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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manipur today, Sept 13, his first trip since last year’s ethnic clashes killed over 250 people and displaced around 50,000. He will dedicate ₹8,500 crore in development projects and lay their foundation stones. The visit follows the SoO pact with Kuki groups and reopening of NH-2, vital for Northeast […]
In a landmark move, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki will be sworn in as Nepal’s first female Prime Minister tonight at 8:45 PM. This breakthrough follows massive Gen Z-led protests toppling KP Sharma Oli’s government, with talks involving the Army and President leading to Parliament’s dissolution and her historic appointment.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the State Cabinet will review the SIT report on Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi’s alleged Pakistan links following the Bodoland Territorial Council elections. The crucial polls for the council’s 40 constituencies, which administer the Bodoland Territorial Region, are set for September 22.
Sept 12 marks the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation, recognizing collaboration among developing countries to share knowledge and resources. It highlights the importance of solidarity in addressing global challenges like poverty and climate change. This day promotes mutual growth and strengthens partnerships across the Global South.
TG Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao clarified that no MLAs from other parties joined Congress, asserting that leaders followed him only to pursue development in their constituencies. Meanwhile, eight BRS MLAs who received defection notices informed Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar that they have not switched parties and continue to remain with the BRS.
IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal stated that the BCCI may elect its new president unanimously, possibly avoiding polls scheduled for September 28. He explained that if only one candidate files a nomination, no election would be needed. However, the process is still ongoing, and complete clarity will emerge once the nomination phase is concluded.
Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated that high tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump have significantly impacted India. He claimed that over 1.35 lakh people in Surat lost their jobs, particularly in the seafood and manufacturing sectors. Tharoor emphasized the need for India to diversify its export markets to mitigate such external shocks.
As part of the ‘Mirai’ movie promotions on ‘The Great Indian Kapil Sharma Show’, actor Jagapathi Babu made notable political remarks. He said he has played villains on screen, but if he enters politics, he would become a hero, citing the presence of many real-life villains. His comments have since gone viral on social media.
Team India players, including seniors Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, have successfully completed the Bronco Test, a fitness assessment introduced by strength and conditioning coach Adrian Le Roux. The BCCI shared a video update of the session, showcasing the team’s fitness levels ahead of upcoming fixtures, reinforcing the importance.
The Delhi High Court hearing over Karisma Kapoor’s children seeking their share in their late father Sunjay Kapur’s assets turned heated. A fierce verbal exchange between advocates Mahesh Jethmalani and Rajiv Nayar went viral. The court directed Priya Sachdev Kapur to disclose all of Sunjay Kapur’s movable and immovable assets.
Indian domestic stock markets closed with gains today and will reopen on Monday, September 15. On the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex gained 356.15 points to end at 81,904.16, while the NSE Nifty-50 gained 109.03 points to close at 25,114.40. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee traded at 88.06 against the US dollar.
Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, today, accompanied by UP Governor Anandiben Patel. On the previous evening, he also witnessed the Ganga Aarti at the Varanasi ghats. The Mauritian PM is currently on an 8-day tour to India, highlighting strong diplomatic ties.
The Supreme Court has banned photography, video recording, and reel-making within its premises, particularly in high-security zones. The decision comes as many visitors were seen taking selfies and creating reels, violating security protocols. Authorities emphasized that the court is a sensitive area and such activities compromise safety and decorum.
Russia and Belarus began joint military exercises, Zapad 2025, raising Western concerns amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict. The drills follow Russian drones entering Polish airspace, sparking NATO alarm. The maneuvers highlight Moscow-Minsk defense ties, worrying neighboring countries due to Belarus’s role in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, which was temporarily halted due to adverse weather and track maintenance, will resume from Sept 14, subject to favorable conditions. The Shrine Board confirmed the update and assured that the pilgrimage will continue once safety and weather conditions are deemed suitable.