The Centre has adopted a two-pronged strategy targeting pro-Khalistan activists living abroad. Firstly, investigative agencies have been asked to identify properties in India belonging to such persons wanted by India. Secondly, the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cards that allow visa-free entry are being revoked for these activists and sympathizers. This comes after the NIA recently confiscated properties of 'designated individual terrorist' Gurpatwant Singh Pannu. Around two dozen pro-Khalistan activists based in countries like the US, UK, Canada and Australia have been identified so far. Their OCI cards are set to be cancelled to prevent visa-free entry into India.

The Indian men's 10m air rifle team created history at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou on Tuesday, setting a new world record score of 625.1 en route to gold. The team comprising Divyansh Singh Panwar, Rudrankkash Balasaheb Patil and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar beat South Korea who scored 621.1. Aishwary also won individual bronze with a score of 253.1 in the men's 10m air rifle final event. Earlier, India secured bronze medals in rowing in the men's four and quadruple sculls events. Swimmer Srihari Nataraj qualified for the men's 50m backstroke final. The athletics events also had Indians competing for podium finishes. (Image Courtesy: Anurag Thakur on X)

Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra married businessman Raghav Chadha in a lavish wedding ceremony held yesterday at Udaipur's Leela Palace Hotel. Festivities included traditional rituals like sehrabandi, baaraat and pheras. The bride dazzled in a pink lehenga while the groom wore a cream sherwani. Attendees included CM Arvind Kejriwal, CM Bhagwant Mann and friend Sania Mirza. Celebrity guests like Karan Johar and Priyanka Chopra gave the event a miss. The couple got engaged in May this year. Parineeti will next be seen in Mission Raniganj and Amar Singh Chamkila.

A Singapore Chinese cab driver is under probe for abusing a Eurasian woman and her daughter during a ride, wrongly assuming she was Indian. Janelle Hoeden recorded the driver shouting racist insults and calling her "very stupid" for being "Indian". When she corrected him, he called her "the very worst kind". The abuse occurred over seatbelt rules for her child's height. Hoeden feared he may get violent. The incident, shared online, sparked outrage. Cab operator Tada condemned the racism, began an investigation and promised action. The abuse highlights issues of racial profiling and mistreatment of minorities by service providers in Singapore.

India thrashed Australia by 99 runs (DLS method) in the 2nd ODI at Indore to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Chasing a revised 317 in 33 overs after rain, Australia faltered despite Sean Abbott's 54. Ravindra Jadeja took the final wicket as India bowled out the Aussies. Earlier, centuries from Shreyas Iyer (105) and Shubman Gill (104) followed by a blitz from Suryakumar Yadav (72*) powered India to 399/5. Rahul (52) and Kishan (31) also contributed. Four Indian batters crossed 50, pummeling the Aussie bowlers. India's domination with both bat and ball sealed a crushing win to go 2-0 up ahead of the final ODI.

The UK chapter of the World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) held its quarterly meeting on September 21 at the Anoopam Mission Swami Narayan Temple in London. Over 100 Hindu business leaders and community members gathered to network and discuss the global Hindu community. Key speaker Swami Vigyananand emphasized the need for Hindu business unity and leadership worldwide. The event promoted November's World Hindu Congress 2023 in Bangkok. It reflects a growing organisation among global Hindu entrepreneurs looking to leverage their collective influence. WHEF aims to foster collaboration and amplify the voice of the over 830,000 Hindu-owned businesses world.

In the 2nd ODI between India and Australia, India posted a formidable total of 399/5 in 50 overs. Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill set the foundation with centuries, scoring 105 and 104 respectively. Suryakumar Yadav's blazing innings of 72 not out off 37 deliveries provided the finishing touch. KL Rahul contributed 52 off 38 balls, and Ishan Kishan added 31 off 18. The Australian bowlers struggled, with four Indian players surpassing the 50-run mark. India's strong batting performance has set a challenging target for Australia in this high-scoring encounter. [Image Courtesy: BCCI]

Following the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia, the FBI visited several Sikh activists in California to warn them about potential threats to their lives, according to The Intercept. Pritpal Singh, a US citizen and coordinator for the American Sikh Caucus Committee, revealed that he and two other Sikh Americans engaged in political activities received calls and visits from the FBI after Nijjar's death. This warning has gained significance following Canada's recent disclosure of credible intelligence suggesting Indian government involvement in Nijjar's assassination, leading to strained relations between Canada and India.

The Indian Diaspora UK (IDUK) Group successfully conducted an official Ganesh immersion ceremony at the scenic Slough Jubilee River in the UK. The 3-day event on September 20, 23, and 28 saw over 1500 devotees participate with devotion. IDUK expressed gratitude to all attendees, volunteers, and community members for making it a grand success. The organization is dedicated to promoting cultural exchange and preserving Indian traditions among the diaspora in Britain. The well-attended Ganesh Visarjan ceremony highlighted IDUK's efforts to sustain Indian culture and festivals for Indians residing in the UK.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau is isolated diplomatically after accusing India over a killing on Canadian soil, the BBC reports. While allies expressed worry, none offered full support given India's rising geopolitical heft. Trudeau's fading popularity limits his leverage, making him appear isolated globally amidst the India spat. However, the row offers some distraction from recent domestic woes like alleged Chinese election interference and a serial killer's controversial transfer. Though highlighting Canada's challenges, the confrontation could bolster Trudeau's diminished standing at home. But he seems constrained internationally over the escalating diplomatic clash with increasingly influential India.