Three people were killed and one was critically injured when a BMW crashed on Mumbai's Coastal Road early Sunday, September 20. It happened around 5.20 am near Lala College and Lotus Jetty, as the car travelled from Marine Drive towards Haji Ali. The driver allegedly lost control, and the car fell off the bridge. All four occupants were rushed to Nair Hospital, where three were declared dead. Police identified two of the dead as Shanay Gajjal, 21, and Dhirya Seth, 17. Police have launched an investigation. The crash comes weeks after a case was filed against several supercars for allegedly racing inside the Coastal Road tunnel. (PC: HT)

Indian fish importers have urged Bangladesh to lift its hilsa export ban ahead of Durga Puja, but no 2026 export quota has been announced. Eighteen Bangladeshi companies have applied for permission, and Dhaka's Commerce Ministry has asked the Fisheries Ministry to assess domestic supply first. Last year, Bangladesh allowed 1,200 tonnes of hilsa to go to India. This year the flow has reversed. India has exported about 500 tonnes of hilsa to Bangladesh in two months, amid lower production there, and 150-200 tonnes more are expected. For Bengalis on both sides of the border, Padma ilish remains central to the festive table. (PC: India Today)

Elavenil Valarivan won silver in the women's 10m air rifle individual final on Day 1 of the Asian Games 2026, giving India its second medal of the Games. She had already claimed team silver in the same event with Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa Vinod. Elsewhere, Suchika Tariyal reached the women's 60kg traditional MMA semi-finals and secured India's first-ever medal in the sport. The women's hockey team thrashed Uzbekistan 19-0, with Deepika Sehrawat scoring a tournament-record eight goals. PV Sindhu began India's badminton campaign with a 21-7, 21-9 win over Kamila Smagulova. Teqball ended without a medal after two bronze-playoff defeats. (PC: NDTV)

A Sikh bus driver was assaulted and forced out of his vehicle in Madeley, Telford, England, on September 18, according to West Mercia Police. The attacker allegedly stole the bus and drove it on the wrong side of the road towards High Street, colliding with several vehicles. Police were called at around 6:37 pm and arrested a man after stopping the bus. NDTV identified the suspect as 33-year-old Yemeni national Ali Balhad; police said he faces multiple charges, including aggravated vehicle taking, assault, dangerous driving and robbery. The driver suffered minor injuries, while no other injuries were reported. 

India’s women’s table tennis team opened its Asian Games 2026 campaign with a convincing 3-0 win over Indonesia in the Group F encounter in Nagoya, Japan. Sreeja Akula gave India the lead by defeating Ni Maharani 3-1, recovering after losing the second game. Diya Chitale then strengthened India’s position with a 3-0 victory over Almaira Nebuchadnezzar, winning 11-9, 11-8, 11-5. Yashaswini Ghorpade completed the clean sweep, defeating Citra Rasmi 3-0. India is grouped with Indonesia, Pakistan and Singapore in Group F. (PC: The Hindu)

A political controversy erupted after comedian Pulkit Mani mimicked Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Indore on September 19. The performance imitated Modi’s speaking style, references to foreign leaders and a coin trick, while also including a remark about his late mother. Gandhi was seen laughing during the act. The BJP strongly criticised the incident, alleging that the performance mocked Modi’s interaction with an elderly woman and made an inappropriate reference to his mother. BJP leaders, including Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Minister Prahlad Joshi, condemned the episode. (PC: HT)

Three people were killed and another was critically injured after a black BMW crashed off a bridge on Mumbai’s Coastal Road early Sunday, September 20. The accident occurred around 5:20 am as the car was travelling from Marine Drive towards Haji Ali. According to the Coastal Road Control Room, the driver reportedly lost control while speeding, causing the vehicle to fall from the bridge. All four occupants were taken to Nair Hospital, where three were declared dead. The deceased included 21-year-old Shanay Gajjal and a 17-year-old boy; another man, around 25, remained unidentified. Police have launched an inquiry. (PC: India Today)

The US war with Iran has cost at least $45.1 billion, according to figures the Pentagon provided to Congress on September 19. The estimate includes $43.6 billion in costs recorded through September 3, plus about $1.5 billion in additional fuel expenses. A large portion of the spending has gone toward costly munitions, including missile interceptors. The estimate does not include repairs to US military bases and other facilities damaged during the conflict. The Congressional Budget Office had previously estimated the cost at $38 billion through August 1 and projected additional monthly expenses of roughly $2–3 billion, depending on the intensity of fighting. (PC: Reuters)

Ed Sheeran addressed the Gaza conflict during his first US concert since controversy erupted over the removal of rapper Macklemore from his Loop Tour. Speaking in Philadelphia, Sheeran said the devastation and loss of civilian and children’s lives had broken his heart, describing the situation in Gaza as “catastrophic and unjustifiable.” He also acknowledged the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel as horrific. Sheeran said he had faced difficult decisions and apologized for mistakes while stressing that he had not intended to become a political activist. Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrated outside the stadium, while other fans attended to support the singer and his music. (PC: AP)

India made a strong start on Day 1 of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, securing its first medal in the women’s 10m air rifle team event. Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa Vinod won silver behind China. India also guaranteed another historic medal after Suchika Tariyal reached the women’s traditional 60kg MMA semifinals. The women’s hockey team began impressively against Uzbekistan, while the women’s table-tennis team defeated Indonesia 3-0. Quimcy Dsouza’s teqball campaign ended after losses in the singles and mixed-doubles bronze matches. India’s women’s cricket team also faced Bangladesh in the semifinal. (PC: NDTV)