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The Meteorological Department has forecast rain across West Bengal ahead of Durga Puja, citing cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal and a developing low-pressure area. Kolkata and south Bengal districts will see light to moderate rain, while north Bengal may face heavy showers. Thunderstorms with gusty winds are expected, with a yellow warning issued.
Former NSA Jake Sullivan criticized Donald Trump for damaging US-India relations due to alleged business ties with Pakistan. He called it a “huge strategic harm,” especially after the Pahalgam attack. Sullivan emphasized India’s importance as a democratic ally against China and praised long-standing bipartisan efforts to strengthen US-India cooperation.
Protesters across New York, Chicago, Washington DC, and San Francisco rallied against President Trump’s policies and low wages on Labor Day. Organized by One Fair Wage, they condemned the $7.25 federal minimum wage, chanting “Trump must go” and “Lock him up” outside Trump properties, demanding justice for American workers.
Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot declared that Belgium will recognize the State of Palestine in the September UN General Assembly. He reiterated in a statement on X that the Israeli government will also face harsh measures, signaling a dramatic change in Belgium’s diplomatic approach to the Israeli-Palestinian issue.
An Indian Army contingent has arrived at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, for “Yudh Abhyas 2025” (Sept 1-14) with the US 11th Airborne Division. The exercise includes heliborne ops, mountain warfare, UAS/counter-UAS, artillery, and EW drills, enhancing UN peacekeeping readiness and multi-domain interoperability through joint tactical manoeuvres.
Donald Trump announced he will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to ex-New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, praising him as “America’s greatest Mayor.” The decision comes days after Giuliani was hospitalized with a fractured vertebra from a car crash. Once hailed for 9/11 leadership, Giuliani remains controversial over 2020 election actions and legal troubles.
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton criticized Trump’s tariff policy, saying it “shredded” decades of Western efforts to distance India from Cold War-era Russia ties and counter China, while empowering Xi Jinping. Amid SCO talks, PM Modi met Xi and Putin, highlighting India’s role in global trade and strengthening strategic partnerships.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani sustained a fractured thoracic vertebra and injuries to his left arm and leg after a rental car he was riding in was rear-ended at high speed on a New Hampshire highway, according to his head of security, Michael Ragusa. The crash occurred while Giuliani was traveling. Doctors said […]
Trump will have a challenging September both domestically and internationally. In order to prevent a party shutdown, Trump will engage in negotiations with Congress. Legislators now distrust the administration after Trump recently withdrew billions of dollars without congressional approval. while the Senate and House are controlled by Republicans.
Former Telangana CM KCR and former Minister Harish Rao filed a petition in the High Court regarding the Kaleshwaram report. They urged urgent investigation and requested a stay on any action until the next hearing. The High Court agreed to review the matter today, and accordingly, the hearing was postponed to the next day.
Amnesty International said that 46 Druze civilians were killed by Syrian government forces and affiliated groups during a spike in sectarian violence. Druze warriors and Sunni Bedouins clashed at the start of the conflict, which intensified when government troops and tribal militias joined in. Amnesty demanded that the murderers be held accountable.
India has sent urgent humanitarian aid after deadly earthquakes in eastern Afghanistan that killed over 800 and injured 2,800. The Ministry of External Affairs shared images of trucks loaded with rice and food. The 6.3-magnitude quake struck Nangarhar Province, with aftershocks affecting nearby regions, impacting at least 12,000 people across four provinces.
Donald Trump said he would give Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Two days after Giuliani was hurt in a car accident, the news came out. Trump talked about Giuliani’s leadership during the 9/11 attacks and called him the “greatest mayor in New York City’s history” and a “great American patriot.”
Nine former CDC leaders warned that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is “endangering every American’s health,” citing his firing of Dr. Susan Monarez, thousands of federal health workers, weakened programs, and downplayed vaccines. Resignations followed, exposing chaos, ideological interference, and threats to US public health under Trump.
British PM Keir Starmer appointed economist and ex-Columbia president Minouche Shafik as chief economic adviser amid a staff reshuffle addressing slow growth, inflation, and migration challenges. Shafik, former Bank of England deputy governor, brings expertise despite a brief Columbia tenure. Darren Jones coordinates policies and asylum reforms.