong and Macao after battering the Philippines, prompting the evacuation of thousands. Authorities have issued warnings of a “high risk of life-threatening storm surge,” with waves exceeding three meters (10 ft) across affected areas in the Philippines.


Breaking: Super Typhoon Ragasa: China Schools, Businesses Shut, Thousand Evacuated

United Nations: French President Emmanuel Macron officially recognised a Palestinian state, joined by five other leaders, at a high-level summit ahead of the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York.


UN: "Time Has Come': France Formally Recognises Palestinian State 

UNSC: NATO nations have accused Russia of breaching the airspace of Estonia, Poland, and Romania, while Moscow denied the allegations, calling the European claims unfounded.

UNSC: NATO Airspace Violations Spark Tensions Between West and Russia at UN 

UNGA Meet: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held bilateral talks with US Senator Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly session, exchanging greetings and handshakes. The meeting at Lotte New York Palace coincides with India-US talks aimed at reaching an early conclusion on a trade agreement.


UNGA Meet: S. Jaishankar Holds Talks with Marco Rubio Amid H-1B Fees and US Trade Tariffs

Charlie Kirk Assassination: On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order officially designating the left-wing Antifa movement as a domestic terrorist organization, the White House confirmed, following the killing of Charlie Kirk.

Charlie Kirk Assassination: Donald Trump Labels Antifa as Domestic Terrorist Group 

U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, has sparked panic and uncertainty across the global tech sector.
On Monday, it triggered immediate market reactions with Nifty 50 falling 0.49%, BSE Sensex dropping 0.56%, and Nifty IT plunging 3%.
But what is being marketed by the Trump administration as a bid to save American jobs, is being see in India as an opportunity.
Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant says this could redirect global talent, labs, and innovation to India, creating a huge opportunity in AI, semiconductors, defence tech, and deep-tech startups.
As the U.S. tightens its visa policies, India could position itself as the next global hub for innovation and tech talent.


Colossal Trump Visa Blunder Likely to Boomerang, Boost Tech in India 

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