Nineteen nurses from Kerala were among 30 Indians arrested in Kuwait after authorities raided a private clinic where they worked. Kuwait's Human Resources Committee alleges the nurses violated foreign residency laws and lacked proper work licenses. However, families of the arrested nurses maintain they had valid visas and years of service at the clinic. The Indian Embassy and Union Government are facing appeals to intervene and secure the nurses' release, as they insist their documents were legally valid. The incident has sparked concern over the welfare of Indian expatriates working in Kuwait without the correct permissions.

The North American Association of Indian Students (NAAIS) expressed disappointment after Seattle police officers laughed about the death of Indian graduate student Kartik Vasudev. NAAIS said the incident raises concerns about police protecting the Indian student community. With over 100,000 Indian international students in the US, NAAIS urged local and national authorities to implement safety measures amid rising hate crimes. While appreciating calls to hold the officers accountable, NAAIS said the incident should prompt reflection on not minimizing Indian students' struggles. NAAIS seeks firm discipline against the officers involved to show Indian students' lives have equal value.

Taiwan's defense ministry reported the largest ever incursion by Chinese warplanes into its air defense zone, with 103 aircraft detected over a 24 hour period. The escalation in military activity has raised tensions and threatens regional stability. Taiwan criticized China's unilateral actions and called for an immediate end to the provocations. China asserts sovereignty over Taiwan based on its One-China policy despite the island governing itself. Most countries acknowledge Beijing's stance, but maintain unofficial ties with Taipei. The massive show of force by China's air force highlights rising cross-strait tensions.

A US Marine Corps F-35 fighter jet has gone missing in South Carolina after the pilot ejected safely on Sunday. Military officials are appealing to the public to locate the advanced stealth aircraft, valued at around $80 million each. The jet crashed during a training flight near Charleston, prompting a search of nearby lakes. Local leaders questioned how the military could lose track of the sensitive jet. The incident highlights concerns about the costs and technologies associated with the F-35 program, as the military scrambles to find the missing plane. (U.S. Marine Corps/Sgt. Charles Plouffe)

The town of Santiniketan in West Bengal has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site during the ongoing 45th session of the World Heritage Committee in Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1901 by Rabindranath Tagore as an experimental school and cultural center based on Indian traditions, Santiniketan houses Visva-Bharati University, established in 1921 as a 'world university' promoting the unity of humanity. With its unique pan-Asian architectural style distinct from British colonial and European modernist orientations, Santiniketan represents Tagore's visionary approach to education and culture. Prime Minister Modi hailed the prestigious inscription as a proud moment for India.

The Indian Space Research Organisation's Chandrayaan-3 mission lander Vikram and rover Pragyan have little chance of reviving once the harsh lunar night falls, according to project director Palanivel Veeramuthuvel. With temperatures plunging to -175°C on the moon's surface after sunset, the lander and rover are unlikely to withstand the frigid conditions. Though the mission's primary goals were met for one lunar day, the loss of the lander and rover represents a setback. While the mission may not yield immediate benefits for the common person, it represents a significant step in space exploration and offers potential for future missions and lunar colonization, including the possibility of extracting water molecules from the moon's shadowed regions for power and gateway purposes.

On Saturday, The Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami was invited to deliver the Clovelly lecture. In his lecture, the High Commissioner spoke about India's transformation over the past 75 years since independence and why India's continued development matters for the UK. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) he shared that he considered it an honour to be invited to speak at the scenic Clovelly to an audience well-informed on India-UK relations. The lecture highlighted the importance of the bilateral relationship.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated it is time to move beyond the perspective that the West is the "bad guy" for not flooding developing country markets with goods. He said the resentment over the impact of globalization, with cheap goods inundating markets, was building up for years and not solely the West's fault. Jaishankar indirectly referred to China's trade policies. He urged shifting away from always portraying the West negatively. The EAM also discussed India's role in the Global South and the G20 Summit's achievements. Jaishankar's remarks reflect India's nuanced, pragmatic approach rather than blindly vilifying the West amid global challenges.

Ahead of the Telangana assembly elections, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge along with Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi unveiled six guarantees that the party will implement if elected to power. Sonia explained the 'Mahalakshmi' guarantee which promises Rs 2,500 monthly financial aid for women, gas cylinders at Rs 500 and free TSRTC bus travel for women. Rahul outlined other guarantees related to housing, free electricity, education, healthcare, pensions and farmer welfare. Rahul asserted that the guarantees will be fulfilled in the first cabinet meeting of the Congress government. The promises aim to showcase Congress' commitment to inclusive development for all sections of society in Telangana, in line with Sonia's dream of seeing a Congress government that works for the people.

The 'Hindi Yuva Sangam' event was organized by Sangam in London on September 15 to celebrate Hindi Diwas. Indian and British dignitaries including Coordination Minister Mr. Deepak Chaudhary, Honourable British MP Mr. Virendra Sharma, and the Indian High Commission participated as youths aged 16-22 showcased their Hindi skills through self-written poems and articles. The highlight was performances by 12 talented young Hindi poets divided into teams named after Indian rivers. 16-year-old Krishnam Aachari won the first prize while Sneha Chaubey and Rahul Sethiya claimed second and third prize respectively. All participants were lauded for their excellent presentations that enthralled the audience. The presence of famous Ram Katha reciter Shri Rajan Ji Maharaj added gravitas. The successful event, supported by various UK organizations, aimed to promote Hindi among the youth and received praise for highlighting their proficiency in the language.