Latest News India and World LIVE Updates: Trump-Xi summit, Iran's proposal to end war and more

Latest News India and World LIVE Updates: Trump-Xi summit, Iran's proposal to end war and more

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Araghchi said the plan had been delivered to Washington through intermediaries and closely follows commitments outlined in a memorandum of understanding reached between Iran and the United States in June.

In top stories today, Iran has proposed a seven-day plan to the United States that would halt hostilities, reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and pave the way for comprehensive talks over Tehran’s nuclear program. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the proposal on Thursday during a press briefing on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Araghchi said the plan had been delivered to Washington through intermediaries and closely follows commitments outlined in a memorandum of understanding reached between Iran and the United States in June before the agreement unraveled.

In other big news of the day US President Donald Trump hosted his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, for a lavish state dinner at the White House, followed by a day of pomp and ceremony. The event was attended by a host of billionaires, Washington power brokers, and business leaders that included Tesla's Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook, Nvidia's Jensen Huang, and Sam Altman of OpenAI,

Following up, the parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode have begun an indefinite hunger strike in Mumbai, demanding arrests and a swift investigation into the circumstances surrounding their son’s death. Ravindra and Sonali Wakode began their indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan on Thursday evening, after they were unable to hold the planned demonstration outside the IIT Bombay campus in Powai. The couple is demanding immediate action against those named in the case and accountability for what the family alleges was caste-based discrimination and harassment faced by Sahil at the institute.

Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.

10:57:06
Philippines pardons drug mule repatriated by Indonesia

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has pardoned Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina who spent nearly 15 years on Indonesia's death row for drug trafficking before being sent home. Veloso, 40, is expected to be freed after the pardon since there are no other active cases against her, though Marcos did not specify when that will happen.

10:53:59
Nolo grows into a hurricane in the Pacific as Hawaii prepares for potentially catastrophic flooding

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on Thursday forecast that Tropical Storm Nolo would intensify into a major hurricane as it approached the Big Island of Hawaii. It will be the fourth tropical cyclone to affect Hawaii in 2026.

10:25:05
Sahil Wakode death: Inside the investigation into the IIT Bombay student’s final hours

The investigation into the death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode has widened, with the Mumbai Crime Branch examining statements from students, faculty and hostel staff, while his parents have launched a protest demanding action against those they hold responsible for his death.

READ MORE

10:04:39
Starbucks to shutter 250 stores in North America this week

It is the second big round of store closures under Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol, who joined the company in 2024. Last September, Starbucks closed 627 stores in North America and Europe.

09:02:55
Trump praises Xi, jokes about White House ballroom at high-stakes state dinner

US President Donald Trump used the White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday (Sep 24) to praise their relationship, saying the two had “never gotten along better” and thanking Xi for making the long journey from China to Washington.

READ MORE

08:56:43
Iran proposes plan to end war

Iran has proposed a seven-day plan to the United States that would halt hostilities, reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and pave the way for comprehensive talks over Tehran’s nuclear program. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the proposal on Thursday during a press briefing on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

READ MORE

08:55:28
Major landslide hits India's Sikkim

A major landslide triggered by continuous rainfall caused extensive damage in Rimbi Village under the Yuksom-Tashiding Constituency of West Sikkim last night. No loss of life has been reported so far.

In top stories today, Iran has proposed a seven-day plan to the United States that would halt hostilities, reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and pave the way for comprehensive talks over Tehran’s nuclear program. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the proposal on Thursday during a press briefing on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Araghchi said the plan had been delivered to Washington through intermediaries and closely follows commitments outlined in a memorandum of understanding reached between Iran and the United States in June before the agreement unraveled.

In other big news of the day US President Donald Trump hosted his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, for a lavish state dinner at the White House, followed by a day of pomp and ceremony. The event was attended by a host of billionaires, Washington power brokers, and business leaders that included Tesla's Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook, Nvidia's Jensen Huang, and Sam Altman of OpenAI,

Following up, the parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode have begun an indefinite hunger strike in Mumbai, demanding arrests and a swift investigation into the circumstances surrounding their son’s death. Ravindra and Sonali Wakode began their indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan on Thursday evening, after they were unable to hold the planned demonstration outside the IIT Bombay campus in Powai. The couple is demanding immediate action against those named in the case and accountability for what the family alleges was caste-based discrimination and harassment faced by Sahil at the institute.

Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.

10:57:06
Philippines pardons drug mule repatriated by Indonesia

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has pardoned Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina who spent nearly 15 years on Indonesia's death row for drug trafficking before being sent home. Veloso, 40, is expected to be freed after the pardon since there are no other active cases against her, though Marcos did not specify when that will happen.

10:53:59
Nolo grows into a hurricane in the Pacific as Hawaii prepares for potentially catastrophic flooding

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on Thursday forecast that Tropical Storm Nolo would intensify into a major hurricane as it approached the Big Island of Hawaii. It will be the fourth tropical cyclone to affect Hawaii in 2026.

10:25:05
Sahil Wakode death: Inside the investigation into the IIT Bombay student’s final hours

The investigation into the death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode has widened, with the Mumbai Crime Branch examining statements from students, faculty and hostel staff, while his parents have launched a protest demanding action against those they hold responsible for his death.

READ MORE

10:04:39
Starbucks to shutter 250 stores in North America this week

It is the second big round of store closures under Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol, who joined the company in 2024. Last September, Starbucks closed 627 stores in North America and Europe.

09:02:55
Trump praises Xi, jokes about White House ballroom at high-stakes state dinner

US President Donald Trump used the White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday (Sep 24) to praise their relationship, saying the two had “never gotten along better” and thanking Xi for making the long journey from China to Washington.

READ MORE

08:56:43
Iran proposes plan to end war

Iran has proposed a seven-day plan to the United States that would halt hostilities, reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and pave the way for comprehensive talks over Tehran’s nuclear program. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the proposal on Thursday during a press briefing on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

READ MORE

08:55:28
Major landslide hits India's Sikkim

A major landslide triggered by continuous rainfall caused extensive damage in Rimbi Village under the Yuksom-Tashiding Constituency of West Sikkim last night. No loss of life has been reported so far.

In top stories today, Iran has proposed a seven-day plan to the United States that would halt hostilities, reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and pave the way for comprehensive talks over Tehran’s nuclear program. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the proposal on Thursday during a press briefing on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Araghchi said the plan had been delivered to Washington through intermediaries and closely follows commitments outlined in a memorandum of understanding reached between Iran and the United States in June before the agreement unraveled.

In other big news of the day US President Donald Trump hosted his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, for a lavish state dinner at the White House, followed by a day of pomp and ceremony. The event was attended by a host of billionaires, Washington power brokers, and business leaders that included Tesla's Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook, Nvidia's Jensen Huang, and Sam Altman of OpenAI,

Following up, the parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode have begun an indefinite hunger strike in Mumbai, demanding arrests and a swift investigation into the circumstances surrounding their son’s death. Ravindra and Sonali Wakode began their indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan on Thursday evening, after they were unable to hold the planned demonstration outside the IIT Bombay campus in Powai. The couple is demanding immediate action against those named in the case and accountability for what the family alleges was caste-based discrimination and harassment faced by Sahil at the institute.

Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.

10:57:06
Philippines pardons drug mule repatriated by Indonesia

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has pardoned Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina who spent nearly 15 years on Indonesia's death row for drug trafficking before being sent home. Veloso, 40, is expected to be freed after the pardon since there are no other active cases against her, though Marcos did not specify when that will happen.

10:53:59
Nolo grows into a hurricane in the Pacific as Hawaii prepares for potentially catastrophic flooding

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on Thursday forecast that Tropical Storm Nolo would intensify into a major hurricane as it approached the Big Island of Hawaii. It will be the fourth tropical cyclone to affect Hawaii in 2026.

10:25:05
Sahil Wakode death: Inside the investigation into the IIT Bombay student’s final hours

The investigation into the death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode has widened, with the Mumbai Crime Branch examining statements from students, faculty and hostel staff, while his parents have launched a protest demanding action against those they hold responsible for his death.

READ MORE

10:04:39
Starbucks to shutter 250 stores in North America this week

It is the second big round of store closures under Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol, who joined the company in 2024. Last September, Starbucks closed 627 stores in North America and Europe.

09:02:55
Trump praises Xi, jokes about White House ballroom at high-stakes state dinner

US President Donald Trump used the White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday (Sep 24) to praise their relationship, saying the two had “never gotten along better” and thanking Xi for making the long journey from China to Washington.

READ MORE

08:56:43
Iran proposes plan to end war

Iran has proposed a seven-day plan to the United States that would halt hostilities, reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and pave the way for comprehensive talks over Tehran’s nuclear program. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the proposal on Thursday during a press briefing on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

READ MORE

08:55:28
Major landslide hits India's Sikkim

A major landslide triggered by continuous rainfall caused extensive damage in Rimbi Village under the Yuksom-Tashiding Constituency of West Sikkim last night. No loss of life has been reported so far.

In top stories today, Iran has proposed a seven-day plan to the United States that would halt hostilities, reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and pave the way for comprehensive talks over Tehran’s nuclear program. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the proposal on Thursday during a press briefing on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Araghchi said the plan had been delivered to Washington through intermediaries and closely follows commitments outlined in a memorandum of understanding reached between Iran and the United States in June before the agreement unraveled.

In other big news of the day US President Donald Trump hosted his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, for a lavish state dinner at the White House, followed by a day of pomp and ceremony. The event was attended by a host of billionaires, Washington power brokers, and business leaders that included Tesla's Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook, Nvidia's Jensen Huang, and Sam Altman of OpenAI,

Following up, the parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode have begun an indefinite hunger strike in Mumbai, demanding arrests and a swift investigation into the circumstances surrounding their son’s death. Ravindra and Sonali Wakode began their indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan on Thursday evening, after they were unable to hold the planned demonstration outside the IIT Bombay campus in Powai. The couple is demanding immediate action against those named in the case and accountability for what the family alleges was caste-based discrimination and harassment faced by Sahil at the institute.

Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.

10:57:06
Philippines pardons drug mule repatriated by Indonesia

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has pardoned Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina who spent nearly 15 years on Indonesia's death row for drug trafficking before being sent home. Veloso, 40, is expected to be freed after the pardon since there are no other active cases against her, though Marcos did not specify when that will happen.

10:53:59
Nolo grows into a hurricane in the Pacific as Hawaii prepares for potentially catastrophic flooding

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on Thursday forecast that Tropical Storm Nolo would intensify into a major hurricane as it approached the Big Island of Hawaii. It will be the fourth tropical cyclone to affect Hawaii in 2026.

10:25:05
Sahil Wakode death: Inside the investigation into the IIT Bombay student’s final hours

The investigation into the death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode has widened, with the Mumbai Crime Branch examining statements from students, faculty and hostel staff, while his parents have launched a protest demanding action against those they hold responsible for his death.

READ MORE

10:04:39
Starbucks to shutter 250 stores in North America this week

It is the second big round of store closures under Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol, who joined the company in 2024. Last September, Starbucks closed 627 stores in North America and Europe.

09:02:55
Trump praises Xi, jokes about White House ballroom at high-stakes state dinner

US President Donald Trump used the White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday (Sep 24) to praise their relationship, saying the two had “never gotten along better” and thanking Xi for making the long journey from China to Washington.

READ MORE

08:56:43
Iran proposes plan to end war

Iran has proposed a seven-day plan to the United States that would halt hostilities, reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and pave the way for comprehensive talks over Tehran’s nuclear program. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the proposal on Thursday during a press briefing on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

READ MORE

08:55:28
Major landslide hits India's Sikkim

A major landslide triggered by continuous rainfall caused extensive damage in Rimbi Village under the Yuksom-Tashiding Constituency of West Sikkim last night. No loss of life has been reported so far.

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