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Polish climber Andrzej Bargiel became the first person to ski down Mount Everest without using supplemental oxygen, his team confirmed. He descended the 8,849-meter peak after successfully reaching the summit. The daring feat marks a historic milestone in high-altitude skiing and mountaineering achievements, showcasing extreme endurance, skill, and courage.
India dismissed NATO chief Mark Rutte’s claim of a Modi-Putin call on Ukraine as “factually incorrect and baseless.” The MEA urged NATO to exercise responsibility in statements. Amid rising US tariffs on Indian goods linked to Russian oil, India reaffirmed its commitment to protecting national interests and energy security.
Tensions have escalated in Ladakh following recent violent protests demanding statehood. The Union Home Ministry claimed that remarks made by environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk incited the unrest. In this context, police have arrested Wangchuk. The violence has resulted in 4 deaths and over 90 injuries, further intensifying the region’s political turmoil.
Erdogan and Trump made “meaningful progress” during their first White House meeting in six years, covering defense and trade. Trump said Turkey may stop buying Russian oil and hinted at lifting sanctions. This could allow Ankara to rejoin the F-35 fighter jet program and boost bilateral ties, strengthening NATO cooperation and strategic alignment.
A major Interpol operation across 14 African nations led to the arrest of 260 suspects involved in online romance and extortion scams. Carried out in July and August, the crackdown targeted fraudsters who lured victims into fake relationships. Victims were either financially exploited or blackmailed with explicit content.
Dulquer Salmaan has moved the Kerala High Court challenging the seizure of his Land Rover by customs officials. The car was taken from his Kochi home over alleged tax evasion linked to vehicles imported from Bhutan using fake documents. He is among several celebrities under investigation in the case, which has drawn widespread media attention.
The Allahabad High Court rejected Rahul Gandhi’s plea against a Varanasi court order over his 2024 US remarks on Sikh freedoms. The case, filed by Nageshwar Mishra, will now proceed in the MP/MLA court. Gandhi’s comments sparked political uproar, with critics calling them divisive and outside the court’s jurisdiction.
The Supreme Court denied Vikas Yadav’s plea to extend his interim bail. Yadav is serving a 25-year sentence for the 2002 Nitish Katara murder. Justices M.M. Sundresh and Satish Chandra Sharma heard his challenge to the Delhi High Court’s September 9 order refusing further bail extension, citing no exceptional grounds shown.
Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer visited Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam. He had darshan of the Goddess, beautifully adorned in Sri Mahalakshmi Devi alankaram on the fifth day. The governor offered prayers during his visit to the revered temple, expressing hope for continued blessings and well-being of the devotees and the region.
The Supreme Court warned that a total ban on firecrackers could empower the mafia to illegally dominate the market. Chief Justice B.R. Gavai’s Bench referred to Bihar’s mining ban, which led to similar unlawful control. The court expressed concern over unintended consequences of outright prohibitions encouraging criminal activities.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s annual UN speech comes at a critical moment. Facing accusations of war crimes and growing international isolation, Netanyahu uses this high-profile platform to defend his actions. Under intense pressure, he aims to push back against the global community’s demands to end the escalating conflict.
The Supreme Court stayed an Andhra High Court order that faulted the CBI Director for appointing an officer outside the SIT. The Bench questioned if the SIT had failed in its duty. It clarified that the officer would function under the SIT and not independently of it, ensuring proper oversight and smooth coordination in the […]
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh led the decommissioning ceremony of the iconic MiG-21 at Chandigarh Air Force Station. He hailed the aircraft as a symbol of India-Russia defense cooperation and decades of aerial strength. Singh’s remarks reflected the nation’s gratitude for the jet’s service and its role in strengthening bilateral ties.
Prime Minister Modi launched Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana via video conference, providing ₹10,000 each to 75 lakh women, totaling ₹7,500 crore. The scheme empowers women through self-employment, supporting one woman per family to start ventures in agriculture, animal husbandry, handicrafts, tailoring, weaving, or other small-scale businesses.
The Maharashtra govt has allocated ₹1,500 crore to compensate farmers in Marathwada who suffered crop losses from heavy rains between May and August. The disbursal process has begun, with funds to be directly credited to affected farmers’ accounts. Officials have been instructed to promptly upload the lists of eligible beneficiaries, said Jitendra Papalkar.