Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' initiative that promotes domestic manufacturing. At the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Putin said Russia could learn from partners like India on encouraging local production. He remarked that PM Modi was doing the right thing by urging people to use India-made products. Putin highlighted that India is focused on boosting cars and vessels manufactured domestically. He said Russia should also prioritize domestic industries. The 'Make in India' campaign has been a cornerstone of Modi's agenda since 2014.

A standoff occurred between Indian and Chinese officials at a New Delhi hotel during the G20 summit. Chinese delegation members brought unusually large bags which staff reported containing suspicious equipment after a room visit. When Indian security asked to scan the bags, China refused citing diplomatic protocol. This led to a 12-hour tense impasse with India standing guard outside the room, insisting on scanning the bags which China ultimately took to their embassy. Indian officials suspect the bags contained surveillance devices. The episode demonstrates ongoing distrust between the countries after Xi Jinping skipped the summit amidst a Ladakh border confrontation. Despite Xi's absence not dampening India's clout at G20, the hotel flap highlights lingering tensions.

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah expressed disturbance over the massive popularity of films like The Kashmir Files, The Kerala Story and Gadar 2. In an interview, he said such jingoistic movies promoting hatred towards certain communities are very harmful. Shah stated that it's worrying filmmakers like Vivek Agnihotri are being co-opted into praising the wrong things. He urged directors like Sudhir Mishra and Hansal Mehta to not lose heart and keep portraying the truth. Shah believes regressive films spreading fake narratives will be exposed in posterity when judged against ones capturing reality like Bheed. He termed the trend of such movies gaining traction as frightening and dangerous.

Indian men's football team coach Igor Stimac has hinted at major revelations amid the ongoing controversy over his alleged correspondence with an astrologer during the Asian Cup qualifiers. Stimac posted on social media that the time has come to put all cards on the table and see who truly cares about Indian football's betterment. This comes after reports that the AIFF hired an astrologer to advise Stimac on team selection for Rs 16 lakh during the qualifiers. Stimac reiterated his dream of transforming India into a footballing nation and thanked supporters amidst calls for his sacking over the astrologer scandal that has cast a shadow on Indian football.

The longest September heatwave in UK history is expected to come to an end this week as rains and thunderstorms arrive, bringing cooler weather for all according to the Met Office. Temperatures will dip on Wednesday after parts of the UK faced disruptive thunderstorms and rainfall over the past couple of days. More rain is forecast on Thursday and Friday which could mark the end of the exceptional 7-day stretch of heatwave conditions. While humidity may rise again later, showers are predicted to keep temperatures around average for this time of year - mid-20s in the south and high-teens in the north. The cooler, wetter weather will provide relief from the scorching heatwave that broke records across the UK.

A Seattle police officer is under investigation after bodycam footage showed him joking about an Indian student, Jaahnavi Kandula, who was killed by a patrol car driven by a fellow officer. In the video, officer Daniel Auderer is heard laughing and saying the 23-year-old had "limited value" and that a small settlement cheque could be written. The remarks sparked outrage as insensitive and discriminatory. Kandula was hit by officer Kevin Dave's vehicle traveling 74mph in a 25mph zone while responding to another call. The Seattle Police Department released the video for transparency and an investigation is underway by the Office of Police Accountability. (Video courtesy: Daily Mail)

Indian wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav continues to make waves, becoming the fastest Indian spinner to 150 ODI wickets in just 88 matches. His sensational 4/43 against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup Super Four match on Tuesday helped India win by 41 runs. Overall, Kuldeep is the fourth fastest spinner to 150 ODI wickets after Saqlain, Rashid and Mendis. He overcame a knee injury to return last year and is now a regular in the Indian XI, taking 31 wickets in 2022 - most by any Indian bowler. With the World Cup coming up, 28-year-old Kuldeep remains a pivotal bowler for India.

After India's Super 4 victory over Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2022, BCCI shared an interview of Kuldeep Yadav and Suryakumar Yadav. One of the players who has won hearts is Kuldeep Yadav. The bowler picked five wickets in today's game for 25 runs. Kuldeep said, "I am enjoying my bowling, I have worked hard on my bowling." The duo shed light on the secrets behind their brilliant performances. They credited team environment, practice and self-belief. The insights reflect their hard work and talent driving India's success. Young Kuldeep and Surya promise more stellar shows as they continue their journey with the team.

The Hinduja Group has breathed new life into Britain's iconic Old War Office, the World War II site of Winston Churchill's leadership, by renovating it into a luxury Raffles hotel. The Indian conglomerate acquired the landmark London building 8 years ago and has undertaken extensive renovation alongside Accor for this multi-million-pound transformation. With restored interiors and heritage suites occupying former offices of influential leaders, the Grade II listed building will now be publicly accessible as a hotel when it opens on September 29, 2023. The sensitive restoration by the Hinduja Group preserves the grandeur of this heritage building while creating an unparalleled luxury experience in the heart of London.

India offered the use of IAF One aircraft to Canadian PM Justin Trudeau after his plane developed a technical snag before departure from New Delhi post the G20 summit, ANI reports. However, Canada declined and opted to wait for a backup plane. The alternate plane arriving Monday was diverted to London, further delaying his departure. MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar thanked Trudeau for his G20 presence on PM Modi's behalf. Trudeau worked from his hotel before finally departing Tuesday afternoon. The snag involved replacing a part, Canada's National Defence said. India's offer highlights the cooperative spirit between the two countries.