Here are the top national and international news updates for today, covering key developments in politics, economy, diplomacy, and global events.
National headlines
1. INDIA-MAURITIUS TRADE TO START IN NATIONAL CURRENCIES
India and Mauritius agree to begin trading using their own rupee and Mauritian rupee. A new 680 crore economic package targets health, infrastructure, maritime security.
2. NEW RAJDHANI EXPRESS FROM SAIRANG TO DELHI STARTS SEPTEMBER 13
First Rajdhani Express service linking Mizoram (Sairang) with Anand Vihar, Delhi, after six years. Weekly service begins September 19.
3. LUDHIANA SET FOR MAJOR ROAD INFRA UPGRADES WITH 3 NHAI PROJECTS
Three highway projects including Southern Ludhiana Bypass, Ludhiana-Bathinda, and Ludhiana-Rupnagar package to boost connectivity. Work to begin by October 2025.
4. LOC ADALAT 2025 TO WAIVE TRAFFIC CHALLANS ACROSS INDIA ON SEPTEMBER 13
National Lok Adalat gives vehicle owners chance to settle minor traffic offences like speeding and non-PUC violators with reduced or no penalties.
5. PM LAUNCHES GYAN BHARTAM MISSION FOR MANUSCRIPT DIGITISATION
Prime Minister inaugurates Gyan Bharatam portal and conference in New Delhi. Focus on preserving India’s manuscript heritage through digitisation and online access.
International headlines
1. POLAND ACCUSES RUSSIA OF MASSIVE DRONE VIOLATION IN NATO AIRSPACE
21 Russian drones reportedly flew into Polish airspace. EU leaders call it ‘largest concentration of violations’. NATO to boost Eastern flank air defenses.
2. TRUMP CALLS FOR PEACEFUL RESPONSE AFTER CHARLIE KIRK’S DEATH
Following activist Charlie Kirk’s killing, Trump urges supporters to stay peaceful. FBI offers $100,000 reward for info. Tensions remain.
3. STOCK MARKETS OPEN WITH CAUTION AMID GLOBAL ECONOMIC PRESSURES
US futures slip, oil and bond yields rise. Bitcoin jumps past $115,000. OpenAI’s parent entity’s valuation in new structure draws attention.
4. RUSSIA-BELARUS MILITARY DRILLS RAISE WESTERN SECURITY CONCERNS
Joint exercises between Russia and Belarus intensify criticism from NATO and EU. Seen as signal amid Ukraine war tensions.
5. KOALA VACCINE APPROVED IN AUSTRALIA TO FIGHT CHLAMYDIA OUTBREAK
Australia grants approval to first vaccine intended to protect koalas from chlamydia. Move praised by conservation groups.
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