US President Donald Trump, while speaking in the UK, said, "I'm very close to India, I am very close to the Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) of India...the other day, I wished him a happy birthday." Stating that he has "very good relationship" with PM Modi, Trump added, "But I sanctioned them." Trump has imposed 25% additional 'penalty' tariffs on India.

Pakistan's online death certificate portal has gone viral after offering a bizarre 'Myself' option in its dropdown menu. Netizens flooded social media with jokes, dubbing it 'prebooking' and 'revolutionary'. From sarcastic roasts to meme storms, Pakistan's digital misstep became an instant comedy generator, with users mocking the absurdity of requesting one's own death certificate.

US President Donald Trump repeated his claim of 'solving seven wars', during his speech in the UK. He said he'd thought Ukraine war would be "easiest" to solve because of his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but Putin had 'really let him down'. Trump later said, "[Putin] is killing many people and he's losing more people than he's killing."

Every year on September 18, people celebrate World Bamboo Day, signifying importance of bamboo — the fast-growing, carbon-absorbing, soil-protecting “Green Gold.” With 10,000+ uses from furniture to fabric, it offers food, shelter, and livelihood to millions. As a sustainable alternative to plastic and wood, bamboo is more than a plant, it’s a climate-smart solution for a greener, better future.

Lionel Messi has agreed to extend his contract with Inter Miami, ensuring his stay in Major League Soccer beyond the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico. The 38-year-old, who joined Miami in 2023, may now finish his career in MLS. An official announcement is expected within two weeks, according to AFP sources.

Path to Rebirth, a Japanese political party has announced that it'll appoint a new AI leader to replace its founder after the latter quit over an election loss. "The AI won't dictate political activities of members, but will focus on decisions such as resource distribution among them," Koki Okumura, Kyoto University doctoral student who'll serve as party's nominal head, said.

India's electric vehicle (EV) adoption is boosted by loans with lower interest rates, flexible repayment options, and government subsidies under schemes like FAME-II. These incentives reduce upfront costs, making EVs more affordable for consumers and businesses. By combining financial support with charging infrastructure growth, India aims to accelerate its transition toward cleaner mobility.

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A go-to-market (GTM) strategy defines how a business brings products to market, targeting the right customers through clear positioning and channels. Successful GTM plans align sales, marketing, and operations, emphasise value, pricing, and partnerships, and track KPIs to reduce risks, boost adoption, and convert ideas into revenue opportunities.

The UK and the US have signed the technology prosperity deal for advancements in AI and usher "golden age of innovation". The deal aims at both countries collaborating in strategic science and technology disciplines, including AI, civil nuclear, fusion, and quantum technologies. Further, the deal will establish joint flagship research programmes, policy frameworks and AI infrastructure, etc.

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Ambassador of India to US Vinay Kwatra met Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby and said, "Reviewed current agenda and charted actionable path on several initiatives in the pipeline of India-US defence cooperation." "Value Colby's deep knowledge, perspective and consistent support for our strategic partnership," Kwatra stated. Colby said he was pleased to host Kwatra.

An Indian-origin man with a green card has been detained for over a month over a decades-old minor offence involving use of pay phone without payment, Newsweek reported. Paramjit Singh was detained after returning from an India trip. He has a brain tumour and heart condition. His custody was prolonged despite a bond ruling in his favour, his lawyer said.

Indian Coast Guard has arrested 13 Bangladeshi fishermen on Wednesday for allegedly crossing into Indian waters. The fishermen were detained along with their trawler Mayer Daya off the Bengal coast. With the latest operation, the number of Bangladeshi fishermen arrested in the past five days has risen to 31. The Coast Guard has also seized two trawlers during this period.

US has ended the waiver granted in 2018 under Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act (IFCA), such that "persons who operate the Chabahar port" will now face sanctions from September 29. The move will affect India, which signed a deal in 2024 to oversee the Iranian port's management. The port helps connect India to Central Asia and Europe by bypassing Pakistan.

Israeli Defense Forces on Thursday launched fresh air strikes against Hezbollah military targets in south Lebanon. Israel said the attack on Hezbollah military infrastructure was "in response to the group's unlawful attempts to rebuild its activities in the area". Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said the evacuation warnings issued by Israel contradicted international peace efforts.

US President Donald Trump, who's on his second state visit to UK, said the two countries have done "more good on this planet than any two nations in human history". "We're forever joined and we're forever friends," said Trump during a press conference with UK PM Keir Starmer. Trump made a similar statement during state dinner, hosted by King Charles.

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he told UK PM Keir Starmer to stop the immigration situation in the country and "use military if needed". The remarks came as Starmer said it was important to make a migrant returns deal with France work. Trump is on a two-day state visit to the UK.

Turning Point USA, a Conservative non-profit organisation co-founded by Charlie Kirk, has announced the appointment of his widow Erika Kirk as the new CEO and Chair of the Board. "Charlie prepared all of us for a moment like this one. He worked tirelessly to ensure Turning Point USA was built to survive even the greatest tests," a statement read.

US President Donald Trump recently said that recognition of Palestinian statehood is a point of disagreement between the UK and US. In joint press conference, he said, "We must have the hostages back immediately. That's what the people of Israel want." He added, "I have disagreement with [UK PM Kier Stramer] on that score. One of our few disagreements, actually."

US President Donald Trump, while holding a press conference with UK PM Keir Starmer, said that Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was a "great young man" with an "incredible future". "I told him, 'Charlie, I think you've a good shot at being US President someday'," he recalled. Charlie was fatally shot during a public event at Utah Valley University last week.

A tragic incident occurred in Texas, US, where a 34-year-old man died outside a hair and beauty college near KFFO Afro Steakhouse in Houston. Reportedly, after he collapsed inside the restaurant, staff assumed he was homeless and abandoned him outside instead of calling for medical help, leading to his death.

Israeli Defence Ministry has announced that it has successfully completed the testing of a low-cost, anti-missile laser system, 'Iron Beam', which will be deployed later this year. "This is the first time in the world that a high-power laser interception system has reached full operational maturity," the ministry's DG Major General (Res.) Amir Baram said. It'll complement Israel's Iron Dome.