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Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong said India and China have sufficient political and historical wisdom to handle differences. Speaking at Delhi celebrations, he urged mutual respect and peaceful coexistence. This follows President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to India for the BRICS Summit, where both nations sought to reset their bilateral ties.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the situation on Wednesday as a severe cyclonic storm triggered heavy rains across Andhra Pradesh. The cyclone was likely to cross the coast between Srikakulam and Kaviti. Naidu directed officials to remain vigilant and ensure public safety as heavy rainfall could continue through September 25.
ISRO chairman Dr V. Narayanan outlined India’s vision for human spaceflight at the International Space Summit in Paris on September 9 and 10. He met ESA officials to extend their cooperation agreement until 2032. The delegation also visited the CNES Toulouse Space Centre on September 11 to review satellite mission progress.
The India Meteorological Department warned of heavy rain and squally winds across east, central and south India on Thursday, September 24. A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal moved inland, bringing storms to states like Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon continued its seasonal withdrawal from northern regions.
Amitabh Bachchan entered politics in 1984 after Rajiv Gandhi asked him to contest the Lok Sabha elections. He defeated Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna in Allahabad. After winning, the actor said, "I had no idea that there was this kind of poverty!" He later quit in 1987 following the Bofors scandal.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met flood victims and workers in Nilambur on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. She visited the family of a flood victim in Amarambalam. Later, she met rural workers and autorickshaw drivers to hear their struggles. She said, "I would take up their concerns and extend support."
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti warned that democracy faces pressure across South Asia amid an Election Commission row. She said India and Pakistan appear to be competing in the erosion of democratic norms. The Election Commission rejected her allegations, saying every decision was taken unanimously to ensure clean and accurate lists.
Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar said on Wednesday that pourakarmikas are the true ambassadors of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. He praised their hard work for keeping Mysuru clean. “Cleanliness should not be restricted to awards or competitions,” he said. Officials noted that these workers maintain city standards despite many challenges.
Four students died and one got critical injuries after a train hit them in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam on Wednesday. The victims were crossing the tracks in Ravivalasa at 1 pm when the Rajadhani Express hit them. Police said the students failed to notice the train while returning from fishing.
US President Donald Trump backed the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor on Tuesday in New York. He said, "Iran's terrorist attacks on commercial shipping in neighbouring countries have shown the need to shift Middle East energy infrastructure away from the Iranian checkpoints." This project aims to connect India with European markets.
India on Wednesday (September 23, 2026) rejected the OIC Contact Group’s remarks on Kashmir. The Ministry of External Affairs said, "The OIC has no locus standi to pronounce on matters that are strictly internal to India." Officials called the group's claims motivated propaganda and urged them to address Pakistan’s support for terrorism.
Parliament’s Monsoon Session officially ended on August 13, but it has not been prorogued for 41 days. While both Houses adjourned sine die, the formal act to close the session remains pending. This gap beats previous records, as the government has not yet explained why the session stays technically open.