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Kerala recorded 8,622 NDPS Act cases till August 2025, the highest ever, surpassing previous years. Excise officials cite both rising drug inflow and tighter enforcement. Alarmingly, over 300 students have been arrested this year, with seizures reported from schools and colleges.

Tamil Nadu BJP will hold a booth committee conference in Dindigul to strengthen grassroots support. Senior leaders will guide party cadres on voter outreach and digital strategies for the 2026 elections.

The last solar eclipse of 2025, a partial eclipse, will occur on Sunday night but won’t be visible in India. Skywatchers in parts of Australia, Antarctica, the Pacific, and Atlantic will witness the event, which peaks at 1:11 a.m. IST.

After US President Donald Trump imposed a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B visa applications, the Indian Embassy in Washington issued an emergency helpline for nationals. The MEA expressed concern over financial and humanitarian consequences of the move.

US President Donald Trump claimed he ended the India-Pakistan conflict through trade and asserted he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for stopping seven global wars. Speaking at a Washington event, Trump said trade diplomacy prevented nuclear escalation and fostered peace.

Gold prices ended slightly higher this week with positive bias amid safe haven demand. Analysts expect prices to trade between Rs 1,07,500 and Rs 1,11,000, with focus on upcoming US economic data

While Andhra Pradesh’s irrigation projects are celebrated as ‘Sujala Sravanthi’, Telangana’s lift schemes face scepticism — exposing the asymmetry in media narratives and political discourse

Amul announces a price reduction on over 700 products, including milk, butter, ghee, and cheese, starting September 22, in line with GST rate rationalisation to pass on benefits to consumers

Patna Pirates completed a remarkable comeback to beat Dabang Delhi K.C. 33-30 in a thrilling Pro Kabaddi League match, with Ankit Rana's 12 raid points and Ankit Jaglan’s defensive brilliance leading the way

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured a commanding 21-17, 21-14 victory over Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, advancing to their second consecutive Men's Doubles Final at the China Masters

Smriti Mandhana's blistering 125 off 63 balls wasn't enough as Australia secured a 43-run win in the 3rd ODI, claiming the series 2-1 with a strong batting performance from Beth Mooney

Smriti Mandhana scored the second-fastest women’s ODI century off 50 balls in the third ODI against Australia, breaking Karen Rolton's record and setting the fastest by an Indian batter

Pakistan's team, demoralized by a loss to India, brings in Dr Raheel Karim, a motivational speaker, to help with the high-pressure rematch in the Super 4s stage of the Asia Cup

Meta, Amazon, and other tech giants have advised H-1B and H-4 visa holders to remain in the US or return immediately as the USD 100,000 visa fee takes effect September 21, raising concerns over skilled foreign workers stranded abroad.

Tata Consultancy Services ranks second in H-1B visa approvals in 2025, after Amazon, with 5,505 visas, according to USCIS. The new $100,000 visa fee aims to curb H-1B programme abuse, potentially affecting Indian IT companies and foreign STEM workers in the US

The US plans to raise H-1B visa fees to USD 100,000, potentially disrupting Indian IT companies’ onshore projects. Nasscom flags concerns over the one-day implementation deadline and calls for adequate transition periods to minimize global business and talent disruptions

EPFO now allows members to download Annexure K online, making PF transfers smoother and faster. The move ensures transparency, accurate account details, and seamless service. Passbook Lite provides a simplified view of contributions and withdrawals through the EPFO portal

Maharashtra plans a law allowing tribal farmers to lease barren land to private entities, enabling steady income while safeguarding ownership. The move, aimed at attracting private investment, has drawn criticism from Congress, citing possible exploitation by industrialists

BJP criticised the Karnataka Congress government over crumbling roads and infrastructure in Bengaluru, claiming that potholes are driving tech firms like BlackBuck away. The party also accused the government of high prices, scams, and neglecting citizens despite heavy taxation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s dependence on foreign nations as its biggest challenge, advocating self-reliance in sectors from semiconductor chips to shipping. He announced major reforms and investment plans to strengthen India’s maritime industry and overall economic independence

Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan accused Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan of being a “fake devotee” and alleged the Ayyappa Sangamam was politically motivated. He criticised the government’s handling of Sabarimala, citing neglect, broken financial promises, and misuse of religious events for electoral gains

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Morocco on September 22 to inaugurate India’s first overseas defence factory and sign an MoU to deepen bilateral cooperation in defence, strategy, and industry.

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said Bengaluru's potholes are not created intentionally but are caused by nature and heavy rain, amid BJP protests and criticism over worsening road infrastructure.

Mauritius IT Minister Dr Avinash Ramtohul praised India's C-DOT lab for its disaster alert and telecom innovations, urging stronger bilateral collaboration in emergency communication, cybersecurity, and next-gen network technologies.