An Air India flight from Bhopal to Delhi made an emergency landing at Jaipur airport on Sunday after a technical issue in its left engine. Flight AI1886 landed safely in Jaipur at around 9:40 am. A full emergency was declared at the airport after the reported engine problem. Air India said the flight was diverted to Jaipur as per safety procedures. The aircraft is now being checked. The airline said its ground team was helping passengers at the airport. Passengers were later sent to Delhi by road and reached their destination. Air India apologised for the inconvenience caused by the incident.  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held 15 formal bilateral meetings with world leaders during the three-day BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The meetings focused on trade, defence, energy, connectivity and regional security. Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed defence and energy cooperation. He also met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and discussed Chabahar port and regional security. A key meeting was with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Both leaders welcomed improving ties but stressed the need for peace along the border. Modi also met leaders from Ethiopia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Egypt, South Africa and other countries. He held several informal talks as well.  

Delhi is likely to get rain over the next few days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Isolated heavy rain is possible from September 13 to 17. Widespread rain, thunderstorms and lightning are also expected on September 16 and 17. Monday may see light rain in some areas. More light showers are likely on Tuesday. Temperatures may reach 35°C during the day and 26°C at night. Meteorologists said this could be one of the last major rain spells in Delhi this year. The southwest monsoon is expected to withdraw from the capital after September 21, slightly later than usual.  

At least six people have died and around 130 remain missing after the passenger ferry Virgo Transport 8 capsized in the Java Sea on Sunday amid severe weather. The vessel was carrying 243 people, including 213 passengers and 30 crew members, while travelling from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan. Indonesian rescuers have so far brought more than 100 people to safety. High waves, reaching about 2.5 metres, are hampering rescue operations and creating risks for emergency teams. Helicopters and rescue vessels are searching the area, while authorities investigate the cause of the accident. 

Russia has said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping offered their “good offices” to help facilitate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. The disclosure came during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, where Modi and Xi met Russian President Vladimir Putin. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov welcomed the offer, indicating Moscow is open to diplomatic efforts. The development comes as US President Donald Trump faces difficulties in breaking the deadlock over a potential peace agreement. India has consistently advocated dialogue and diplomacy, while China has also presented itself as willing to support negotiations. (PC: India Today)

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran wants to “turn the page” with the United Arab Emirates after a constructive meeting with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed in New Delhi. The talks, held on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, marked a significant diplomatic contact between the two countries amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. Pezeshkian said Iran has no problem with the UAE or other regional countries and stressed the need to focus on future cooperation. The development comes as Gulf states seek greater regional security and dialogue. (PC: NDTV)

US President Donald Trump has dismissed growing warnings that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity. His comments came as Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and other AI leaders raised concerns about the rapid development of increasingly powerful systems. Trump said his priority was ensuring the United States remains ahead of China in AI, arguing that falling behind could put America in a difficult position. Meanwhile, researchers have warned that self-improving AI could become difficult to control and potentially cause catastrophic harm. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk have also weighed in on the growing debate over AI safety. (PC: AP)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s BRICS presidency is focused on four key pillars: resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability, during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. India is seeking stronger cooperation among member countries on economic development, technology, energy security and global governance. The summit also focuses on improving supply-chain resilience, digital public infrastructure and artificial intelligence, while promoting clean energy and climate action. Leaders are discussing reforms to international institutions and greater economic cooperation within the bloc. India’s agenda aims to strengthen BRICS as a platform for emerging economies while addressing shared global challenges through practical and sustainable cooperation. (PC: X)

Asgarali Vohra, an 81-year-old former schoolmate of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sought a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into a long-running land dispute in Maharashtra’s Mira-Bhayandar area. Vohra alleges that builders used forged documents to take control of his approximately 2,810-square-metre property in Bhayandar East. He met Prime Minister Modi on September 8 and submitted a letter requesting intervention. Vohra reportedly purchased the land in 1989 and claims he never sold it. An FIR was filed in 2015, while a CID report was submitted in 2026. He has alleged delays and sought an impartial investigation. (PC: X)

India’s junior women’s hockey team created history by winning the AHF Women’s Junior Asia Cup for a third consecutive time, defeating hosts China 1-0 in a closely contested final in Moqi on Sunday. Sanika Mane scored the decisive goal, giving India the narrow victory in a tense encounter. The Indian team maintained its composure under pressure and successfully defended its title against a determined Chinese side. The triumph further strengthens India’s dominance in junior women’s hockey in Asia. The achievement also reflects the team’s consistent performances and structured preparation under coach Tim White.