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PM Modi will visit Gujarat to launch projects worth over ₹34,200 crore under the ‘Samudra Se Samriddhi’ programme. Highlights include the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal, new container and cargo facilities, port modernizations, renewable energy and solar projects, roadways, healthcare, and urban transport initiatives across Gujarat and other key Indian ports.
President Trump unveiled the “Trump Gold Card” visa program, charging $1 million for individuals and $2 million for corporations. Promising $100 billion for the US economy, the program offers expedited visas and a path to a Green Card for “extraordinary” applicants who can create businesses and jobs. Purchases are available at trumpcard.gov.
President Trump announced the US military’s third fatal strike this month against an alleged drug-smuggling vessel linked to a designated terrorist organization. The strike killed three. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was trafficking narcotics along known routes. Earlier this month, the US had conducted two similar strikes on vessels from Venezuela.
Trump announced a $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas, targeting misuse in the program for high-skilled foreign workers. Critics say companies often hire overseas workers at lower wages for basic roles, bypassing protections and displacing US workers. The program, historically lottery-based, disproportionately benefits consulting firms over long-term employers.
India and New Zealand will hold the next round of trade pact negotiations on October 13-14 in New Delhi, following the third round in Queenstown, New Zealand, which concluded September 19. The FTA, launched March 16, 2025, aims to boost trade, investment, supply chain resilience, and provide a predictable framework for businesses.
An IndiGo Mumbai-Phuket flight was diverted to Chennai on September 19 after a security threat, prompting immediate checks. With Phuket’s night curfew, departure was rescheduled. Earlier, an IndiGo Lucknow-Delhi flight and a SpiceJet Kathmandu service faced technical snags, causing delays and inconvenience as passengers were forced to deboard.
The Delhi HC has safeguarded Karan Johar’s personality rights, barring websites and platforms from misusing his name, image, or voice for profit. Highlighting abusive content on Pinterest, Google, and Meta, it also restrained firms like Amazon India, Etsy, and Redbubble from selling unauthorized merchandise, citing irreparable harm to his reputation and brand.
Two Assam Rifles jawans, Naik Subedar Shyam Gurung and Rifleman Keshap, were killed, and five others injured in an ambush by unidentified gunmen in Manipur’s Bishnupur district on Friday evening. The attack occurred near Nambol Sabal Leikai around 5:50 pm. Injured personnel were shifted to RIMS, where they are stable. Search operations are underway.
China responded to Trump’s remarks on reclaiming Bagram Air Base, emphasizing that the decision belongs to Afghanistan and its people. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stressed China’s respect for Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, stating that Afghanistan’s future should be determined by its own citizens.
Five Bangladeshi laborers detained in Tripura’s Gomati district will be sent back, a senior police officer confirmed. The men reportedly entered India a few days ago and were working in construction and furniture-making in the Maharani area under the RK Pur police station. Authorities are completing formalities for their repatriation.
Chief Justice of Australia, Justice Stephen Gageler AC, visited the Supreme Court of India on Friday. He received a warm welcome and shared the dais with Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai. Justice Gageler is in India to attend the ongoing “Delhi Arbitration Weekend,” promoting international collaboration in arbitration and legal affairs.
The Supreme Court has adjourned the bail hearing of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, and Meeran Haider in the UAPA case to September 22. They challenged the Delhi High Court’s September 2 order denying bail, citing “conspiratorial” violence. The court stressed peaceful protests are protected under Article 19(1)(a) but not absolute.
Karnataka’s caste census faces uncertainty as CM Siddaramaiah chairs a key meeting today. Originally set for September 22-October 7 at ₹420 crore, it faces objections over caste nomenclatures like “Kuruba Christian” and “Brahmin Christian.” Ministers fear misuse, while Deputy CM Shivakumar insists the survey ensures justice through public opinion.
The opposition YSRCP is staging statewide protests in Andhra Pradesh today against the privatization of medical colleges. Tension prevailed near the state Secretariat as YSRCP MLAs, MLCs, and workers held a rally, displaying placards against CM Chandrababu and shouting slogans like, “Are you a creator of wealth? Or a plunderer of wealth?”
Actor Robo Shankar passed away on September 18 due to ill health, a day after collapsing on a film set. Tributes poured in, but actor Karthi’s condolence post drew backlash. His remark on “destructive choices” was deemed disrespectful by netizens, who accused him of insensitivity and stigmatizing illness, sparking heated criticism across social media.