Xi Jinping Arrives in US as Trump Hosts High-Stakes State Visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in the United States for a three-day state visit, with US President Donald Trump personally welcoming him at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. The visit is the first Chinese presidential state visit to Washington in more than a decade. Trump and First Lady Melania
Rachin Ravindra Ruled Out of India T20I Series After Shoulder Injury
New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has been ruled out of the five-match T20I series against India after dislocating his right shoulder during a promotional shoot in Auckland. Ravindra suffered the injury while attempting a diving catch during filming on September 16. Medical assessments found no major structural damage, but his
Asian Games 2026: Manu Bhaker Finishes Fifth in 10m Air Pistol Final
Indian shooter Manu Bhaker finished fifth in the women’s 10m air pistol final at the Asian Games 2026, missing out on an individual medal as India’s shooting campaign continued in Aichi-Nagoya. Bhaker ended the final with 181.1 points. India Narrowly Misses Team Medal Earlier in qualification, India also came close
Why India Inc Is Looking Beyond English Fluency for Executive Talent
Corporate India is increasingly questioning whether English fluency should remain a major filter for executive talent, as companies expand recruitment into Tier-II and Tier-III cities. The shift is not about removing English from corporate workplaces. Instead, companies are placing greater emphasis on domain expertise, strategic thinking, problem-solving and the ability
PM Modi to Chair Two-Day Chintan Shivir With Cabinet Ministers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a two-day Chintan Shivir with Union Cabinet ministers on September 23 and 24, as the government reviews its work and discusses priorities for the next phase of governance. The meeting is being held at Seva Teerth, the Prime Minister’s Office complex in New Delhi.
PM Modi Likely to Visit Canada in December as India-Canada Trade Talks Accelerate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada in December, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney indicating that the visit could coincide with efforts by both countries to finalise a new trade agreement. Speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Carney said India-Canada trade
Guterres Calls for Security Council Reform in Final UNGA Address
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed calls for reform of the UN Security Council, arguing that the 15-member body must better reflect today’s geopolitical realities. Speaking in his final high-level address to the 81st UN General Assembly, Guterres said the international institutions created after World War II no longer fully
Supreme Court Says State Can Set National Song but Conscience Cannot Invite Criminal Penalty
New Delhi | September 22, 2026 The Supreme Court has said that an elected government can determine the scope and prescribed version of the National Song, but a person who respectfully refuses to sing it on grounds of religion or conscience should not face criminal punishment. A three-judge Bench headed
Trump Vows Iran Will Never Get Nuclear Weapon at UN General Assembly
New York | September 22, 2026 US President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly that he would never allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon, while presenting negotiations and continued military pressure as the two possible paths forward. Speaking at the 81st UN General Assembly, Trump said the
R N Kao and R&AW: How India Built Its External Intelligence Agency
New Delhi | September 22, 2026 India’s external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), marked its 58th anniversary this week, bringing renewed attention to its founder and first chief, Rameshwar Nath Kao. Established in 1968, R&AW was created as a dedicated external intelligence organisation after the security challenges
