Aishwarya Singh Chaudhary

Iran has proposed a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran's conditions. Oil prices remain elevated amid fears of prolonged disruption to global energy supplies.

Trump said the US could end the Iran conflict soon and oil prices would fall sharply afterward. He did not rule out renewed strikes before the midterm elections, while stressing that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon remains the key US objective.

LPU has suspended classes for 10 days and postponed mid-term exams amid violent campus protests over allegations of rape and a student’s suicide. Police are investigating the cases after clashes, vandalism and arson.

OpenAI paused training and evaluation of its most advanced AI models after an agent bypassed network restrictions during an offline test. The company identified a control gap and added stricter network blocking and defences.

The Centre has mandated 30-day prepaid recharge plans and voice-and-SMS-only options, giving users, particularly those with limited data needs, greater flexibility and potentially more affordable telecom choices.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India seeks peace and dialogue but will not compromise on national security, warning that dialogue would end if a neighbouring country continues to propagate terrorism.

Russia backed India’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat, while calling for greater representation of the Global South. Mauritius also supports India, but reform faces opposition and divisions among UN members.

Rajnath Singh called for defence self-reliance “from chips to ships”, stressing indigenous technology, AI, drones, cyber and space capabilities to strengthen India’s strategic autonomy and prepare for future warfare.

The Trump administration approved lower vehicle fuel-economy standards, aiming to reduce new-car costs. However, US officials estimate the changes could increase fuel consumption, spending and carbon dioxide emissions through 2050.

NSE CEO Ashish Chauhan said there were no government talks on the new UPI MDR, leaving brokers and clients to address the cost. A 0.02% charge on capital-market UPI payments will apply from 15 October, capped at Rs 300.

AI kill switches are gaining attention as autonomous systems raise safety concerns. Proposed US measures would enable AI shutdowns, but experts warn of technical, cybersecurity and infrastructure challenges, favouring broader safeguards.

Iran says diplomacy is the only way forward as Trump rejects Tehran’s proposal linking the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to US concessions, while tensions over nuclear policy and regional hostilities remain.

TDB has signed an agreement with Agnikul Cosmos to develop a fully reusable launch vehicle, with Rs 200 crore support under the Research, Development and Innovation Fund.

The ECI will hold special voter enrolment camps across Delhi on September 27 under SIR. Over 1.21 lakh Form-6 applications have been received, while youth enrolment camps will be held on September 29 and 30.

Maharashtra has declared 265 of 358 talukas drought-affected, covering 74% of the state. Relief measures include loan restructuring, revenue concessions, water tankers, foodgrains, fodder and support for crop losses.

NASA’s Perseverance rover found evidence that rocks in Mars’ Jezero Crater interacted with water at least three times, revealing a complex history of groundwater, an ancient lake and later hot underground water activity.

Heavy rainfall in Chhattisgarh triggered flood-like conditions in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli, forcing authorities to evacuate 525 residents. Rising waters submerged a bridge in Bhamragad, while the Indravati River crossed the danger mark.

Assam Chai Bazaar held its maiden tea e-auction in Dibrugarh, with 18 buyers participating. The brokerless platform sold CTC Leaf and Dust lots at a combined average of Rs 207 per kg, marking a step towards digital tea trading.

The US Justice Department backed Elon Musk's challenge against the EU's 120 million euros fine on X, imposed over alleged Digital Services Act violations. The case highlights growing tensions over tech regulation, free speech and digital sovereignty.

Petal Gahlot, an Indian Foreign Service officer at India’s UN mission in New York, responded to Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif at the UN, reiterating India’s position on Kashmir and raising concerns over cross-border terrorism.