Speaking at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, EAM S Jaishankar hinted the US is adjusting to a multipolar world by shaping new power poles. He observed the dominance and relative power of the US is changing partly due to Iraq and Afghanistan. Jaishankar said the world has become more democratic, enabling redistribution of power, and the US is actively seeking to benefit in this new order. He added that Washington can no longer work only with allies, citing Quad as an example. Jaishankar inferred the US may not use the term 'multipolar' but is adapting to it. Ahead of meeting Secretary Blinken in Washington, he noted the long-term consequences of recent US campaigns and said the US is making adjustments as global power dynamics shift away from unilateralism.

Speaking at the 20th Vibrant Gujarat Summit, PM Modi recalled how the previous UPA government was indifferent and obstructed the state's progress. He accused central ministers of refusing to attend the summit and intimidating foreign investors from investing in Gujarat. Despite the lack of cooperation and incentives, investors still came due to good governance, fair policies and transparency under his leadership, PM Modi said. He blamed the then central government for seeing Gujarat's development through a political lens, creating roadblocks and not extending cooperation. PM Modi said central ministers would assure him of attending but later refuse due to pressure. He highlighted how Gujarat continued its upward trajectory through investors' faith despite the UPA government's attempts to undermine its growth story.

Comedian Trevor Noah's shows in Bengaluru on September 27 and 28 have been cancelled due to poor acoustics at the venue. The September 27 show at Manpho Convention Centre started 30 minutes late amidst traffic jams, but had to be called off abruptly as attendees complained they couldn't hear the speakers clearly. Noah himself arrived 20 minutes late, and later announced the cancellation of both shows while apologizing on social media. He said they tried everything but it was impossible to do a show when the audience couldn't hear the comedians on stage. He promised full refunds to ticket holders for the inconvenience. The cancellations mark a disappointing turn for Noah's India tour, which covers Bengaluru along with other cities. This was the first time his shows had to be called off due to technical issues.

Australia ended their losing run with a 66-run victory over India in the third ODI, despite India clinching the series 2-1. Batting first, Australia posted a massive 352/7, powered by impactful knocks from Marsh (96), Smith (74), Labuschagne (72) and Warner (56). Bumrah took 3/81 for India. In response, India were restricted to 286 in 49.4 overs. Rohit Sharma (81) and Virat Kohli (56) started strongly but India fizzled out against Glenn Maxwell's off-spin. With the consolation win, Australia avoided a sweep but India won the ODI series on the back of victories in the first two matches. Though Australia won the dead rubber, India prevailed 2-1 in the closely fought series.

Around 20 teenagers have been arrested after mobs of juveniles broke into and looted multiple retail stores like Apple, Footlocker and Lululemon in Philadelphia on Tuesday night. Videos shared online showed the stores being ransacked by hundreds of masked looters. At the Apple store, iPhones and iPads were left scattered across tables, with many items later abandoned due to anti-theft features. As per police, 15-20 individuals involved in the mass looting spree have been arrested so far, and two firearms recovered. The break-ins started around 8 pm near Rittenhouse Square, shortly after protesters demanding justice for a recent police shooting had dispersed from City Hall. The widespread looting has led some to declare 'Philadelphia has fallen' on social media.

Activists from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) held massive protests against Pakistan during the 54th UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva. PoK political activists raised slogans demanding Pakistan vacate Kashmir and allow them to live peacefully. The demonstration organized by United Kashmir People's National Party saw participation from Pashtun, Sindhi, Baloch activists and those from Bangladesh. Together they condemned extremism and terrorism in the region. Protesters carried banners accusing Pakistan of human rights violations in PoK and Gilgit Baltistan. The regions have seen growing outrage against Pakistan over rights violations, misuse of laws and issues like inflation, poverty and unemployment. The Geneva protests highlighted PoK residents' discontent with Pakistani rule.

While USCIS visa operations are fee-funded and may continue, a shutdown can cause delays in services like H-1B extensions. Visa and passport processing through the State Department could be limited as offices remain closed, only providing services for emergencies and diplomatic visas. However, ICE's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) for student visas is also fee-funded, so should continue operations. Previously, shutdowns have caused major visa backlogs, with USCIS citing 'shutdown delays' as excusable. Overall, while critical visa services by USCIS and SEVP may continue using fee revenues, processing capacity could be impacted by office closures and staff shortages amid the political turmoil. Applicants should prepare for potential delays due to the disruption.

  During the India-US 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue, officials from both nations discussed opportunities to enhance interoperability and logistics cooperation, as well as combined maritime efforts in the Indian Ocean Region. They also explored cooperation in the space and cyber domains. The Indian delegation, led by officials from the Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Defence, engaged with the American side, led by officials from the Department of Defense and the Department of State. The dialogue covered regional security developments in the Indo-Pacific region and advanced initiatives in areas like defense, emerging technologies, people-to-people ties, clean energy, and supply chain resilience.

UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has controversially stated that multiculturalism has "failed" in Europe and threatens social cohesion. In a speech in the US, she said the UN's 1951 Refugee Convention may not fit the modern age, and that multiculturalism allows parallel societies threatening stability and security. She cited clashes in Leicester as evidence of this failure. Her remarks drew criticism from UNHCR and UK opposition parties, who accused her of distracting from the government's inability to tackle the migrant crisis. However, some in her party agreed the UK cannot accept unlimited refugees. Braverman's hardline stance against immigration and cultural diversity has sparked debate over the place of multiculturalism in British society.

Manipur CM Biren Singh said there has been no exchange of fire and peace was being restored over the past 1-1.5 months, until the recent incident where a Meitei girl and boy went missing since July 3rd. The case was handed to CBI on August 28th after failed efforts to trace them. A viral video surfaced showing the bodies of the missing youths, which Singh condemned as a highly condemnable crime by Kuki militants. He stated Union Home Minister Amit Shah called him and is sending a CBI team to ensure the culprits are given maximum punishment. Singh promised the people of Manipur that the government will ensure justice. He termed the killings of the youths as sad and highly condemnable, disrupting the return of peace to the state over the past month and a half.