India

Navratri festivities began with grandeur across India as devotees thronged temples to worship Goddess Durga. From Vaishno Devi in Jammu to Jhandewalan in Delhi and Naina Devi in Himachal, lakhs offered prayers on the first day dedicated to Goddess Shailputri.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on his first visit to Morocco, praised the Indian community’s contributions. His trip includes inaugurating Tata’s defence plant, holding talks, and signing a defence cooperation MoU with Moroccan leaders.

EAM S Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio today in New York amid trade tensions and concerns over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee hike. White House clarified it applies only to new petitions.

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Kashmir’s autumn transforms the Valley into golden landscapes, with paddy harvests, Chinar trees turning crimson, Cicada songs, and apple orchards. Farmers, herders, and locals embrace the season’s beauty while preparing for harsh winter.

EAM S. Jaishankar will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York today amid tensions over tariffs, Russian oil imports, and the Trump administration’s USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee for new petitions. Trade talks are also underway.

Nasscom said Indian IT firms are investing over $1 billion in US skilling and hiring, reducing reliance on H-1B visas. New $100,000 fee applies only to fresh petitions from 2026.

The Greater Chennai Corporation will redevelop Mylapore’s Nageswara Rao Park under the Namakku Naame scheme with Rs 12.22 crore, adding modern amenities while preserving its cultural role. Completion is targeted by February 2026.

CM M K Stalin will launch the Chennai Ondru app today, integrating buses, metro, suburban trains, taxis, and autos with a single QR-based ticket system, while approving a 25-year transport plan.

PM Modi will inaugurate the redeveloped 524-year-old Tripura Sundari temple in Udaipur today. Revamped under the PRASHAD scheme, the Shakti Peetha holds historic and cultural significance for Tripura and eastern India.

USCIS has confirmed that a one-time USD 100,000 fee applies to all new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. The fee, part of Trump’s visa reforms, excludes renewals and current holders while prioritising high-skilled, high-paid workers.

Kartik Aaryan celebrated the launch of GST 2.0 with his sister Kritika, sharing gelatos on Instagram. The PM hailed the reforms as a “GST Savings Festival,” while Kartik also revealed updates on his upcoming romantic drama with Ananya Panday.

PM Modi will lay foundation stones for Rs 5,127 crore projects in Arunachal today, including hydropower, highways, and border village development, before addressing a rally in Itanagar and heading to Tripura.

The Supreme Court will hear bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case today, after the Delhi High Court earlier denied them bail.

On the first day of Shardiya Navratri, PM Modi extended festive greetings, linking devotion with GST 2.0 reforms. Rajnath Singh and Yogi Adityanath also conveyed wishes, invoking blessings for prosperity and self-reliance.

The BJP launched a nationwide ‘GST Savings Festival’ as GST 2.0 takes effect, with MPs visiting markets through padyatras to promote lower tax rates, Swadeshi products, and household savings benefits.

GST 2.0 takes effect today with a simplified two-slab system, revised rates for 375 items, and price cuts on essentials. PM Modi called it a nationwide “festival of savings” for citizens.

Prime Minister Modi will visit Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura today, launching projects worth over Rs 5,100 crore, including two major NEEPCO hydropower ventures, and inaugurating works at the historic Mata Tripura Sundari Temple.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost 19-21, 15-21 to World Champions Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae in the men’s doubles final of the China Masters 2025, marking back-to-back runner-up finishes for the Indian pair

Abhishek Sharma scored 74 and Shubman Gill 47 as India chased 172 to beat Pakistan by six wickets in the Asia Cup Super Fours at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Tilak Varma finished unbeaten to guide India home

Abhigyan Kundu scored 87 not out and Vedant Trivedi 61 as India U19 chased 226 to defeat Australia U19 by seven wickets in the first Youth ODI at Ian Healy Oval. Henil Patel led the bowling attack

A R Rahman has extended his support to the IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, India’s first-ever major para athletics event, bringing inspiration, global attention and encouragement to over 2,500 para-athletes from 104 countries

Pramod Bhagat won gold in Men’s Singles SL3, while Sukant Kadam and Krishna Nagar claimed silver at the China Para Badminton International 2025. The performances underline India’s growing presence and dominance on the global para badminton stage

India and Pakistan will clash in their last SAFF Under-17 Championship Group B match, both already in the semifinals. With equal points and goal difference, the game will decide the group leader. Coach Bibiano Fernandes urged India to stay focused